What is actually going through a hiring manager’s mind during your interview? Michelle and Steph flip the interview around and look at it from the other side of the table: from the risks hiring managers are evaluating to the signals that build confidence in a candidate.

They discuss why perfect answers aren’t the goal, how accountability, adaptability, engagement, and self-awareness show up during an interview, and what to do when you don’t have the exact experience an interviewer asks about. Plus, they explain why interviewing goes both ways, and the questions you can ask to figure out whether the role, manager, and culture are actually right for you.

We’ve all worked with someone who, let's just say a bit more challenging.. but what happens when their behavior starts affecting how we show up? M and Steph share their own experiences with difficult co-workers and talk about managing your reaction and addressing behavior instead of assuming negative intent. Because you don’t have to like each other to work together, but you do need fairness, respect, and professionalism.

In this episode, M and Steph explore the role luck plays in our careers, why some people seem to consistently find themselves in the right place at the right time, and what research tells us about the connection between luck and opportunity.

They also dig into the part we can control: being ready when an opportunity appears. From building relationships and staying open to unexpected paths to developing the skills and confidence to act when the moment comes, this conversation looks at how we can create more opportunities for “luck” to find us.

Because you may not be able to control when the right door opens, but you can make sure you're ready to walk through it.