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One engineer turned expert career coach, ready to drop gems and share hard-earned wisdom. Leah C. Murphy brings you authentic stories, practical advice, and real talk on everything from negotiating compensation to leveling up your career.
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Don't Panic, PIVOT: How to Navigate a Career Layoff (opens the original)
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What do you do when the career you thought was secure suddenly isn’t? Leah C. Murphy sits down with Dr. Kristy Taylor , founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC, to talk about navigating layoffs, career transitions, and an increasingly challenging job market. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her own experience with job loss, Dr. Taylor shares practical ways to move forward without letting fear or desperation drive your next decision. From recognizing the value of your transferable skills
Stop Blending In: How to Build a Personal Brand That Gets You Seen (opens the original)
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What makes you stand out when everyone around you has similar experience, credentials, and expertise? Leah C. Murphy sits down with personal brand stylist Doreen Brown , founder of Let's Get Visible®, to talk about what it really means to build a personal brand that gets you seen without losing who you are in the process. From navigating workplace expectations and using personal style as an unspoken tool to standing out in a world increasingly influenced by AI, Doreen shares why personal brandin
The Career Advice No One Is Giving You Featuring Daisy Jones-Brown (opens the original)
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Is one paycheck enough anymore? Traditional career advice is changing, and so is the way we think about financial security. As federal careers continue to evolve, the lessons from this conversation extend far beyond government service. Leah C. Murphy welcomes Air Force veteran, retired federal leader, real estate investor, and business strategist Daisy Jones-Brown for a conversation about building multiple income streams, creating ownership, and preparing for what's next. Together, they explore
What HR Isn't Telling You Featuring Ebony Russ (opens the original)
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We've all heard the stories about HR, but how much do you actually know about what happens behind the scenes? In this episode of Career Gems for the Journey , Leah C. Murphy sits down with Author, Speaker and Human Resources Business Partner Ebony Russ for an honest conversation about the realities of HR. Together, they unpack what really happens during performance reviews, promotions, PIPs, compensation decisions, and why building a relationship with HR can be one of the smartest career moves y
AI Fundamentals Without the Hype (opens the original)
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Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere. One day it's being hailed as the future of work. The next day it's being blamed for taking jobs, replacing workers, and changing entire industries overnight. So what should professionals actually believe? In this conversation, Leah C. Murphy and Erica Castro-Morrison cut through the noise and break AI down into practical, real-world terms. From common misconceptions and workplace expectations to prompting, security, and productivity, they explore h
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