The Career Jigsaw

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Advice driven podcast focused on all things career related, including resume preparation, nailing an interview, climbing the corporate ladder and more. Weekly advice from deeply experienced leaders.

Tony Volpicello


    • Nov 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 67 EPISODES


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    Jigsaw Gems #15: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 4:02


    Three straight weeks of Gems and still going! In today's episode we hear from a leader who talks about the value of different experiences and perspectives.

    Jigsaw Gems #14: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 4:49


    In today's episode, one of our prior guests, Leanne, returns to share the “best advice she ever got”. Listen now to hear what she has to say about Imposter Syndrome.

    Jigsaw Gems #13: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 4:03


    Another day, another gem. Today we hear from a strong, experienced leader who talks about the value of keeping your word.

    Jigsaw Gems #12: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 4:23


    A dozen in the bank — Episode 12!In this mini-episode, we hear from a leader who shares two powerful reminders: keep moving forward, and stay true to who you are. It's simple, it's honest, and it's exactly the kind of wisdom that sticks with you.

    Jigsaw Gems #11: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 4:15


    In this mini-episode, we hear advice passed down from father to son. Your attitude is everything.

    Jigsaw Gems #10: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 4:54


    The mini-series continues. In this episode we hear from Anna Colton, alum of the podcast, who shares with us her thoughts on truth and honesty.

    Jigsaw Gems #9: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 4:26


    9 mini-episodes, 9 great pieces of “best advice ever” shared. In this episode we hear from a leader who talks about self awareness and knowing your value.

    Jigsaw Gems #8: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 4:00


    The mini-series continues! In today's episode, we hear from a former teammate whose story highlights a powerful piece of advice from our boss — one that's shaped the way she's managed her career ever since.

    Jigsaw Gems #7: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 4:24


    The mini-series continues. This time we hear from prior guest Jeff Barker, who shares his “best advice given” on building relationships across your company.

    Jigsaw Gems #6: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 4:42


    The mini series continues, this time with advice on the significance of Emotional Intelligence.

    Jigsaw Gems #5: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 3:31


    The mini-series continues, this time with advice on the power of when to say yes and when to say no.

    Jigsaw Gems #4: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 3:25


    The mini-series continues, this time with advice on being your authentic self.

    Jigsaw Gems #3: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 4:33


    The mini series continues, this time with advice on building leaders vs followers.

    Jigsaw Gems #2: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 4:24


    Our short mini-episode series continues. In this episode we hear from Diana, who shares with us two valuable pieces of advice, both centered on the art of communication.

    Jigsaw Gems #1: “The Best Advice I Ever Got”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 4:55


    We asked friends of the podcast one simple question: What was the best advice you ever got? We share each one of their answers in these “mini-episodes”. Jigsaw Gem #1: Nick shares with us advice from his uncle, helping him focus more on long term substance over short term style.

    S4 E1 “Feedback-The Gift Nobody Asked For”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 19:20


    In this episode, Tony explores what it really means to receive feedback — and how to tell whether it's meant as guidance, criticism, or assessment. He shares 10 practical tips to help you listen with clarity, stay objective, and turn even tough feedback into personal growth. Plus, Tony offers insights on how to evaluate your own coachability and respond in a way that strengthens both performance and relationships.

    Share The Best Advice You Ever Got-For An Upcoming Podcast Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 1:30


    I'm working on a new episode of The Career Jigsaw called “The Best Advice I Ever Got.”We've all received that one piece of advice that really stuck — something that shaped how we think, work, or live. I'd love to include your story in the episode!

    Encore: S1 E5 “Back In Time”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 21:47


    In this episode, we hear DIRECTLY from numerous leaders on what career advice they would give to their 25-year-old selves.This episode features a reflective conversation where guests delve into personal growth, career decisions, and lessons learned over time.

    Season 4 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 1:22


    Season 4 kicks off in October 2025 with discussion topics including:​Handling negative feedback or a bad performance review​Being a better communicator​Understanding the “Lead Coach Manage” leadership model​Helping Employees set clear boundaries​Balancing personal finances during your career​Navigating remote or hybrid work environments​What do to when your company or leader fails you​Developing a personal brand and executive presenceAnd much more!

    Encore: S1 E6 “Managing Your Manager”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 22:21


    In this powerful encore episode of The Career Jigsaw, host Tony Volpicello sits down with former colleague and former boss Kevin Dolan to explore one of the most overlooked—but critical—skills in the workplace: how to manage up.Drawing from decades of leadership experience, Kevin shares his approach to building strong, trust-based relationships with his managers and senior leaders. From understanding your boss's communication style to anticipating their needs and aligning with their goals, Kevin offers practical, real-world advice for navigating the manager-employee dynamic.Whether you're early in your career or stepping into a leadership role yourself, this episode will help you rethink what it means to support your boss—and how doing it well can accelerate your own growth and visibility.

    When Change Knocks, Who Answers?: Puzzle Pieces #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:26


    In this 3-minute mini episode, we explore how people respond to change—some sprint toward it, others cautiously adapt, and a few dig in their heels. Are you an early adopter, a thoughtful adapter, or a seasoned resistor? Discover where you fall on the change spectrum and why it matters in both career and life.

    Encore: S1 E2 “So Tell Me About Yourself”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 25:46


    In this encore episode, we dive deep into interview techniques for applicants. We discuss opportunities to impress in all phases of the interview, a hack to answer ANY interview question, and a core set of questions you should be prepared to answer.

    Encore: S2 E8 “The Emotional Advantage: Why EQ Outranks IQ”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 21:20


    This is a re-release of Season 2 Episode 8.In this encore presentation, we revisit one of our most impactful episodes exploring why emotional intelligence (EQ) often plays a bigger role than IQ in career success. From better leadership to stronger workplace relationships, this episode unpacks how mastering your emotions can give you a real edge.

    S3 E10: “Unscripted: The Host Is The Guest”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 25:27


    In this episode our guest host Alex “flips the script” and host Tony Volpicello is our guest interview today.

    Encore: S1 E1 “I Love Writing My Resume. Said No One Ever.”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 23:48


    This is a re-release of our very first episode, “I Love Writing My Resume. Said No One Ever." We're bringing it back as a reminder of where this podcast began—and because the importance of resumes is still very relevant. Tune in as we explore how to approach it with purpose, clarity, and confidence.

    S3 E9 “Imposter Syndrome: Your Uninvited Career Coach”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 18:10


    This week's episode is all about Imposter Syndrome……..that nagging feeling that youre not as competent as others think you are…We will explore how to recognize it, how to manage it, and how to move forward with confidence.

    S3 E8 “Cooking Up Success: How One Restaurant Manager Became His Own Boss”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 66:03


    Interview with former restaurant manager and new small business owner Kris Schutz. Kris talks about his career path decisions, work/life balance, and doing what you love to do. Check out his new business at https://spiritshopannapolis.com/

    3 Seasons and Counting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 1:15


    With 25 full length episodes and 12 Two Minute “Mini” Episodes, isn't it time you checked out The Career Jigsaw Podcast?

    S3 E7 “Mom, Manager, Minority: Navigating It All”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 36:02


    Luna, a Dominican mom and banking leader, shares her journey, lessons in leadership, and advice on balancing career, culture, and motherhood. An inspiring story of resilience and rising through the ranks.

    S3 E6 “From Passion to Podcasting: Celisia Stanton's True(r) Crime Career Journey” Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 28:46


    In depth interview with Truer Crime Podcast host Celisia Stanton

    S3 E5 “From Passion to Podcasting: Celisia Stanton's True(r) Crime Career Journey” Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 32:47


    In depth interview with Truer Crime Podcast Host Celisia Stanton

    S3 E4 “Putting The Human In HR: An Interview with HR Exec Chanel Leitch” Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 22:39


    An interview with Chanel Leitch, HR ExecutiveGlobal Head Of People & Organization, Novartis Operations

    S3 E3 “Putting The Human In HR: An Interview with HR Exec Chanel Leitch” Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 26:42


    Interview with Chanel Leitch, HR ExecutiveGlobal Head Of People & Organization, Novartis Operations

    S3 E2 “Balance and Boundaries: A Career Conversation With A Mental Health Therapist “

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 35:28


    Interview with Leanne, a mental health therapist who discusses her career journey and the mental health field.

    S3 E1 “First Impressions: Interview With A Recruiter”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 31:45


    One on one interview with a recruiter, discussing resumes, the interview process, pet peeves, and more….

    Season 3 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 1:11


    Our new season launches March 10th with brand new, full length episodes!

    Habit Forming Or Just Procrastinating?: Puzzle Pieces #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 1:58


    Two minute advice segments on building better habits in 21 days

    URGENT: Read This Email Or You're Fired! Puzzle Pieces #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 2:55


    Quick two minute advice segment on how to write more effective emails

    Mic Drop Moments-Crush Your Next Interview: Puzzle Pieces #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 2:56


    Announcing our new Interview Prep Tool on our website thecareerjigsaw.com

    Stop Emailing Me In All Caps! Conflict Resolution 101: Puzzle Pieces #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 2:30


    Quick advice on resolving workplace conflicts

    Time Is Not On Your Side: Puzzle Pieces #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 2:24


    5 tips to help better prioritize how you use your time

    S2 E9 “Wrapping 2024, Unwrapping 2025”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 21:31


    In the episode we look back at 2024, the first year of the podcast, highlighting some of the key advice offered. We also share our plans for 2025 as well as where else we are trying to have an impact.

    S2 E8 “The Emotional Advantage: Why EQ Outranks IQ”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 20:37


    In this episode, we will talk about the power of emotional intelligence and how EQ plays a role both inside the workplace and in our personal lives. We will also give you practical ways to invest in your EQ immediately.

    S2 E7 Industry Spotlight: Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 29:44


    In-depth conversation with a NYC school teacher about her career, how she got started, and where she sees the industry headed.

    S2 E6 “Three Wise Women: Their Experience, Their Advice (Part Two)”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 35:08


    Part TwoIn this powerful discussion, three retired executives share their personal experiences and tackle the critical challenges women continue to face in the workplace. From navigating gender biases to overcoming barriers in leadership, our guests bring decades of insight and inspiration to help the next generation of women rise. This two-part episode dives into: Gender bias and inequality in the workplace Career advancement Work/life balance Salary negotiations and much more…… Meet the Voices: • Anna Colton, Retired Executive, Bank of America • Betsy Goodell, Retired Executive, IBM • Cynthia Danaher, Retired Executive, HP Don't miss these thought-provoking episodes. Let's continue the conversation and inspire change together.

    S2 E5 “Three Wise Women: Their Experience, Their Advice (Part One)”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 33:49


    We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of The Career Jigsaw, “Three Wise Women: Their Experience, Their Advice (Part One)” In this powerful discussion, three retired executives share their personal experiences and tackle the critical challenges women continue to face in the workplace. From navigating gender biases to overcoming barriers in leadership, our guests bring decades of insight and inspiration to help the next generation of women rise. This two-part episode dives into: Gender bias and inequality in the workplace Career advancement Work/life balance Salary negotiations and much more…… Meet the Voices: • Anna Colton, Retired Executive, Bank of America • Betsy Goodell, Retired Executive, IBM • Cynthia Danaher, Retired Executive, HP Don't miss these thought-provoking episodes. Let's continue the conversation and inspire change together.

    S2 E4 “Changing Careers: From Books To Banking”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 29:10


    Q&A interview with retired executive Jeff Barker.

    S2 E3 “ You're A Rock Star”: The Jargon Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 16:00


    A lighthearted review of the many corporate buzz phrases that drive us crazy.

    S2 E2 Industry Spotlight: IT (Information Technology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 22:24


    Q&A session with guest from IT (Information Technology) field

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    S2 E1 Industry Spotlight: Publishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 21:39


    Q&A session with guest from Publishing field

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 1:00


    Our new season launches October 28 with a brand new weekly episode!

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