Navigating a multi-generational workplace isn’t always easy, but it’s more important than ever.

In this episode, Lauren and Cara explore the generational divide and share practical strategies for improving workplace communication, setting boundaries, and leveraging the unique strengths of every generation.

From understanding why a Gen Z team member prefers texting to why a Boomer might avoid instant messaging, they break down real-world examples and actionable tips to help teams work together more effectively. Whether you’re managing a multi-generational team or collaborating across age groups, this conversation offers insight, humor, and guidance for building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

When new management comes in, it’s hard not to wonder what it means for your job.

In response to a listener question, Cara and Lauren unpack a familiar but rarely discussed scenario: a company acquisition, the introduction of an external agency, and the quiet fear that job security might be fragile.

This anxiety is valid, but more responsibility can actually signal trust. Learn how a role shift might be a secret promotion in disguise.

If you’re navigating change, new management, or questioning what your role really means right now, this episode is for you.

Thank you Amy to sending in your question!

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What does it actually mean to work alongside AI?

In this episode we break down the future of work through a clear, practical lens: AI as a coworker, not a replacement. Together, we unpack the difference between generative AI and agentic AI, where automation helps (and where it absolutely shouldn’t), and why humans still own judgment, context, and responsibility.

You’ll hear how to think about AI like a real hire—what guardrails matter, how trust is earned, and why speed without strategy can make things worse, not better. From healthcare and climate prediction to content, leadership, and performance metrics, this conversation reframes AI as a tool that reflects our incentives—for better or worse.

If you’re navigating AI at work and wondering how to stay relevant, ethical, and in control, this episode gives you a grounded way forward.

The economy gets blamed for everything—but what does it actually mean for your career?

In this episode, we translate today’s biggest economic headlines into real workplace implications. We break down interest rates, inflation, unemployment, and explain how they affect raises, job security, and career decisions.

You’ll learn why economic forecasts are always uncertain, how CPI can quietly signal a pay cut, and why “job hugging” is reshaping workplace leverage.

Most importantly, we focus on what you can control: understanding how your role is funded, building transferable skills, and making smart career moves without panic or hype.

Recommended reading: Naked Economics by Charles Wheelan

We're back in your feed every Thursday to be the co-workers you can trust. There's so much changing in the world! And Lauren thinks bell bottoms might make a comeback... so there's a LOT to discuss.

This season we're going to be focusing on providing you resources and information on how best to navigate changes and succeed without burning out or selling your soul.

Season 2 Trailer for Unspoken Career Truths.

We’re told to find our purpose, like it’s hiding somewhere waiting to be discovered. But what if purpose isn’t something you find, it’s something you build?

In this week’s Wisdom Under Fire, Lauren Livak Gilbert and Cara Wood unpack the pressure behind the phrase “find your purpose” and share how their own definitions have evolved over time. From life-changing realizations to small, everyday choices, they explore how purpose can shift with each season of life.

The holidays at the office bring a strange mix of sparkle and strain. One moment you are laughing with coworkers at a team party. The next you are wondering how to set a boundary without feeling like the difficult one. We share the quiet truths about connection at work during a season that can feel louder than usual.

By the end, you might find yourself seeing this time of year a little differently.

Not all power is loud or forceful. In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths, Lauren Livak Gilbert and Cara Wood unpack the underestimated art of soft power—the ability to influence through credibility, connection, and authenticity rather than authority. They explore how emotional intelligence, communication, and presence can drive real impact (and why soft power often fuels the biggest shifts behind the scenes).