So, you’ve survived performance review season. The meetings are done, the feedback is delivered, and the document is signed. Now what? For most people, the review gets filed away in a digital drawer, never to be seen again until next year. But if you want to actually grow your career (and make next year’s review a breeze), this is exactly where the real work begins.

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we kick off a two-part series on how to turn that static document into a dynamic roadmap for your year. We break down the immediate steps you need to take to move from feedback to clarity, ensuring that you aren't just "busy" this year, but impactful.

Performance review season can be stressful enough on its own, but what happens when you sit down, open your review, and realize your manager’s perception of your work is completely different from your own?

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we unpack how to navigate that sinking feeling when feedback feels misaligned.

In a world where industries evolve overnight and new tools emerge daily, the idea of "finishing" your education is a myth. To stay relevant and fulfilled in your career, learning must be a lifelong habit, not a one-time event.

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we explore why continuous learning is the ultimate career insurance. We break down the difference between "just-in-case" and "just-in-time" learning, how to build a curriculum for yourself without going back to school, and why curiosity is the most underrated soft skill you can develop.

Change in the workplace is UNCOMFORTABLE. Whether it’s a re-org, an acquisition, or a shift in strategy, our natural defensive habits often take over - building walls, avoiding difficult conversations, or holding in frustrations until we blow up.

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we break down how to identify exactly where you stand in the face of change and how to move toward a position of influence and stability.

For many professionals, balancing a full-time career with a passionate side hustle is the new normal. But juggling multiple ventures is a constant challenge, and navigating the waters of time, energy, and communication can easily lead to burnout. If you're dreaming about launching a side hustle or are already trying to keep a few plates spinning, we share lessons we’ve learned from building and maintaining multiple side hustles while working demanding full-time jobs.

Whether you're actively job-hunting, interviewing, or just re-evaluating where you are, knowing how to properly vet a company is one of the most powerful and underrated skills you can build. It's easy to get excited by a lofty job title or a sleek company website, but often, the most critical information - the kind that determines your long-term happiness - is hidden in plain sight.

In this Glass Session, we break down how to look past the marketing, read between the lines, and evaluate a company's health, culture, and growth opportunities.

The end of the year often feels like an exhausting sprint - a mad dash to close projects, meet targets, and push through until the clock resets in January. But it doesn't have to be.

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we share how to close out the year with clarity, energy, and intention instead of just counting down the days. We discuss how to get ahead of year-end reviews, build genuine momentum on your most impactful goals, and communicate clearly with leadership about your trajectory for next year.

Compensation often feels like a confusing black box - nerve-wracking to discuss, and entirely outside your control. But understanding the why and how behind your paycheck is crucial for career growth, negotiating with confidence, and achieving equity.

We pull back the curtain on everything from the philosophy that drives company pay decisions to the tactical steps employees can take to navigate the total rewards system with clarity.

Trust is the quiet superpower that opens doors at work and in life. In this episode, Courtney and Lauren chat about what actually builds trust - from the little habits (showing up on time) to the big practices (admitting mistakes, being transparent, and giving credit).

Dive into the newer labor force term, job hugging, with us. This is the trend of employees clinging to their current positions, even if they’re unhappy or unfulfilled, out of fear and a desire for security in an uncertain job market. We discuss the impact of job hugging how to spot it, what to do if you may be unintentionally job hugging.

Your personal brand is more than a logo or a tagline - it’s how you show up in the world. It’s the way you relate to people, how you interact, and ultimately how you’re perceived. And it matters because it shapes the opportunities you’re considered for (or overlooked for).

Creative director and designer Allie Fisher joins Lauren and Courtney to talk about how strong personal branding isn’t about putting on a costume. It’s about connection. Learn more about how to build your own personal brand, and get the most from your career with it.

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.

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.

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.