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The Career Diet Podcast
Hosted by Anna Belyaeva · EN
The Career Diet podcast is for ambitious professionals looking to create a career that supports your personal goals, growth and lifestyle – not one that requires you to sacrifice them!
I'm your host, Anna Belyaeva, a LinkedIn Learning instructor and a world-recognized career coach, who has helped thousands of professionals discover and land their dream career. My mission is to help you see the power you hold in your career and help you become The Star Candidate every employer is searching for.
Think of this podcast as a personal career strategist in your pocket and leave it to me to provide you with the tools, tips and resources you need to make job search fun and turn your dream career into your reality.
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56: Answering uncomfortable interview questions (gaps, skill you don't have, salary)
1w ago00:16:21Tap to summarizeAre you tired of shrinking when interview questions focus on why you left your last role or what your expected salary is?In this episode, I’m unpacking the exact talk tracks and communication principles you need to stay neutral, confident, and concise during high-stakes interviews.You’ll learn why you should never start your answer with a negative and how to state your salary expectations without the need to justify your worth.Ready to stop over-explaining and start commanding your worth? Book a call to master your high-ticket career strategy today.Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: thecareerdiet.com
Transcribe →55: How to thrive during job search (especially after a layoff)
2w ago00:14:15Tap to summarizeGoing through a layoff and feeling like job search has completely taken over your life?Learn how to stay mindful and proactive by separating your self-worth from the hiring timeline, which is often outside of your control. In this episode, I provide a clear plan to manage your thoughts and energy so you can show up at your best for every high-stakes interview.Ready to turn your job search into a strategic win? Book your strategy call here to see how we can help you get where you want to be. Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: thecareerdiet.com
Transcribe →54: How much time should you really dedicate to interview prep?
3w ago00:22:32Tap to summarizeAre you still treating interview prep as a last-minute task and wondering why you aren’t converting those interviews into offers?In this episode, I explain why preparing the night before isn't enough and how to develop a permanent interview skillset.You’ll learn how to build an Interview Alignment Plan and a Story Bank so you can reach peak interview shape.Ready to stop cold-applying and start converting interviews into a high-value offer? Book your strategy call here to see how we can help you land what's next.Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: thecareerdiet.com
Transcribe →53: How long does a job search actually take at the senior level?
4w ago00:18:49Tap to summarizeHow long should your job search take on average? Is 6 months too long? Is 3 months unrealistic?In this episode, I break down why the "average" job search timeline is a myth and identify the four specific factors that dictate how fast you’ll land your next $150k+ role.You'll learn how to audit your starting point and shift your strategy so your hours finally translate into referrals and interviews.Ready for clarity on your own job search? Book a free Career Strategy Call with my team to identify exactly where your senior-level move is getting stuck.Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: thecareerdiet.com
Transcribe →30: Why employers say no: the objections you never hear (Replay)
Apr 300:36:13Tap to summarizeThis week we’re revisiting one of our most impactful episodes on interviews because so many professionals walk out of interviews feeling like they did everything right, but still don’t get the offer.Anna breaks down what’s actually happening when interviews don’t convert. She talks about the unspoken objections hiring managers have and how those doubts show up in your interviews as well as how to identify those objections early and address them in a way that positions you as the clear choice.If you’re getting interviews but not offers, this will shift how you think about your entire interview strategy.And when you’re ready to turn interviews into offers and stop second-guessing your performance, book a free call with our team to see how we can support you.Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: The Career Diet
Transcribe →11: You Don’t NEED a Job (Replay)
Mar 2700:21:23Tap to summarizeSaying “I need a job” might feel true—but it’s also what’s keeping you stuck.In this episode, Anna breaks down how that one phrase triggers your brain’s survival response and puts you into urgency, pressure, and short-term thinking. She walks through why this mindset makes it harder to show up strategically in your job search and what actually shifts when you start approaching it from a place of clarity instead.If you’ve been feeling stressed, reactive, or stuck in your job search, this episode will help you see what’s really driving that—and what needs to change.And if you’re ready to approach your job search with more clarity and strategy, book a free call with our team to see how we can support you.Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareerdiet/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelyaeva/Find more resources on my website: https://thecareerdiet.com
Transcribe →33: How I learned to network (Replay)
Mar 2000:40:42Tap to summarizeMost professionals assume you’re either naturally good at networking or you’re not.In this episode, Anna shares how she built this skill from the ground up: starting as a shy introvert, speaking English as a second language, and avoiding networking altogether. Over time, she developed the ability to build real relationships with senior decision-makers and turned that into a six-figure career.She breaks down what actually changed, why most professionals approach networking in a way that keeps them stuck, and what it takes to build this skill in a way that compounds over time.🚀 If you're ready to stop second-guessing and finally land the role you deserve, book a free call with my team today, and let’s explore how we can support your career journey. Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: The Career Diet
Transcribe →26: You need to become the CEO of your career (Replay)
Mar 1300:37:59Tap to summarizeThis week we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes. It explores a shift that fundamentally changes how professionals approach their careers: thinking like the CEO of your career instead of operating with an employee mindset.Anna breaks down the difference between reacting to job postings and proactively creating opportunities. She walks through seven practical shifts, from long-term strategic thinking and proactive networking to managing your personal brand, focusing on high-impact actions, and negotiating based on the value you create rather than your past salary.If you’re ready to start making strategic career moves to land a $150k+ role, book a free call with our team to see how we can support you.Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdiet Connect with me on LinkedIn: Anna Belyaeva Find more resources on my website: thecareerdiet.com
Transcribe →52: FAQ: Why referrals and resume forwards still don’t lead to interviews
Mar 600:11:33Tap to summarizeJob seekers are often told that all they need is a referral. But a referral link is not the same as having someone advocating for you inside the company.In this episode, I break down why referral links and simply having someone forward your resume rarely lead to interviews. I explain the difference between a passive referral and real advocacy, and how our clients position themselves to meet hiring managers before the formal interview process even begins.If you’re tired of applying through referral links and hearing nothing back, book a free call with our team to see how we can support you.Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: thecareerdiet.com
Transcribe →51: Why your job search isn’t clicking (Live Coaching Session, Part 2)
Feb 2700:30:45Tap to summarizeIn this second part of the live coaching session, we dive into what’s really happening when senior professionals feel “burned out” in their job search and why it’s not what you think.I break down why rejection feels so heavy at this level, how your brain is wired to protect you, and why landing interviews isn’t enough if you’re not positioning yourself as the solution to real business problems.Ready to build the skill set to be seen as a $1M hire and land $150K+ roles? Book a free call with our team to see how we can support you.Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: thecareerdiet.com
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