First impressions matter - whether you’re stepping into a new role, meeting colleagues for the first time, or building trust with your manager.

From humility and confidence to relationship-building and accountability, we break down the essentials for making a strong start.

Julia Halperin, acclaimed arts and culture journalist, joins Lauren and Courtney to talk about how she made the move to freelance after rising to leadership at prominent publications. If you’ve ever considered moving to self-employment, or starting your own business, we talk lots of practical tips and strategies you can employ to help.

On this episode of The Glass Sessions podcast, we talk about starting something new. Whether it’s your first professional job or you’ve made a recent career pivot, we talk about how to be a beginner and give tips on making the most of it, while sharing personal stories from our careers.

Are you prepared if you were to be laid off tomorrow? The reality is that a change to your employment could be made at any time for a plethora of reasons (and very few have to do with your work performance).

We offer guidance on spotting early warning signs that restructuring may be coming, how to prepare, and what to do when and if you’re affected by a layoff.

Andy Regal is a seasoned media executive, speaker and author whose illustrious career has spanned many major production roles within organizations including CNBC, MSNBC and The wall Street Journal. For decades, he experienced bullying and incivility - an ordeal that profoundly shaped his advocacy and commitment to fostering healthier work environments. Listen to this episode to learn more about Andy’s experience, lessons he’s learned and advice he has for combatting toxic work environments and bullying.

One-on-one meetings are one of the most powerful tools for building a relationship between a manager and a direct report. When used well, they build trust, surface opportunities, clarify priorities, and support career growth. But oftentimes we overlook their value. We go deeper into how to make the most of your one-on-ones in this episode of The Glass Sessions.

Are you looking to grow your wealth? Fast-track your professional development by starting to build your status as a leader, regardless of your current standing.

On this episode, we’re joined by friend of the pod Dr Geena Guerrido to discuss how the value of maintaining and caring for mental health in the workplace has evolved over time. We share practical tips to setting appropriate boundaries, managing stress in the workplace and creating healthy reward systems.

It can sometimes be hard to build meaningful connections when working virtually, but it’s important to build strong relationships to help you solve problems more easily and have honest discussions that help you succeed at work. We offer easy tips and guidance on building relationships remotely.

Conflict in the workplace is UNCOMFORTABLE. If we don’t thoughtfully identify conflict as it comes up and develop healthy strategies for managing it, the same triggers and habits we’ve developed from experiencing conflict in our personal lives will take over by default.

Does the idea of building your professional network seem daunting? Anxiety-producing? Learn how to network authentically to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships.

We dive into how to craft a work schedule that supports your productivity, priorities, and personal life. From building trust with your manager or your team to identifying your peak energy times, Courtney and Lauren share practical strategies to help you take ownership of your time and thrive in today’s flexible work environment.

Curious what hiring managers are really looking for? In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we share insider tips to help you stand out in today’s job market: from crafting a standout resume to nailing the interview with confidence and clarity.

Have you spent your career building someone else’s business and wondered what it would feel like to build your own? In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we dive into the world of fractional work and unpack the real pros and cons of running your own service-based business with Matt Croteau of 3 Sheets Consulting.

We all vent at work and we all vent about work. But, is it secretly harming your growth potential and overall happiness? On this episode of The Glass Sessions, Lauren and Courtney discuss the nuances of venting and how to effectively vent without unintentionally causing harm.

Thinking about taking the leap into management? In this episode of The Glass Sessions, Lauren and Courtney share the honest truth about what it really means to lead a team and how to decide if management is the right path for your career.