The Exclusive Career Coach

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The Exclusive Career Coach is presented by Lesa Edwards, CEO of Exclusive Career Coaching. This weekly podcast covers all things career management including job search strategies, interviewing tips, networking tools, maximizing LinkedIn, salary negotiations, and managing your mindset around your career.

Recent Episodes
  • Be sure to check out my new podcast!
    Feb 20, 2025 – 0:00:31
  • Goodbye For Real This Time
    Feb 12, 2025 – 0:03:28
  • 354: An Ending...and a New Beginning
    Feb 5, 2025 – 0:20:22
  • 353: Six Networking Strategies That Leverage What You're Already Doing
    Jan 29, 2025 – 0:14:59
  • 352: How to Navigate a Job Search for Remote Work
    Jan 22, 2025 – 0:20:55
  • 351: Seven Feedback Mistakes Managers Make (with Bruce Tulgan)
    Jan 15, 2025 – 0:48:14
  • 350: What You Need to Know About the Job Market and Job Searching in 2025
    Jan 8, 2025 – 0:23:06
  • 349: A Framework to Help You Prepare for the New Year
    Dec 18, 2024 – 0:10:02
  • 348: Why Poor Employee Engagement is a Leadership Problem (with Dr. Roger Gerard)
    Dec 11, 2024 – 0:40:21
  • 347: New to Hiring? Here's a Quick Guide
    Dec 4, 2024 – 0:24:06
  • 346: Annual List of Five Unusual Things to Be Thankful For
    Nov 27, 2024 – 0:19:38
  • 345: Why People Leave Their Jobs - and What it Means for Employers & Employees
    Nov 20, 2024 – 0:29:36
  • 344: Finding Ikigai for Your Career
    Nov 13, 2024 – 0:24:53
  • 343: How to Earn Bonus Points on Your Behavioral Interview Answers
    Nov 6, 2024 – 0:20:41
  • 342: Bridging the Gap Between New, Mid-Career, and Late-Career Employees (with Cheryl Fields Tyler)
    Oct 31, 2024 – 0:49:51
  • 341: Focusing on the Gap vs. Focusing on Your Progress
    Oct 23, 2024 – 0:19:40
  • 340: How and Where to Integrate Networking into Your Job Search Strategy
    Oct 16, 2024 – 0:27:22
  • 339: Hybrid Work Strategy or Hostage Negotiation? The present and future of remote work (with Wayne Turmel)
    Oct 9, 2024 – 0:39:27
  • 338: It's Not Your Job's Job to Make You Happy
    Sep 25, 2024 – 0:23:25
  • 337: Four Success Traps That Lead to Burnout (with Hannah Tackett)
    Sep 18, 2024 – 0:29:33
  • 336: A Growth Mindset: What it is, why you need it
    Sep 11, 2024 – 0:23:31
  • 335: Health & Wellness - What are Companies Offering Their Employees? (with Heather Fuselier)
    Aug 28, 2024 – 0:27:40
  • 334: Influend Without Authority - How to Lead When it's Not in Your Job Description
    Aug 21, 2024 – 0:18:45
  • 333: Questions to Ask When You Are an Internal Job Candidate
    Aug 14, 2024 – 0:11:56
  • 332: Online Job Scams: What to look for, how to avoid
    Aug 7, 2024 – 0:16:12
  • 331: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
    Jul 31, 2024 – 0:14:55
  • 330: How to Be an Effective Manager When Your Boss is Horrible
    Jul 24, 2024 – 0:27:43
  • 329: Five Ways to Use AI in Your Job Search
    Jul 17, 2024 – 0:18:13
  • 328: Should You Apply on LinkedIn or Through the Company's Website?
    Jul 10, 2024 – 0:17:20
  • 327: Tips for Cultivating Relationships with Recruiters
    Jul 3, 2024 – 0:22:26
  • 326: Increasing Your Leadership Effectiveness by Asking Great Questions (with Bob Tiede)
    Jun 26, 2024 – 0:50:15
  • 325: Know, Like, & Trust: A Sales Model for the Job Search
    Jun 19, 2024 – 0:16:14
  • 324: Finding a Part-Time Job as a Professional
    Jun 12, 2024 – 0:17:25
  • 323: When is it Appropriate to Say Negative Things in Your Job Interview?
    Jun 5, 2024 – 0:15:36
  • 322: How to Leverage Your Existing Network to Find a Job in a New Field or Industry
    May 29, 2024 – 0:19:48
  • 321: Overcoming Setbacks and Obstacles in Your Career Path
    May 22, 2024 – 0:22:50
  • 320: Resources for Career Development
    May 15, 2024 – 0:26:46
  • 319: Building and Maintaining a Professional Network
    May 8, 2024 – 0:21:50
  • 318: How to Make the Right Decision When Changing Employers
    May 1, 2024 – 0:25:32
  • 317: Addressing Gaps in Employment in Resumes, LinkedIn, Job Interviews
    Apr 24, 2024 – 0:13:50
  • 316: How to Transition Smoothly into a New Job
    Apr 17, 2024 – 0:13:22
  • 315: Your Resume: What Belongs and What Should Go
    Apr 10, 2024 – 0:18:00
  • 314: The Resume Summary: What it is and how to write it
    Apr 3, 2024 – 0:28:13
  • 313: What's Going on With Those Companies That Offer "Free" Resume Reviews?
    Mar 27, 2024 – 0:25:23
  • 312: How to Become a Thought Leader on LinkedIn
    Mar 20, 2024 – 0:17:16
  • 311: How to Manage Your Former Peers
    Mar 13, 2024 – 0:12:55
  • 310: The Difference Between Job Duties and Achievements on Your Resume
    Mar 6, 2024 – 0:24:01
  • 309: Set Yourself up for Success in a New Role - at Any Experience Level
    Feb 28, 2024 – 0:25:16
  • 308: What is a "Dry Promotion" - and Should You Accept it?
    Feb 21, 2024 – 0:10:06
  • 307: Developing Your Elevator Pitch
    Feb 14, 2024 – 0:13:33
Recent Reviews
  • Dan King in San Diego
    The best career coach and podcast!
    I started listening to career-related podcasts when I was considering a career change, and Lesa Edwards' The Exclusive Career Coach quickly became one of my favorites. Her podcast offers practical advice, real-world insights, and occasional guest interviews that provide valuable perspectives. It wasn’t long before I took advantage of Lesa’s free consultation, where I found her to be just as warm and genuine as she is in her episodes. I later invested in a coaching package, which I am immensely grateful for. Lesa not only provided practical career advice but also helped me reframe my situation in a more positive light. One of the most impactful tools she taught me is the concept of "no free rent"—mindfully stopping work-related stress from taking up space in my thoughts outside of working hours. Lesa also reminded me that while some things in life and work are hard, I am capable of handling them. That mindset has been invaluable, especially during a challenging work situation I couldn’t discuss with anyone else. With her support, I was able to work through it and take the right next steps. I highly recommend Lesa to anyone looking for insightful, actionable career guidance. Her support has made a meaningful difference in my professional life.
  • contraphone
    Easy to digest actionable advice
    I used this podcast to help me with interview techniques and tips and continue to use these lessons in my new career!
  • Margaret Great Lakes
    Lesa’s Career Advice motivated me to get to next level.
    Podcast sessions give me valuable actionable steps to take as I’ve been in a rut, unable to move up next level is networking and visibility to upwards management levels. Lesa breaks down to actionable steps to high achievement. The 30/60/90 plan is a great tool to reinforce a hiring decision. Margaret A.
  • jwestbrook1102
    My go to podcast for career advice!
    Exclusive Career Coach with Lesa Edwards is my go to podcast for career advice! She is extremely knowledgeable and always has very interesting guests on the show, some of whom I have connected with on LinkedIn. One of my favorite episodes is: 5 Ways Mind Drama Can Creep into Your Job Search (with guest Jane Springer). I am always excited to listen to her new episodes when they come out (and revisit old ones I have saved).
  • Stoezone
    Take a walk with Lesa
    Lesa offers amazing support, free suggestions, tips that are true, real and professional. This podcast has helped me, encouraging me to get my resume completed and moving in my career. Because I’ve been at my current position for 18 years, I need current upgrades to my resume. Check her out! Lesa keeps it clear, simple and doable. She has helped me walk through the fear of changing employment!
  • LauraAZZ
    Great information!
    Lesa knows what she's talking about! She has wonderful guests and they give practical advice for job seekers. I highly recommend it!
  • de-46
    Selling her program
    Spends too much time selling her program instead of discussing the reasons why to join her program . Her given talents to assist
  • Mark Anthony Dyson
    Valuable episode about job-hopping
    Thanks to Lesa and her guest, Sonja, for offering a precise thought process in figuring out how to excel in their career advancement efforts. Many career coaches will share about salary increases without understanding career value in its entirety. This episode is worth listening to if you are measuring your career leaps strategically. Great show, ladies.
  • RPK1992
    Expert in all things career!
    Highly recommend checking out this podcast for anyone seeking career-related information. She was vital in helping me land a new role and I’m confident she can do the same for you! Knowledge professional with unique expertise and an enthusiastic personality. Worth checking out!
  • KristinAlyce
    Incredibly helpful
    Lesa is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to job searching, interviews and how to move forward in your career. Her podcast gives you access to her breadth of knowledge in a digestible way that helps relieve the stress of finding a new job. She is the reason I have my job now. After six years I needed a change but didn’t know where to begin. Lesa helped with each and every step. I highly recommend her podcast as well as her 1:1 approach for anyone looking to advance their careers.
  • Ckerlin
    Wonderful podcast!!
    A great podcast with lots of advice in all aspects of life!
  • Jams king
    Authentic Advice
    Listening to Lesa Edwards’ podcast, The Exclusive Career Coach, is akin to having a cuppa with an old friend who happens to do exactly what you need help with! Her warm delivery in combination with realistic and on-point advice will help you through any career conundrum you’re experiencing, and help you prepare to get your dream job, too. Highly recommend!!
  • Bobbie_A
    Totally helpful
    Found the podcast earlier this year and have listened to each podcast. The information is extremely helpful and clear. It’s has helped me fix both my resume and my Linkedin profile. I’ve also recommended it to friends. In the podcast, she gets straight to the point and give concrete advice. Definitely take a listen.
  • Hollylovespods
    Great Podcast
    I started binging this podcast to prepare for an incoming interview and I’m confident I’ll get hired thanks to the useful tips. I will recommend to my friends who need to brush up on interview skills. Can’t wait to listen to the episodes I haven’t had a chance to listen to yet!
  • Ruth, ACRW
    Accurate & Informative!
    I have listened to a few months of podcasts over the last 2 weeks, and the information is a goldmine. I’m an Academy Certified Resume Writer who has worked with new grads through executives, and I frequently find as much misinformation as helpful insights within career resources. This is the first podcast I’ve heard where everything checks out. I’m so glad to have found this resource!
  • Mac Prichard
    Answers for Career Questions for New Grads and Millennials
    In each episode Lesa shares career advice about a focused topic. Her information is practical and aimed at recent college graduates and Millennials. She's a good, well organized speaker with a conversational style. Lesa's long experience leading university career services offices shines through in every program. You can tell she's heard the questions of the audience she serves many, many times and she's got the answers.
  • seminole grad
    Great info!
    Love the variety of topics in this podcast - keep them coming!
  • janespringer
    Great podcast
    This podcast rocks! Super helpful for anyone in the job search market. I am not a sales and marketing person, but this podcast can help anyone looking for a new job and also exploring what they really want to do. Highly recommend!
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