Clock In with Emily Durham

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Ever feel like you have good ideas… but the second you speak in a meeting you suddenly sound junior?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the communication shifts that helped me sound more credible and more strategic early in my career — even when I didn’t have the title yet. I’ll walk you through how to stop over-explaining, stop asking for unnecessary validation, and start speaking in a way that signals leadership potential.

Because sounding confident at work isn’t about being the loudest person in the room — it’s about being the clearest. If you want to be taken seriously before your experience fully catches up, this episode is for you.

Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

Check out Clock In (the book lol): https://emilydurham.org/clock-in

LinkedIn doesn’t have to feel awkward, performative, or painfully corporate.

In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 simple, strategic ways to get noticed on LinkedIn — without sounding cringey, self-obsessed, or like you’re trying too hard.

Whether you’re job searching, building a personal brand, or quietly positioning yourself for your next big opportunity, visibility matters more than you think. The good news? You don’t need viral posts or fake thought-leadership to stand out.

You’ll learn:

• The easiest way to increase profile visibility (that almost no one is doing consistently)

• How to engage in a way that builds real professional relationships

• A subtle positioning shift that makes recruiters and decision-makers take you seriously

If you’ve ever wondered how some people seem to “magically” attract opportunities online — this episode will show you the strategy behind it.

 

Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

So... we are all OBSESSED with Lo, right? Get more of Lo:

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The Lo Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lo-life/id1514680476

In this episode, Emily sits down with Lorenzo VonRumpf — celebrity stylist and founder of LVR STYLE — to talk about the career skills no one teaches you.

From dressing in a way that actually supports your professional brand, to learning how to stop taking everything at work personally, Lo shares the mindset and personal branding strategies that help people stand out in competitive industries. With years of experience shaping the public image of executives, athletes, and television personalities, he explains why how you present yourself matters more than people think — and how to use it to your advantage.

Emily and Lo also discuss how to stay confident around difficult personalities, why emotional resilience is a career superpower, and the subtle ways personal style can influence how seriously you're taken at work.

If you've ever wondered how to look the part, build a stronger personal brand, and stay unbothered while doing it, this conversation is for you.

Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

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You don’t need to love your job.

You just need to hate it a little less.

In this episode, we’re talking about the reality no one posts on LinkedIn: sometimes your job isn’t toxic, it’s just… draining. And quitting isn’t always the smartest move.

If you feel stuck, underwhelmed, underpaid, or just mildly resentful Monday through Friday — this is for you.

We’ll break down:

• Why “do what you love” is terrible career advice

• How to separate burnout from boredom

• Small strategic shifts that increase leverage (without blowing up your income)

• The difference between a bad job and bad boundaries

Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

Buy Clock In: emilydurham.org/clockin

You’re scared to take time off.

Not because you’re “so busy.”

Not because the timing is bad.

Not because your job is uniquely demanding.

You’re scared.

In this episode, we’re talking about the real reason employees avoid taking sick days and vacation — even when they’re burned out, exhausted, or literally sick. From unused PTO and presenteeism to work anxiety and fear of being replaceable, we’re unpacking why so many high performers would rather work sick than log off.

If you’ve ever:

Logged on while sick

Left paid time off unused

Felt guilty booking vacation

Told yourself “now’s not a good time” for the 12th time

This one’s for you.

We’ll break down the psychology behind taking time off, the workplace culture that fuels burnout, and what it actually signals when you’re afraid to step away.

Because not using your sick days or vacation isn’t loyalty.

It’s fear.

And it’s costing you more than you think.

Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.