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    Leading Up: The Work Shift

    Shift happens. This podcast can help. Layoffs can leave you scrambling for what’s next. Company priorities can switch at the speed of light. Promotions can feel out of reach. Or perhaps you’re starting a new venture. For better or worse, our work lives are constantly changing. How do we forge our career path through this ever changing landscape? 

    Leading Up: The Work Shift is the compass that will guide you back to your career values, goals, and vision. If you’re feeling lost, you’re not alone. Host Elizabeth Weingarten talks to executives, entrepreneurs, and Udemy instructors who have survived layoffs and career uncertainty. We ask how to rebound after getting fired, what blocks talented individuals from getting promotions, and how to build a career that makes you proud.

    Elizabeth is a journalist, applied behavioral scientist, and author of the book “How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.” Elizabeth is the Director of Thought Leadership for Udemy, and your guide through whatever shifts are happening in your world of work. 

    We all deserve to thrive in our careers, even when we’re not sure what’s next.  Whether you’re stuck in a job that’s crushing your soul, facing an unexpected layoff, or ready to make a bold move but don’t know where to start, your next chapter starts now.

    Follow Leading Up: The Work Shift on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube. New episodes drop Tuesdays. 

    Find out more about Leading Up: The Work Shift at business.udemy.com/leading-up-podcast 

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    Pat Flynn: Another Podcast Won’t Help You Take Action (But this one might) Nov 12, 2025
    Show notes

    We live in an age of endless information – books, courses, and even podcasts like this one offer inspiration, success stories, and countless ideas to pursue. But this presents a paradox: the more information we learn, the less we accomplish.


    In this week’s episode, Pat Flynn teaches us how to break free from the trap of endless planning without action. Pat Flynn is the founder of Smart Passive Income and best selling author of Lean Learning: Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less.


    Follow Leading Up: The Work Shift on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen. New episodes drop Tuesdays.


    Subscribe to our Substack .


    Use code SHIFT25 for 20 percent off your first month on Udemy and turn today's inspiration into actual progress.


    If you’re trying to skill up after a layoff, head to Udemy.com


    Find out more about Leading Up: The Work Shift at business.udemy.com/leading-up-podcast


    Leading Up: The Work Shift is produced by Udemy in partnership with Pod People.


    I survived 11 layoffs: How to Rebuild After Loss  Oct 28, 2025
    Show notes

    40 percent of Americans are laid off or fired at least once in their career. Half of working Americans are anxious about layoffs. This week's guest has faced eleven layoffs and come out stronger each time. Host Elizabeth Weingarten explores what it really takes to survive repeated layoffs, reinvent yourself again and again, and find purpose in the middle of constant professional uncertainty.


    Krista Chism, Udemy's SEO Director, shares her hard-won wisdom on separating your identity from your job, building community during unemployment, creating structure in chaos, and even finding unexpected gifts in career setbacks. Whether you're facing a layoff now or want to prepare for the future, this conversation offers practical strategies and emotional resilience tools for navigating one of work's most challenging transitions.


    Follow Leading Up: The Work Shift on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. New episodes drop Tuesdays.


    ⁠Subscribe to our Substack ⁠.


    Use code SHIFT25 for 20 percent off your first month on Udemy and turn today's inspiration into actual progress.


    If you’re trying to skill up after a layoff, head to Udemy.com


    Find out more about Leading Up: The Work Shift at business.udemy.com/leading-up-podcast

    Leading Up: The Work Shift is produced by Udemy in partnership with Pod People.


    Dorie Clark: Reinvent Your Career (Without the Risk) Oct 14, 2025
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    If you feel like you’re flailing in your career, listen to this. Career reinvention expert Dorie Clark reveals why the "leap and the net will appear" advice is terrible and shares her proven framework for strategic career pivots that work over the long term. Podcast host, author, and Udemy Editorial Director Elizabeth Weingarten breaks down what you need to know to turn career "flailing" into intentional moves.


    This episode covers how the best reinventions happen gradually, how to craft a compelling narrative that connects your past to your future, and why networking when you don't need anything is the secret to long-term success. Plus, how you can get around AI resume screeners when you have taken an untraditional path.


    Whether you're recently laid off, feeling stuck, or sensing there's something bigger out there for you, this conversation provides the roadmap to reinvent yourself strategically while keeping the big picture in mind.


    Follow Leading Up: The Work Shift on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen. New episodes drop Tuesdays.


    ⁠Subscribe to our Substack ⁠.


    For courses from Dorie Clark, head to https://Udemy.com/user/dorieclark


    Use code SHIFT25 for 20 percent off your first month on Udemy and turn today's inspiration into actual progress.


    Find out more about Leading Up: The Work Shift at business.udemy.com/leading-up-podcast

    Leading Up: The Work Shift is produced by Udemy in partnership with Pod People.


    Introducing: The Work Shift Oct 07, 2025
    Show notes

    Leading Up: The Work Shift is your compass that guides you back to your career values, goals, and vision. If you’re feeling lost, you're not alone. Host Elizabeth Weingarten talks to executives, entrepreneurs, and Udemy instructors who have survived layoffs and career uncertainty. We ask how to rebound after getting fired, what blocks talented individuals from getting promotions, and how to build a career that makes you proud.


    Elizabeth is a journalist, applied behavioral scientist, and author of the book “How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.” Elizabeth is the Director of Thought Leadership for Udemy, and your guide through whatever shifts are happening in your world of work.


    Follow Leading Up: The Work Shift on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube. New episodes drop Tuesdays.


    Find out more about Leading Up: The Work Shift at business.udemy.com/leading-up-podcast


    Leading Up: The Work Shift is produced by Udemy in partnership with Pod People.


    Building a Skills-Based Organization with Paul Kent Oct 23, 2024
    Show notes

    In this special mini-episode of Leading Up, host Kelly Schwarze highlights key takeaways from the Udemy Forward 2024 virtual event. This episode features advice from Paul Kent, the senior L&D manager at PepsiCo, about how best to leverage skills-based practices to boost employee performance, engagement, and retention. Paul also emphasizes the importance of developing core skills, the impact of setting on learning retention, and how AI and human intelligence can be paired for maximum productivity and success.


    Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.


    Leadership Lessons from Fortune 500 Executives Oct 16, 2024
    Show notes

    In this special best-of episode of Leading Up with Udemy, Kelly Schwarze, senior digital marketing manager at Udemy, revisits powerful leadership lessons from the past seven seasons. Hear from former Charles Schwab CEO Dave Pottruck on the importance of humility and emotional intelligence when leading from the middle, Starbucks Head of Learning Brandon Carson on building a strong company culture through trust and continuous learning, and Merck CLO Johann Laville on why great leaders are lifelong learners. Whether you're an emerging or seasoned leader, this episode offers valuable insights to help you grow and lead with impact.


    FULL EPISODES:

    Leading From the Middle: Featuring Dave Pottruck, former CEO of Charles Schwab

    How Company Culture Impacts Every Team Member: Featuring Brandon Carson, VP of Learning, Starbucks

    Why Strong Leaders Are Strong Learners: Featuring Johann Laville, Chief Learning Officer, Merck


    Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.


    From Newsrooms to Boardrooms: Alan Murray's Leadership Insights Sep 18, 2024
    Show notes

    Alan Todd sits down with Alan Murray, President of the Dow Jones Leadership Institute and former CEO of Fortune Magazine. Murray shares his journey from a young journalism enthusiast to a leader in the media industry, offering insights on adapting to technological disruption and the evolving role of business in society. He also discusses the challenges facing journalism today and the importance of integrity in leadership. Tune in to learn how to navigate change and lead with purpose in an ever-changing world.


    Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.


    Neurodiversity at Work: Strategies for Inclusive Leadership Sep 11, 2024
    Show notes

    Alan Todd speaks with Jessica Michaels, an award-winning speaker and expert in leadership development. After discovering in her thirties that she has autism and ADHD, Jessica became an advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace. She shares practical insights on how leaders can create more inclusive environments that unlock the potential of neurodivergent employees. With humor and directness, Jessica explains how embracing diverse ways of thinking can lead to more innovative and effective teams.


    Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.


    From Dumpster Fires to Dream Workplaces Sep 04, 2024
    Show notes

    Alan Todd sits down with Hebba Youssef, creator of the popular HR newsletter I Hate It Here and Chief People Officer at Workweek. With over 130,000 subscribers, Heba's newsletter provides candid insights and advice for HR professionals looking to build workplaces that people love. In this conversation, Heba shares her human-centered approach to leadership, offering fresh perspectives on the future of work, building trust, and leading with empathy. Tune in for practical ideas on how to create a more engaging and people-focused work environment.


    Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.


    Empowering Women of Color in the Workplace with Cynthia Pong Aug 28, 2024
    Show notes

    Join Alan Todd as he sits down with Cynthia Pong, founder and CEO of Embrace Change, a firm dedicated to helping women of color achieve their career goals. Cynthia shares her innovative concept of "career insurance" — steps to ensure long-term career success. They discuss her transition from law to career coaching, strategies for career advancement for women of color, and overcoming systemic marginalization.


    Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.


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