16 Best Career Stories Podcasts

1. Career Sessions

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Career paths rarely unfold in a straight line. Some careers accelerate quickly, while others take unexpected turns, requiring us to adapt, reinvent ourselves, and seize new opportunities along the way. On Career Sessions, host J.R. Lowry sits down with accomplished leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, coaches, veterans, and professionals from all walks of life to explore the stories behind their careers. Through candid conversations, guests share the decisions, challenges, successes, setbacks, and lessons that shaped their professional journeys...more Host JR Lowry
Producer/Network JR Lowry, PathWise.io
Email ****@pathwise.io.cpm
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2. Development Diaries

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Development Diaries is where real estate development's most influential leaders share their unfiltered career stories.Hosted by John Guest, founder of Henry James Search and the Rebels Community, each episode takes you behind the scenes with the innovators, change-makers, and visionaries shaping our built environment.From career-defining moments and sliding doors decisions to hard-won lessons and advice for the next generation, our guests reveal what really drives success in real estate development...more Email ****@henryjamessearch.com
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Atypical Journey

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Welcome to atypical journey with Namketa, the podcast where we dive deep into the stories of individuals who have embarked on extraordinary journeys.Each episode features guests who have navigated unexpected challenges, shifted career paths, or transformed their lives in ways they never imagined. Whether they hit rock bottom and rose again, switched fields entirely, or faced unforeseen events, their stories are a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit. Join us for inspiring conversations that remind us all that it's never too late to change the course of your life ..more Producer/Network Namketa Savadogo
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Her Intentional Reset: Career changes and second acts for women in midlife

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Her Intentional Reset is the podcast for women in their mid 30's, 40s and 50s navigating midlife career change — whether you're eyeing a full career pivot, building a second act, or just wondering if the career you chose 20 years ago still fits.Host Molly Wipperfurth talks with real women who've made the leap: from corporate to creative, from climbing the ladder to building something new...more Producer/Network Molly Wipperfurth
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business Stories

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Real stories of career change, life after redundancy, and starting a business. No hype. No jargon. Just real talk and practical steps you can use now.I'm David Birchmore. I spent over 25 years in healthcare before I left to build my own businesses. Now I help other healthcare professionals do the same.If you're a clinical healthcare professional who's burned out or thinking about leaving, this show is for you.Each week you'll hear from people who made the jump: how they decided, what they did next, and what it takes to leave and start over.New episodes every week.more Producer/Network David Birchmore
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6. Entre Acts with Linedy Genao

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Ever feel like life hit 'intermission' and forgot to hand you the rest of the script?Entre Acts with Linedy Genao is the podcast for anyone navigating a life transition: career pivots, creative reinvention, burnout, breakups, big moves, and the messy in-between (or in Spanish, entre) the acts of life.Hosted by Broadway star Linedy Genao, each episode delivers candid conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from artists and bold thinkers rewriting their next chapter in real time...more Email ****@broadwaypodcastnetwork.com
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7. At Work With...

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Step into 'At Work With...', where we uncover the real, unfiltered stories behind successful careers. Join us as industry leaders share their breakthrough moments, spectacular failures, and unconventional paths to the top. No corporate jargon or polished PR answers just honest conversations about what it really takes to build a remarkable career.Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering a career pivot, or building your own empire, join us as we decode success, one conversation at a time.more Producer/Network Ana Merchant
Email ****@hotmail.com
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8. Career Channels' Podcast

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Career Channels Podcast is the audio extension of Career Channels Magazine — where powerful career stories move from the page to the mic.Each episode features honest, inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, professionals, industry leaders, students, and visionaries who share the real journey behind their success...more Producer/Network Apex Multifaceted, Inc.
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9. My Career Journey

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My Career Journey is a podcast that highlights different career journeys, tackles tough topics, and shares actionable tips and insights. In each episode, hosts Emily Banzhaf and Allegra Montanari talk about their experiences switching careers, learn from others, and hopefully help you find happiness and success in your career journey. 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Subscribe on YouTube ✍️ Subscribe on Substack 📸 Follow on Instagrammore Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Career Journeys Revealed

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Join Hitesh Chudasama for candid conversations with leaders, builders, entrepreneurs, and professionals shaping the future of work. Each episode explores the real stories behind career growth, pivotal decisions, setbacks, reinvention, and success. Guests share practical lessons, hard-earned insights, and the experiences that helped them grow their careers, their lives, and the organizations they led. Career Journeys Revealed is about real journeys, practical insights, and fresh perspectives to help you navigate your own path.more Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Classroom to Corner Office | Career Talks with Chris

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Welcome to Classroom to Corner Office, where host and college educator Chris brings real-world career wisdom straight to you - no corporate jargon, no sugarcoating, just the truth about what it takes to build a meaningful career. Each episode features candid conversations with professionals from across industries and at different stages of their career journeys - from fresh grads finding their footing to executives who've climbed all the way to the corner office.Whether you're a college student, a career changer, or someone just trying to navigate the chaos of professional life, you'll get p..more Producer/Network Chris McPherson
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12. Becoming Brokerage

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Becoming Brokerage follows host Joseph Ulam as he sits down with real estate professionals who've taken unexpected paths into the industry. From unique past careers to bold career pivots, each conversation uncovers how these individuals navigated their journeys and found success in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of real estate.more Producer/Network Joseph Ulam
Email ****@bhsusa.com
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13. Ordinary Greatness

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Career paths aren't always straightforward. So how do you know which way to go?There are countless stories about Fortune 100 CEOs and Silicon Valley tech leaders…but far less attention is paid to the people leading the thousands of businesses that quietly power our economy. What about the leaders building successful companies in essential industries that keep our world running every day? What about those who didn't start with privilege or connections, but built something meaningful anyway? This is Ordinary Greatness - a show about real people who've achieved extraordinary things, and the l..more Producer/Network Dustin Ogden
Email ****@lowerstreet.co
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14. Flex Forward

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FLEX Forward is a powerful podcast showcasing stories of resilience, reinvention, and rise. Hosted by Nic Espanet, each episode delves into the inspiring journeys of professionals who have overcome obstacles, made bold career pivots, and discovered new paths to personal and financial growth.With a theme of Growth. Grit. Gains., FLEX Forward highlights the determination and adaptability that drive success...more Producer/Network Nic Espanet
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15. Switching Hats

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The Switching Hats podcast series offers an exploration into the career trajectories of PhD holders who have ventured beyond academia, shedding light on the transferable skills and insights gained through their doctoral journeys.Each episode features an in-depth interview with individuals who - after completing a PhD - have transitioned into diverse fields, such as: data science, archival work, career advice and much more! The conversations focus on how these professionals discovered new career paths, navigated the challenges of leaving academia, and utilized their PhD skills in their curren..more Producer/Network Oxford University
Email ****@it.ox.ac.uk
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16. Career Stories

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Career Stories is a podcast by Bocconi Career Services and Radio Bocconi designed for students and young graduates. Each episode features successful Bocconi Alumni in senior management positions sharing their career journeys, challenges, and insights. Through open conversations, our guests provide practical advice and inspiration for the next generation of business leaders, helping them navigate their early career choices and professional development.more Email ****@unibocconi.it
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