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

GM Jeff Mockaitis joins Diana to talk about growing your career while staying grounded in what matters.

They unpack lessons in leadership, building trust, and making big career moves without sacrificing your health, values, or family.

If youโ€™ve ever wondered how to grow without losing yourself, Jeffโ€™s story is proof itโ€™s possible.

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

Episode Description

What does it really take to climb the corporate ladder without losing your soul in the process? This episode is packed with insight for thoughtful professionals ready to lead without burning out.

In this candid conversation, Diana Alt sits down with Jeff Mockaitis, General Manager at Rahn USA Corporation, to explore how strong leadership is rooted in reflection, strategic risk-taking, and long-term thinking, not just doing more, faster. Jeff opens up about his unexpected path from chemistry lab work to executive leadership, the game-changing power of an MBA, and how embracing his top CliftonStrengths (like context!) helped him make meaningful, deliberate moves throughout his career.

Youโ€™ll hear real talk about imposter syndrome, mid-career pivots, building internal advocates, and leading with integrity even when the pressure is on. Whether you're eyeing your next promotion or building toward long-term leadership, this oneโ€™s for you.

โณ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:02 College Jeff wouldโ€™ve laughed at todayโ€™s Jeff
04:45 Why Jeff almost pursued a history degree
07:19 How his love for history makes him a better leader
10:21 Avoiding analysis paralysis with CliftonStrengths
14:08 Jeffโ€™s transition from chemist to business leader
16:15 The $50K decision that changed everything
23:09 โ€œIโ€™m not getting smarter anymoreโ€ โ€” a turning point
27:00 From sales rep to GM: how Jeff got mentored up
29:00 Why relying on one internal advocate isnโ€™t enough
31:00 What great leadership actually looks like
34:00 Managing identity and ambition in the corporate world

๐Ÿ’ก Take action
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๐Ÿ“– Grab my Resume Donโ€™ts Guide โ†’ https://www.dianaalt.com/resumedonts
โŒ Avoid these common job search mistakes โ†’ https://www.jobsearchmistakes.com
๐Ÿšช Wondering if itโ€™s time to walk away? โ†’ https://www.isittimetowalk.com
๐Ÿ’ผ Work with me โ†’ https://www.dianaalt.com

๐Ÿ“ข Connect with Jeff Mockaitis
๐ŸŒ Rahn USA Corporation โ†’ http://www.rahn-group.com/
๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmockaitis
๐Ÿ“บ YouTube โ†’ https://www.youtube.com/@Rahn-Group

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

Episode Description

How do you actually stand out in todayโ€™s hiring landscape? Learn why visibility, ethics, and strategy matter more than ever.

In this episode of Work Should Feel Good, Iโ€™m joined by Teegan Bartos, Founder & CEO of Jolt Your Career and creator of "Thought Leadership for Corporate Types." Teegan brings her signature no-nonsense Chicago style to unpack what really works in modern job searches.

We explore her journey from workforce development to launching her own business, why she walked away from traditional recruiting, and how sheโ€™s redefining ethical hiring practices. Teegan and I also dive into resume scanning tools like Jobscan and Teal, automated job applications (spoiler alert: ick), navigating board interviews, and the truth about what hiring managers actually care about.

If youโ€™re tired of job search advice that feels outdated or impersonal, this is the episode for you.

โณ Timestamps:
01:26 Meet Teegan Bartos
02:07 From workforce development to ethical recruiting
04:39 The 3 verticals of Jolt Your Career
08:02 Why working with hiring managers matters
13:37 The truth about resume scanning tools
18:36 Should you use auto-apply tech?
21:51 How recruiters and hiring systems really work
26:54 Board interviews and strategic storytelling
30:36 Aligning values with hiring decisions

๐Ÿ’ก Take action
๐Ÿ”ฅ Subscribe for future episodes โ†’ https://www.youtube.com/@dianaalt
๐Ÿ“– Grab my Resume Donโ€™ts Guide โ†’ https://www.dianaalt.com/resumedonts
โŒ Avoid these common job search mistakes โ†’ https://www.jobsearchmistakes.com
๐Ÿšช Wondering if itโ€™s time to walk away? โ†’ https://www.isittimetowalk.com
๐Ÿ’ผ Work with me โ†’ https://www.dianaalt.com

๐Ÿ“ข Connect with Teegan Bartos
๐ŸŒ Jolt Your Career โ†’ https://www.joltyourcareer.today/
๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/teeganbartos/
๐Ÿ“บ YouTube โ†’ https://www.youtube.com/c/joltyourcareerwithteeganbartos
๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook โ†’ https://www.facebook.com/joltyourcareer/
๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram โ†’ https://www.instagram.com/joltyourcareerwithteeganbartos/
๐Ÿ’ผ Work with Teegan โ†’ https://www.joltyourcareer.today/work-with-me

๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on social media:
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