Career Cravings

Irina Posan - Career Coach
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Welcome to Career Cravings, the podcast that helps ambitious professionals land roles they love and fast-track their success. I’m Irina Posan, a career coach, HR expert, and former corporate leader who knows exactly what it takes to stand out, get hired, and thrive. Having designed hiring systems and led recruitment teams, I’ve seen what separates the “good” candidates from the ones who get the offer—and now I’m sharing it all with you. Each week, I’ll give you actionable tools, insider tips, and mindset shifts to help you build the career (and life) you’re craving. Whether you’re chasing a promotion, navigating a pivot, or ready for your dream role, this is your guide to making it happen. ✨ Your dream career is closer than you think. Hit subscribe and let’s get started!

  1. 1D AGO

    67. When Your Job Looks Great But Feels Wrong With Emily Liou

    If you’re telling yourself “I’m just tired” but deep down you know a vacation wouldn’t fix it, this episode is for you. Irina sits down with Emily Liou to unpack misalignment burnout the slow burn that happens when your work no longer matches your values, your desires, or the version of you you’re becoming. You’ll learn how to spot the signs early, what your body is trying to tell you, and how to find clarity without burning everything down. In this episode, we cover: ✔️ What misalignment burnout is and why it feels different than normal burnout ✔️ The internal whisper that gets louder the longer you ignore it ✔️ How “should” language, procrastination, and dread become alignment data ✔️ Why clarity comes from micro actions and course correction, not massive pivots ✔️ How to advocate for yourself, set boundaries, and stop repeating burnout patterns ✔️ Why nervous system regulation is the missing step for feeling unstuck If you feel stuck, stagnant, or disconnected from your spark, this conversation will help you reconnect to what you truly want and take the next right step with more self trust. Ready to land your dream job? https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me Mentioned and helpful links Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

    46 min

  2. MAR 3

    66. Networking Is Not The Fastest Way To A Job

    👇 Now enrolling The Offer Room until March 6, 2026 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/room If you’ve been told networking is the fastest way to land a job this episode may completely change how you approach your job search. Networking works. But not on the timeline most job seekers expect. In today’s job market, many professionals spend hours sending LinkedIn messages, attending events, and asking for referrals only to feel ignored, ghosted, or frustrated. The truth is, cold networking rarely converts quickly, and if you need a new job in the next two to three months, your strategy may be mismatched to your timeline. In this episode of Career Cravings, Irina breaks down the real truth about networking, why it often takes up to a year to pay off, and how to shift your strategy so you can generate interviews and momentum faster. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why cold LinkedIn networking rarely leads to fast job offers ✔️ How long networking actually takes to convert into referrals ✔️ The difference between cold connections and your warm network ✔️ Why most professionals feel awkward or transactional when networking ✔️ How to reconnect with past colleagues to unlock faster opportunities ✔️ The short term and long term networking strategy that actually works If you’re actively job searching, trying to land interviews quickly, or wondering why networking feels ineffective, this episode will help you stop wasting time and start focusing on what actually drives results. 👇 Now enrolling The Offer Room until March 6, 2026 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/room Inside The Offer Room, you’ll learn how to position yourself as a top candidate, communicate your value confidently, and create real leverage in today’s competitive job market.

    29 min

  3. FEB 24

    65. Why Executive Communication Gets You Promoted Faster with Katy McFee

    👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market👇 Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing  and still not landing offers. Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/live-workshop Most people think executive communication is about sounding smart. It’s not. And if you’re trying to land a promotion or interview like a leader, this episode will show you exactly what to do instead. Irina sits down with Katy McFee former EVP turned leadership coach to unpack the real difference between being a reliable high performer and a strategic leader who gets promoted. Katy shares the exact shift she made to go from Director to VP, and now teaches to help women break into senior leadership. ✔️ The 3 pillars of executive communication most professionals miss ✔️ How to be clear, concise, and compelling in interviews and boardrooms ✔️ What executives actually care about when you speak ✔️ How to lead with the punchline and stop over-explaining ✔️ Why strategic communication is the most underrated promotion skill If you're ready to be taken seriously by executives, speak with authority, and accelerate your career to Director, VP, or C-suite this episode will change how you show up. Ready to Land Your Dream Job? https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me Let’s connect 📩 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

    46 min

  4. FEB 17

    64. LEAKED Ask Me Resume and Interview Fixes That Work

    👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market👇 Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing and still not landing offers. Feel like you're doing everything right in your job search but still not landing offers? In this special Ask Irina Q&A episode, I’m sharing my full Career Cravings framework and live coaching real professionals through the resume, interview, and mindset gaps that are stalling their results. Whether you're facing layoffs, making a pivot, or just burned out from applying with zero traction, this one will give you real clarity and real next steps. You'll learn: ✔️ The 4-stage framework to pinpoint what’s blocking your offers ✔️ My resume + interview benchmarks (so you can stop guessing) ✔️ How to handle gaps, pivots, and “not enough experience” doubts ✔️ The resume method I teach clients to get faster callbacks ✔️ A fresh mindset shift to stay resilient when rejection hits Ready to Land Your Dream Job? https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me Let’s connect 📩 Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

    43 min

  5. FEB 10

    63. Secrets of the Career Game and How to Get Promoted Faster with Kendall Berg

    👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market👇 Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing and still not landing offers. Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/live-workshop I used to think promotions were all about hard work until I realized there’s a whole career game happening behind the scenes. In this episode, I sit down with a former finance executive turned viral career coach to break down what actually gets you promoted and why so many high performers stay stuck, even when they’re doing everything “right.” She went from 5+ years with no movement to earning five promotions in six years and she’s sharing exactly what changed. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, undervalued, or unsure how to move up, this conversation will shift the way you see your career. ✔️ Why your career isn’t a ladder and how to make strategic moves that lead to real growth ✔️ What’s really happening in promotion rooms and performance reviews ✔️ Why being visible in the right rooms matters more than being the best ✔️ How to build a personal brand that gets you noticed and advocated for ✔️ What to say when you're asked to take on “stretch” work without doing more for free Listen now to learn how to play the game and win without burning out or compromising who you are. Connect with Kendall Berg:  I’m Kendall Berg—an internationally published author, TEDx speaker, and career coach who has helped thousands of professionals worldwide get promoted, strengthen their leadership presence, and confidently navigate corporate politics. My own career transformation—from being stuck at the manager level for 5+ years to earning 5 promotions in 6 years—ignited my passion for helping others accelerate their success. This year, I released my book Secrets of the Career Game: 36 Strategies to Get Ahead in Your Career, which pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to advance—beyond technical skills. The book and my TEDx talk both highlight the often-overlooked “soft skill advantage” that separates those who stay stagnant from those who soar. Website: https://thatcareercoach.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatcareercoach_/  Ready to Land Your Dream Job? https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me Let’s connect 📩 Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

    47 min

  6. FEB 2

    62. Stop Employers From Saying “We look Went With a More Qualified Candidate”

    👇 Now enrolling HR STAR until Feb 2 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan Ever left an interview feeling confident… only to get the same rejection? “We went with a more qualified candidate.” If they called you, you are qualified. But the reason you’re not landing offers might be your blind spot the one thing you're most nervous they’ll ask about. In this episode, I’m teaching you my Blind Spot Method the exact process I use with clients to turn interview fears into strategic, confident responses that change the outcome. You’ll learn: ✔️ How to identify your blind spot and why it’s not a red flag—yet ✔️ The “question behind the question” that hiring managers are really asking ✔️ What to say about resume gaps, education, or missing experience ✔️ Why interviews aren’t about perfection they’re about positioning ✔️ Real client examples that turned “no” into job offers 🎧 If you’re landing interviews but not getting hired, this shift will change everything. Let’s connect 📩 Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Work with Me – https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

    32 min

  7. JAN 30

    61. Interview Like a Leader and Land the Role You Actually Want

    👇Now enrolling HR STAR until Feb 2, 2026👇  https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan    I could see the writing on the wall and that moment changed everything. In this episode, I’m joined by one of my client Rachel, a senior HR professional who proactively made her next move before a company buyout could impact her role. After 8 years at the same company, she was facing the job market with outdated tools and a serious confidence block. What changed? She stopped downplaying her experience and learned how to speak like the Director she already was. You’ll learn: ✔️ How to spot early warning signs before layoffs hit ✔️ Why confidence not experience is what actually wins interviews ✔️ The resume and pitch shift that helped her show up as a leader ✔️ How she went from stumbling in interviews to confidently speaking with CEOs and CFOs ✔️ Why giving yourself credit isn’t bragging it’s necessary If you’ve ever walked into an interview knowing you're qualified but still holding back, this episode will show you what’s possible when you stop settling and start owning your value. 🎧 Press play now and learn how to interview like a leader before you get the title.Let’s connect 📩 Links Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

    28 min

  8. JAN 29

    60. The Secrets of landing 3 job offers in 1 month

    👇Now enrolling HR STAR 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan    What really changes when you go from being overlooked to in demand? After 8 years in HR and completing his MBA, Aaron felt stuck. He wasn’t getting interviews, and he was questioning if the pivot he wanted was even possible. Within weeks of shifting his strategy and rebuilding his confidence, he was interviewing daily  and ultimately landed three job offers at once. In this episode, we walk through exactly what changed in Aaron’s approach, pitch, and mindset and how you can apply the same clarity to your next career move. You’ll learn: ✔️ How to break out of burnout and pivot into a more strategic career path ✔️ Why your pitch matters more than your years of experience ✔️ The job search strategy that took him from silence to nonstop interviews ✔️ The confidence shift that happened before any external validation ✔️ How he evaluated multiple offers and chose the right fit ✔️ Why transparency with recruiters can actually speed up offers Aaron’s story is a reminder that you’re closer than you think and when your message and mindset are aligned, everything changes. Aaron’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhabete/  Links Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

    33 min
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Welcome to Career Cravings, the podcast that helps ambitious professionals land roles they love and fast-track their success. I’m Irina Posan, a career coach, HR expert, and former corporate leader who knows exactly what it takes to stand out, get hired, and thrive. Having designed hiring systems and led recruitment teams, I’ve seen what separates the “good” candidates from the ones who get the offer—and now I’m sharing it all with you. Each week, I’ll give you actionable tools, insider tips, and mindset shifts to help you build the career (and life) you’re craving. Whether you’re chasing a promotion, navigating a pivot, or ready for your dream role, this is your guide to making it happen. ✨ Your dream career is closer than you think. Hit subscribe and let’s get started!

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  • Creator
    Irina Posan - Career Coach
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Career Cravings
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    Career Cravings

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