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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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👇 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 prom...
👇 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, confi...
👇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 After 8 years at the same company, she was facing the job market with outdated tools and a serious confidence block.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...
👇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 w...
👇Now enrolling HR STAR until Feb 2 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan What if you could land the role before you’ve ever held the title? In this episode, we walk through the exact pivot strategy that helped a job seeker go from overlooked to offer in hand with just one interview. You’ll hear how “acting as if” changed everything in her job search, and how she rewired her confidence and story to land an HRBP role without traditional experience. We break down: Why “tailor...
👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining Now enrolling HR STAR: https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan I still remember the moment Sandali told me she got the offer. After four months of silence, rejection, and second-guessing herself, she went from mass applying with no traction to choosing between multiple interviews and landing her dream role. In this episode, Sandali shares her full job search journey after i...
👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining A layoff can shake your confidence but it doesn’t have to define your career. In this powerful episode of Career Cravings, I sit down with HR leader Candace Jarvis to unpack her journey from an unexpected layoff, through months of self‑doubt and imposter syndrome, to receiving three job offers at once including a surprise promotion to Director of HR. Candace’s story is honest, vulnerable...
👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining Most candidates obsess over giving the “perfect” answers in interviews. But the truth? It’s the questions you ask that make you unforgettable. In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact questions to ask at every interview stage from recruiter screens to final round decision-makers so you can stand out, show up powerfully, and finally land the role you deserve. Whether you’ve froze...
👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining If you’ve been applying to dozens of jobs and hearing crickets or wondering why roles you’re fully qualified for still feel out of reach this episode is going to shift everything. This week, I’m sharing my full conversation with career strategist and author Linda Raynier, originally recorded for Linda's Show and re-aired here. We break down what’s really going on in today’s job market, w...
It’s the end of the year and one of my favorite episodes to record. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the two personal rituals that have completely transformed how I set goals, stay aligned, and manifest some of the biggest wins in my life and business. From letters to my future self (that brought me to tears a year later) to a digital vision board I interact with daily, I’m walking you through the exact process I use to close the year with intention and step into the next ...
This episode isn’t just about landing your dream role it’s about creating your dream life. I’m pulling back the curtain on a story I’ve never shared publicly: how I manifested $1 million (yes, really), what Gabby Bernstein told me when she picked me out of a crowd of 1,200 people, and why I was bawling in the bathtub just days before everything I envisioned came true. From perfect health to my dream home to helping clients earn over $1.5M in salary increases this is how I’ve used energy,...
I announced I’m writing a book recently. This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the process — and the unexpected solo trip that unlocked it all. In this episode, I’m sharing what really happened during my writing retreat in Vegas: the airplane downloads, the spa-day breakthroughs, and the moment I crossed 30,000+ words in just a few days. We’ll talk about the mindset, the mistakes, and the surprising places inspiration struck when I finally gave myself space to be still. You’ll hear: ...
Quiet Achievers, Big Career With Author Linda Raynier If you have ever felt like the hard working, heads down high performer who is still overlooked for promotions, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I sit down with author and YouTube creator Linda Raynier to talk about her new book, The Quiet Achiever, and what it really takes for introverted high achievers to feel seen, confident, and aligned in their careers. What you’ll learn today ✔️ Who “quiet achievers” really a...
It’s episode 50 (!!) and I’m celebrating with my biggest announcement yet… ✨ I’m writing a book. Not just any book—but the one that’s been living in my heart for over three years. Born out of healing, clarity, and a mission to help you build a career and life that feels deeply aligned. In this milestone episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes: how my 2022 cancer journey and spiritual awakening first planted the seed, why I almost didn’t write it, and the full-circle moment that made me say ...
What if the reason you’re feeling stuck isn’t lack of ambition—but a decision you haven’t made yet? In this vulnerable episode, Irina shares the three biggest career (and life) mistakes she made while climbing the corporate ladder—so you can skip the detours and build a life you actually love. These aren’t vague reflections. They’re the exact mindset shifts, decisions, and intuitive pivots that helped her go from high-achieving but unfulfilled, to purpose-aligned and thriving. If you're cravi...
If you’ve ever walked out of an interview thinking, “What did I just say?” this episode is for you. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s a skill you build, and in this episode, Irina teaches you her signature Story Stroll Method a powerful (and surprisingly fun) way to practice your top interview stories out loud so you sound calm, clear, and in control when it counts. This is the exact technique Irina used to prep for keynotes, high-stakes interviews, and helping clients turn “f...
Most people treat interviews like interrogations—and that’s exactly why they freeze, ramble, or walk away thinking, “Why did I say that?” But here's the truth: the most qualified person doesn't always get the job the best storyteller does. Irina shares the exact framework she uses with clients to turn interviews into conversations that connect. You’ll hear how she went from shaking hands in panic to confidently landing a director role without checking every single box. Whether you're preppin...
📣 Join Irina LIVE: Invite-Only Q&A Masterclass – November 13 Get personalized coaching on your job search, interview prep, or career clarity. 🎟️ Save your seat → https://www.irinaposan.com/private-masterclass-november Feeling like your job search is a full-time job but with zero results to show for it? You might not need more hours. You just need more focus. In this episode of Career Cravings, Irina shares the two exact frameworks she uses daily to create momentum without burnout. Thes...
🚨 Join Me Live – November 13 I'm hosting a private Q&A Masterclass to coach you through your exact job search or career block. 🎟️ Save your seat: irinaposan.com/private-masterclass-november Back from Maui, Vegas, and a powerful business retreat—and bringing you all the behind-the-scenes shifts. This season has redefined how I build a career and life I don’t need to escape from. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the mindset, systems, and small-but-powerful upgrades that help me...
Live Q&A from Career Cravings Live: Real Questions, Raw Answers This one’s personal, powerful, and completely unfiltered. In this live Q&A recording from Career Cravings Live, I invited two incredible guest speakers to join me on stage—and what followed blew us away. The questions were honest, vulnerable, and deeply relatable. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, rebuilding confidence, or trying to figure out your next step, you’ll hear something in this episode that speaks direc...
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