Episode 315 - Crisis expert Edward Segal maps the first moves leaders should make when something goes wrong, who to call, what to say, how to brief the media, and how to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Most professionals I speak to who are experiencing a career crisis did not see it coming, and almost all of them did not prepare for it. Corporate professionals still treat crisis management as something that happens to other people, like the CEOs in the headlines and the companies and brands trending on social media for all the wrong reasons. In reality, crises are not confined to boardrooms or news cycles. They unfold quietly in inboxes, performance reviews, and unexpected phone calls from HR.

When I sat down recently with Edward Segal, an expert on crisis management, I was reminded that “it’s not if, it’s when.” Every professional, no matter how senior or secure, will face defining career moments that test their judgment, values, and resilience. The challenge is not to avoid these moments, but to prepare for them and respond well when they arrive.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 03:01 Crisis Management Insights from Experience
• 05:00 Understanding Crisis Triggers
• 08:00 Crisis Management in Educational Institutions
• 11:04 Communication Strategies During a Crisis
• 13:55 The Importance of Media Training
• 16:45 Crisis Management for Professionals
• 20:05 Lessons from High-Profile Crises
• 23:09 Final Thoughts on Crisis Preparedness

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Edward Segal's LinkedIn profile
• Link to Edward Segal's book
• Episode 304 - In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, TV journalist and confidence coach Ashleigh Paholek shares how to project authority and trust in interviews, presentations, and boardrooms. From mastering silence to improving your virtual presence, these strategies will help you influence with confidence — even when you don’t feel it.
• Episode 309 - Beyond the headlines, workplace scandals reveal deeper lessons about governance, disclosure, and accountability. In this episode, I share strategies for overcoming missteps and rebuilding your professional...

Episode 314 - Recruiter-turned-Founder Georgie Hubbard unpacks how to pivot with confidence, optimize your resume and LinkedIn, and ditch “spray & pray” for targeted strategies that actually get results.

After dozens of conversations with senior professionals over the past few months and the discussions in my latest podcast episode, I keep coming back to the same conclusion. The people who are progressing in this year’s job market are not the ones applying faster or to more roles. They are the ones who have adapted to a hiring system that is more algorithmic and more cautious than it was a year ago. The question is whether your job search strategy reflects this as well.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Career Boldness and Reinvention
• 03:48 Overcoming Fear and Paralysis by Analysis
• 08:20 Cultural Shocks and Resilience in New Environments
• 11:28 Navigating Career Pivots and Transferable Skills
• 16:01 Adapting to Modern Recruitment Challenges
• 22:43 Visibility and Networking in a Competitive Market
• 25:03 Overcoming Precision and Embracing Boldness
• 29:39 The Fear of Regret and Career Transitions
• 33:51 Monetizing Skills and Building a Business
• 39:49 Navigating the Early Stages of Entrepreneurship
• 42:30 Empowering Women in the Age of AI

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Georgie's Linkedin
• Georgie's website

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.

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Episode 313 - Employment attorney Jessica Childress is back, unpacking what “toxic” really means at work, and how to decide if it’s time to stay or go.

I'm sure you're well aware that experienced professionals have had to cope with hostile cultures, micromanagement, and difficult leaders in their careers. Some issues are illegal. Many are not. Either way, the impact on your confidence and career can be profound. In this episode, employment attorney Jessica Childress helps us separate what is unlawful from what is simply unhealthy, and to outline a practical approach for documenting issues, engaging HR strategically, and, when needed, negotiating a clean exit.

Start with definitions. Many environments feel corrosive yet are not unlawful. Civility is not a legal requirement. As Jessica put it: “It’s not a workplace civility code. So the law does not require civility.” However, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation tied to a protected class or protected activity are unlawful. Knowing the line matters because your strategy depends on it. If conduct is unlawful, escalate precisely and protect the record. If it is unhealthy but legal, your leverage comes from establishing boundaries, framing your business, and exploring options outside the building.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Advocacy and Employee Rights
• 05:35 Experiencing Toxic Workplaces
• 12:08 Leaving on Your Own Terms
• 17:10 Identifying Toxic Workplaces
• 24:10 Strategies for Surviving Toxic Workplaces
• 32:53 Navigating the Exit Process
• 43:45 Finding Peace After Leaving

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 213 - Navigating Workplace Rights, a Conversation with Employment Law Expert Jessica Childress
• The Childress firm
• Jessica's book, Peace: Leaving A Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms (E-Book)

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I...