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

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.

• 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?

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.

• 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?