Work Unscripted

Marlo Lyons

Work Unscripted with Marlo Lyons offers a candid exploration into the realities of career advancement and leadership. Hosted by Marlo Lyons, executive career coach and former HR exec, this podcast brings unfiltered insights on work, leadership, and finding your path. Episodes feature in-depth discussions with industry leaders who share real stories and practical tools, and honest insights from Marlo. Work Unscripted is your guide to thriving in the professional world. 

  1. 18 MAR

    Cracking the Code: Before you Quit Your Job: How to Find Career Clarity and Alignment

    Feeling stuck in your career? Thinking about quitting your job? Telling yourself you want more…but not sure what that actually means?  In this Cracking the Code episode of Work Unscripted, executive coach Marlo Lyons challenges the story you tell yourself: What you want isn’t always what you need. You may think you want:  A new jobA promotionMore moneyLess stressMore autonomyBut what you actually need is clarity, alignment, courage and space to reflect.  This episode explores why we’re quick to invest in short-term comforts like daily lattes, impulse spending, staying busy yet hesitate to invest time, money and energy into our long-term career growth and personal fulfillment. Through a powerful story about a solo bike trip through Europe that changed the trajectory of her life, Marlo shares how creating space to think can reveal what you truly need in your career and life. You’ll learn: How to know if you need a new job or a new perspectiveThe difference between career dissatisfaction and career misalignmentWhy investing in yourself isn’t about money. It’s about courageHow to stop chasing career symptoms and start addressing the sourceHow to rethink your time and energy like your future depends on itSimple ways to create space for career clarityIf you’re feeling stuck in your career… If you’re overwhelmed, burnt out, or restless… If you keep saying “I want more” but don’t know what that means… This episode is your reset. Because clarity and alignment create fulfillment, and fulfillment can’t be compartmentalized. Connect with Marlo Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  ----------- Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

    12 min
  2. 11 MAR

    What If Leadership Isn’t About Influence? Rethinking Leadership with Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi

    What if leadership isn’t about influence at all? In this episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons sits down with researcher and leadership expert Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi to explore a radically different leadership philosophy: “no influence leadership.” Instead of persuading, motivating, or trying to change people, Dr. Kashiwagi argues that great leaders focus on something much simpler and much harder: understanding people and aligning them in the right roles to succeed. Their conversation challenges some of our more traditional ideas about leadership development and raises important questions for today’s workplace: Can leadership actually be taught?Why do some leaders succeed in one organization but fail in another?What do Gen Z employees really want from work?Why are so many corporate decisions based on belief instead of data?Marlo and Dr. Kashiwagi also explore how authenticity, deep listening, and humility are becoming critical leadership skills in an era shaped by AI, automation, and rapid organizational change. For leaders, managers, and HR professionals navigating culture shifts, workforce expectations, and performance challenges, this episode offers a powerful reframing: Leadership isn’t about influencing or controlling people. It’s about understanding them. Connect with Marlo Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  ----------- Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

    48 min
  3. 4 MAR

    Cracking the Code: I Got Promoted, Now What? How to Succeed in Your New Leadership Role

    Congratulations, you’ve been promoted! New title. Bigger paycheck. Maybe even that LinkedIn “I got promoted” announcement. Now what? In this episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo Lyons cracks the code on what really happens after a promotion and why the fastest way to fail in your new role is to keep doing your old job. Because a promotion isn’t a reward. It’s a reset. Whether you’re early in your career navigating your first leadership role, a mid-career professional struggling to let go of being “the expert,” or a senior leader trying to scale impact instead of staying busy, this episode unpacks the real shifts required to succeed and create long-term career growth You’ll learn: What must change immediately after you’ve been promotedWhy your expertise can become your biggest liabilityHow to transition from doing the work to leading the workHow to stop being indispensable and start building scalable impactThe mindset shifts required for sustainable leadership successIf you’ve ever wondered how to succeed in your first 90 days after a promotion, how to step into a new leadership role with confidence, or how to avoid common promotion mistakes, this conversation is for you.  Because the real question isn’t “Was I ready?”  It’s: Are you willing to let go of who you were good at being so you can become the leader your new role requires? Connect with Marlo Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  ----------- Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

    6 min
  4. 11 FEB

    How to Land a Board Seat: Naomi Kent on The Mindset, Strategy, and Long Game Most Executives Miss

    Board seats aren’t reserved for a lucky few, but they are reserved for leaders who understand the game. In this episode of Work Unscripted, executive coach Marlo Lyons sits down with board career expert and co-author Naomi Kent to unpack their new book, Wanted: A Board Career, and break down what it really takes to build a meaningful, strategic board portfolio. This is not a job search. And treating it like one is the biggest mistake executives make. Together, Marlo and Naomi walk through the three phases every successful board career requires: Discovery: clarifying your “why,” your values, and your long-term board visionPreparation: crafting a board-ready brand, narrative, LinkedIn profile, and pitchExecution: building relationships and trust over time (not chasing openings)They also tackle common myths about board service, the difference between nonprofit, private, and public boards, and why board readiness is about judgment, governance, and mindset. Whether you’re an executive in transition, a senior leader thinking about your next chapter, or simply curious about board service as a purposeful career move, this conversation will help you think differently — and more strategically — about your path to the boardroom. Want to learn more? Marlo dives much deeper into the board journey in her new book, Wanted → A Board Career, a step-by-step guide to becoming board-ready and landing a board seat. Order the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tfMWbF Connect with Marlo Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  ----------- Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

    47 min

Descrizione

Work Unscripted with Marlo Lyons offers a candid exploration into the realities of career advancement and leadership. Hosted by Marlo Lyons, executive career coach and former HR exec, this podcast brings unfiltered insights on work, leadership, and finding your path. Episodes feature in-depth discussions with industry leaders who share real stories and practical tools, and honest insights from Marlo. Work Unscripted is your guide to thriving in the professional world. 

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