Make Yourself Recession-Proof: The New Rules of Work, Confidence, and Success in Uncertain Times

Host Mel Robbins welcomes Wall Street veteran Carla Harris to the studio to offer career coaching and mentorship. Harris shares insights on navigating career burnout, adapting to rapid workplace changes, and building the confidence needed to succeed in a tough job market.

Host Mel Robbins welcomes Wall Street powerhouse Carla Harris to discuss career strategy in uncertain times. Harris shares her philosophy on taking control of your career path, reframing the feeling of being behind, and the critical importance of rest and decision-making.

Mel Robbins and Carla Harris discuss how to find opportunities and take risks in a rapidly changing economy. Harris introduces the concept of the 'Meantime Valley' and shares advice from her book, 'Strategize to Win,' on how to stand out and adapt when traditional playbooks no longer apply.

Carla Harris joins Mel Robbins to discuss the primary obstacles holding women back in their careers: fear in the early stages and fatigue in mid-life. Harris shares advice on shattering self-imposed glass ceilings, embracing failure as experience, and reclaiming power during job interviews.

Carla Harris explains how to crowdsource promotions and handle difficult colleagues by building strong relationships. She and Mel Robbins then address a listener's fatigue from repeatedly rebuilding her career, advising a shift in perspective from 'arriving' to 'evolving' as a way to maintain energy and confidence.

Carla Harris shares a pivotal moment from her freshman year that taught her to focus on what she wanted to do rather than what she could do. Mel Robbins and Carla discuss how to break free from the pressure of finding a perfect purpose and instead build it through diverse experiences.

Carla Harris and Mel Robbins discuss the importance of taking ownership of one's career path, particularly for women over 40. Harris emphasizes using your voice, defining success with real data, and intentionally closing professional gaps.

Mel Robbins interviews corporate veteran Carla Harris about how career advancement decisions are made behind closed doors. Harris explains the critical role of a sponsor who will advocate for you in these meetings, warning that hard work alone is not enough to secure promotions and raises.

Carla Harris and Mel Robbins discuss the critical role of professional sponsors in career advancement. Harris provides actionable advice on how to identify decision-makers, build relationships through light touches, and directly ask for sponsorship.

Mel Robbins and guest Carla Harris discuss the concept of career evolution, which Harris calls "three point oh," emphasizing the value of accumulated experience. They also offer advice to a listener named Melissa who is navigating a career transition after 22 years at a nonprofit.

Mel Robbins and Carla Harris discuss how to overcome feelings of unworthiness and self-doubt after experiencing an unexpected layoff. Harris encourages individuals not to view layoffs as personal failures, but rather as signs that they are ready for new challenges.

Mel Robbins and Carla Harris discuss how to actively shape how others perceive you in your career. Harris shares advice from her first book on choosing three adjectives to define your professional brand, emphasizing how this strategy helped her navigate challenges as a woman on Wall Street.

Carla Harris shares how she rebuilt her professional reputation by intentionally projecting a tough persona after realizing she had lost her confidence. Mel Robbins emphasizes the importance of choosing three defining words and maintaining consistency across all professional interactions to solidify how others perceive you.

Mel Robbins and Carla Harris discuss how stay-at-home moms can transition back into the workforce by recognizing their transferable skills. Harris also shares actionable strategies for navigating annual reviews, asking for promotions, and negotiating salary based on market value.