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Career Project

Entrepreneurship, business & growth

Hosted by Adriana MacInnes · New episodes daily

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Why Explaining Your Job to Family Feels Like Exhaustion | Career Project

Oct 20, 2026 · 10 min

In this episode of Career Project, host Adriana MacInnes explores the profound emotional exhaustion entrepreneurs and high-level professionals feel when trying to explain their complex careers to family members who hold traditional views…

Main Character Energy: Why Self-Honesty Beats Narcissism | Career Project

Oct 19, 2026 · 6 min

In this episode of Career Project, host Adriana MacInnes dismantles the toxic stigma surrounding 'main character energy,' reframing it not as narcissism or arrogance, but as a powerful practice of radical self-honesty and professional…

The Quiet Sorrow of Packing Up Your Desk | Career Project

Oct 18, 2026 · 10 min

This episode of Career Project explores the profound emotional weight and psychological complexity of packing up your desk, whether you are leaving a job, exiting a startup, or simply transitioning to a new workspace. Host Adriana MacInnes…

The Last Chair to Leave: Why You Must Own Your Exit | Career Project

Oct 17, 2026 · 7 min

In this episode of Career Project, host Adriana MacInnes explores the hidden psychological trap known as 'the politics of the last chair to leave.' This concept addresses the dangerous habit among founders and entrepreneurs of staying late…

The Power of Saying 'I Need Help' Publicly | Career Project

Oct 16, 2026 · 10 min

In this episode of Career Project, host Adriana MacInnes dismantles the toxic myth of the 'self-made founder' and argues that publicly saying 'I need help' is a critical strategic asset for entrepreneurial growth. This episode is essential…

When Your Boss’s Incompetence Becomes Your Career Launchpad | Career Project

Oct 11, 2026 · 6 min

This episode of Career Project explores the critical career strategy of leveraging a boss's incompetence as a launchpad for your own professional growth. Hosted by Adriana MacInnes, this driving and ambitious guide is designed for…

The Last Chair: Why Leaving the Room Is Your Power Move | Career Project

Oct 10, 2026 · 8 min

In this episode of Career Project, host Adriana MacInnes explores the counterintuitive power of 'leaving the room'—the strategic and emotional act of walking away from projects, roles, or situations that no longer serve your growth. This…

Radical Relaxation Is Not Luxury, It’s Your Business Strategy | Career Project

Oct 9, 2026 · 9 min

In this episode of Career Project, host Adriana MacInnes dismantles the toxic hustle culture narrative that equates exhaustion with dedication. This is not a luxury self-care talk; it is a strategic business imperative for entrepreneurs…

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