Let's Talk Offline

Let's Talk Offline

Each week on Let's Talk Offline, LinkedIn's Gianna Prudente and Jamé Jackson Gadsden answer your unfiltered questions about work life, from negotiating pay to setting boundaries to navigating office friendships. Gianna – an early career development editor and resident Gen Zer – and Jamé – a community manager, workshop host and millennial – get real about their own career experiences (spoiler: they're still figuring it out, too) and confide in expert guests who've been there, done that. Through it all, you'll learn what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career — without sacrificing your values, sanity or sleep.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Tackling Imposter Syndrome

    As your career progresses, you might find yourself in a big new role and think, “How did I get here?” Or, “Do I deserve to be here?” That feeling of imposter syndrome is totally normal, whether you’re the new hire or the hot shot exec. But if you don’t address it, imposter syndrome can stifle your career growth. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé talk about how to let go of self-doubt and find confidence in what you bring to the table. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  Here's the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale that Gianna mentioned in this episode: https://www.paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
  2. JAN 7

    Is Grad School for Me? with UBC Educator Rob Kim

    Depending on your industry, you may be weighing the pros and cons of going to grad school. Sure, it can give you more skills and increase your salary… but the time and tuition can also be a dealbreaker. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé chat with University of British Columbia educator Rob Kim about how to know if grad school is right for you. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  And thank you to Rob Kim for joining us this week! Follow Rob on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/robsungryongkim). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  3. 12/31/2024

    New Year, New Career

    We’re still spotlighting our favorite episodes from the LinkedIn Podcast Network. The start of a new year is an opportunity for change, so this week we’re sharing an inspiring conversation about career pivots from Hello Monday. LinkedIn’s Jessi Hempel chats with Peloton’s Robin Arzon about her journey from being a corporate lawyer to becoming a fitness expert. Robin’s story shows us that careers are not linear and taking that leap of faith is worth it.  Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  Check out more episodes of Hello Monday: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-monday-with-jessi-hempel/id1453893304 For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  4. 12/24/2024

    AI Doesn’t Have to be Scary

    Happy holidays from the Let’s Talk Offline team! We’re sharing some of our favorite conversations from the LinkedIn Podcast Network. This week, it’s an episode of Get Hired with LinkedIn’s Andrew Seaman. He talks with Joseph Fuller, professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, about how AI is changing the future of work and hiring. Andrew and Joesph help dispel some of our deepest AI fears and discuss how understanding this technology helps us stay competitive in any industry. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  Check out more episodes of Get Hired: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-hired-with-andrew-seaman/id1609671453 For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  5. 12/17/2024

    Should I Stay, Or Should I Go? with Content Creator Timm Chiusano

    After what felt like a million job applications, you finally found a company where you feel comfortable. But you can’t stay there forever, right? How do you know when it’s time to pursue new opportunities? Today, Gianna and Jamé chat with creative executive and content creator Timm Chiusano about why staying at the same company might not be a bad idea – as long as you keep finding new ways to grow.  Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  And thank you to Timm Chiusano for joining us this week! Follow Timm on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/complexbusinessproblemsolver/). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  6. 12/10/2024

    Are You in a Toxic Workplace? with HR Professional Kayla Moncayo

    When you’re early in your career, you might not be able to recognize the signs of a toxic workplace. Like yes, yelling and bullying are obviously not okay, but what about subtler signals? And if you are working in a toxic environment, who can you turn to for help? In this episode, Gianna and Jamé chat with employee relations expert Kayla Moncayo about how to navigate these situations. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  And thank you to Kayla Moncayo for joining us this week! Follow Kayla on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamoncayo/). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  7. 12/03/2024

    A Beginner’s Guide to Battling Burnout

    A staggering 98% of Gen Z professionals have battled burnout symptoms. You might ignore those symptoms to prove you’re a hard worker. But pushing yourself to the max takes a toll on your physical and mental health, and your wellbeing comes first. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé talk about how to recognize symptoms of burnout and how to get the support you need to recover. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. To learn more about FMLA and taking mental health days off: https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  8. 11/26/2024

    How To Ask For A Promotion with Emily Durham (Emily The Recruiter)

    So you’ve put in the hours, taken on more responsibilities, and made a positive impact on the company. Seems like the right time to ask for a promotion, right? But how do you even approach that conversation? In this episode, Gianna and Jamé bring in talent recruitment expert Emily Durham, aka Emily The Recruiter, to guide you through when and how to level up in your career. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  And thank you to Emily Durham for joining us this week! Follow Emily on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/edurham-hr). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
4.9
out of 5
36 Ratings

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Each week on Let's Talk Offline, LinkedIn's Gianna Prudente and Jamé Jackson Gadsden answer your unfiltered questions about work life, from negotiating pay to setting boundaries to navigating office friendships. Gianna – an early career development editor and resident Gen Zer – and Jamé – a community manager, workshop host and millennial – get real about their own career experiences (spoiler: they're still figuring it out, too) and confide in expert guests who've been there, done that. Through it all, you'll learn what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career — without sacrificing your values, sanity or sleep.

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