14 Best Illinois Career Podcasts

1. How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! With 25,000,000 downloads and mentions in The New York Times , Forbes , and Linkedin Learning. This show helps grow your skills and impact at any job that requires thinking and collaborating. Each week, Pete interviews thought-leaders and results-getters to discover specific, actionable insights that boost work performance. Their stories and advice sharpen the universal skills to flourish at work. Boost your time/energy management, leadership, confidence, career opportunities, and fulfillment—while still getting home earlier...MORE Host Pete Mockaitis
Producer/Network How to be Awesome at Your Job
Email ****@awesomeatyourjob.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Jimmy Wales, Jefferson Fisher +23 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.4KFacebook 826Twitter 1.7KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Apr 2016 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Physician NonClinical Careers with John Jurica

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Physician NonClinical Careers is presented to inspire, encourage, and teach physicians how to pivot to a new career. John Jurica will present topics important to pivoting physicians and interview experts and physicians who have completed their career pivots.MORE Host John Jurica
Producer/Network John Jurica, MD, MPH, CPE
Email ****@vitalpe.net
Location Kankakee, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Nerissa Kreher, Dr. Brook Choulet
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 104Twitter 435 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

3. Tips for Work and Life with Andrew LaCivita

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Career coach and best-selling author Andrew LaCivita shares insights on leading a rewarding career and fulfilled life.
Host Andrew LaCivita
Email ****@milewalk.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 128Facebook 22.2KTwitter 22.7KInstagram 6.7K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Better, RN

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As a nurse, you have dedicated your career to helping people feel better. You're part of a unique community, and only a nurse can truly understand your day to day. On Better, RN, Northwestern Medicine nurses take a deep dive into nursing. You'll get the latest from real nurses.MORE Hosts Alyssa Saklak, Laurin Masnari
Producer/Network Northwestern Medicine
Email ****@nm.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Katie Doyle
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 47 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Brave Women at Work

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Leadership positions in corporations are overwhelmingly held by men. Women who want to advance their careers and have equal representation at the table face enormous obstacles in today's society. They are frequently viewed through the lens of stereotypes, making it difficult for them to demonstrate their worth. In response, it's only natural that they keep their heads down and wallow in their insecurities...MORE Host Jennifer Pestikas
Producer/Network Jen Pestikas
Email ****@podetize.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Anne Marie Anderson, Athena Brownson +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 82Facebook 78Instagram 284 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Latino Majority

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The Latino Majority podcast highlights the leaders of our country's new majority—one that is increasingly multicultural, increasingly diverse, and increasingly Latino. With each episode, our host Pedro A. Guerrero speaks with Latino leaders in business and culture about their career journeys and lessons learned.MORE Host Pedro Antonio Guerrero
Producer/Network Hispanic Executive
Email ****@guerreromedia.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Fernando De Leon
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 67Facebook 18.8KTwitter 8KInstagram 9.7K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. BE THAT LAWYER

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BE THAT LAWYER is for attorneys who want more freedom, enjoyment and most importantly, control in their career. Topics will include business development, marketing, branding, technology, and law firm growth. The goal is to educate, entertain and share best practices related to these topics, so that you, the listener can get real value. This is primarily an interview show with great guests (attorneys and legal marketing professionals), sharing stories and analogies, as well as engaging in personal discussions that will keep you entertained and coming back week after week.MORE Host Steve Fretzin
Email ****@fretzin.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Matthew Fornaro, Adam Williams +14 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 62Facebook 4Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast

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🎙️ Game Dev Advice is hosted by 30+ year game industry veteran John 'JP' Podlasek, who interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, writers, arcade owners, CEOs, and more. Hear insider stories, practical tips, and real-world advice from across the gaming industry. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a longtime veteran, you'll find valuable insights, career guidance, and behind-the-scenes stories—sometimes funny, always honest. 👉 Subscribe now and visit GameDevAdvice.com for more.MORE Host John Podlasek
Email ****@gamedevadvice.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ben Kvalo, Stuart Maine +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 81Facebook 18Instagram 536 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

9. No Woman Left Behind

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Have you ever encountered roadblocks as a woman in the Corporate world? Are you feeling unaccomplished in your career and don't know why or where to go? Welcome to the No Woman Left Behind Podcast, where you receive valuable tips, secrets, and techniques to finally get a seat at the table. Every week, you will hear raw conversations on the obstacles and challenges that women face today in the Corporate world. Female professionals share stories of risk-taking, self-encouragement, and personal development...MORE Host Rosie Zilinskas
Email ****@nowomanleftbehind.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Bob Doyle, Allison Yamamoto +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 34Facebook 144 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

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Chicago Booth believes in life-long career development to help you maintain your professional edge. Through CareerCast, an online, audio recording series, we give alumni and students the chance to hear experts discuss topics such as crafting your story, making an industry or function change, managing employees, taking the entrepreneurial plunge and more. Because these talks are available online, you can access them anytime, anywhere and as often as you want.You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speaker in advance of the broadcast...MORE Host Anita Brick
Email ****@chicagobooth.edu
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 37Facebook 553.3KTwitter 153.1KInstagram 52.7K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2006 Get Email Contact

11. The Career Ready Podcast

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Listen to The Career Ready Podcast to learn about resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, interviewing, and all the things you need to Be Career Ready with the Career Services Center at College of DuPage.MORE Producer/Network College of DuPage Career Services
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Corporate Cafecito

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Welcome to Corporate Cafecito! What does it mean to navigate the corporate world as a first-generation college graduate and proud member of the Latine community? Corporate Cafecito is here to help you navigate that journey, blending heartfelt stories, practical advice, and a supportive community where you can thrive. Meet the Hosts Corporate Cafecito was founded in 2022 by Nallely Suárez Gass , a first-generation college graduate, coach, and strategist with over two decades of experience...MORE Hosts Nallely Suárez Gass, Carlos Butler Vale
Producer/Network Nallely Suárez Gass
Email ****@corpcafecito.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Patricia Aguilar, Marie Quintana
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Newly Erupted

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Are you a pediatric dental resident or an early career pediatric dentist? If you feel like you're an expert on clinical topics, but want to know more about the ins and outs on how to start in the profession, Newly Erupted is the podcast for you! Join host, Dr. Joel Berg, in AAPD's newest podcast and learn about topics such as loan repayment, negotiations/contracts, disability insurance, dental student debt options, differing career path perspectives, advocacy and more...MORE Hosts Joel Berg, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Producer/Network The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Email ****@podcasting4associations.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Dr. Brian Novy
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 58.2KTwitter 22.8KInstagram 25.8K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The Voice of Job Seekers

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My name is Mark Anthony Dyson, and I am a career consultant who is always hacking and re-imagining the job search process for you! This podcast is for the unemployed, underemployed, and underappreciated job seekers who are looking employment. I bring you relatable and relevant voices to help bring you modern job search tactics. Go and download my free eGuide, '118 Job Search Tips for the Modern Job Seeker in 2018' at TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com...MORE Host Mark Anthony Dyson
Email ****@thevoiceofjobseekers.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Lorraine K. Lee
Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 385 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact