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You landed the job — now what? Beyond Day One is the essential podcast for Leaders, Gen Z and early-career professionals ready to thrive in today's workplace. Hosted by David and the team behind Foundations for Success, we tackle the soft skills, workplace dynamics, and unspoken rules that can make or break your career success. From leadership to building professional relationships that matter, this show gives you the insider knowledge to go from new hire to standout performer. Whether you're navigating your first corporate job or looking to accelerate your career growth, join us for weekly episodes packed with real-world scenarios, expert insights, and actionable advice you can use immediately. 🎓 Ready to master workplace success? Enroll in our course "Foundations for Success presents Beyond Day One: Essential Skills for Professional Success" at https://foundations4success.thinkific.com/courses/workplace-etiquette.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    If You're Waiting to Be Told What to Do... Listen to This

    If you're a young professional waiting for someone to tell you what to do next, this episode is your wake-up call. David, Phillip, and Jon tackle the skill employers say is missing most in young hires: initiative. A recent survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. business leaders found that the top complaint about young professionals is a lack of motivation and initiative, and a growing number of hiring managers are choosing to skip recent graduates entirely. We break down what initiative really means using a simple framework: Awareness, Action, and Ownership. We also get honest about why Gen Z may struggle here and what both employees and leaders can do about it. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Next week, we give you the playbook. We begin to give you a roadmap for building the initiative that employers are actively looking for.

    15 min

  2. APR 1

    You Have AI, Not Skills And Your Boss Knows

    AI is making young professionals overconfident and underqualified, and it's costing them their first jobs. In this continuation of our discussion on AI confidence inflation, David McIntyre, Phillip Rich, and Jon Dzyuba dive deep into why 60% of Gen Z hires aren't making it past their first 90 days. They explore the dangerous practice of "skill fishing" on resumes, how AI creates learning gaps rather than filling them, and why relying on artificial intelligence as a crutch sets early-career professionals up for failure. The guys break down practical strategies for using AI wisely while still developing real competence, how to verify AI outputs before they become your downfall, and why understanding underlying processes matters more than having quick answers. If you're entering the workforce or struggling in your early career, this episode will help you navigate the AI landscape without letting it inflate your confidence beyond your actual abilities. We begin to give you a roadmap for building genuine skills that stick. Don't miss this crucial conversation. Follow Beyond Day One wherever you listen to podcasts. Beyond Day One is produced by Foundations for Success.

    15 min

  3. APR 1

    Where Salary and Other Important Questions Belong in the Interview

    "So what's the pay? Can I work remote?" If these are the first words out of your mouth in an interview, you've already created a problem. Here's the uncomfortable truth: HR managers say Gen Z candidates are walking into interviews and leading with salary and benefits questions before the conversation even starts. And it's giving the impression of entitlement. But here's what nobody's telling you: It's not that the questions are wrong. It's that the timing is everything. In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Phil, and Jon break down the three phases of every interview and reveal exactly where questions about salary, remote work, benefits, and advancement actually belong, so you can get the information you need without sabotaging your chances. You'll discover: ✅ Why the beginning, middle, and end of interviews serve different purposes ✅ What leading with pay questions communicates to interviewers (and why it hurts) ✅ The "sweet spot" timing when salary questions actually strengthen your position ✅ Real interview cues that signal it's the right moment to ask ✅ How to ask about progression without sounding like you only care about money ✅ Questions that prove you're invested in the opportunity, not just the paycheck The reality: Interviewers expect you to ask about compensation and work arrangements. They just want to see that you care about the opportunity first and the details second. Learn the strategic timing that gets you answers without accidentally positioning yourself as entitled or disinterested in the actual work. Your questions matter. When you ask them matters more. ________________________________ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The First Question Mistake 2:45 - 3 Phases of Every Interview 4:20 - Phase 1: The Beginning 6:10 - Phase 2: The Middle 8:30 - When to Ask About Salary (Real Examples) 10:15 - Reading Interview Cues 12:00 - Better Questions to Ask 13:20 - Final Strategy Tips 14:15 - Full Workshop Series ----------------------------------------------------- 🎯 MORE INTERVIEW HELP: Watch: The Interview Skill Nobody Teaches: How to Read the Room Like a Pro - https://youtu.be/bZ8cBV1FG00 🔔 New episodes every Wednesday - Subscribe so you never miss one! 💬 What interview skill do you want us to cover next? Comment below! 🎧 Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts Connect: @found4success/ on Instagram | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcintyre27/

    15 min

  4. APR 1

    Your Intuition During Interviews? It's Usually Right—Here's Why

    The interviewer is tapping their foot. They're checking their phone. They didn't ask a follow-up question. What does it mean? And more importantly, what should you do about it? Most people think interviews are just about answering questions correctly. But here's what separates candidates who get offers from those who don't: the ability to read the room. In this episode of Beyond Day One, we break down the nonverbal cues, energy shifts, and hidden signals that interviewers send throughout your conversation—and how to adjust in real-time to stay in sync with them. You'll discover: ✅ How body language reveals company culture (and whether you should adjust your approach) ✅ What it means when interviewers ask follow-up questions vs. when they don't ✅ The "pace matching" technique that creates instant connection ✅ How to recover when the energy shifts or you give an awkward answer ✅ What questions really mean (hint: they're doing a risk assessment on you) ✅ The difference between engaged interviewers vs. rushed ones—and how to respond to each The truth: Your intuition is telling you things during the interview. Most people ignore it. Top candidates use it to their advantage. Learn the secret sauce skill that moves you into another stratosphere in interviews—the ability to not just speak well, but to see, sense, and adapt to what's happening in the room. Stop just answering questions. Start reading the room. -----------------------------------------------------   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:   0:00 - Introduction   2:15 - What "Reading the Room" Really Means   5:30 - Body Language Cues to Watch   9:45 - How to Match the Interviewer's Pace   12:20 - What Follow-up Questions Mean ----------------------------------------------------- 🎯 MORE INTERVIEW HELP: Watch: Crocs to the Interview? Why Gen Z's Casual Approach Is Costing Jobs - https://youtu.be/0AG8qBJO4zs 🔔 New episodes every Wednesday - Subscribe so you never miss one! 💬 What interview skill do you want us to cover next? Comment below! 🎧 Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts Connect: @found4success/ on Instagram | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcintyre27/ ---------------------------------- ABOUT BEYOND DAY ONE: Beyond Day One helps Gen Z and early-career professionals master the skills nobody teaches—from acing interviews to navigating workplace dynamics. Hosted by David, Philip, and John, we bring real experience, honest advice, and actionable strategies to help you land jobs and build careers.

    15 min

  5. MAR 31

    AI Confidence vs. Real Skill | The Gap Is Growing

    Artificial Intelligence is making interviews easier but jobs harder, and the gap is creating a crisis for young professionals. We break down why "AI confidence inflation" might be sabotaging your career before it even starts. What You'll Learn: -How "skill fishing" with AI-generated resumes sets you up for failure -Why AI confidence inflation creates a dangerous performance gap -The human skills AI is quietly eroding in your daily work -Smart strategies for using AI without losing your competitive edge 👉 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundations4Success 👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/found4success/ 👉 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@found4success 👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundations-4-success

    14 min

  6. MAR 31

    Gen Z Isn't Scared of AI — Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Either

    Gen Z Isn't Scared of AI — Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Either  Everyone's saying AI is coming for your job. LinkedIn is a warzone. Headlines are terrifying. But here's what nobody's telling Gen Z — or anyone else. In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, John, and Philip break down what AI can actually do right now (spoiler: it's mostly calendar management and chicken soup recipes), why the hype is running way ahead of the reality, and how Gen Z can turn AI into a career advantage instead of a career threat. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 AI is everywhere and everyone's panicking 1:15 Why AI's takeover has been "greatly oversold" 2:30 The LinkedIn AI warzone 3:45 How Gen Z actually uses AI day-to-day 5:00 "It's a tool, not a workforce" — the mindset shift 6:30 What most people are really using AI for 7:45 Google's real competition is AI 8:30 The skeptics vs. the cheerleaders — who's right? 10:00 Why you should just experiment with AI 11:15 AI's hilarious limitations 12:30 Cars created mechanics — AI will create specialists 13:45 Gen Z uses AI but doesn't always love it 15:00 The Revenge of Analog 16:00 Final advice — get trained and stay sober about AI 🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 🔹 Why AI is the most overhyped AND underhyped technology at the same time 🔹 The historical pattern everyone keeps ignoring 🔹 What Gen Z gets right about AI that older generations don't 🔹 Practical tips to become AI-literate without drinking the Kool-Aid 💬 DROP A COMMENT: Are you using AI daily or avoiding it completely? 👉 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundations4Success 👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/found4success/ 👉 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@found4success 👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundations-4-success  🔍 TOOLS MENTIONED ChatGPT — https://chat.openai.com Claude — https://claude.ai Gemini — https://gemini.google.com Perplexity — https://perplexity.ai 📖 BOOK MENTIONED The Revenge of Analog by David Sax - https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Analog-Real-Things-Matter/dp/1610395719/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

    16 min

  7. MAR 31

    How To Close Your Interview Like a Pro | Beyond Day One

    Most people think the interview is over when they walk out the door. It's not. David, Jon, and Phillip are back on Beyond Day One to talk about the part of the interview process nobody talks about; what happens after. From sending the right thank-you note to bouncing back from rejection (and ghosting), this episode gives you a real-world playbook for finishing strong. Jon shares a story about getting ghosted by a retailer… and finding out the reason had nothing to do with his skills. 🔑 In this episode: – The 24-hour follow-up rule and how to personalize it – Sending a thank-you note even when you don't want the job – Self-assessment: how to get better after every interview – Rejection vs. reflection — don't let it define you – Why building bridges now pays off later Part of the From Anxiety to Offer series. Watch the full workshop on our YouTube channel. 👉 Subscribe to Foundations for Success and join the conversation. 🔔 New episodes every Wednesday - Subscribe so you never miss one! 💬 What interview skill do you want us to cover next? Comment below! 🎧 Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts Connect: @found4success/ on Instagram | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcintyre27/

    15 min

  8. FEB 18

    Crocs to the Interview? Why Gen Z's Casual Approach Is Costing Jobs

    🎯 TOPICS COVERED: #Professionalism #InterviewTips #GenZ You're qualified. You interviewed well. So why didn't you get the job? Here's the uncomfortable truth: HR managers say Gen Z candidates are showing up to interviews in pajama pants, bringing parents along, and slouching through conversations like it's a casual hangout. And it's costing them opportunities. In this episode of Beyond Day One, we're tackling the professionalism gap that's holding Gen Z back in the interview process. This isn't about being stuffy or fake; it's about understanding that how you show up communicates whether you actually care about the opportunity. We break down: ✅ Why your attire sends a message before you even speak ✅ The body language mistakes that signal disinterest (even when you're genuinely excited) ✅ How confidence in your appearance translates to confidence in your answers ✅ Real examples of standing out in group interviews through simple professional choices ✅ The risk assessment interviewers are secretly running on you The reality is that you could nail every interview question and still lose the job because your appearance and body language suggested you weren't serious.  Learn how to dress the part, look the part, and communicate the part—so your professionalism matches your potential. Leave the crocs at home. This episode shows you what to wear instead. Join us for an upcoming workshop: www.foundations4success.com/events 🎧 New episode: "Crocs to the Interview? Why Gen Z's Casual Approach Is Costing Jobs" #GenZ #InterviewTips #Professionalism #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #FirstImpressions #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WhatToWearToAnInterview #InterviewBodyLanguage #ProfessionalismInInterviews #GenZInterviewMistakes #CareerAdvice #JobInterview #FirstImpression #JobSearch #CareerTips

    15 min

  9. FEB 4

    I Bombed My Job Interview: How Gen Z Can Recover and Land the Job Anyway

    Bombed an interview? You're not alone. We've all been there: that cringe-worthy interview moment that keeps you up at night. You know the one: where you rambled about nothing, froze on basic questions, or gave the world's most awkward first impression. This episode breaks down why interviews go wrong, how anxiety and lack of preparation lead to poor performance, and how to recover without losing confidence. We share real interview mistakes (yes, the painful details), lessons learned, and practical strategies to help Gen Z and early-career professionals show up prepared, confident, and clear in future interviews. You'll discover the exact framework top candidates use to turn weaknesses into compelling stories, the PAR system for answering tough questions, and why one of our hosts got hired despite bombing the first impression. Plus, learn when speaking up and being honest in an interview changes everything. Bad interviews can be a setback—or a turning point. This episode helps you make it the latter.

    15 min

  10. JAN 28

    Why Gen Z Struggles With Interview Anxiety (The Real Solution)

    Interview anxiety isn't a confidence problem—it's a preparation problem. And if you're Gen Z or early-career, the rules of interviewing have changed in ways no one told you about. In this episode of Beyond Day One, you'll discover why talented candidates struggle in interviews and the exact preparation framework that eliminates anxiety and gets offers. 🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ The "translation gap" between what interviewers expect and what Gen Z delivers ✅ Why bringing questions gives you control of the conversation ✅ The preparation strategy that turns anxiety into confidence ✅ How to avoid the "too bubbly" trap and other common mistakes ✅ Real frameworks for answering curveball questions 🔥 STOP WINGING YOUR INTERVIEWS. Most people show up hoping for the best. You're about to learn how to prepare like a pro. 📅 NEXT STEP: Join our FREE webinar series "From Anxiety to Offer: The Complete Interview Preparation System" 👉 Limited spots available: [LINK] Learn the exact system we teach in this episode. 💬 QUESTIONS? Drop them in the comments—we read and respond to every single one. ABOUT BEYOND DAY ONE: We help Gen Z and early-career professionals bridge the gap between education and workplace success. No fluff. No corporate speak. Just practical strategies that actually work. Hosted by David McIntyre, career development expert and Gen Z advocate, with co-hosts John Dzyuba (Gen Z professional) and Philip Rich. 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: 🔔 Like & Subscribe for weekly career insights 💼 LinkedIn (DM us your wins): www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcintyre27 📧 Got a career question? Email:info@foundations4success.com 🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform 👥 WHO THIS IS FOR: ✔️ Gen Z professionals preparing for interviews ✔️ Early-career job seekers struggling with anxiety ✔️ Career changers re-entering the interview process ✔️ Managers/HR pros who interview Gen Z candidates ✔️ Parents/mentors helping Gen Z navigate careers

    15 min

  11. JAN 21

    You’re Not Broken - You’re Missing Clarity | Beyond Day One

    The year starts fast, the checklists look perfect, and then everything stalls. We’ve been there too—spinning our wheels, working hard, but not moving anywhere that matters. Today we unpack why so many capable people feel stuck and how to turn vague expectations into clear, repeatable wins, especially if you’re early in your career or managing someone who is. We begin with the real reason momentum fades: ambiguity. Busyness isn’t progress when priorities shift every week and goals live in fuzzy language. You’ll hear concrete examples of how “iterate on it” and “be more focused” drain energy and increase anxiety, and we’ll show a better path: clarity as a skill. We walk through simple, respectful scripts to ask for specifics, define what “done” looks like, and anchor success to observable outcomes. Rather than chasing motivation, we put structure around decisions—choose A or B, optimize for speed or polish, growth or retention—and watch execution accelerate. Gen Z listeners will find a playbook for reducing stress amid hiring headlines and shifting demands. Managers will get tactics to stabilize work: rank priorities, set boundaries, and create short feedback loops that catch drift early. Along the way, we reframe anxiety as a signal that points to missing information, not a personal flaw. When you treat clarity as a shared responsibility, you build security, trust, and forward motion for everyone on the team. Ready to move from overwhelm to traction? Press play, try the clarity questions we share with your next task or review, and tell us what changed. If this conversation helped, follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with someone who needs a nudge toward momentum.

    15 min
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You landed the job — now what? Beyond Day One is the essential podcast for Leaders, Gen Z and early-career professionals ready to thrive in today's workplace. Hosted by David and the team behind Foundations for Success, we tackle the soft skills, workplace dynamics, and unspoken rules that can make or break your career success. From leadership to building professional relationships that matter, this show gives you the insider knowledge to go from new hire to standout performer. Whether you're navigating your first corporate job or looking to accelerate your career growth, join us for weekly episodes packed with real-world scenarios, expert insights, and actionable advice you can use immediately. 🎓 Ready to master workplace success? Enroll in our course "Foundations for Success presents Beyond Day One: Essential Skills for Professional Success" at https://foundations4success.thinkific.com/courses/workplace-etiquette.

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  • Creator
    Foundations for Success
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Beyond Day One
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    Beyond Day One