Here’s the truth: managing and leading are not the same.
And if you’re only doing one—you’re not getting promoted.

In Secret #5 of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg breaks down the critical difference between management and leadership, and why so many professionals get stuck in middle management because they’ve mastered task execution but never learned how to create vision. Or vice versa.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not getting tapped for bigger roles, this episode might be the reason.

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• What’s the difference between managing and leading?
• Why do people get stuck in middle management?
• How do I show leadership if I’m not in a leadership role?
• What does it take to move from manager to director?
• Why do some managers never get promoted?
  
  

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Burnout is everywhere—and I get why. We’ve wrapped our entire identity around our job titles, performance reviews, and LinkedIn headlines. I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many of us are teetering on the edge of burnout and how I’ve learned (the hard way) to separate who I am from what I do.

This isn’t your average career pep talk. I’m sharing how hobbies—yes, actual non-monetized hobbies—helped me reclaim my identity, prevent emotional exhaustion, and show up more powerfully at work and in life. From pageantry to paint-by-numbers to running a business on the side, I talk about why your post-5pm life matters just as much as your 9-to-5. Whether you're deep in the "lazy girl job" spiral or wondering how to pivot out of career-induced chaos, this one’s for you.

📚 In this episode, we discuss:

• What are signs your job has become your entire identity?

• How do I stop comparing my career to influencers online?

• Can hobbies actually help you get promoted?

• Why do high-achievers burn out faster?

• What are some good hobbies for people with high-stress jobs?

This might be the most misunderstood feedback in the workplace.

You’re not too direct. You’re not too opinionated.
You’re just communicating disagreement the wrong way.

In Secret #4 of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg unpacks the career-limiting communication habits that hold people back from promotions, leadership roles, and real influence. If you’ve ever been told to “work on your tone” or “be more collaborative”—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen to this fourth episode in our 6-part mini-series leading up to the book launch on May 13.

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• Why is how you disagree more important than your opinion?

• What do people mean by “work on your communication”?

• How do I give feedback without sounding combative?

• What’s the best way to disagree with a senior leader?
  
  

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Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind