Career Lunch Break

Erin Lewber
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Career pivots. Leadership growth. Building meaningful work alongside a full life (without losing yourself in the process). Hosted by Erin Lewber, women's executive career & leadership coach and Head of Sales at Amazon, Career Lunch Break brings you candid conversations with leaders, builders, and operators who get real about how they think, decide, and move through work and life. Some episodes are tactical. Some are reflective. All of them are honest. Expect real talk about ambition, resilience, identity, and the tensions that come with being a woman who leads and grows and still has a whole life to live. Perfect for a walk, a lunch break, or a quiet moment to yourself. Because the goal isn't perfection, it's perspective. You'll leave feeling less alone and clearer about your own next step.

  1. 4d ago

    Job Market Insight, Resilience & The Power of People with Martha Foreman

    Some people come into your life and quietly raise the bar for everything. In this episode, Erin sits down with Martha Foreman — staffing company owner, former boss, and someone Erin considers a true north star in both life and leadership. They get into a lot: what made Martha walk away from a successful career to build something of her own, how she navigated launching a business right as a pandemic hit, and why she believes the secret to any great company starts and ends with people. They also get into something incredibly valuable for anyone in a job search right now — what the job market actually looks like from a hiring perspective, how staffing companies really work, and the honest truth about contract opportunities. Plus the kind of life and leadership wisdom that makes you want to take notes. Warm, wise, and exactly the kind of conversation that reminds you what really matters. ________________________________________________ Hi, I'm Erin. Career and executive coach for women, Head of Sales at Amazon, and someone who believes your career should support your life — not consume it. Whether you're figuring out your next pivot or navigating the pressures of leadership at a high level, this podcast is here to help you think clearer, move forward with confidence, and build something that actually fits. 🧡 📄 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RESUME & COVER LETTER TEMPLATE: https://erinlewber.com/free-template 🔧 BUILD A RESUME THAT GETS INTERVIEWS: https://www.erinlewber.com/blueprint 🔎 PIVOTING CAREERS? FIRST, FIND YOUR FOCUS ROLE: https://www.erinlewber.com/focusrolef... 💻 BOOK A COACHING CALL: https://calendly.com/erinlewber/1-hou... 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlewber/

    42 min

  2. Jun 3

    Leaving Teaching, Embracing Change & Protecting Your Energy with Alexa Hirschberg

    Some pivots look easy from the outside. Alexa Hirschberg will be the first to tell you hers was not. In this episode, Eva Papacostas sits down with Alexa Hirschberg — pilates and yoga instructor, content creator, Reiki master, and someone who applied to 247 jobs before landing her full time role outside the classroom. They get into a lot: what it actually felt like to leave a job she loved, how she navigated anxiety throughout the process and in life, what surprised her most about corporate life, and how becoming a content creator helped her build confidence she didn't know she had. They also get into something a little unexpected — energy. How to protect it, how to stop other people's from dragging you down, and why becoming a safe space for others starts with taking care of yourself first. Real, refreshing, and the kind of conversation that makes the scary thing feel a little more possible. ________________________________________________ Hi, I'm Erin. Career and executive coach for women, Head of Sales at Amazon, and someone who believes your career should support your life — not consume it. Whether you're figuring out your next pivot or navigating the pressures of leadership at a high level, this podcast is here to help you think clearer, move forward with confidence, and build something that actually fits. 🧡 📄 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RESUME & COVER LETTER TEMPLATE: https://erinlewber.com/free-template 🔧 BUILD A RESUME THAT GETS INTERVIEWS: https://www.erinlewber.com/blueprint 🔎 PIVOTING CAREERS? FIRST, FIND YOUR FOCUS ROLE: https://www.erinlewber.com/focusrolef... 💻 BOOK A COACHING CALL: https://calendly.com/erinlewber/1-hou... 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlewber/

    32 min

  3. May 27

    Kindness, Values & The Wisdom You Didn't Know You Needed with Shane Arthur

    A conversation that feels like a coaching session… Erin sits down with Shane Arthur (her personal executive coach) for one of the most thoughtful conversations Career Lunch Break has ever had. They get into a lot: Shane's decision to walk away from a job he loved for 20 years to bet on himself as an executive coach, what it really means to lead with kindness without sacrificing results, the loneliness that comes with being in a leadership role, and how to stay grounded in your values when everything around you is shifting. Consider this your free coaching session. You're going to want to listen with something to write on. Genuine, warm, and the kind of conversation that makes you think differently about the leader you want to be. ________________________________________________ Hi, I'm Erin. Career and executive coach for women, Head of Sales at Amazon, and someone who believes your career should support your life — not consume it. Whether you're figuring out your next pivot or navigating the pressures of leadership at a high level, this podcast is here to help you think clearer, move forward with confidence, and build something that actually fits. 🧡 📄 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RESUME & COVER LETTER TEMPLATE: https://erinlewber.com/free-template 🔧 BUILD A RESUME THAT GETS INTERVIEWS: https://www.erinlewber.com/blueprint 🔎 PIVOTING CAREERS? FIRST, FIND YOUR FOCUS ROLE: https://www.erinlewber.com/focusrolef... 💻 BOOK A COACHING CALL: https://calendly.com/erinlewber/1-hou... 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlewber/

    49 min

  4. May 20

    Authentic Leadership, Lifelong Networks & Championing Other Women with Anne Barker

    There are leaders who talk about authenticity. And then there are leaders who actually live it. Anne Barker is the second kind. In this episode, Erin sits down with Anne Barker, a sales executive in the procurement space and one of the most dynamic women in leadership you'll ever hear from. They get into a lot: Anne's winding career path from radio to TV to procurement, the moment she knew something had to change, how the relationships she's built throughout her career have become her greatest asset, and what it really means to show up as your authentic self in sales and leadership. They also get into something that doesn't get talked about enough — the difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and why women in leadership need both. Genuine, grounded, and full of the kind of advice you'll want to write down. ________________________________________________ Hi, I'm Erin. Career and executive coach for women, Head of Sales at Amazon, and someone who believes your career should support your life — not consume it. Whether you're figuring out your next pivot or navigating the pressures of leadership at a high level, this podcast is here to help you think clearer, move forward with confidence, and build something that actually fits. 🧡 📄 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RESUME & COVER LETTER TEMPLATE: https://erinlewber.com/free-template 🔧 BUILD A RESUME THAT GETS INTERVIEWS: https://www.erinlewber.com/blueprint 🔎 PIVOTING CAREERS? FIRST, FIND YOUR FOCUS ROLE: https://www.erinlewber.com/focusrolef... 💻 BOOK A COACHING CALL: https://calendly.com/erinlewber/1-hou... 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlewber/

    48 min

  5. May 13

    AI, The Human Element & The Art of Instructional Design with Tim Slade

    Tim Slade wrote the book on Instructional Design. Literally. In this episode, Erin sits down with Tim — Instructional Design expert, author, and one of her most trusted go-to resources for anyone curious about ID or L&D — for his second appearance on Career Lunch Break. They dig into a lot: what Instructional Design actually is and why it matters, how AI is reshaping the field and where the human touch becomes more important than ever, what teachers need to know about their identity when they make the leap into ID, and how to reframe your mindset when something successful runs its course and it's time for something new. Oh, and there's a giveaway for a signed copy of Tim's brand new book, The Instructional Design Handbook. You'll want to listen for that part. Honest, practical, and exactly the kind of conversation that makes your next step feel a little clearer. 📕 Pre-order Tim’s book here & use code ERINLEWBER for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4t3x4aI  ________________________________________________ Hi, I'm Erin. Career and executive coach for women, Head of Sales at Amazon, and someone who believes your career should support your life — not consume it. Whether you're figuring out your next pivot or navigating the pressures of leadership at a high level, this podcast is here to help you think clearer, move forward with confidence, and build something that actually fits. 🧡 📄 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RESUME & COVER LETTER TEMPLATE: https://erinlewber.com/free-template 🔧 BUILD A RESUME THAT GETS INTERVIEWS: https://www.erinlewber.com/blueprint 🔎 PIVOTING CAREERS? FIRST, FIND YOUR FOCUS ROLE: https://www.erinlewber.com/focusrolef... 💻 BOOK A COACHING CALL: https://calendly.com/erinlewber/1-hou... 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlewber/

    49 min

  6. May 6

    Tough Decisions, Freelance Freedom & Creating a Life You Love with Abbey Vogt

    Some people want to climb the ladder. Abbey always knew that wasn't her thing. In this episode, Erin sits down with Abbey Vogt, the virtual assistant behind the scenes at Erin Lewber Coaching, for a conversation about what it takes to build a life on your own terms.  They get into a lot: her transition out of teaching and the tough decisions that came with it, what building a freelance business really looks like from the inside, how she thinks about boundaries, communication, and work life balance, and why designing a life you love sometimes means going against the grain. Real, refreshing, and a little bit rebellious. ________________________________________________ Hi, I'm Erin. Career and executive coach for women, Head of Sales at Amazon, and someone who believes your career should support your life — not consume it. Whether you're figuring out your next pivot or navigating the pressures of leadership at a high level, this podcast is here to help you think clearer, move forward with confidence, and build something that actually fits. 🧡 📄 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RESUME & COVER LETTER TEMPLATE: https://erinlewber.com/free-template 🔧 BUILD A RESUME THAT GETS INTERVIEWS: https://www.erinlewber.com/blueprint 🔎 PIVOTING CAREERS? FIRST, FIND YOUR FOCUS ROLE: https://www.erinlewber.com/focusrolef... 💻 BOOK A COACHING CALL: https://calendly.com/erinlewber/1-hou... 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlewber/

    44 min

  7. Apr 29

    Growing Up, Pivoting Hard & Helping Others Do the Same with Eva Papacostas

    You've heard her name. Now meet Eva. In this episode, Erin sits down with Eva Papacostas, career pivot coach on the Erin Lewber Coaching team, for a real introduction. They dig into: what Eva was like growing up and how much she's evolved, her own transition out of teaching and what that pivot actually looked like, how she thinks about coaching and supporting clients through career change, and her best advice for anyone navigating a tough job market right now. Genuine, grounded, and exactly who you want in your corner. ________________________________________________ Hi, I'm Erin. Career and executive coach for women, Head of Sales at Amazon, and someone who believes your career should support your life — not consume it. Whether you're figuring out your next pivot or navigating the pressures of leadership at a high level, this podcast is here to help you think clearer, move forward with confidence, and build something that actually fits. 🧡 📄 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RESUME & COVER LETTER TEMPLATE: https://erinlewber.com/free-template 🔧 BUILD A RESUME THAT GETS INTERVIEWS: https://www.erinlewber.com/blueprint 🔎 PIVOTING CAREERS? FIRST, FIND YOUR FOCUS ROLE: https://www.erinlewber.com/focusrolef... 💻 BOOK A COACHING CALL: https://calendly.com/erinlewber/1-hou... 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlewber/

    31 min

  8. Apr 22

    Farm Life, Career Pivots & The Story Behind the Coach with Erin Lewber

    Erin usually asks the questions. Not today. In this episode, Eva Papacostas flips the script and puts Career Lunch Break host Erin Lewber in the hot seat for the first time. They cover a lot of ground: what growing up on a farm shaped about who she is, her multiple career pivots and how she navigated them, the biggest misconceptions people have about sales, how she thinks about life goals versus career goals, and the advice she finds herself giving clients over and over again. Honest, a little unexpected, and long overdue. ________________________________________________ Hi, I'm Erin. Career and executive coach for women, Head of Sales at Amazon, and someone who believes your career should support your life — not consume it. Whether you're figuring out your next pivot or navigating the pressures of leadership at a high level, this podcast is here to help you think clearer, move forward with confidence, and build something that actually fits. 🧡 📄 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RESUME & COVER LETTER TEMPLATE: https://erinlewber.com/free-template 🔧 BUILD A RESUME THAT GETS INTERVIEWS: https://www.erinlewber.com/blueprint 🔎 PIVOTING CAREERS? FIRST, FIND YOUR FOCUS ROLE: https://www.erinlewber.com/focusrolef... 💻 BOOK A COACHING CALL: https://calendly.com/erinlewber/1-hou... 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlewber/

    32 min
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Career pivots. Leadership growth. Building meaningful work alongside a full life (without losing yourself in the process). Hosted by Erin Lewber, women's executive career & leadership coach and Head of Sales at Amazon, Career Lunch Break brings you candid conversations with leaders, builders, and operators who get real about how they think, decide, and move through work and life. Some episodes are tactical. Some are reflective. All of them are honest. Expect real talk about ambition, resilience, identity, and the tensions that come with being a woman who leads and grows and still has a whole life to live. Perfect for a walk, a lunch break, or a quiet moment to yourself. Because the goal isn't perfection, it's perspective. You'll leave feeling less alone and clearer about your own next step.

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  • Creator
    Erin Lewber
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Erin Lewber