Career 101 Podcast

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151

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Oct 2026

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Welcome to the Career 101 Podcast! This is a place for ambitious professionals, seasoned executives, and entrepreneurs who want to get an EDGE in their careers. We discuss everything you were never taught or told about career growth, development, and change! We also discuss entrepreneurship and organizational issues plus how they can affect your career. Porschia Parker-Griffin is host of the Career 101 Podcast and CEO of Fly High Coaching. She's a Professional Certified Coach and Organizational Consultant. Porschia's been a professional coach for over 10 years, coaching hundreds of clients.

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October 22, 2026Episode 15236 min

152. Finding the Career Path You’re Passionate About with Grace Fabian

Choosing a career path you feel passionate about sounds simple until you try to do it. Most professionals were told to "follow your passion," then found themselves stuck between the starving artist and golden handcuffs. Are you chasing a single perfect job, or are you designing a career that actually lights you up and pays the bills? In this episode, you will learn more about finding the career path you're passionate about. Our host and CEO Porschia, alongside our guest, Grace Fabian, will share their insight on why passion alone is not enough, and how purpose, meaning, and fulfillment work as more sustainable fuel for your career. They will also discuss 3 common myths about monetizing your passion, and why doing what you love does not shield you from hard days or old habits like perfectionism. The conversation also covers 3 pieces of personal data Grace believes every professional should carry with them, and the biggest challenge she sees that keeps high achievers from tapping into passion at all. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/career-path Check out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have : https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

October 8, 2026Episode 15132 min

151. How to Overcome Job Burnout with Katherine Thompson

Learning how to overcome job burnout starts with recognising it, and that is harder than it sounds for high achievers. Burnout rarely shows up overnight. It builds slowly through late nights, interrupted sleep, and treating every email like an emergency. Are you just working hard, or are you already a few steps past your capacity? In this episode, you will learn more about how to overcome job burnout before it takes a toll on your mental and physical health. Our host and CEO Porschia, alongside our guest, Katherine Thompson, will share their insight on the real difference between stress and burnout, and why top performers are often the last to notice the warning signs. They will also discuss the 3 basic daily check-ins most busy professionals skip, and the 3 skills Katherine teaches to help people recover, starting with setting clear boundaries. The conversation also covers the 2 habits that make work-life balance possible, the common misconception that keeps high performers stuck, and what organizations can do to build workplace resilience. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/how-to-overcome-job-burnout Check out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have : https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

September 24, 2026Episode 15038 min

150. Understanding Employee Wellness with Danielle Dinkelman

Employee wellness has become a bigger conversation in the workplace over the last few years, but many organizations still treat it as a box to check rather than a culture to build. Programs get rolled out, participation stays low, and leadership wonders why nothing changed. Do you know the difference between a wellness initiative that looks good on paper and one that actually moves the needle for your people? In this episode, you will learn more about understanding employee wellness and what it really takes to build something that lasts. Our host Porschia, alongside guest Danielle Dinkelman, share their insight on why the most effective wellness programs start with leadership modeling the behavior, not just approving the budget. They will also discuss the 3 biggest challenges companies face with their wellness initiatives, including low engagement, unrealistic expectations from leadership, and not knowing what employees actually need. The conversation also covers why Danielle rejects incentive-based wellness programs entirely, and what she’s seen work instead when organizations take a purely altruistic and symbiotic approach to employee wellbeing. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/employee-wellness Check out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have : https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

September 18, 2026Episode 14932 min

149. Upskilling for the Future with Yadi Caro

Upskilling is one of the most talked about topics in today's workplace, but many professionals still struggle to know where to start and what skills actually matter for the future. With technology and AI changing faster than most careers can keep up with, the gap between knowing you need to grow and knowing how to grow is getting wider. Are you clear on which skills will protect your career over the next five years, and are you actively building them? In this episode, you will learn more about upskilling and why it goes far beyond learning new software or tools. Our host Porschia, alongside guest Yadira Caro, will share their insight on why the skills most professionals overlook, the ones we call "soft," are actually the skills that make everything else work. They will also discuss the 3 power skills needed most for the future of work, including communication and listening, adaptability, and emotion management, and why each one matters more now than it did five years ago. The conversation covers why reserving leadership development for the C-suite is a mistake, and what happens when organizations start equipping everyone to think strategically rather than waiting for top-down direction. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/upskilling Check out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have : https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

September 3, 2026Episode 14812 min

148. How do you ace an interview for a more senior role?

How do you ace an interview when you are competing against dozens of qualified candidates for a more senior role? Most professionals walk in prepared to answer questions well and assume that is enough. It is not. After working with thousands of executives and professionals, Porschia breaks down exactly what separates the candidates who almost get hired from the ones who consistently land offers. Porschia, host and CEO of Fly High Coaching, walks through 5 interview strategies that top candidates use to stand out in competitive markets. She explains why the strongest candidates treat interviews as strategic conversations rather than interrogations, and how defining 3 to 4 message pillars before you walk in changes the way every answer lands. She also covers the mistakes that quietly cost professionals the offer at the very end. Things like closing with a generic "thank you," never asking whether the interviewer has concerns about your fit, and failing to follow up in a way that reinforces your positioning. This episode gives you a clear framework for controlling the narrative, differentiating with specificity, and closing with the kind of confidence that makes hiring managers remember you. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/how-do-you-ace-an-interview Check out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have : https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

August 20, 2026Episode 14734 min

147. AI Skills to Enhance Your Career with Dr. Steven Kirch

AI skills have quickly become one of the most talked about topics in every industry, but most professionals are only scratching the surface of what AI can actually do for their careers. Many executives use it for email or content creation and stop there, missing the deeper ways it can change how they think, decide, and solve problems. Do you know how to use AI as a real thinking partner, or are you still treating it like a search engine? In this episode, you will learn more about the AI skills that can actually move your career forward. Our host Porschia, alongside guest Dr. Steven Kirch, will share their insight on why learning to use AI is no longer optional for professionals who want to stay competitive, and what happens to the people who wait. They will also discuss 3 commonly overlooked ways to use AI as a thinking partner, including asking for expert perspectives, surfacing second-order consequences of decisions, and requesting options instead of answers. The conversation also covers the soft skills that AI cannot replace, like empathy, clear communication, and human connection, and why those matter more now than they did before AI entered the workplace. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/ai-skills Check out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have : https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

August 6, 2026Episode 14635 min

146. Developing Your Own Leadership Strategy with Kyle Pertuis

Leadership strategy is the foundation of this episode, and the conversation is built for professionals who are ready to stop reacting and start leading deliberately. Many executives spend years executing without ever designing a clear direction for themselves or their teams. You will walk away with a new way of thinking about what it takes to grow, lead well, and bring people with you. Our host Porschia, alongside guest Kyle Pertuis, get into what it actually means to develop a leadership strategy as opposed to just a plan, and why understanding the difference changes how you lead every day. Kyle shares his 3-pillar formula of awareness, connection, and engagement, and explains how each one shapes the energy and effectiveness of the leader you are becoming. Expect a grounded conversation with real examples and ideas you can bring into your next leadership decision. They also tackle the biggest mistakes executives make when developing leadership strategies for their teams, including why disengaged leaders and a constant search for external solutions quietly cost organizations more than they realize. Kyle challenges leaders to stop overlooking the development resource already sitting inside their own organizations, and explains why leveraging internal talent is one of the most underused and most powerful moves a leader can make. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/leadership-strategy Check out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have : https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

July 23, 2026Episode 14540 min

145. Salary Negotiation Skills and Strategies with Candyce Hunt

Salary negotiation skills and strategies are something most professionals know they need, but few feel confident using. Many executives and high performers are significantly underpaid, often without realizing it, and without knowing how to change it. Do you know what you are actually worth in the market, and do you have the tools to ask for it? In this episode, you will learn more about salary negotiation skills and strategies. Our host Porschia, alongside guest Candyce Hunt, share their insight on why so many high performers stay underpaid and what it actually takes to change that. They explore how the mindset you bring to the negotiation table matters just as much as the number you bring with you. They will also discuss the 4 real costs of not negotiating your salary, and why the impact goes far beyond your paycheck. The conversation also walks through the TRUE framework, Candyce's step-by-step approach to negotiation that begins with internal work long before you ever sit across from a hiring manager. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/salary-negotiation-skills-and-strategies Check out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have : https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

July 8, 2026Episode 14414 min

144. What to Do When You're Laid Off

Knowing what to do when you're laid off can mean the difference between landing a better role in 90 days or spinning your wheels for two years. Most professionals jump straight into applying online, and that one move quietly costs them months. Are you clear on what actually works in the first 30 days after a layoff? Porschia, host and CEO of Fly High Coaching, walks through the 3 most important things to do immediately after a layoff so you can protect your confidence, regain control, and make your next move strategically rather than emotionally. She also breaks down the biggest mistakes professionals make right after a layoff. Things like applying before updating your resume, skipping your personal brand audit, and leaning on friends and family for market insight they simply don't have. This episode covers how to calculate your financial runway, define your target list, and shift from job seeker to problem solver before you send a single application. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/what-to-do-when-youre-laid-off Check out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have : https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911 SMART Job Seeker’s Guide

June 18, 2026Episode 14339 min

143. Multi-Generational Mentoring at Work with Dr. Summer Watson

Mentoring at work only succeeds when leaders understand the generation sitting across the table from them. Most companies are juggling five generations at once, each shaped by different experiences, different communication styles, and different ideas about what support looks like. Are you confident your mentoring approach actually works across that gap? In this episode, you will learn more about multi-generational mentoring at work. Our host Porschia, alongside guest Dr. Summer Watson, will share their insight on why ego is often the biggest barrier to cross-generational collaboration, and what it really takes to build mentorship that sticks. They will also discuss 4 common reasons mentoring programs fail, including the lack of structure, follow-up, and oversight that quietly kills good intentions. The conversation also covers what makes mentoring work when it crosses generational lines, and why a sense of belonging matters more than most leaders realize. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/mentoring-at-work Check out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have : https://fly-high-coaching.thinkific.com/courses/Career%20911%20Master%20Class !