86. This Is Why You're Burned Out at Work (And What I Did About It)
Release Date: 05/05/2025
105. LinkedIn Networking Secrets You’re Not Using Yet with Catherine Fisher
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Networking isn’t just for job hunting — it’s the long-term career insurance policy that carries you through promotions, layoffs, and everything in between. And in a world of AI, real career decisions still rely on real people. In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg sits down with Catherine Fisher, LinkedIn’s career expert and author of the Career Companion newsletter, to unpack how authentic networking really works in 2025. Catherine shares why 75% of professionals still trust human insight over AI tools, why 63% turn to their colleagues and peers when making big...
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104. How to Build a Side Hustle That Pays While Keeping Your 9-to-5
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Corporate careers don’t offer the same safety net they once did. Pensions are gone, promotions are slow, and many roles feel like dead ends. That’s why more professionals are turning to side hustles—and Kendall Berg is one of them. In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall shares how she built a career coaching business while still working a demanding corporate job. She breaks down what it really takes to launch without waiting for the “perfect plan,” how one TikTok video changed everything, and the pricing mistakes that nearly burned her out. With candor and a bit of...
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103. Your Career Is Not Who You Are With Kelly Poquiz Burke
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Kendall Berg sits down with Kelly Poquiz Burke, a former Doritos brand manager who walked away from Super Bowl campaigns, corporate titles, and nonstop promotions to build a life that actually aligned with her values. Kelly’s story begins at the peak of success—meeting celebrities, managing billion-dollar brands, and collecting promotions—but underneath, she was burning out while holding it all together as a new mom and cancer survivor. In this conversation, Kelly explains why passion isn’t enough for lasting fulfillment, how over-identifying with your career keeps you stuck, and why...
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102. Your Boss Doesn’t Know What You Do (and Why That’s Dangerous)
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Most of us give our boss way too much credit — for the raise we didn’t get, the promotion we hoped for, or the recognition we thought was overdue. Kendall Berg pulls back the curtain to reveal the truth: your career outcomes are rarely decided by one person. Promotions, raises, and opportunities happen by committee, and your boss can’t advocate for you if they don’t even know what you’re doing. This episode digs into the four pillars of career growth: education, self-advocacy, networking, and communication. Kendall explains why reframing self-advocacy as “educating leadership”...
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101. Addicted to Stress? Your Nervous System Might Like It That Way - Dr. Nona Djavid
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Your calendar doesn’t cause burnout. It’s caused by your nervous system. After building multiple seven-figure businesses in her twenties, Dr. Nona Djavid found herself sobbing on the closet floor—exhausted, overwhelmed, and completely burned out. That breakdown became a breakthrough. She didn’t just change her habits—she rewired her subconscious and trained her nervous system to feel safe with rest, freedom, and abundance. Now, she helps high-achieving professionals do the same without quitting their jobs or blowing up their lives. In this episode, Kendall and Nona unpack the...
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100. 8 Pieces of Mediocre Career Advice I Wish I Ignored
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“Just work hard and you’ll get promoted.” If you’ve heard this before and it still hasn’t worked out… Kendall’s here to tell you why. In this 100th episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall calls BS on the most common career clichés that keep high-performers stuck and overlooked. From toxic loyalty traps to the myth of passion-driven success, this episode breaks down the 8 most mediocre pieces of advice—and replaces them with strategies that actually get you promoted, noticed, and respected. This is not a motivational pep talk. It’s your playbook for making smarter,...
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99. Stop Wasting Time on Goals You Don’t Even Want — Michelle Niemeyer
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Most people say they're “too busy” before they’ve even checked their calendar. Michelle Niemeyer wants to change that. After burning out as a high-performing attorney (and landing in the hospital because of it), Michelle realized the problem wasn’t her productivity. It was her lifestyle. Her nervous system. Her goals. And the way she defined success. In this episode, she breaks down The Art of Bending Time, her framework that helps professionals stop spinning in circles and start building a life they want. Kendall and Michelle talk about everything from “goal clutter” to internal...
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97. 5 Planning Habits That Save Me Hours Every Week (And My Sanity)
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Kendall Berg reveals the 5 planning habits that keep her from losing it—while balancing a corporate tech role, coaching business, content creation, pageant prep, and parenting two kids. If your to-do list never ends but your energy does, these five systems will shift how you manage your time, reduce mental load, and finally build a week that works. Kendall breaks down how to simplify your goals, design a weekly routine that honors your brain, and make space for what actually matters—without burning out or dropping the ball. In this episode, we discuss: What are the 5 planning habits...
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95. What Is ‘Rizz’ in the Workplace? A Modern Guide to Charisma + Leadership with Milam Miller
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Berg interviews Milam Miller, the former AS Roma exec known as the real-life Ted Lasso, about the leadership superpower most people misunderstand: charisma. Milam breaks down his modern framework for connection, communication, and rizz—the kind that helps you lead across cultures, industries, and personalities. Drawing from his new book, The Charisma Craft – A Modern Leadership Guide to Enhance Your “Rizz”, he shares the six leadership archetypes you’ll want to know, plus the acronym that will help you end workplace gossip like a pro. Whether you’re a rising leader, a high...
info_outlineBurnout is everywhere—and I get why. We’ve wrapped our entire identity around our job titles, performance reviews, and LinkedIn headlines. I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many of us are teetering on the edge of burnout and how I’ve learned (the hard way) to separate who I am from what I do.
This isn’t your average career pep talk. I’m sharing how hobbies—yes, actual non-monetized hobbies—helped me reclaim my identity, prevent emotional exhaustion, and show up more powerfully at work and in life. From pageantry to paint-by-numbers to running a business on the side, I talk about why your post-5pm life matters just as much as your 9-to-5. Whether you're deep in the "lazy girl job" spiral or wondering how to pivot out of career-induced chaos, this one’s for you.
📚 In this episode, we discuss:
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What are signs your job has become your entire identity?
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How do I stop comparing my career to influencers online?
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Can hobbies actually help you get promoted?
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Why do high-achievers burn out faster?
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What are some good hobbies for people with high-stress jobs?