In this episode, Hiring Insider Laurie Jane Roth and I talk about what really happens during interviews and why even strong candidates sometimes leave without an offer.

We discuss:

• What is happening behind the scenes in hiring
• Why interviews can still feel uncertain even when you prepared well
• How to use storytelling to strengthen your answers
• The role confidence and personality play in interviews
• A powerful question to ask at the end of an interview
• Why rejection is not always a reflection of your ability

If you are interviewing soon or trying to understand why interviews are not turning into offers, this conversation offers both strategy and perspective.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Y0ZXTeEaoyc?si=_eKCqIXVKwqA2yji

Connect with Laurie:

Website: https://theinsidegamecoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-jane-roth-084769/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurieroth4589

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In this episode of the Liz Career Coaching Podcast, Liz sits down with Alberta Johnson, for an honest conversation about workplace culture, mentorship, leadership, and learning how to navigate career growth with intention. Drawing from her experience in human resources, executive leadership, and organizational culture, Alberta shares what truly defines a healthy workplace, why mentorship matters, and how professionals can distinguish constructive feedback from workplace noise.

Together, they explore how leadership shapes employee engagement, the lasting influence of mentors, and why career decisions should go beyond salary to include values, stability, and quality of life. The conversation also highlights the importance of believing in yourself, seeking mentors both inside and outside the workplace, and being intentional about long-term career goals.

Key Highlights

• What healthy workplace culture really looks like: leadership, retention, and engagement
• How to tell the difference between constructive feedback and criticism that undermines confidence
• Why mentorship can change the trajectory of your career
• The impact leaders have—even when they are not formal mentors
• The importance of filtering out workplace noise and staying focused on your goals

About Alberta:

Alberta Johnson is the Founder and CEO of People Experts LLC, a consulting firm specializing in human resources, people strategy, culture, and employee engagement. Backed by a career spanning decades of highimpact leadership, she has guided organizations through transformational change, talent development, and executive coaching. Alberta has held influential roles across public, private, nonprofit, and government sectors, providing strategic direction that strengthens inclusive workplaces and accelerates professional growth.

She is a recognized authority in mentoring and talent development, designing programs that elevate leadership capability and build diverse, futureready talent pipelines. Her background includes work with multinational organizations, where she led crosscultural training initiatives and championed organizational effectiveness. Alberta has been a member of the Forbes Business Council where she has contributed thought leadership on workplace best practices, organizational inclusion and pay equity. Her expertise in shaping workplace culture and driving employee engagement has positioned her as a respected thought leader in HR and People strategy.

Connect with Liz:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizcareercoaching/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/
• Website: Lizcareercoaching.net
• Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.com

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In this episode, I sit down with career coach and podcast host Randi Roberts to talk about career transitions, leadership courage, and how to recognize when you’ve outgrown a chapter of your professional life.

After spending 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Randi shares what led her to pivot into coaching, how she helps clients navigate uncertainty, and why understanding yourself is one of the most powerful tools in building a fulfilling career.

We also explore how to rebuild confidence after setbacks, what to do when change is imposed through layoffs or restructuring, and why careers should never be viewed as lifetime decisions.

✨ Key highlights from our conversation:
• How to recognize the early signs that it may be time for a career change
• Why leadership courage matters in today’s workplace
• How to rebuild confidence after a professional setback
• What to focus on during uncertainty, layoffs, or organizational change
• Why self-reflection is essential before making career decisions

One of my favorite reminders from this conversation: you are in the driver’s seat of your career more than you think.

Randi also shares her free Career Satisfaction Assessment Tool, designed to help listeners evaluate key areas of career fulfillment and identify what may need attention in their current season.

Connect with Randi:

Website: www.randirobertscoaching.com

Podcast and YouTube channel: Fulfilling Career Happy Life

Link to Career Satisfaction Assessment: https://www.corlinroberts.net/resources-for-fchl

Connect with Liz:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizcareercoaching/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/
• Website: Lizcareercoaching.net
• Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.com

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