The Career Equation®
Podcast

You spend 80,000 hours at work and want them to count

We’ve spent 20 years honing a career navigation method adopted by some of the world’s biggest and brightest firms, and we are here to share it with you.

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The Career Equation® Podcast

Join Erica Sosna and her co-coach Zoë Schofield as they take time out from their award-winning career consultancy to delve into career insights, interview industry experts, and share actionable advice to help you navigate your career journey and solve the sum of your life.

The AI Shift: What It Means for Your Role, Skills, and Career
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The AI Shift: What It Means for Your Role, Skills, and Career

AI isn't coming—it's here. Erica and Zoë explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping careers for mid-level professionals, from the fears and hopes to practical strategies for thriving alongside AI tools. Discover why collaboration, not competition, is the key to staying relevant.

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Pitching Your True Self, with Danny Fontaine
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Pitching Your True Self, with Danny Fontaine

Ever wondered how to scale yourself without burning out? Zoë chats with Danny Fontaine, IBM sales leader and author of "Pitch," about bringing emotion and creativity to business pitches. Discover how authenticity became his superpower and transformed his entire career.

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A New Chapter: Finding Purpose in Retirement, with Jed Novick
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A New Chapter: Finding Purpose in Retirement, with Jed Novick

Ever felt like you’re drifting through your career? Erica chats with journalist-turned-lecturer Jed Novick, who’s stepping into retirement and reflecting on what really matters. A thoughtful dive into finding meaning, even when it feels like you’re making it up as you go.

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Why the Environment Makes the Difference in Your Career
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Why the Environment Makes the Difference in Your Career

Ever wondered why some workplaces feel just right while others drain your energy? Erica and Zoë delve into the often-overlooked power of environmental fit in career satisfaction. Discover how the right conditions can make all the difference to your professional well-being.

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Backing Yourself in Tough Times with Jayne Brierley
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Backing Yourself in Tough Times with Jayne Brierley

How do you keep your creative spark alive — when the industry you love is falling apart? In this episode, TV producer and storyteller Jayne Brierley shares her career pivots, personal resets, and the power of backing yourself.  This episode is full of actionable insights — whether you’re in the media or not.

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