Career Espresso

Written by: Amanda Owen-Meehan
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  • Summary

  • A podcast for women who want to take action to get the career they know they deserve. Every week I’ll be sharing simple, honest, and actionable career advice in short, easy to listen to chunks. Each episode looks at a common issue career or work issue with practical suggestions to help you overcome obstacles and advice and to support your career ambitions and goals.

    You’ll leave with clear strategies to help you be more fulfilled and successful at work. Quite simply it's work and careers, done your way in the same time that it takes to drink your morning coffee.

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Episodes
  • Episode 74 - Breaking the Rules of Career 'Shoulds'

    Episode 74 - Breaking the Rules of Career 'Shoulds'
    Jan 29 2025
    Are you letting "career shoulds" dictate your professional journey? In this eye-opening episode of Career Espresso, Amanda challenges the invisible rules that may be preventing you from making bold career moves, especially if you're a woman in leadership.
    Drawing on compelling research, including a 2023 Harvard Business Review study, Amanda reveals why 67% of professionals make career decisions based on external expectations rather than personal values. Through real-world examples and expert analysis, she breaks down how these hidden pressures particularly impact women in leadership positions.
    What You'll Learn -
    The three primary sources of career "shoulds" that influence your decision-makingA powerful case study of "Sarah," who broke free from traditional career paths and increased her income by 40%The innovative REAL framework for evaluating career decisions on your own termsFive common career "shoulds" that specifically impact women leadersPractical strategies for auditing and challenging career expectations
    Learn Amanda's exclusive REAL framework for navigating complex career decisions -
    💡Recognition: Identifying external expectations💡 Examination: Understanding the validity of career "rules"💡 Alignment: Evaluating personal values💡Liberation: Creating space for authentic choices
    Whether you're considering a bold career move or simply feeling the weight of professional expectations, this episode provides actionable insights and frameworks to help you make decisions that align with your true career aspirations.
    Don't miss the weekly coffee shot challenge that will help you immediately apply these insights to your own career journey. Tune in to discover how questioning career "shoulds" might lead to your next breakthrough moment.

    Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support your learning and exploration of the key themes and topics
    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Love the episode? Help other women discover these career-changing insights by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.
    Got questions or want to share your career transformation story? Reach out to amanda@wearereadytorise.com - we'd love to hear from you!



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    11 mins
  • Episode 73 - The problem with 'going all in' on career change

    Episode 73 - The problem with 'going all in' on career change
    Jan 22 2025
    Is your "go big or go home" mindset actually holding you back from making meaningful career progress? In this eye-opening episode of Career Espresso, Amanda tackles the common but often overlooked trap of all-or-nothing thinking in career development, especially among high-achieving women.
    Drawing from extensive coaching experience and backed by research from Harvard Business Review, Amanda reveals why attempting dramatic career transformations often backfires – and what to try instead. You'll discover why successful career transitions typically involve 15-20 smaller pivots rather than one dramatic leap, and how embracing this approach can triple your chances of success.
    Through compelling real-world examples, including the story of Alex, a technical expert struggling with leadership transition, Amanda breaks down -
    • Why all-or-nothing thinking reduces your chances of success by 60%• The three main reasons we fall into this career trap• Practical strategies for breaking free from perfectionist paralysis• How to use the "grey zone principles" to make sustainable career progress• The power of treating career moves as experiments rather than absolute commitments
    Plus, you'll learn about the game-changing "success stacking" technique that's helping professionals make meaningful career transitions without the pressure of perfect execution.
    Whether you're contemplating a career pivot, seeking a promotion, or simply feeling stuck in your professional growth, this episode offers actionable insights to help you move forward with confidence. Amanda closes with a practical challenge that you can implement immediately to start breaking free from all-or-nothing thinking.


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support your learning and exploration of the key themes and topics
    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Love the episode? Help other women discover these career-changing insights by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.
    Got questions or want to share your career transformation story? Reach out to amanda@wearereadytorise.com - we'd love to hear from you!



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    14 mins
  • Episode 72 - Why 'New Year, New Me' sets us up to fail (and what actually works)

    Episode 72 - Why 'New Year, New Me' sets us up to fail (and what actually works)
    Jan 15 2025
    Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to become a completely different person this year? You're not alone - and what if that pressure is actually the thing standing between you and the career you really want?
    In this not-to-be-missed Season 5 opener of Career Espresso, Amanda pulls back the curtain on why the 'New Year, New Me' mindset might be secretly sabotaging your career dreams (and what actually works instead!).
    Get ready for an episode that will completely shift how you think about career growth in 2025. Through fascinating research (wait until you hear the LinkedIn stats) and a raw, honest coaching story that will likely feel *very* familiar, Amanda reveals -
    💡 The truth about why forcing yourself to become a "new you" is setting you up to fail💡 The real reason 80% of January career goals crash and burn by February💡 What happened when 'Sarah', a brilliant leader, tried to completely transform herself...💡 Game-changing strategies to achieve genuine career growth without the burnout
    If you've ever felt exhausted trying to become a different version of yourself at work, or if you're wondering why your previous New Year career goals haven't stuck, this episode is your wake-up call.
    Amanda shares the exact mindset shifts and practical strategies you need to make 2025 different - by embracing who you already are.
    Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support your learning and exploration of the key themes and topics
    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Love the episode? Help other women discover these career-changing insights by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.
    Got questions or want to share your 'New Year, New Me' story? Reach out to amanda@wearereadytorise.com - we'd love to hear from you!

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    15 mins

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