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Secrets of the Career Game

Secrets of the Career Game

By: Kendall Berg - That Career Coach
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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.2023 Career Success Economics
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  • 96. What Is ‘Rizz’ in the Workplace? A Modern Guide to Charisma + Leadership with Milam Miller
    Jul 14 2025

    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 performer who keeps getting passed over, or someone trying to stay relevant in an AI-powered workplace—this conversation will change the way you think about presence, persuasion, and power.

    🎯 In this episode, we discuss:

    • What is charisma in leadership—and how do you build it authentically?

    • What does “rizz” actually look like in the workplace?

    • Can AI teach you how to be charismatic—or just what to say?

    • How do you stop gossip without making it awkward?

    • What are the six archetypes in The Charisma Craft?

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

    During his 15-year career in Sports & Entertainment, Milam Miller negotiated more than $100MM in commercial revenue. What was once a private mantra – “Be Confident and Kind” – is now a public movement to positively transform the way we lead in the future of work.

    Following his love for professional training and human potential, Milam launched a sales reskilling & upskilling practice called, Be Confident & Kind–a movement to build a human-powered future of work. His mission is to help leaders reduce internal team conflicts and increase external sales.

    He is advancing this mission through the release of his first book, The Charisma Craft–A Modern Leadership Guide to Enhance Your “Rizz”

    Get Milam’s book The Charisma Craft: https://www.amazon.com/Charisma-Craft-Modern-Leadership-Enhance/dp/B0FF4YRM2F/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

    Website: https://beconfidentandkind.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milam-miller-bck/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milam.miller/

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    32 mins
  • 97. How to Respond to Rude Comments at Work (Without Getting Emotional)
    Jul 7 2025

    What do you do when someone makes a condescending remark in front of your team—or worse, during a board meeting? In this episode, career coach Kendall Berg breaks down the exact language to use when you're belittled, talked over, or insulted at work. This non-confrontational tactic forces aggressors to repeat their words and publicly own their behavior—without you losing your composure or professional credibility.

    Using a real-life story from her early career, Kendall reveals how a VP’s inappropriate comment triggered swift organizational response—and how a different reaction could’ve changed everything. You’ll walk away with practical language to disarm toxic coworkers, shift the power in the room, and maintain your dignity in high-pressure corporate environments.

    Whether you’re dealing with credit thieves, snide remarks, or subtle digs, this video gives you a tactical play that actually works.

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

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

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    7 mins
  • 94. Why Your Personal Brand Matters More Than Your Résumé Hilary Hartling
    Jun 30 2025

    Hilary Hartling doesn’t believe in branding fluff—and after 15 years at Disney working on global campaigns for Pixar, Marvel, and DreamWorks, she’s earned the right to say so. In this episode, Kendall Berg sits down with Hilary to unpack what a personal brand really is (hint: it’s not your color palette). From corporate burnout to building an executive brand agency, Hilary’s story is a masterclass in career reinvention, thought leadership, and waking up excited.

    She breaks down the actual steps to brand clarity—from strengths mapping to using human design—and offers sharp advice for executives, entrepreneurs, and high performers stuck in a career that no longer fits. Whether you’re building a business or simply want more visibility at work, Hilary’s strategy-driven, slightly rebellious take on branding is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

    🔍 In this episode, we discuss:

    • What is a personal brand and how do I build one?

    • How do I know when it’s time to leave my job?

    • What are the first steps to start a business after burnout?

    • How can executives build a thought leadership brand?

    • Why do most entrepreneurs waste time on the wrong branding?

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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/

    Hilary Hartling is a Brand & Messaging Strategist who helps entrepreneurs turn their brilliance into captivating brands that connect and convert. Known for blending intuitive insight with strategic clarity, she’s also the Chief Brand Officer at Growth Mode, a thought leadership agency for executives and founders. Before launching her business, Hilary spent 15 years leading integrated marketing campaigns for global entertainment brands film releases at Disney, Pixar & Marvel.

    Website: https://hilaryhartling.com/

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryhartling/

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    32 mins
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