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Control Your Career

A podcast for ambitious professionals

Hosted by Julia Toothacre

Take control of your career with clarity and confidence

Control Your Career is a career strategy podcast for professionals who want to stand out at work, get promoted, and make intentional career decisions.

The Host

Hosted by Career Coach and Strategic Career Consultant Julia Toothacre, this podcast delivers practical career advice on career growth, workplace dynamics, leadership skills, and professional visibility.

Episodes often draw from Julia’s proprietary Control Your Career framework, a structured approach for understanding your career reality, clarifying direction, and taking strategic action.

The Mission

Through a mix of solo episodes and expert interviews, Julia shares actionable job search strategies, career development insights, and proven frameworks to help you take control of your career with clarity and confidence.

If you're navigating a career change, feeling stuck in your current role, or ready to take the next step in your career, this show will help you build influence, communicate effectively, and position yourself for new opportunities.

The Focus

Each episode breaks down real-world career challenges like:

  • How to stand out at work
  • How to get promoted
  • Navigating workpalce politics
  • Managing your boss and workplace relationships
  • Building leadership skills and influence
  • Making strategic career decisions
  • Aligning your career with your strengths and goals

Featured Episodes

The First 90 Days After a Layoff: A 4-Step Plan
Career Transitions

The First 90 Days After a Layoff: A 4-Step Plan

How to Track Your Accomplishments and Prove Your Impact
Career Growth

How to Track Your Accomplishments and Prove Your Impact

Purpose, Burnout, and Career Clarity with Jen Margolis
Career Clarity

Purpose, Burnout, and Career Clarity with Jen Margolis

All Episodes

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The Journey From Military Veteran to Finding Clarity and Purpose to Becoming Culture Expert
Career Transitions

The Journey From Military Veteran to Finding Clarity and Purpose to Becoming Culture Expert

Career Advancement
Choosing To Be An Individual Contributor, Managing A Chronic Illness, and Harry Potter
Workplace Dynamics

Choosing To Be An Individual Contributor, Managing A Chronic Illness, and Harry Potter

Career Advancement
Following Your North Star, Pursuing Your Passion, and Honoring Your Creativity
Career Clarity

Following Your North Star, Pursuing Your Passion, and Honoring Your Creativity

Career Exploration
From The Arts To Finance, Investing In Your Growth, And A Masterclass In Management
Career Growth

From The Arts To Finance, Investing In Your Growth, And A Masterclass In Management

Career Advancement
From Golf to Government, the Challenges and Opportunities in the California Economy, and How To Manage Your Career At Multiple Points
Career Transitions

From Golf to Government, the Challenges and Opportunities in the California Economy, and How To Manage Your Career At Multiple Points

Career Advancement
From Living The Corporate Dream To Being Faced With A Health Scare To Taking Action
Career Transitions

From Living The Corporate Dream To Being Faced With A Health Scare To Taking Action

Career Advancement
Taking Risks, Looking To The Future, and Positive Management
Career Growth

Taking Risks, Looking To The Future, and Positive Management

Career Advancement
Striving For Excellence And Finding Confidence In Your Career
Career Clarity

Striving For Excellence And Finding Confidence In Your Career

Career Exploration
REST + COPING During Times of Unrest
Career Trends

REST + COPING During Times of Unrest

Career Advancement
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