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Control Your Career

Julia Toothacre

It"s time to control your career and conquer uncertainty, shatter imposter syndrome, and rise above the expectations imposed by others. Join Career Coach and Author Julia Toothacre, MS, as she guides you through a transformative journey to seize control of your professional path. Drawing upon more than a decade of expertise, Julia empowers professionals like you to find clarity, navigate your current career with intention, and propel yourself toward career advancement in alignment with your unique

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35:28

Recovering Confidence When Work Knocks You Down

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2025/12/03

Setbacks can shake your confidence, your stability, and your sense of identity. Whether you have been laid off, made a mistake, or received unexpected feedback, losing confidence can feel like losing control. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre shares how to rebuild your confidence step by step after a setback at work. Using her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia walks through how to regain your footing with self-awareness, structure, and small intentional actions

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42:01

How to Keep Up at Work Without Constant Reinvention

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2025/11/26

The world of work is changing faster than ever, and staying relevant can feel overwhelming. Do you really need to take a new course every week, become a thought leader, or completely reinvent yourself to keep up? Absolutely not. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down what real relevance looks like and how to maintain it without burnout or pressure. Through her five-stage Control Your Career framework, she shows how to focus on what matters most, staying informed,

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31:54

3 Personality-Based Networking Strategies That...

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2025/11/19

Do you hate networking? You are not alone. For many professionals, networking feels forced, fake, and exhausting. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre redefines what networking really is and how to make it authentic, strategic, and aligned to your personality. Julia breaks down why traditional networking advice fails introverts and overachievers, and she shares a simple approach that helps you connect genuinely without the small talk or awkward coffee chats. You will learn how to:

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27:48

Are You Burned Out or Just Bored?

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2025/11/12

If you feel drained, unmotivated, or disconnected from your work, you might be tempted to label it burnout. But what if it is actually boredom? In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down the key differences between burnout and boredom, what each means for your well-being, and how to recover and re-engage with your career. Through her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia helps you identify whether you are overextended or under-stimulated and what steps to take next

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24:04

Why You Were Passed Over (and How to Move Forward)

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2025/11/05

It is frustrating when your hard work does not lead to the outcome you expected. You showed up, delivered, and still the promotion went to someone else. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre explains how to reset your focus after a missed promotion so you can move forward with clarity, not just frustration. Using her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia walks you through how to process the disappointment, analyze what happened, and decide whether to stay, pivot, or move

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30:10

Why Staying Quiet Is Holding You Back At Work

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2025/10/29

If asking for a raise, a new project, or even clearer boundaries makes you nervous, you are not alone.Most professionals know their worth but freeze when it is time to speak up. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre shares how to ask for what you want with clarity, confidence, and strategy, without feeling aggressive or entitled. Through her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia breaks down how to prepare for uncomfortable conversations, make direct requests, and navigate

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39:47

How to Win at Office Politics Without Losing Yourself

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2025/10/22

Office politics can feel like a maze of hidden agendas, alliances, and unspoken rules. But what if you could navigate it all while staying true to your values? In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down how to manage relationships, build credibility, and protect your integrity even when the workplace dynamics get complicated. Using her Control Your Career framework, Julia shares strategies for building influence without playing games, setting boundaries that keep you

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37:37

How to Be Seen as a Leader (Even Without the Title)

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2025/10/15

Leadership is not about the title on your business card, it is about how others experience working with you. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre shares how to build influence, credibility, and visibility even when you are not in a management role. Using her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia explains how to bridge the gap between how you see yourself and how others perceive you, identify your authentic leadership style, and take small but powerful steps that create

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38:18

How to get promoted at work (and why you’re being...

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2025/10/08

Are you a high performer at work who delivers results but still feels overlooked for promotions, raises, and recognition? You are not alone. Many ambitious professionals find that hard work and reliability are not enough to advance their careers. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre, Strategic Career Consultant, explains the real reasons talented employees get passed over and how you can shift from invisible to valued. You will discover: -Why visibility matters more than output in

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31:49

When Your Job No Longer Aligns with Your Values

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2025/10/01

When your values and your job are out of sync, it can feel like a constant low-grade frustration that you cannot shake. You may notice yourself questioning leadership, feeling disconnected, or realizing that you just do not care anymore. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre walks through what values misalignment looks like, why it happens, and how to use the Control Your Career Process to move forward. You will learn how to identify subtle signs of misalignment, questions to

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35:36

When You Feel Lost in Your Career

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2025/09/24

Feeling lost in your career is different than feeling stuck. Stuck means you can see the problem, lost means you cannot even name what you want anymore. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre unpacks what it means to feel truly disconnected from yourself and your work, and how to start finding clarity again. Julia walks through the Control Your Career Process to help you reconnect with your interests, skills, and values so you can move forward with confidence. Give yourself the

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33:20

Is It Time to Leave Your Job?

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2025/09/17

Leaving a job is never an easy decision. Maybe you are unhappy but cannot pinpoint why. Maybe you feel tied by loyalty, pay, or benefits, yet deep down you know something is not working anymore. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down the most common reasons professionals consider leaving a role and shows you how to apply the Control Your Career Process to make confident and intentional decisions. You will learn why this decision is so difficult, what patterns to watch

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30:16

Feeeling Stuck in your Career?

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2025/09/10

You didn’t work this hard to feel stuck. You’ve built a strong career, but lately, something feels off, you’re not failing, but you’re not moving forward either. In this first episode of the new season of Control Your Career, Julia breaks down one of the most common pain points professionals face: feeling stuck. Using her five-stage Control Your Career process, she walks you through how to figure out what’s really happening, why it matters, and what to do next. Forget quick fixes and flashy titles

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54:19

From Resumes to AI: Hiring Trends You Need to Know...

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2025/08/27

Hiring in 2025 is messy, complicated, and evolving fast. Season 11 proved it. In this season wrap-up of Control Your Career, host Julia Toothacre breaks down the biggest lessons from the Recruiter’s Perspective 2025 series. From resume and interview strategies to cover letters, ATS myths, and the rise of AI in recruiting, Julia highlights what job seekers need to know to stay competitive. Julia also shares powerful themes that emerged throughout the season including self-awareness, bias in hiring,

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01:07:30

A New Understanding of DEI in the Workplace

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2025/08/13

DEI has become one of the most misunderstood workplace initiatives. In this episode, I sit down with Bridget Baggett, career strategist and founder of Twisted Career, to unpack the ripple effects of recent executive orders aimed at dismantling DEI programs. We go deep into the facts, the nuance, and the impact these shifts are having on professionals, hiring practices, and workplace culture. We approached this conversation with intention and respect, doing our research, checking definitions, and

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45:06

Hiring Expectations Abroad: Advice for U.S....

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2025/07/30

Ready to take your career overseas? Here's what you need to know! If you're a U.S. professional considering a move abroad, or just curious how hiring works outside the States, this episode is a must-listen. Julia sits down with Omar, a seasoned talent acquisition lead at Beontag, who shares an insider perspective on how European hiring really works. From resume formatting and cover letter norms to interview etiquette and notice periods, they cover the key cultural and procedural differences that can

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01:36:51

Unemployed for over 800 days: Why you may be...

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2025/07/16

800 days without a full-time job. One man’s story pulls back the curtain on hiring bias, grief, and grit. In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Control Your Career, host Julia Toothacre speaks with Francis "Tank" Rhodes about the realities of long-term unemployment, especially post-pandemic, and despite having years of experience in HR and operations. Together, they discuss the importance of empathy, transparency, and community support in recruitment. The episode offers practical advice

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42:56

Navigating Career Breaks and Re-entering the Workforce

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2025/07/02

Taking a career break doesn't break your career if you know how to handle the return. In this episode of Control Your Career, host Julia Toothacre sits down with Jamie Dye, Talent Acquisition Team Lead at M3 USA, to talk candidly about career breaks, why they happen, how to talk about them, and what returning to work really looks like. They discuss the hiring process in biotech and medical research, offering practical advice on resume formatting, and interview authenticity. Jamie shares her personal

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54:56

How to Stay Motivated When the Job Search Keeps...

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2025/06/18

Let’s talk about the part of job searching no one likes to admit: rejection, fear, and feeling like you’re not enough. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia sits down with Danny Cohen, President of Roc Search and One Life Science, to talk about the emotional weight of rejection, how fear shows up in the job search, and what candidates can do to stay focused and confident. With nearly 25 years of recruiting experience, Danny brings insight, energy, and empathy to this honest conversation

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42:08

Hiring for Skills, Not Degrees: The Good, the Bad,...

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2025/06/04

What if your degree didn’t matter and your resume wasn’t the most important part of your job application? In this episode, Julia Toothacre sits down with Katie Rakusin, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Merit America, to unpack what competency-based hiring really looks like and why it’s changing how professionals get hired. Katie shares her journey from special education teacher to recruiting leader and explains why focusing on skills over pedigree creates more equitable and effective hiring

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