Work Should Feel Good with Diana Alt
The podcast where career growth meets real life.
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.
Check Out Recent Episodes
Episode 67: Winning Survivor Wasn’t The End with Todd Herzog
August 18, 2026Â - 1hr 6mins
Todd Herzog shares how he rebuilt his life after Survivor, overcame addiction, ... Read more
Episode 66: The Comeback That Changed Everything with Terry Weaver
August 11, 2026Â - 1hr 15mins
What happens when life forces everything to stop? Terry Weaver shares how ... Read more
Episode 65:Â Building Visual Authority That Builds Trust with Eden Oates
August 4, 2026Â - 58mins 40secs
How people perceive you starts long before you speak. Diana Alt sits down with visual ... Read more
Episode 64:Â The Interview Skills That Get You Hired with Lili Foggle
July 28, 2026Â - 1hr 12mins
Interview expert Lili Foggle joins Diana Alt to explain why communication—not memorized ... Read more
Episode 63:Â The Science of Becoming More Memorable with Michael Roderick
July 21, 2026Â - 1hr 13mins
Michael Roderick shares why memorable communication—not bigger networks... Read more
Episode 62: How to Build Influence Without Becoming an Influencer with Mark Lebrun
July 14, 2026Â - 1hr 2mins
What if influence wasn't about followers at all? Diana Alt and Mark Lebrun... Read more
Episode 61: Knowing the Why Behind Your Target with Lucy Norris
July 7, 2026Â - 1hr 14mins
Lucy Norris joins Diana Alt to explore meaningful work, unconventional career paths, workplace wellbeing, and the ... Read more
Episode 60: Why Employee Benefits Should Help You Build a Life with Larry Salazar
June 30, 2026Â -Â 53mins 45secs
Larry Salazar joins Diana Alt to discuss why employee benefits should support the whole person, not just the employee ... Read more
Episode 59: Creativity Practice to Fuel Innovation with Mike Brennan
June 23, 2026 - 58mins 21secs
Mike Brennan shares how a simple daily creative practice helped him recover from burnout, reconnect ... Read more
Episode 58:Â How to Fix Burnout Without Fixing Yourself with Cass Cooper
June 16, 2026Â -Â 1hr 46secs
Burnout isn’t about you, it's about the systems you work in. ... Read more
Episode 57: Real World AI, Work, and the Future of Thinking with Rob Voss
June 9, 2026Â -Â 1hr 2mins
Historian and AI consultant Rob Voss joins Diana Alt to unpack how AI is changing work ... Read more
Episode 56: Why Success Doesn’t Feel Good with Dr. Ketam Hamdan
June 2, 2026Â -Â 1hr 2mins
Dr. Ketam Hamdan explains why external success doesn’t always translate to internal ... Read more
Episode 55: Stop Doing Everything Yourself with Louise Sandoval
May 26, 2026Â -Â 1hr 3mins
Diana sits down with Louise Sandoval to break down how to scale your business ... Read more
Episode 54: Soft Skills, Discernment & Leadership with Grace McCarrick
May 19, 2026Â -Â 57mins 36secs
Diana sits down with Grace McCarrick to unpack why soft skills ... Read more
Episode 53: AI in Hiring Processes at Zapier with Bonnie Dilber
May 12, 2026Â -Â 1hr 9mins
Diana Alt sits down with Bonnie Dilber to unpack how AI is actually used in hiring... Read more
Episode 52: Networking for Introverts with Greg Roche
May 5, 2026Â -Â 1hr 7mins
Greg Roche, The Introverted Networker, shares how to grow your career connections ... Read more
Episode 51: Betting on Yourself Can Land You Your Dream Job with Kenny Booth
April 28, 2026Â -Â 1hr 7mins
Kenny Booth shares how taking risks, building relationships, and betting ... Read more
Episode 50: Gaining Confidence through Action with Angie Callen
April 21, 2026Â -Â 1hr 2mins
Diana celebrates episode 50 with returning guest Angie Callen, diving into confidence ... Read more
Episode 49: AI Product Leadership & the Future of Product Teams with Michael Hirsch
April 14, 2026 - 1hr 51sec
Diana sits down with product leader Michael Hirsch to discuss the difference ... Read more
Episode 48: Brain Science & Self-Care for Management with Lisa Riegel
April 7, 2026Â - 58mins
Dr. Lisa Riegel explains how brain science, culture, and cadence ... Read more
Episode 47: Data Leadership in the Age of AI with Jennifer Brussow
March 31, 2026Â -Â 1hr 5mins
Jennifer Brussow, VP of Data at Cookie Finance, joins Diana Alt to discuss ... Read more
Episode 46: How to Job Search Right-er with Diana Alt
March 24, 2026Â - 1hr 2mins
A candid panel discussion on what job seekers are getting wrong ... Read more
Episode 45: Reclaiming Agency at Work with Eric Nehrlich
March 17, 2026Â - 1hr 15mins
Eric Nehrlich shares how reclaiming agency helped him beat burnout, lead ... Read more
Episode 44: The Real Life of a Recruiter with Kelli Hrivnak
March 19, 2026Â - 1hr 6mins
Agency recruiter Kelli Hrivnak breaks down how recruiting really works and ... Read more
Episode 43: Visibility for Senior Leaders with Bosky Mukherjee
March 3, 2026Â - 1hr 15mins
Want a seat at the leadership table but don’t see a path forward? ... Read more
Episode 42: One Year of Work Should Feel Good with Diana Alt
February 24, 2026Â - 23mins 3secs
Diana reflects on one year of podcasting and what 42 episodes taught ... Read more
Episode 41: Navigating Stages of Grief After Layoff with Steve Jaffe
February 17, 2026Â -Â 1hr 11secs
What if layoffs had a grief process just like any other loss? Author and speaker ... Read more
Episode 40: Why Working Hard Isn't Enough to Get Promoted with Diana Alt
February 10, 2026Â - 24mins 31secs
Working hard won’t guarantee a promotion. Diana breaks down what ... Read more
Episode 39: Competence vs Confidence & Promotions with Sara Gallagher
February 3, 2026Â - 1hr 17mins
Diana sits down with Sara Gallagher to unpack how confidence and ... Read more
Episode 38: Fake Recruiters & Resume Scams with Diana Alt
January 27, 2026Â - 25mins 25secs
Diana breaks down a disturbing new scam targeting job ... Read more
Episode 37: Career Breaks for Dummies with Katrina McGhee
January 20, 2026Â - 1hr 8mins
Thinking about taking a career break but worried it’ll wreck your future? ... Read more
Episode 36: Turning New Year’s Intentions into Real Action with Diana Alt
January 13, 2026Â - 20mins 54secs
Struggling to follow through on your 2026 goals? Learn how ... Read more
Episode 35: Why Being Qualified Isn't Enough with Gina Riley
February 10, 2026Â - 24mins 31secs
Being qualified doesn’t guarantee job offers or alignment. Diana Alt and ... Read more
Episode 34: The Difference Between Rest and Avoidance with Diana Alt
December 24, 2025Â - 16mins
Is what you’re doing actually rest—or just avoidance? Diana Alt explains ... Read more
Episode 33: Achieve More By Eliminating Time Confetti with Leslie Weaver
December 17, 2025Â -Â 1hr 3mins
Leslie Weaver shares how “lead yourself first,” intentional goal-setting, ... Read more
Episode 32: My First Layoff 25 Years Later with Diana Alt
December 10, 2025 - 17mins 43secs
In this solo episode, Diana looks back at her first layoff 25 years ... Read more
Episode 31: Managing Perfectionism at Work with Greg Chasson
December 3, 2025 - 1hr 16mins
Greg Chasson joins Diana to talk about perfectionism at work, why ... Read more
Episode 30: Finding Clarity in the Chaos this Thanksgiving with Diana Alt
November 26, 2025 - 23mins 47secs
A different kind of Thanksgiving episode: Diana Alt reflects on the ... Read more
Episode 29: Board, Exec, And Regular Resume Disctinctions with Erica Reckamp
November 19, 2025 - 1hr 15min
Erica Reckamp has seen every version of a resume from entry level to board-ready. ... Read more
Episode 28: Marketing In A Trust Recession With Ryan Holck
November 12, 2025 - 1hr 10min
Ryan Holck knows that clarity builds trust, and trust drives impact. ... Read more
Episode 27: Are you Overqualified or Overselling? with Diana Alt
November 5, 2025 - 23min 35secs
Worried about being seen as overqualified? Diana Alt shares how to ... Read more
Episode 26: Own Your Brand, Own Your Career with Mike Kim
October 29, 2025 - 1hr 26min
Mike Kim is the bestselling author of You Are the Brand and a leading voice ... Read more
Episode 25: GenAI Resume Feedback for Job Seekers Study Breakdown with Diana Alt
October 22, 2025 - 21min 13sec
AI can help your job search or make it worse. ... Read more
Episode 24: How to Bring Your Thing to Life with Terry Weaver
October 15, 2025 - 1hr 13min
Terry Weaver is the force behind The Thing—a space where bold ideas come to life. ... Read more
Episode 23: 4 Cornerstones of an Aligned Career with Diana Alt
October 08, 2025Â -Â 17 mins 56 secs
Career coach Diana Alt breaks down her 4 Cornerstones of an Aligned ... Read more
Episode 22: Fuel Your Career with Intentional Relationships with Tamara Copple
October 01, 2025 - 1hr 1min
Product manager and KC tech leader Tamara Copple talks about ... Read more
Episode 21: Finding Joy After Loss with Rebecca Sabogal
September 17, 2025 - 1hr 9min
Rebecca Sabogal rebuilt her life and career after unimaginable loss. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Episode 15: Reinventing Yourself Through Holistic Resilience with Kelly Greene
June 25, 2025 - 1hr 8min
Kelly Greene helps professionals reinvent themselves through ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Episode 12: Transition Tips for Federal Employees with Michael Greco
May 21, 2025 - 1hr 11min
Michael Greco helps federal employees navigate big career pivots. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Episode 6: Leading Your Team with Strengths with Alanna Gregg
March 26, 2025 - 59min
Fleet Supervisor Alanna Gregg uses CliftonStrengths to build better ... Read more
Episode 5: Building Your Voice Online with Shelby Garlock
March 19, 2025 - 1hr 6min
Shelby Garlock is a marketer who got brave on LinkedIn—and it changed ... Read more
Episode 4: Owning and Future Proofing Your Career with Andy Storch
March 12, 2025 - 53min
Andy Storch wants you to stop drifting and start driving your career. ... Read more
Episode 3: Cultivating Hope at Work and Beyond with Mark Foster
March 5, 2025 - 57min
Mark Foster helps people build hope, agency, and resilience—especially ... Read more
Episode 2: Career Clarity Through YouMap® with Shelley Piedmont
February 26, 2025 - 57min
Shelley Piedmont blends recruiting expertise with career coaching ... Read more
Episode 1: From Engineering to Empowerment with Angie Callen
February 19, 2025 - 1hr 3min
Angie Callen pivoted from engineering to career coaching—and turned ... Read more
Trailer: Welcome to Work Should Feel Good hosted by Diana Alt
February 19, 2025 - 2min
What if career growth didn’t require selling your soul? In this trailer, ... Read more
