Ever feel like your career growth is stuck on autopilot? Waiting for your manager or company to chart your next step? Spoiler alert: That’s not their job—it’s yours.

In this episode of Cohesive Tangent, we’re unpacking the hard truth: Your career is your responsibility. We explore:

🚀 The Generational Shift – Why older generations saw career growth as a company-led path, while Millennials and Gen Z are redefining loyalty through purpose and flexibility.

📉 The Manager Myth – Why your manager isn’t your career architect (and how relying on them can keep you stuck).

🛤️ How to Take Control – Think of your career like a GPS—your current job is just a stop, not the destination. We’ll share actionable steps to network, pivot, and future-proof your career.

💡 The Courage to Pivot – Why staying in a stagnant role is riskier than making a bold move—and how to know when it’s time to go.

You are the CEO of your career. Your manager might be a coach, your mentors might be advisors, but at the end of the day, you are the one driving your success.

🔎 Keywords: career growth, job hopping, career development, workplace trends, generational workforce, job loyalty, career pivot, networking strategies, professional growth, manager relationship

The rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs is making headlines, but what does it mean for the workplace and the people in it?

In this episode of Cohesive Tangent, Courtney and Larone unpack the true purpose of DEI. What it is, what it isn't, and why it matters. They dive into how these changes affect employees across the board, with a special focus on veterans and other vulnerable groups who often benefit from these programs without even realizing it.

Join us as we explore how DEI impacts workplace culture, why it's often misunderstood, and what rollbacks mean for morale, innovation, and inclusion. Whether you're a leader, an advocate, or someone trying to make sense of it all, this episode will leave you with actionable insights and a fresh perspective on why DEI is more than just a corporate buzzword.

Ghost Jobs and the Emotional Rollercoaster of Job Hunting

Ever feel like you’re applying to jobs that might as well be ghost stories? Us too.

In this episode of Cohesive Tangent, we’re talking about ghost jobs—those frustrating postings that never seem to lead anywhere. Larone dives into how it feels to keep hitting a wall, Courtney shares why networking can be your secret weapon, and together, we explore what it’s like to navigate the emotional toll of job hunting.

This isn’t a “how-to” podcast—it’s a “we’ve been there” podcast. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re job hunting in a vacuum, hit play. We’re here to remind you that you’re not alone.

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