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  • How to Use a Side Project to Break Career Stagnation

    How to Use a Side Project to Break Career Stagnation
    2026/06/08
    In this episode of Mid-Career Moves, Lucas and Luna explore how a side project can be a powerful tool to break career stagnation in your 40s. They discuss the story of a mid-level marketing manager at a Fortune 500 consumer goods company who, feeling stuck after 15 years, launched a niche newsletter about sustainable packaging. The project not only reignited his passion but also led to a promotion and a company-wide sustainability initiative. Lucas breaks down the three strategic rules: choose a project adjacent to your industry but not your day-to-day, set a 90-day MVP timeline, and leverage the output for internal visibility. Luna adds insights on common pitfalls and how to pitch the project to your boss without sounding like you're slacking. They also touch on the psychological benefits of regaining autonomy and momentum. Recorded June 8, 2026. #CareerStagnation #SideProject #MidCareer #CareerReinvention #MarketingManager #SustainablePackaging #Newsletter #Fortune500 #ProfessionalGrowth #JobSatisfaction #CareerAdvice #Momentum #Autonomy #InternalVisibility #SkillBuilding #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Use a Career Journal to Break Stagnation

    How to Use a Career Journal to Break Stagnation
    2026/06/08
    In this episode of Mid-Career Moves, Lucas and Luna explore how keeping a structured career journal can help professionals in their 30s and 40s identify patterns, clarify goals, and break out of stagnation. They dive into a real-world case: a mid-level marketing manager at a Fortune 500 consumer goods company who used a 90-day journaling protocol to uncover a hidden skill in data storytelling, leading to a lateral move into a product analytics role with a 15% raise. Lucas shares the specific prompts and frequency that worked, and Luna challenges the idea that journaling is just 'dear diary' fluff. They discuss how journaling differs from a career audit (covered in Ep 22) by focusing on daily micro-observations rather than periodic reviews. By the end, listeners get a practical framework: three questions to ask each week, how to tag entries for themes, and when to review the journal for decision-making. No ads, just actionable advice. #CareerJournal #Stagnation #MidCareer #CareerStrategy #DataStorytelling #LateralMove #Fortune500 #ProfessionalGrowth #SelfReflection #SkillDiscovery #CareerChange #Journaling #ProductAnalytics #CareerAdvice #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MidCareerMoves Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How to Use a Reverse Mentor to Break Career Stagnation

    How to Use a Reverse Mentor to Break Career Stagnation
    2026/06/07
    Lucas and Luna explore the power of reverse mentoring — pairing experienced professionals with younger, often more digitally native colleagues — as a strategy to break career stagnation in your 30s and 40s. They examine a real case: a 44-year-old marketing director at a Fortune 500 firm who felt stuck until a 26-year-old data analyst mentored her on AI tools and social listening. Within six months, she led a campaign that lifted engagement 18 percent and earned her a promotion. The hosts discuss how to find a reverse mentor, what to offer in return, and why admitting what you don't know can be your most strategic career move. Practical, non-obvious advice for mid-career professionals who want to stay relevant without chasing every trend. #ReverseMentoring #CareerStagnation #MidCareerStrategy #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #AIAdoption #DigitalTransformation #Fortune500 #MarketingDirector #CareerReinvention #SkillsGap #ContinuousLearning #GenerationalDiversity #CareerAdvice #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #MidCareerMoves #LifelongLearning Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How to Use a Career Sailing for Reputation Building

    How to Use a Career Sailing for Reputation Building
    2026/06/07
    Episode 36 of Mid-Career Moves explores a counterintuitive career strategy: taking a 'career sailing' — a deliberate, public period of exploration — to build your reputation rather than derail it. Lucas and Luna unpack the story of a mid-40s marketing director who spent eight months on a solo consulting project, documented it openly on LinkedIn, and landed a VP role at a Fortune 500 as a result. They discuss the three pillars of a reputation-building sailing: visibility, skill demonstration, and network engagement. The episode also covers how to frame a sailing in job interviews, why it can signal confidence to recruiters, and a specific framework — the '30-60-90 Day Sailing Plan' — to keep momentum. Listeners get a practical blueprint for turning what looks like a career pause into a career accelerator. No fluff, just a real case with concrete numbers: the marketing director saw a 40% increase in inbound recruiter messages during her sailing. #CareerSailing #ReputationBuilding #MidCareer #PersonalBranding #LinkedInStrategy #CareerStrategy #JobSearch #Networking #SkillDemonstration #CareerPivot #Visibility #ProfessionalGrowth #Fortune500 #InterviewTips #Consulting #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Use a Career Sailing for Skill Building

    How to Use a Career Sailing for Skill Building
    2026/06/06
    In this episode of Mid-Career Moves, Lucas and Luna explore a practical strategy for professionals in their 30s and 40s who feel stuck: a 'career sailing' — a short-term, structured rotation into a completely different function or department. They break down the concept using the example of a mid-level marketing manager who spent three months in the product analytics team, gaining technical skills and cross-functional visibility that led to a promotion. The hosts discuss the negotiation tactics needed to sell the idea to your boss, how to structure a 90-day learning plan with measurable outcomes, and how to leverage the experience for a lateral or upward move. They also address common pitfalls, like losing your old role while you're away or not having a clear re-entry plan. Listeners will walk away with a concrete blueprint for designing a career sailing that expands skills and network without derailing their current trajectory. #CareerSailing #SkillBuilding #CareerReinvention #InternalMobility #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #MidCareer #LearningAndDevelopment #CrossFunctional #CareerPivot #JobRotation #CareerGrowth #CorporateStrategy #Negotiation #CareerAdvancement #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How to Use a Career Coach Without Wasting Money

    How to Use a Career Coach Without Wasting Money
    2026/06/06
    Thinking about hiring a career coach? Lucas and Luna break down the real economics: what a good coach actually costs, the red flags that signal you're paying for generic advice, and the concrete questions to ask before writing a check. They walk through a specific case — a mid-30s marketing director who spent $3,000 on a coach that gave her 'action plans' she could have googled — and contrast it with a data-backed approach: the life-changing mentorship a 42-year-old engineer got for $150 a month from a coach who specialized in his exact industry. This episode will save you thousands or help you find the one advisor who can actually accelerate your career. #CareerCoach #CareerAdvice #CareerChange #MidCareer #CareerPivot #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mentorship #JobSearchHelp #CareerStrategy #ExecutiveCoaching #CareerGrowth #LifelongLearning #PersonalBranding #CoachingRedFlags #CareerInvestment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MidCareerMoves Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How to Negotiate a Lateral Move Without a Promotion

    How to Negotiate a Lateral Move Without a Promotion
    2026/06/05
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the strategic value of lateral career moves for professionals in their 30s and 40s. They break down a real-world case: a mid-level marketing manager at a Fortune 500 consumer goods company who voluntarily moved sideways to a supply chain role, taking no pay raise but gaining critical P&L exposure. Lucas shares a three-step framework for negotiating a lateral move without looking like you're stalling, including how to frame the conversation with your boss, what to ask for in terms of development opportunities, and how to sell the move to future employers. Luna challenges the assumption that lateral equals stagnant, pointing to data from a 2024 LinkedIn workforce report showing that internal lateral moves led to faster promotion timelines than external job hops after age 35. They also discuss red flags that signal a dead-end lateral move versus a strategic one. Practical, evidence-based advice for anyone feeling stuck but not ready to leave their company. #LateralMove #CareerStrategy #NoPromotion #InternalMobility #ProfessionalGrowth #MidCareer #Negotiation #PandLExposure #Fortune500 #SupplyChain #MarketingManager #LinkedInData #WorkforceReport #JobStagnation #CareerAdvancement #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Use a Career Sailing to Build Skills and Networks

    How to Use a Career Sailing to Build Skills and Networks
    2026/06/05
    In this episode of Mid-Career Moves, Lucas and Luna explore a fresh career strategy for professionals in their 30s and 40s: taking a short-term sailing course or joining a race crew to build leadership, resilience, and a powerful network. They discuss the Royal Ocean Racing Club's 2023 crew exchange program, where 30 percent of participants received job offers within six months. The hosts explain how sailing teaches decision-making under uncertainty, resource management, and communication across hierarchies—skills that translate directly to corporate settings. They also cover how to find racing opportunities without prior experience, the cost range ($500 to $2,000 for a weekend course), and why the sailing community is unusually career-connected. Lucas shares a case of a mid-level marketing manager who, after crewing on a transatlantic race, landed a director role at a marine tech startup. The episode closes with a reflection on intentionality and a request for listener support to keep the show ad-free. #MidCareerMoves #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #CareerStrategy #Sailing #RoyalOceanRacingClub #Leadership #Networking #SkillsDevelopment #Resilience #Teamwork #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerReinvention #30sAnd40s #ExperientialLearning #LucasAndLuna #CrewExchange Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分