Your first day at a new job isn’t really about proving yourself — it’s about the signals you’re sending before you realize anyone is paying attention.

In this Season 2 kickoff episode, I break down the less obvious expectations of Day One — the credibility signals, behavioral cues, and professional habits that experienced leaders notice immediately but rarely explain.

This episode goes beyond onboarding checklists and focuses on what actually shapes first impressions: how you prepare before you arrive, how you pace yourself once you’re there, how you listen, how you ask questions, and how you adapt across roles and generations.

I also talk about how to stay steady and professional if you’re nervous or tend to process more deeply in new environments — with practical tools you can use right away.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Prepare effectively before Day One
• Read the room and pace your learning
• Use active listening to build instant credibility
• Communicate across levels and generations
• Ask smart, professional questions
• Build trust through small, reliable behaviors
• Stay grounded and steady under first-day pressure

If you’re starting a new role — or want to strengthen how you show up in one — this episode gives you the practical foundation most professionals are expected to know but were never taught.

🎧 Real workplace lessons no one teaches — but everyone expects you to know.

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