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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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65: How focused should you be in your job search: 3 target companies or 100s of applications?
2d ago00:31:35Tap to summarizeIf you’ve applied to 30, 60, or even 100+ roles, I understand why. Going wider feels safer. More applications should mean more chances to land an interview… right?But what if a bigger job search is actually making you a weaker candidate?In this episode, we’re talking about focus and what it really means when you’re searching for a senior-level role. Because focus does not mean choosing three companies and hoping for the best. And it also doesn’t mean applying to everything that “might be a fit”. So what does a focused search actually look like? I’ll break it down and share how one of our clients changed her approach after a rejection—and went on to land a nearly $200K offer at the same company.If your job search keeps getting wider but your results are not improving, this episode will help you rethink where your time and energy should actually go.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why applying to more roles can create a false sense of safetyHow a broad search quietly weakens your positioningWhat being focused actually means at the senior levelHow to balance target companies with great opportunities already on the marketWhy going deeper on fewer opportunities can make you a much stronger candidateReady to build a more focused strategy for your next senior role?If you're applying consistently but your search still feels scattered or is not producing the results you want, we can help.Schedule a free strategy call with my team to identify where your search is losing focus and see how the Star Candidate System can help you build a clearer target, stronger positioning, and a more intentional path toward your next $150K+ offer.Connect With MeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecareerdiet/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelyaeva/
Transcribe →64: Interviewing vs. positioning: why you’re not getting the offer when you’re qualified
1w ago00:22:56Tap to summarizeWelcome back to The Career Diet Podcast! If you're getting interviews but not offers, it's time to rethink your strategy.The approach that helped you land a $70K or even a $100K role won't get you a $150K+ offer. At the senior level, employers aren't just deciding if you're qualified… they're deciding whether you're the right investment.In this episode, we break down the difference between interviewing and positioning, why that distinction matters more as you move into senior roles, and what employers need to believe about you before they'll make an offer. I also walk you through the simple framework we use with our clients to prepare for interviews strategically.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why interview preparation for a $150K+ role should look different than it did earlier in your careerThe difference between interviewing well and positioning yourself as the obvious hireWhy your experience doesn't speak for itself—and what employers actually want to hear insteadThe three questions behind our Interview Alignment PlanHow to connect your experience directly to a company's biggest prioritiesReady to level up your interview strategy and position yourself for your next senior-level role?Book a free strategy call with my team. We will look at your job search, identify where you are getting stuck, and show you how we can help you move toward your next $150K+ opportunity faster.Connect With MeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecareerdiet/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelyaeva/
Transcribe →63: How to become a better leader with Robert Adams
2w ago00:45:43Tap to summarizeYou can be hitting every number and still be a bad leader. That was Robert Adams' wake-up call. Right after losing the VP role he thought was the peak of his career, a mentor told him bluntly: "You've left your people behind you."In this episode, I sit down with behavioral leadership coach Robert Adams to unpack the important lessons behind his 40-year leadership journey. From working in his family's catering business as a kid to running a $400M division— he shares the moments that forced him to rebuild his leadership style from the ground up.We talk about why being great at your job isn't enough once you're leading people, how to get honest feedback instead of the polite kind, and the leadership framework he built around something surprisingly simple: a table setting.
Transcribe →MVP: FAQ: How do I find target companies?
3w ago00:18:06Tap to summarizeAre you overwhelmed trying to figure out which companies you should actually be targeting? In this episode, I break down my framework to help you identify the right target companies—so you can stop panic-applying, stop wasting hours on roles that aren’t aligned, and finally start making traction in your job search.Ready to land your dream $150k+ offer in 2-5 months? Don’t miss our free live event, the “150K+ Offers Job Search Sprint.” Only 50 spots available, apply here to grab yours now.Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: thecareerdiet.com
Transcribe →MVP: Job searching is selling (Replay)
Jul 300:26:16Tap to summarizeYou’re great at what you do. You’ve worked with name-brand clients, maybe even held a big title at a company everyone knows.And now that you’re job searching, you can’t help but think — How could they not give me the job? It’s a no-brainer!In this episode, we talk about why having the experience isn’t the same as knowing how to build visibility and communicate your value in a way that gets you hired for a $150k+ role.Because when you’re selling a high-value product — you — a polished resume isn’t enough.If you’re ready to learn the skills to position yourself a strategic hire, book a free Career Strategy Call with my team. Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: thecareerdiet.com
Transcribe →62: How I became confident
Jun 2600:25:39Tap to summarizeAre you waiting to feel completely "ready" before going after the senior-level roles and high-tier salary you actually want?It might surprise you, but I wasn't always the confident person I appear to be today. From psyching myself up just to make a phone call to my ski coach, to completely freezing up in front of a room full of people during business school, I had to build my confidence from the ground up.In this episode, I am pulling back the curtain on my own career journey to share the pivotal mindset shifts that helped me get to where I am today.If you are waiting for the "perfect" moment to finally feel ready for your next big career leap, this episode will challenge how you think about self-doubt, competence, and success.What you’ll discover in this episode:The reality of "natural" confidence (spoiler: it’s not what you think).Why waiting to feel ready is the fastest way to stay stuck.The uncomfortable, necessary experiences that actually build resilience.How to stop letting fear dictate your next move.Ready to land your next senior $150K+ role in weeks, not months?Book a free strategy call with us to narrow down what’s breaking down in your senior job search, what exactly needs to change, and how we can help.Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareerdiet/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelyaeva/
Transcribe →61: How to make time for job search when you're working full-time
Jun 1900:19:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share exactly how to strategically block your calendar so you stop job searching only "when you feel like it." What You’ll Learn:Why job searching while employed gives you a strategic advantage and less pressure.How to build a non-negotiable schedule that works with your actual daily energy levels.The exact difference between vague tasks and the concrete goals required to land a multi six-figure role.How to plan your sessions ahead of time so you never waste an hour just scrolling open roles.Why you must focus your limited time on just two main priorities: networking and interview prep.Ready to stop guessing and get a detailed plan with specific goals? Book a call with us to explore if the Start Canada program is a fit for you
Transcribe →MVP: Confidence for job interviews (Replay)
Jun 1200:22:58Tap to summarizeWelcome back to The Career Diet Podcast! If interviews have ever felt like high-pressure auditions where you’re being judged, it’s time to change your approach. Interviews aren’t about convincing someone to hire you—they’re about having a real conversation and deciding together if the fit is right.In this episode, I’m sharing what most job seekers don’t realize about the interview process, how hiring managers are really thinking, and how to reclaim your confidence before you even walk in the door.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ How to shift the power dynamic and show up as a confident collaborator✅ Why interviews are mutual evaluations—not one-sided tests✅ What’s going on behind the scenes for hiring managers (and how it helps you)✅ The mindset shift that changes everything about how you interview✅ Three powerful journaling prompts to help you feel grounded and in control🚀 If you're ready to stop doubting yourself and start showing up as the star candidate you are, this episode is for you!Want to master the interview process once and for all? Enroll in Master the Interview 2.0 and gain lifetime access to the tools, frameworks, and practice you need to shine in every interview: https://thecareerdiet.com/the-star-candidate/Ready to take action towards your dream 6-figure career? Book a free call with my team today, and let’s explore how we can support your career journey: https://thecareerdiet.com/podcast-call Ready to become the candidate every hiring manager wants? Enroll in the Star Candidate Program today! Click here to join: https://thecareerdiet.com/the-star-candidate/ Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdietConnect with me on LinkedIn: Anna BelyaevaFind more resources on my website: The Career Diet
Transcribe →60: Landing your first VP role with Katy McFee
Jun 500:41:26Tap to summarizeAre you an ambitious female professional struggling to finally break into a VP-level role?In this episode, I interview Katy McFee—former executive VP, Forty Under 40 recipient, and certified executive coach—about how she spent five years stuck in a director role before turning her corporate career around.You’ll hear how she shifted from a reactive employee mindset to an intentional executive presence, stopped getting trapped in day-to-day execution, and learned to communicate with true authority to land her first VP and EVP roles.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why outworking your team and relying on hustle stops working once you aim for senior leadership.How to conduct a calendar and task audit to carve out two hours of protected time for deep, strategic thinking.Why your communication style and asking for approval might accidentally signal that you aren't ready for the VP title.How to stop bringing problems to your manager and start presenting firm, executive-level recommendations instead.The importance of creating a stakeholder map to build strategic visibility and influence beyond your direct boss.About Our Guest:Katy McFee is a former executive (VP/EVP), Forty Under 40 recipient, and host of the More Women Promoted podcast. As a certified executive coach, she's helped hundreds of women transition to, and thrive in, senior leadership. Drawing from her own challenging path to the executive suite, Katy is dedicated to closing the gender gap by helping women step into senior roles with confidence and authenticity. Katy has been featured in Business Insider and has published multiple articles about women and leadership in Forbes.com as a contributor.Take Katy’s free assessment to see how close you are to being VP-ready: Follow Katy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareerdiet/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelyaeva/
Transcribe →59: How David moved from the U.S. to Switzerland and landed a leadership offer in under 6 Months — without applying
May 2900:35:09Tap to summarizeAre you trying to balance a full-time role with a serious job search? Or dreaming about making a big career move — like relocating internationally or landing a leadership role — but not sure how to actually make it happen?In this episode, I interview David about how he landed a leadership offer in under 6 months that took him from the U.S. to Switzerland — without applying — while navigating a busy full-time role and major personal life changes.You’ll hear how he used the intentional networking strategy he learned inside The Star Candidate Program, met his future hiring manager five months before the offer was made, and navigated informal visits instead of traditional interviews to land the right fit.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why applying one role at a time wasn’t creating enough tractionHow David treated his job search like a strategic sales pipelineHow he made time for a serious job search while working full-timeWhy intentional networking helped him break into a niche international marketHow he met his future hiring manager five months before the offer was madeWhy senior-level interviews often look like informal conversations, visits, and relationship-buildingHow David used an Impact Preview Deck to show his value before receiving an offerWhy he turned down the first offer — and how that led to a betterReady to build a strategic job search pipeline and start creating real opportunities?Book a free strategy call with my team to dive into your goals today.Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareerdiet/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelyaeva/
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