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Work Unscripted with Marlo Lyons offers a candid exploration into the realities of career advancement and leadership. Hosted by Marlo Lyons, executive career coach and former HR exec, this podcast brings unfiltered insights on work, leadership, and finding your path. Episodes feature in-depth discussions with industry leaders who share real stories and practical tools, and honest insights from Marlo. Work Unscripted is your guide to thriving in the professional world.
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Are you or someone on your team a highly sensitive person (HSP)? You’re not alone. Roughly 20% of the population is born with this trait, meaning their nervous system processes stimuli more deeply than others. In this eye-opening episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons sits down with Heather Dominick, founder of the Highly Sensitive Leadership training program, to unpack what it really means to be an HSP in today’s fast-paced workplace. They discuss how HSPs can prevent burnout, manage c...
Most workplace advice skips the real truths: the things your manager won’t tell you, but that make or break your career. In this solo episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons reveals the five unspoken rules that separate people who get stuck from those who move up fast. You’ll learn why making your boss look good is essential, how stakeholder alignment protects your reputation, and why bringing proposals instead of final decisions builds buy-in. Marlo also unpacks why your career is YOUR ...
Gen Z is entering the workforce in record numbers and managers everywhere are feeling the impact. Studies show that 60% of businesses have already fired Gen Z employees within months of hiring them, citing poor communication, lack of initiative, and struggles adapting to corporate life. But what’s really behind this trend, and what can we do about it? In this episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons sits down with Dr. Andrea Mata, clinical psychologist, speaker, and author, to unpack the ...
Looking for a job in today’s market can feel overwhelming. Endless applications, ghosting, and tough competition leave many professionals stuck. That’s why career coach Marlo Lyons created this episode: to give you five practical, no-fluff job search hacks that actually work in a brutal market. You’ll learn how to structure your search like a job, avoid the mistakes that sabotage your applications, upgrade your LinkedIn, build visibility, and create a support network that fuels momentum...
Is your job search stalled, or are you wondering why recruiters aren't responding to your resume? In this episode, host Marlo Lyons talks to veteran recruiter Kristen Fife, author of "The Recruiter's Playbook," who shares insider secrets about how recruiters operate and what they're really looking for in candidates. Learn why recruiters only spend six seconds scanning your resume, how applicant tracking systems (ATS) affect your job applications, and practical tips for standing out in a compe...
We’re halfway through the year and performance reviews are right around the corner. If you’re aiming for a promotion in the next performance cycle, you can’t afford to wait. The time to take control of your career is now. In this episode, host Marlo Lyons shares exactly how to get noticed and promoted at work, cutting through the noise of corporate life to reveal what truly drives advancement. If you’re putting in long hours and hoping someone in leadership will notice, consider this your rea...
Are your feedback conversations empowering your team or creating tension? In this episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons talks with Joan Hibdon, author of "The Leader’s Guide to Mastering Feedback," about why most managers struggle to deliver effective feedback and how to transform criticism from destructive to constructive. You'll find out why 65% of employees crave more frequent and meaningful feedback, learn practical frameworks for giving feedback well, and understand how to handle ...
Ever wondered what truly separates the professionals who get ahead from those who just get by? It’s midyear and in this solo episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons brings some unspoken truths that can transform your career trajectory and help you stand out in any job. Don’t worry, this isn’t your typical HR training, this episode is your backstage pass to navigating corporate politics, building credibility, and advancing professionally. You’ll learn: How to make your boss your greatest ...
For many, parenthood includes hitting pause on your career. But does it have to impact your professional identity? On this episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons sits down with Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause, to explore how intentional career breaks for motherhood can redefine ambition, purpose, and professional fulfillment. Neha shares her own journey of stepping away from a thriving career to prioritize motherhood, facing societal pushback, and eventually finding deep meaning an...
Ever judged someone negatively after they got fired, without knowing the real story? You're not alone. In this solo episode of Work Unscripted, former HR executive Marlo Lyons exposes the uncomfortable truth behind workplace firings and the harmful assumptions we make about those who've been let go. Marlo shares eye-opening stories from behind closed HR doors, highlighting the real reasons good employees get fired (often due to misalignment, management biases, or office politics) not incompet...
Are you chasing happiness, or are you truly fulfilled? In this episode, Marlo sits down with Bernie Borges, the Fulfillment Architect and host of the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast, to explore what it means to build a meaningful life—especially in midlife. Bernie reveals his powerful framework of five pillars: health, fitness, career, relationships, and legacy. You’ll discover why fulfillment is more enduring than happiness, how to recognize it in everyday achievements, and why leaders need to emb...
Is your workplace truly supportive—or are you caught in something more manipulative than you realize? In this solo episode, Marlo Lyons breaks down the difference between a healthy company culture and a full-blown company cult. From love bombing new hires to rewarding blind loyalty over actual performance, Marlo unpacks the subtle emotional manipulation tactics that can trap even the most high-performing professionals. She shares red flags to watch for, including over-identification with the ...
Have you ever had that subtle feeling urging you toward a decision, but brushed it off as fear or uncertainty? What if that feeling was your greatest ally, guiding you toward the life and success you’ve always wanted? In this empowering episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo sits down with Wendy Sterling—intuitive prosperity mentor, speaker, and bestselling author—to explore the transformative power of intuition. Wendy shares her incredible personal journey of leaving a secure, 20-year corporate c...
Have you ever been broke? Like, really broke? Marlo Lyons has, and now she's positioned herself to retire comfortably in her 60s. In this special solo episode, featuring insightful conversation clips from financial expert Randy Thurman, Marlo shares her personal journey from financial crisis to freedom, along with practical strategies you can apply immediately. Randy Thurman, a CPA, Certified Financial Planner, and author of More Than a Millionaire, lays out his five critical steps to achievi...
Step into a special recap edition of Work Unscripted, where host Marlo Lyons revisits the most powerful insights and expert advice shared this past quarter. From learning how to choose genuine fulfillment with Amy Wong, unlocking insider job market strategies with Jane Turkewitz, mastering fearless networking despite social anxiety with Michaela Alexis, to decoding and harnessing the strengths of ADHD in the workplace with Diann Wingert—this episode offers the very best strategies to thrive, ...
When it comes to navigating ADHD in the workplace, it’s time to think differently, in order to work differently. Marlo Lyons is joined by Diann Wingert, a former psychotherapist turned business coach, who shares her personal and professional journey with ADHD. Having received a late-life diagnosis herself, Diann understands the complexities of being neurodivergent in a corporate environment. Marlo and Diann tackle the common misconceptions about ADHD, the emotional and professional struggles,...
Think HR is just about onboarding and exit interviews? Think again. In this episode, Marlo Lyons is dismantling common misperceptions and offering clearer perspective on how HR impacts your career and workplace relations. With years of firsthand experience, Marlo explores the dual nature of HRBPs and debunks myths about their role in supporting employees versus advancing business objectives. Tune in to learn how to effectively navigate your relationship with HR, leverage executive coac...
Does networking feel like a chore, especially with social anxiety shadowing your every move? Join us on this episode of Work Unscripted as Marlo Lyons sits down with Michaela Alexis, author of ‘No Fear Networking: A Guide to Building Relationships for the Socially Anxious.’ Michaela shares her personal journey from battling agoraphobia to speaking on stages across the country, providing practical strategies that cater to the socially anxious. You learn key techniques for managing anxiety, fro...
It's true - sometimes people just don’t mesh. But in today’s episode, we’re diving into how communication styles can actually make or break workplace relationships. Marlo Lyons shares her personal journey with a challenging boss and how it transformed her approach to professional interactions. You'll learn the four main social styles—drivers, expressives, analyticals, and amiables—and how recognizing and adapting to these styles can dramatically improve your work relationships. Marlo emphasi...
Are you tired of the black hole of job applications, where you submit your resume and hear nothing back? Today, we're going to hear from an expert recruiter who's going to pull back the curtain on what's really happening on the other side. Jane Turkewitz, a seasoned executive recruiter and career coach, shares her unfiltered, expert advice on everything from crafting a standout resume that beats applicant tracking systems to acing your interviews with confidence. You’ll learn why traditional...
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