Let's Talk Offline
Let's Talk Offline
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Each week on Let's Talk Offline, LinkedIn's Gianna Prudente and Jamé Jackson Gadsden answer your unfiltered questions about work life, from negotiating pay to setting boundaries to navigating office friendships. Gianna – an early career development editor and resident Gen Zer – and Jamé – a community manager, workshop host and millennial – get real about their own career experiences (spoiler: they're still figuring it out, too) and confide in expert guests who've been there, done that. Through it all, you'll learn what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career — without sacrificing your values, sanity or sleep.
Tackling Imposter Syndrome
As your career progresses, you might find yourself in a big new role and think, “How did I get here?” Or, “Do I deserve to be here?” That feeling of imposter syndrome is totally normal, whether you’re the new hire or the hot shot exec. But if you don’t address it, imposter syndrome can stifle your career growth. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé talk about how to let go of self-doubt and find confidence in what you bring to the table. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at [email protected].  Here's the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale that Gianna mentioned in this episode: https://www.paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2025
36 min
Is Grad School for Me? with UBC Educator Rob Kim
Depending on your industry, you may be weighing the pros and cons of going to grad school. Sure, it can give you more skills and increase your salary… but the time and tuition can also be a dealbreaker. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé chat with University of British Columbia educator Rob Kim about how to know if grad school is right for you. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at [email protected].  And thank you to Rob Kim for joining us this week! Follow Rob on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/robsungryongkim). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 7, 2025
41 min
New Year, New Career
We’re still spotlighting our favorite episodes from the LinkedIn Podcast Network. The start of a new year is an opportunity for change, so this week we’re sharing an inspiring conversation about career pivots from Hello Monday. LinkedIn’s Jessi Hempel chats with Peloton’s Robin Arzon about her journey from being a corporate lawyer to becoming a fitness expert. Robin’s story shows us that careers are not linear and taking that leap of faith is worth it.  Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at [email protected].  Check out more episodes of Hello Monday: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-monday-with-jessi-hempel/id1453893304 For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2024
26 min
AI Doesn’t Have to be Scary
Happy holidays from the Let’s Talk Offline team! We’re sharing some of our favorite conversations from the LinkedIn Podcast Network. This week, it’s an episode of Get Hired with LinkedIn’s Andrew Seaman. He talks with Joseph Fuller, professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, about how AI is changing the future of work and hiring. Andrew and Joesph help dispel some of our deepest AI fears and discuss how understanding this technology helps us stay competitive in any industry. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at [email protected].  Check out more episodes of Get Hired: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-hired-with-andrew-seaman/id1609671453 For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2024
19 min
Should I Stay, Or Should I Go? with Content Creator Timm Chiusano
After what felt like a million job applications, you finally found a company where you feel comfortable. But you can’t stay there forever, right? How do you know when it’s time to pursue new opportunities? Today, Gianna and Jamé chat with creative executive and content creator Timm Chiusano about why staying at the same company might not be a bad idea – as long as you keep finding new ways to grow.  Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at [email protected].  And thank you to Timm Chiusano for joining us this week! Follow Timm on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/complexbusinessproblemsolver/). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 17, 2024
40 min
Are You in a Toxic Workplace? with HR Professional  Kayla Moncayo
When you’re early in your career, you might not be able to recognize the signs of a toxic workplace. Like yes, yelling and bullying are obviously not okay, but what about subtler signals? And if you are working in a toxic environment, who can you turn to for help? In this episode, Gianna and Jamé chat with employee relations expert Kayla Moncayo about how to navigate these situations. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at [email protected].  And thank you to Kayla Moncayo for joining us this week! Follow Kayla on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamoncayo/). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2024
42 min
A Beginner’s Guide to Battling Burnout
A staggering 98% of Gen Z professionals have battled burnout symptoms. You might ignore those symptoms to prove you’re a hard worker. But pushing yourself to the max takes a toll on your physical and mental health, and your wellbeing comes first. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé talk about how to recognize symptoms of burnout and how to get the support you need to recover. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at [email protected].  For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. To learn more about FMLA and taking mental health days off: https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 3, 2024
38 min
How To Ask For A Promotion with Emily Durham (Emily The Recruiter)
So you’ve put in the hours, taken on more responsibilities, and made a positive impact on the company. Seems like the right time to ask for a promotion, right? But how do you even approach that conversation? In this episode, Gianna and Jamé bring in talent recruitment expert Emily Durham, aka Emily The Recruiter, to guide you through when and how to level up in your career. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at [email protected].  And thank you to Emily Durham for joining us this week! Follow Emily on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/edurham-hr). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2024
41 min
Playing the Networking Long Game with LinkedIn Learning Instructor Morgan Young
You know you should be talking to people in your industry, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming or even transactional. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé give networking a rebrand. They chat with Gen Z content creator and LinkedIn Learning Instructor Morgan Young about how to shift your networking mindset from a tit-for-tat, one-time conversation to consistent community building. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at [email protected].  And thank you to Morgan Young for joining us this week! Follow Morgan on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/itsmorganyoung). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19, 2024
41 min
Surviving Your First Layoff
It’s a tight job market, and many young professionals are currently facing the first layoff of their career. But you don’t have to navigate this uncertainty alone. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé talk about how to cope when layoffs are on the horizon, what to do if your job is cut… and how to figure out your next opportunity. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at [email protected].  For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. For more on how to navigate job loss, listen to Get Hired with Andrew Seaman: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/navigating-life-after-layoff-get-hired-by-linkedin-news-fw16f/   If you’d like more information on how to navigate what assistance is available to you if you’re laid off, check out these resources:https://www.usa.gov/unemployment-benefitshttps://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance https://www.healthcare.gov/have-job-based-coverage/if-you-lose-job-based-coverage/ CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2024
36 min
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