Five podcasts to boost your career

Looking for some career advice or professional development tips, but don’t have time to take a class or read a book?

Try listening to a career podcast instead. They’re easy to fit in on your commute, on a lunch break, or while doing chores around the house.

We’ve picked out five career podcasts that deliver a weekly dose of practical tips, inspiring ideas, and energetic motivation to help you succeed in your career and further your professional development—all while balancing a fulfilling personal life as well.

1. Being Boss

Topics: Entrepreneurship, freelancing, client services

Hosts: Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon, “business besties” and successful independent business owners in the design/branding industry

Description: This podcast is geared toward creative entrepreneurs and freelancers but has loads of practical advice for anyone who runs a small business or dreams of making a favorite side-hustle their full-time gig. Emily and Kathleen dig deep into the mindset, habits, and routines necessary to make a career doing what you love. Listen to their insightful and inspirational interviews with successful bosses like Brené Brown, Brooke Castillo, and Melissa Hartwig.

Frequency: Weekly, new episodes post on Monday

Website: Being Boss Podcast

2. Lead to Win

Topics: Professional development, leadership, work-life balance

Hosts: Michael Hyatt, former publishing house CEO turned author and entrepreneur

Description: Michael Hyatt believes that success isn’t about getting more things done, but rather getting the *right* things done. His podcast aims to help professionals succeed at work and live a full, balanced life. Topics include work-life balance, time management, and the importance of taking a break.

Frequency: Weekly, new episodes post on Tuesday

Website: Lead to Win Podcast

3. Pivot Podcast with Jenny Blake

Topics: Motivation, change, taking risks

Host: Jenny Blake, speaker, business strategist, author of “Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One,” and former Google career coach

Description: Jenny Blake is on a mission to help you get better at life’s only constant: change. Her conversations with authors and business professionals deliver practical advice and inspiration to help you face fears, take risks, embrace your passion, and roll with whatever your career throws your way.

Frequency: Weekly, new episodes post on Sunday

Website: Pivot Podcast with Jenny Blake

4. Productivityist

Topics: Productivity, time management

Host: Mike Vardy, writer, speaker, and productivity strategist

Description: Productivity enthusiast Mike Vardy discusses tips, tools, and strategies to boost your productivity, time management, and overall hustle in work and daily life. He delves into specific topics with weekly guests who provide additional expertise and perspectives. The conversational format is easy to listen to but packed full of useful information to help you focus your efforts and get things done.

Frequency: Weekly, new episodes post on Wednesday

Website: Productivityist Podcast

5. Switch Pivot Or Quit

Topics: Career change, career motivation

Host: Ahyiana Angel, former sports entertainment publicist who successfully switched her career and is now a traditionally published author and “Chief Encourager” 

Description: Host Ahyiana Angel provides practical advice and inspiration to women thinking about changing their careers. She interviews guests who have been successful at making the switch to provide motivation, encouragement, and practical tips and tricks for improving your professional and personal life. Angel is candid and not afraid to tackle hard topics that are trending online.

Frequency: Biweekly, full episodes post each Wednesday and a mini episode posts each Sunday

Website: Switch Pivot Or Quit Podcast

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