Work Should Feel Good with Diana Alt

Work Should Feel Good is the no-BS career podcast for people who want more from their work, without selling their soul to get it.

Hosted by certified career strategy coach and layoff survivor Diana Alt, this show features real stories, mindset shifts, and practical strategies to help you grow your career on your terms.

You'll hear from recruiters, entrepreneurs, leaders, and everyday professionals in episodes that drop most Wednesdays.

Let's make work feel good - together.

Episode 23: 4 Cornerstone of an Aligned Career with Diana Alt

Oct 08, 2025 - 17 mins 56 secs

Career coach Diana Alt breaks down her 4 Cornerstones of an Aligned Career to help you find work that truly feels good—right work, right leaders, right environment, and right culture.

Episode 22: Fuel Your Career with Intentional Relationships with Tamara Copple

Oct 01, 2025 - 1hr 1min

Product manager and KC tech leader Tamara Copple talks about building intentional relationships through career pivots—from public service to tech.

Episode 21: Finding Joy After Loss with Rebecca Sabogal

September 17, 2025 - 1hr 9min

Rebecca Sabogal rebuilt her life and career after unimaginable loss. This episode is about resilience, faith, and finding joy again—on your own terms.

Episode 20: How to Get Promoted Without Ruining Your Life with Jeff Mockaitis

September 3, 2025 - 1hr 18min

Jeff Mockaitis climbed the ladder without losing himself. This episode is about leadership, growth, and getting promoted without burning out.

Episode 19: Mastering Visibility in Your Modern Job Search with Teegan Bartos

August 20, 2025 - 1hr 13min

Teegan Bartos helps professionals stop being the best-kept secret in their industry. This episode is about visibility, trust, and landing better roles by being seen.

Episode 18: Being a Great Boss Starts with Empathy with Eric Girard

August 6, 2025 - 1hr 8min

Eric Girard helps new managers become great leaders. This episode is about empathy, coaching, and what it really takes to be a boss people trust.

Episode 17: The Power of Career Storytelling with Virginia Franco

July 24, 2025 - 58min

Virginia Franco knows how to make resumes stand out—and it’s all about story. This episode is about connecting with employers through words that feel like you.

Episode 16: Surviving and Building the Best Business for You with Liz Wilcox

July 16, 2025 - 56min

Liz Wilcox isn’t just an email strategist—she’s a Survivor 46 castaway who built a business to fit her real life. This episode is about energy, trust, and doing things your way.

Episode 15: Reinventing Yourself Through Holistic Resilience with Kelly Greene

June 25, 2025 - 1hr 8min

Kelly Greene helps professionals reinvent themselves through holistic resilience. This episode is about mind, body, and choosing purpose over burnout.

Episode 14: Building a Mission-Driven Tech Career with Matthew Copple

June 11, 2025 - 1hr 14min

Matthew Copple left corporate tech to build a business on his own terms. This episode is about mission-driven consulting, curiosity, and trusting yourself.

Episode 13: Job Search Strategies for Neurodivergent Candidates with David Hannan

May 28, 2025 - 1hr 17min

David Hannan helps ADHD professionals job hunt without the overwhelm. This episode is about clarity, confidence, and ditching strategies that don’t work for you.

Episode 12: Transition Tips for Federal Employees with Michael Greco

May 21, 2025 - 1hr 11min

Michael Greco helps federal employees navigate big career pivots. This episode is about resumes, transitions, and finding clarity in uncertain times.

Episode 11: Design Thinking for Your Career with Lindsay Oishi

May 14, 2025 - 1hr 17min

Lindsay Oishi uses design thinking to build a better career—and life. This episode is about clarity, experimentation, and doing work that fits.

Episode 10: Finding Purpose by Trading Corporate for Retail with Matt Griffin

May 7, 2025 - 45min

Matt Griffin walked away from agency life to build something closer to home. This episode is about purpose, pivots, and choosing what matters.

Episode 9: Build Your Brand on LinkedIn Without Getting the Ick with Liam Darmody

April 23, 2025 - 1hr 12min

Liam Darmody built his brand by being real—and it worked. This episode is about showing up on LinkedIn without feeling gross.

Episode 8: How Public Speaking Can Enhance Your Career with Aurora Gregory

April 9, 2025 - 59min

Aurora Gregory wants you to stop playing small. This episode is all about using speaking to grow your confidence, influence, and career.

Episode 7: Dialing In Your Target to Level Up Your Career with Joey Senart

April 2, 2025 - 1hr 10min

Joey Senart knows the power of clarity. This episode is about finding your lane, building trust, and standing out by being more of who you are.

Episode 6: Leading Your Team with Strengths with Alanna Gregg

Mar 26, 2025 - 59min

Fleet Supervisor Alanna Gregg uses CliftonStrengths to build better teams and stronger client relationships. This episode is all about leading with authenticity.

Episode 5: Building Your Voice Online with Shelby Garlock

Mar 19, 2025 - 1hr 6min

Shelby Garlock is a marketer who got brave on LinkedIn—and it changed everything. This episode is about getting visible, staying real, and making moves.

Episode 4: Owning and Future Proofing Your Career with Andy Storch

Mar 12, 2025 - 53min

Andy Storch wants you to stop drifting and start driving your career. This episode is about building a personal brand and owning your path—on purpose.

Episode 3: Cultivating Hope at Work and Beyond with Mark Foster

Mar 5, 2025 - 57min

Mark Foster helps people build hope, agency, and resilience—especially when the system isn’t built for them. This conversation hits deep.

Episode 2: Career Clarity Through YouMap® with Shelley Piedmont

Feb 26, 2025 - 57min

Shelley Piedmont blends recruiting expertise with career coaching to help people find work that actually fits. It’s about strengths, not guesswork.

Episode 1: From Engineering to Empowerment with Angie Callen

Feb 19, 2025 - 1hr 3min

Angie Callen pivoted from engineering to career coaching—and turned a risk into a thriving business. This one’s all about betting on yourself.

Trailer: Welcome to Work Should Feel Good hosted by Diana Alt

Feb 19, 2025 - 2min

What if career growth didn’t require selling your soul? In this trailer, host Diana Alt shares what Work Should Feel Good is all about—and why it’s for you.