About this podcast
The show where mid-career professionals learn how to take control of their story, elevate their career brand, and unlock the success they deserve. Through actionable insights, expert advice, and inspiring stories, we help you navigate your next career chapter with confidence and purpose.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- How to Use AI for Performance Reviews: Write a Strong Self-Evaluation · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 12How can you use AI to prepare for a performance review without exaggerating your accomplishments? AI can help you organize work evidence, write a clear self-evaluation, and…
- So, Tell Me About Yourself: How to Interview Successfully in the AI Economy · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 11The Mid-Career Makeover Show with LaVonne James “So, tell me about yourself.” It may be the first question in an interview, but it is not a request for your full career history…
- How to Use AI for Your Job Search: 8 Smart Ways Beyond Your Resume · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 10Are you using AI for your job search — but only to rewrite your resume? In this practical and forward-thinking episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show, LaVonne James, President…
- Why You’re Not Getting Interviews: 7 Job Search Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 9Are you applying for jobs, refreshing your inbox, and wondering, “Why am I not getting interviews?” You are not alone. In this timely episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show, AI…
- Feeling Stuck at Work? You May Be Quiet Cracking · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 8Quiet Cracking In this powerful episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show, AI Forward Mid-Career Coach LaVonne James introduces a workplace phenomenon that is sweeping through…
- Surviving AI Layoffs: Your Roadmap to Landing Your Next Opportunity · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 7In this critical episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show, AI Forward Mid-Career Coach LaVonne James tackles one of the most pressing career challenges of 2024-2026: surviving…
- Elon Musk Just Killed the Resume: What Mid-Career Professionals Must Do Now · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 6Is the traditional resume dead? In this eye-opening episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show, AI Forward Mid-Career Coach LaVonne James explores the seismic shift happening in…
- What Is FOBO and Why Is It Stalling Your Mid-Career Growth? · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 5midcareermakeovershow.work Are you afraid of becoming irrelevant in the age of AI? You are not alone -- and there is now a name for it. FOBO, or Fear of Becoming Obsolete, is the…
- The Visibility Trap: Why You're Invisible at Work Despite Being Excellent · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 4The Mid-Career Makeover Show Discover why you're invisible at work despite being excellent. Learn 6 reasons mid-career professionals stay overlooked and get LaVonne James' 30-day…
- The Irreplaceable Advantage — 7 Skills AI Can Never Buy, Borrow, or Build · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 3The Mid-Career Makeover Show This episode is hosted by LaVonne James, AI-Forward Mid-Career Coach. Are you a mid-career professional wondering whether your years of experience…
- The Skills AI Can't Automate: Future-Proof Your Career · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 2In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, mid-career professionals face a critical question: How do I future-proof my career in the age of…
- Will AI Take Your Job? How to Thrive in the Age of Automation | The Mid-Career Makeover Show · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 1About the Episode: Join LaVonne James as she dives deep into the real impact of AI on the modern workforce. Drawing on insights from the World Economic Forum and real-world…
- The AI Interview Revolution: Your Guide to Landing a Dream Job · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 11Unlock the secrets to interview success with "The Mid-Career Makeover Show." This episode, "The AI Interview Revolution," is a game-changer for seasoned professionals looking to…
- The Great 40-Year Career Makeover: Your Ultimate Guide to a Fulfilling Next Chapter · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 10Are you ready for a career change at 40? This comprehensive episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show is your ultimate guide to navigating a successful career change in your 40s…
- Salary Negotiation Secrets for Mid-Career Professionals (That Actually Work) · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 9Unlock the secrets to successful salary negotiation as a mid-career professional with this essential episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show. Host LaVonne James dives deep into…
- 10 AI Tools Mid-Career Professionals Should Be Using to Boost Productivity and Visibility · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 8This episode of The Mid‑Career Makeover Show dives deep into the AI revolution reshaping mid‑career success. Host LaVonne McIver James counts down 10 essential AI tools that help…
- AI Career Essentials for Mid-Career Professionals · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 7Are you worried that AI is passing you by? That you're too far into your career to catch up? Think again. In this powerful episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show, I pull back…
- Seven Power Moves to Level Up Your Mid-Career Journey · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 6Feeling stuck, stalled, or simply ready for more? In this episode, LaVonne James drops 7 game-changing power moves to help you reignite your confidence, rewrite your narrative…
- How to Get Unstuck in your Career · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show, host LaVonne James dives deep into the real reasons mid-career professionals feel stuck—and what it actually takes to get…
- The Power of Career Pivots · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 4The Power of Career Pivots – The Mid-Career Makeover Show Sponsored by Get a Better Job Career Branding (getabetterjob.work) 🔹 Introduction This episode is all about one of the…







