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The Career Diet Podcast

The Career Diet Podcast

Anna Belyaeva 75 Episodes Sep 4, 2026

The Career Diet Podcast is hosted by career coach Anna Belyaeva, a LinkedIn Learning instructor who has helped thousands of professionals find their dream jobs. The show is designed for ambitious professionals who want a career that supports their personal goals, growth, and lifestyle, rather than requiring them to sacrifice those things. Each episode provides practical tools, tips, and resources to make the job search process more effective and even fun, with the aim of turning listeners into standout candidates. It serves as a personal career strategist in your pocket, offering guidance on how to take control of your professional path.

Episodes

67: Successful but unfulfilled? How to build a career you actually love with Irina Posan
67: Successful but unfulfilled? How to build a career you actually love with Irina Posan Sep 4, 2026 36:39 SummaryWelcome back to The Career Diet Podcast!What happens when you finally get the career you worked so hard for... and one day realize you don’t want it anymore?That’s where career coach and Career Cravings founder Irina Posan found herself—sitting in the parking lot of her dream job, trying to convince herself to walk inside. She had the Director title, a great boss, and was being groomed for
66: Why job search basics still matter in the era of AI with Mac Prichard
66: Why job search basics still matter in the era of AI with Mac Prichard Aug 21, 2026 33:16 Welcome back to The Career Diet Podcast!AI has made it easier than ever to apply for jobs. So why does getting noticed by the right employer seem harder than ever?In this episode, I sit down with Mac Prichard, a recruitment and career expert with more than 25 years of experience, to talk about what’s actually happening on both sides of the hiring process and why the fundamentals of a strong job se
65: How focused should you be in your job search: 3 target companies or 100s of applications?
65: How focused should you be in your job search: 3 target companies or 100s of applications? Aug 14, 2026 31:35 If you’ve applied to 30, 60, or even 100+ roles, I understand why. Going wider feels safer. More applications should mean more chances to land an interview… right?But what if a bigger job search is actually making you a weaker candidate?In this episode, we’re talking about focus and what it really means when you’re searching for a senior-level role. Because focus does not mean choosing three compa
64: Interviewing vs. positioning: why you’re not getting the offer when you’re qualified
64: Interviewing vs. positioning: why you’re not getting the offer when you’re qualified Aug 7, 2026 22:56 Welcome back to The Career Diet Podcast! If you're getting interviews but not offers, it's time to rethink your strategy.The approach that helped you land a $70K or even a $100K role won't get you a $150K+ offer. At the senior level, employers aren't just deciding if you're qualified… they're deciding whether you're the right investment.In this episode, we break down the difference between intervi
63: How to become a better leader with Robert Adams
63: How to become a better leader with Robert Adams Jul 31, 2026 45:43 You can be hitting every number and still be a bad leader. That was Robert Adams' wake-up call. Right after losing the VP role he thought was the peak of his career, a mentor told him bluntly: "You've left your people behind you."In this episode, I sit down with behavioral leadership coach Robert Adams to unpack the important lessons behind his 40-year leadership journey. From working in his famil
MVP: FAQ: How do I find target companies?
MVP: FAQ: How do I find target companies? Jul 24, 2026 18:06 Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out which companies you should actually be targeting? In this episode, I break down my framework to help you identify the right target companies—so you can stop panic-applying, stop wasting hours on roles that aren’t aligned, and finally start making traction in your job search.Ready to land your dream $150k+ offer in 2-5 months? Don’t miss our free live event,
MVP: Job searching is selling (Replay)
MVP: Job searching is selling (Replay) Jul 3, 2026 26:16 You’re great at what you do. You’ve worked with name-brand clients, maybe even held a big title at a company everyone knows.And now that you’re job searching, you can’t help but think — How could they not give me the job? It’s a no-brainer!In this episode, we talk about why having the experience isn’t the same as knowing how to build visibility and communicate your value in a way that gets you hir
62: How I became confident
62: How I became confident Jun 26, 2026 25:39 Are you waiting to feel completely "ready" before going after the senior-level roles and high-tier salary you actually want?It might surprise you, but I wasn't always the confident person I appear to be today. From psyching myself up just to make a phone call to my ski coach, to completely freezing up in front of a room full of people during business school, I had to build my confidence from the g
61: How to make time for job search when you're working full-time
61: How to make time for job search when you're working full-time Jun 19, 2026 19:49 In this episode, I share exactly how to strategically block your calendar so you stop job searching only "when you feel like it." What You’ll Learn:Why job searching while employed gives you a strategic advantage and less pressure.How to build a non-negotiable schedule that works with your actual daily energy levels.The exact difference between vague tasks and the concrete goals required to land a
MVP: Confidence for job interviews (Replay)
MVP: Confidence for job interviews (Replay) Jun 12, 2026 22:58 Welcome back to The Career Diet Podcast! If interviews have ever felt like high-pressure auditions where you’re being judged, it’s time to change your approach. Interviews aren’t about convincing someone to hire you—they’re about having a real conversation and deciding together if the fit is right.In this episode, I’m sharing what most job seekers don’t realize about the interview process, how hir
60: Landing your first VP role with Katy McFee
60: Landing your first VP role with Katy McFee Jun 5, 2026 41:26 Are you an ambitious female professional struggling to finally break into a VP-level role?In this episode, I interview Katy McFee—former executive VP, Forty Under 40 recipient, and certified executive coach—about how she spent five years stuck in a director role before turning her corporate career around.You’ll hear how she shifted from a reactive employee mindset to an intentional executive prese
59: How David moved from the U.S. to Switzerland and landed a leadership offer in under 6 Months — without applying
59: How David moved from the U.S. to Switzerland and landed a leadership offer in under 6 Months — without applying May 29, 2026 35:09 Are you trying to balance a full-time role with a serious job search? Or dreaming about making a big career move — like relocating internationally or landing a leadership role — but not sure how to actually make it happen?In this episode, I interview David about how he landed a leadership offer in under 6 months that took him from the U.S. to Switzerland — without applying — while navigating a bus

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