Courtney Johnson, the OG of Problematic Career Cheat Codes, joins us to spill the tea on how to actually fast-track your career.
As an author, speaker, and creator, Courtney helps professionals live their best careers and overcome the fear of being seen online. Her advice is spicy, practical, and unapologetically actionable - perfect for anyone who wants to skip years of trial-and-error and move up the ladder faster.
We uncover her 10 most powerful career cheat codes, from working loudly (without being obnoxious) to why you should never trust HR.
If you’re ready to get noticed, get promoted, and get paid, this episode is for you!
WE COVER:
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro & welcome
00:29 – Courtney Johnson intro
01:10 – The one thing she wishes she knew earlier
01:41 – Cheat Code 1: Hard work = more hard work
03:24 – Cheat Code 2: Work loudly
06:31 – Cheat Code 3: Act like a peer, not a subordinate
08:41 – Cheat Code 4: HR is not your friend
09:50 – Cheat Code 5: Make your boss’s life easier
11:37 – Cheat Code 6: Strategy mode over task mode
16:24 – Cheat Code 7: Stop climbing, start hopping
20:10 – Cheat Code 8: Volunteer to give a training
21:46 – Cheat Code 9: Get titles faster at smaller companies
23:57 – Cheat Code 10: Leverage LinkedIn - yes, even for corporate roles
24:27 – The BEST advice Courtney has ever gotten
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