Secrets of the Career Game Podcast

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Do you want to know a secret? The corporate world is a game: one laden with cleverly hidden and unspoken rules that most employees don’t know they are playing. On this show, we help you peek behind the curtain to understand the corporate game and set yourself up for accelerate growth and progression.

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Amy Green Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. She uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth. Amy focuses on helping people find their voice and is known for her irreverence, wisdom, and humor.
Kendall Berg is an expert in corporate culture and leadership dynamics. With years of experience in the corporate sector, Kendall has dedicated their career to understanding the unspoken rules of the workplace and how they affect employee growth and company success. They are the author of 'Secrets of the Career Game', which delves into the intricacies of navigating corporate life and emphasizes the importance of cultural alignment in hiring and team dynamics.

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0:00 11:48

91. 10 Phrases to Stop Saying at Work (If You Want to Be Taken Seriously)

Your words at work matter more than you think.
If you’ve ever been told to "work on your communication" or felt unsure how to respond to vague feedback about being "too assertive"—this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down 10 common workplace phrases that can quietly sabotage your professional image—and giving you smarter alternatives that build influence, show leadership, and help you play the corporate game strategically.

We’re not here for passive-aggressive HR speak. We’re here to sound like leaders.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What are the most common workplace phrases that hurt your career?

  • How can you replace passive or defensive language with power language?

  • What should Gen Z avoid saying to managers and teammates?

  • How do you set boundaries without sounding difficult?

  • Why is “how you say it” more important than “what you say”?

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That Career Coach

Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind

 

0:00 38:56

90. How to Say No at Work (Without Burning Bridges or Burning Out) with Amy Green Smith

Hosts
Kendall Berg
Guests
Amy Green Smith
Keywords
assertiveness boundaries burnout people-pleasing self-worth communication skills identity at work

Kendall Berg pulls no punches in this conversation with certified life coach and communication expert Amy Green Smith. From the outside, high achievers seem like they have it all together—but beneath the promotions and packed calendars is a brewing identity crisis. Amy unpacks why burnout hits the most accomplished professionals the hardest—and how tying your self-worth to your performance is the fastest way to lose yourself.

People-pleasing isn’t just a “nice girl” habit. According to Amy, it’s a survival strategy many of us learned as kids—and it’s still running the show in the boardroom. Together, Kendall and Amy break down how to recognize those self-sabotaging behaviors, communicate assertively without coming off like a jerk, and set boundaries that actually stick. Plus, Amy offers her go-to scripts and practical tips to help listeners reclaim their bandwidth and emotional space.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How do I stop tying my identity to my job?

  • What are signs that I’m a people-pleaser at work?

  • How can I be assertive without being aggressive?

  • What’s the right way to set boundaries in the workplace?

  • How can high performers avoid burnout?

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That Career Coach

Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind

 

Amy Green Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth. 

With acute focus on helping people “find their voice”, she is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor and has been a featured expert in Inspired Coach Magazine and on Fox 5 San Diego. 

website: https://amygreensmith.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyamygreensmith 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyamygreensmith/ 

0:00 22:13

89. The Butterfly Effect of Career Change: Small Shifts, Big Results

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Unknown
Guests
Kendall Berg
Keywords
career change butterfly effect career strategy burnout career pivot networking ROI of MBA job loss career growth

The smallest move in your career could change everything. That’s the power of the butterfly effect—and it’s already at work whether you realize it or not.

In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg unpacks how one tiny shift (a certification, a networking event, even a pause after a layoff) can ripple into massive career transformation. Drawing from real client stories and her own experience, Kendall challenges the panic-pivot and demotion route so many professionals take when facing burnout or job loss. Instead, she outlines the career strategy that actually works in 2025—and it has nothing to do with getting another degree or sending 50 applications a day.

This is your sign to stop waiting for permission and start building momentum. The butterfly effect is already happening—make sure it’s working in your favor.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why doesn’t stepping down the corporate ladder fix burnout?

  • How do you pivot careers after a layoff or toxic job?

  • What’s the real ROI of an MBA in today’s market?

  • How can I network effectively (without cold LinkedIn DMs)?

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That Career Coach

Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind

 

0:00 24:37

88. Secrets of the Career Game: The Career Advice No One Tells You

Guests
Kendall Berg
Keywords
career growth promotions unwritten rules of corporate success performance reviews career communication workplace gossip

Kendall Berg doesn’t just coach careers—she rewrites the rules of corporate success. At her Tattered Cover book signing and live Q&A, she breaks down the unwritten rules no one teaches you: what leaders really say behind closed doors, how promotions actually happen, and why your job isn’t responsible for your growth—you are.

With humor, vulnerability, and hard-won experience, Kendall shares the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped her new book Secrets of the Career Game. From mispronouncing “hierarchical” her entire career to being stuck at the same level for 6 years before earning 5 promotions in a row, this episode is equal parts masterclass and memoir.

Whether you're wondering how to communicate your unique value, what’s keeping you stuck, or how to stop being emotionally wrecked by work—this is your wake-up call to treat your career like the business it is.

📚 Secrets of the Career Game is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and everywhere books are sold.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • What are the biggest mistakes to avoid if you want to get promoted?

  • How do I position myself for career growth without burning out?

  • What does it really mean to be the CEO of your career?

  • How can I stand out in performance reviews or job interviews?

  • Why does workplace gossip sabotage high performers?

 

0:00 4:30

Play the Corporate Game or Get Played (Secrets of the Career Game #6)

Guests
Kendall Berg
Keywords
corporate game leadership company culture team dynamics hiring manager cultural alignment interview

The game is real—and most people are losing.
In this final secret of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg breaks down the ultimate truth of corporate life: if you don’t understand how leadership shapes culture, you will keep getting blindsided.
The real culture isn’t in the handbook—it’s in your manager’s behavior.

This is the sixth and final episode in our special podcast mini-series. And the book? It’s officially out now.

🎧 Stream this final secret and pick up your copy of Secrets of the Career Game—available wherever books are sold.

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

  • What determines company culture?

  • How does leadership impact team dynamics?

  • Why is your hiring manager more important than the company?

  • What’s the danger of taking a job when you don’t vibe with the manager?

  • Why is cultural alignment the most overlooked part of the interview?

 

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