Career Pivot Accelerator
by Peggy McKnight
Change your thoughts ~ change your life! Ever wished you had a career coach to help stretch you beyond your current capabilities to help you realize those dreams you once had? That's exactly what you'll get when you tune into my podcast CAREER PIVOT ACCELERATOR! My specialty is helping you develop key transferrable skills that will help you leverage your career in directions you never thought possible or reserved yourself to the lucky few. Tune in, get inspired, & re-energized about your own career. Each week I will be covering key topics that are important to help you learn and grow.🌱 🌺 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careerpivotaccelerator/support
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Episodes
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Stop Trying to Expose the Toxic Coworker: Why Character Always Reveals Itself in the End
There's someone at your work who's getting away with things they should never get away with. The manipulation. The credit-taking. The quiet dismantling of people who deserved better. You've seen behind the mask that everyone else seems to find so charming, and every fiber of your being wants to...
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Why Some People Can't Stand to See You Praised - Recognition, Scarcity, and the People Who Hoard the Spotlight
Getting praised at work shouldn't feel dangerous. But if you've ever watched someone deflate a colleague's moment of recognition with a pointed comment, a reminder of an old mistake, or a sudden need to redirect the credit, you know that in some workplaces, praise comes with a price. In this...
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The Authority Gap: Why the Most Visible Person in the Room Gets Treated as the Expert
You've watched it happen. Someone walks into a meeting without saying anything particularly brilliant, and the room treats them like the authority. Meanwhile you know, not suspect, know, that you understand the topic better. So why isn't that what's being measured? In this episode, I name what I...
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Why You're Being Overlooked at Work - And It Has Nothing to Do With Your Skills
Reputation by Design, Not Default. Something is off. You can sense it. Not the obvious version. Not a dramatic moment you could point to. The quiet one. A promotion that went to someone else. An email thread you weren't on. A room that shifts slightly when you walk in. You're not doing anything...
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Life Doesn't Always Turn Out the Way You Expected
Are you a professional woman who works harder than anyone sees, holds yourself to impossibly high standards, and still goes home wondering if it was enough? This is the episode that changes that conversation. Episode 300 of Career Pivot Accelerator - the podcast for women who are done dreading...
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"Let It Go" Is a Lie - What Actually Works When You're Trying to Release the Inner Critic
Around and around we go - the same frustration, the same story, the same wheel. But who is spinning it? This episode is about the most popular piece of advice in the personal development industry - let it go - and why, without the one thing it always skips, it almost never works. The Inner Critic...
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Mirror, Mirror... Wait. Who Said You Weren't Enough?
You got the promotion. Someone whose opinion genuinely matters told you that you did good work. Within minutes, a quieter voice arrived: what's next? Are you sure you're really that good? Today I want to shine a spotlight on something that doesn't get talked about enough in career...
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Your Inner Critic is Lying to You - and You've Been Believing It for Years
You know the voice. The one that shows up the moment you’re about to do something that matters. The one that moves the goalposts the second you get close. The one that sounds so much like honest self-assessment that you’ve been trusting it for years. Today we name it, trace it back to where it…
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The Doom Narrator - How to Recognise the Most Dangerous Person in Your Workplace
There is a particular kind of colleague who never raisestheir voice, never sends an obviously aggressive email, never does anything you can point to clearly as the problem. Instead they talk quietly, furrow their brow, and express concern, for the team, for the organisation, for the younger…
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Noise & Nonsense - Why You Still Take the Bait (And How to Stop)
You can see the bait coming. You know exactly what's happening. And you still take it. Sound familiar? Today's episode is about the gap between knowing and doing, between recognising workplace bait and actually leaving it alone. We go deep into the neuroscience of why this happens (the amygdala...
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Circle of Influence - Where Your Power Actually Lives
How much of your energy this week went toward things you can actually change? Most of us, especially in difficult workplaces, spend enormous mental and emotional energy on things that are simply not ours to move. Today we revisit one of the most enduring frameworks in professional development,...
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May the 4th Be With You - Using the Force of Your Own Instincts
Happy belated Star Wars Day! This week we're staying in the world of The Devil Wears Prada - but instead of Miranda, we'retalking about Andy. Because Andy's journey is the story of someone who walked into a noisy, controlling environment with a clear internal compass, and slowly, without fully...
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Noise and Nonsense - Recognizing the Workplace Baiter
Some of the most toxic moments at work don't come with raised voices or obvious confrontations. They come quietly a loaded comment, a pointed question, a perfectly timed criticism designed to throw you off balance and pull you into someone else's drama. This episode is about learning to tell the...
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When You Finally See What's Been Happening to You
Have you ever had a moment, in the shower, on the drive home, at 2am, where something finally clicks? Where you look back over the last year or two and suddenly see the whole picture clearly for the first time? This episode is for you if you've been working hard, giving everything you've got, and...
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Bad Start? So What! How to Reset Before You Spiral
Ever had one of those mornings where everything goes wrong, wrong email, questioned in a meeting, project misses the mark and suddenly your whole day feels like a write-off? Or maybe it's bigger than one bad day. Maybe you've been in a slowspiral for months and you've stopped noticing it. This...
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Be the Anti-Derailer - How to Become the Person the Culture Cannot Touch
We named the derailers in Episode 1. We examined the nine organisational conditions that built the stage for them in Episode 2. In the final episode of this series we talk about what you actually do about all of it. Not coping. Not managing. Becoming. Episode 3 is built around the five internal...
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The Organization Did It
Part 2 of 3 in the series: Beware the Person Who Defines Your Future Skills for You. In Episode 1 we built the Derailer Field Guide and gave you the language for what you have been living. Now it is time to ask the harder question. How does a person like that survive? How do they thrive? How does...
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The Derailer Field Guide
Part 1 of 3 in the series: Beware the Person Who Defines Your Future Skills for You. In this episode we explore the hidden derailers killing your projects and your potential.
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How to Deal With a Coworker Who Acts Like They Own the Place
This episode deep dives into the psychology of work so you don't lose your mind! What you deal with at work sometimes is someone who has built their entire professional identity around owning their domain at work. They will - consciously or not - protect that territory at almost any cost.
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The Great Freeze: Why Ambition Went Quiet
The career freeze isn't laziness or lack of ambition, it'sa cascade of identifiable psychological phenomena. Crucially, staying put can be a smart strategy, IF you're using the stillness to prepare, practice, and position. Last week: The Sunk Cost Fallacy was about the baggage we carry from the...
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Leaving the Baggage Behind
Is the Sunk Cost Fallacy Killing Your Career?
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Why Talented Professionals Stay Invisible
You've done the work. You've delivered the results. You've been reliable, capable, professional and you're still being overlooked. In this episode, I'm going to talk about why that happens and I'm not going to soften it. We cover the competence trap - why doing excellent work alone will never be...
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Be The Change - Career Advice That Rewired My Entire Approach to Life
This week, I share what I learned years ago that sounds simple but completely rewired how I think about change: nobody is coming to lead you by the hand. You have to be the change and work toward what you want to become. But here's the part nobody talks about, action without direction just leaves...
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The Career Truths No One Tells You (But Everyone Needs to Hear)
Why do capable people doubt themselves at work? In this episode, I'm sharing six beliefs about confidence, trust, and career growth that change everything. We're covering: Why confidence isn't actually the problem (and what is) Why being excellent at your job is no longer enough to advance The...
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More Than One Way To Win At Work
Moving beyond comparison, competition, and quiet self-doubt. In this episode I explore: Why "strong women" often gets mistaken for "hard women" and what real strength actually looks like The false binaries women face: be visible OR credible, confident OR liked Taylor Swift vs. Victoria Beckham…
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They Know Your Name - But Do They Trust Your Thinking?
Why real career growth comes from being known for insight, not availability. You can work hard, be reliable, build relationships, and still feel invisible when real decisions are made. This episode isn’t about networking harder, being louder, or putting yourself “out there” more. It’s about what...
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Stop Trying to Get Motivated
Motivation isn't missing. It's misdiagnosed. If you’ve been telling yourself you just need to “try harder” or “get motivated” - this episode is for you. When you feel stuck, exhausted, or unable to follow through, the problem usually isn’t laziness or lack of ambition. It’s overload. And your...
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Why Planning Your Next Year Feels Impossible
When your future needs space, not pressure. Everyone else seems excited about “next year.” New goals. New plans. Fresh starts. But instead of feeling inspired… you feel tired. In this episode, we talk about why planning your next year can feel strangely heavy - even when you care deeply about…
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You're Not Lazy - You're Worn Out
Low-energy evenings are information, not a character flaw. If your energy seems to vanish after work… if evenings feel heavier than they used to… if even the things you want to do feel like too much - this episode is for you. In Episode 3, we gently challenge the story that says you’re lazy,...
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The Quiet Ache - You're Not Lost - You're Between Versions
No one talks about how disorienting that space can feel. If you’ve been asking yourself, “Why does my life feel slightly off… even though nothing is technically wrong?” - this episode is for you. This is the strange, quiet in-between space where the old version of you no longer fits… but the next...
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The Structure Gap - You're not failing - You're overloaded
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right… yet still feel behind, scattered, or quietly defeated? In this episode, we unpack why capable, responsible professionals end up feeling like they’re failing - when the real issue isn’t motivation or discipline. It’s overload. You’ll hear why pushing...
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What Critical Thinking REALLY Means in Finance
Ever been told to “think more critically”… but no one actually explained what that means? In finance, critical thinking isn’t about being the smartest person in the room or pointing out every tiny error. It’s about stepping back from the spreadsheet, understanding the bigger picture, and making...
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Reclaiming Your Story - The Power of the Comeback
Ever felt written out of your own story at work? In this empowering episode, Peggy shows you how to reclaim your voice, reset your reputation, and rise again with grace. Learn the mindset and strategies that turn setbacks into your greatest comeback.
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Sweet Words, Sharp Knives - The Honey Trap Episode
She smiled sweetly, charmed her way into power, and made herself untouchable - a lot like a honey trap at work. But behind the sugar was a wicked little strategy… and it’s time to talk about it. Ever met someone at work who seems oh-so-sweet, always flattering the right people, and somehow ends…
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We Are Never Ever Getting Back to High School: Outsmarting Mean Girls at Work
Smart strategies for dodging petty politics, protecting your reputation and rising above the drama. High school may be over, but some coworkers didn’t get the memo. In this episode, we unpack why certain women stay stuck in mean-girl mode at work, from whisper networks to subtle power plays, and...
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Deadline to Discipline - Why Structure Still Wins in Business
We all crave freedom at work - but too often, freedom without structure turns into chaos, procrastination, and last-minute stress. In this episode of Career Pivot Accelerator, we explore why the very thing we once resented: deadlines, schedules, and routines still holds the secret to success in...
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Why Job Searching Feels Hopeless & How to Flip The Narrative
Feeling stuck, overlooked, or completely drained by your current job? You’re not alone. When every day at work chips away at your confidence, even the thought of job searching can feel hopeless. You scroll through listings, second-guess your value, and wonder if it’s even worth trying. In this...
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Decode the Drama & Reclaim Your Power
Have you ever walked away from a meeting feeling small, confused, or blindsided by a toxic coworker’s comment? In this episode, we’re unpacking how insecure colleagues project their fears, use passive-aggressive behavior, and even spread malicious lies - all to make themselves feel more powerful....
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Being Emotionally Appropriate - The Secret Skill No One Talks About
Have you ever been told you’re too emotional at work - or worse, not emotional enough? In this episode, we unpack the misunderstood skill of being emotionally appropriate in the workplace. Learn how to express emotion in a way that builds trust, protects your credibility, and positions you as a...
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Redefining Success Mid-Year Without Scrapping Everything!
Mid-year got you feeling off-track? You’re not behind; you’re just ready for a recalibration. In this episode of the Career Pivot Accelerator, we dive into eye-opening stats (like why only 9 % of New Year’s goals survive) . Tune in to learn: Why burnout and shifting priorities hijack even the...
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Your Career is Not Off Track - Your're Just Off Centre
Feeling like you’re falling behind in your career? Like everyone else is moving forward while you’re stuck, exhausted, or doubting your worth? Take a deep breath—because you’re not failing, and you’re not off track. You’re just off center. In this episode of the Career Pivot Accelerator, we…
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June Clean Your Career - Reset the Path to Who You're Becoming
Halfway through the year and feeling scattered, stretched, or unsure what you’re even working toward anymore? This episode of Career Pivot Accelerator is your invitation to hit the reset button — not because you’re behind, but because you’re evolving. Peggy guides you through her signature Career...
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Burnout, Betrayal & Broken Goals: What to Let Go of at the Halfway Point
If you’re a mid-career professional feeling stuck, burned out, or wondering where your confidence went this year—this episode is your turning point. In the Career Pivot Accelerator, Peggy McKnight helps you navigate the hard truths behind burnout, betrayal, and broken goals at work. Whether…
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Case File #007: Dateline at the Desk - Why Workplace Drama Feels like a True Crime Story
Ever feel like your office is less “teamwork” and more true crime? You’re not imagining it. In this juicy episode of the Career Pivot Accelerator – Career Crime Series, I break down the eerie parallels between workplace drama and your favorite Dateline or 20/20 mystery. From power plays and…
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Case File #006: The Gospel According to HR: When Systems Fail and No One in Charge Pays
What happens when a broken IT system ruins lives, executives look the other way, and the people in charge walk away with their careers intact? In this explosive episode of Career Crime Scene, we dive into the real-life story of the Post Office scandal — a cautionary tale of failed leadership,...
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Case File #005 - The CFO Cover-Up: Surviving Undermining Colleagues, Toxic Leadership, and Workplace Cruelty
In this gripping episode of Career Pivot Accelerator, we dive into Case File 005: The CFO Cover-Up where Sally, a finance professional who landed her dream job… only to find herself trapped in a toxic workplace run by power-hungry leadership, backstabbing colleagues, and a culture of exclusion.…
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Case File #004 - The CFO Cover-Up: Lies Beneath the Ledger
When a trusted CFO creates a fake vendor and reroutes millions, no one sees it coming—until one sharp-eyed analyst refuses to look away. How did he pull it off for several years? And what can you learn from the fallout? 🎧 Press play to investigate this real workplace crime scene.
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Case File #003: The Vanishing Data
This isn't just about numbers going missing... What do you do when a well-meaning coworker “cleans up” your spreadsheet—and unintentionally wrecks weeks of work? In this episode of The Career Pivot Accelerator, we investigate the mysterious case of vanishing data—and the deeper story underneath…
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Case File #002: The Friendly Assassin – Sabotage… wrapped in a smile.
Ever had a colleague who seems helpful, friendly, even supportive — but somehow keeps ending up with your ideas, your credit, and your spotlight? Meet the Friendly Assassin: the master of relational sabotage hiding behind a smile. In this gripping episode of Career Pivot Accelerator, I take you...
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Case File #001: The Vanishing Credit - You Did the Work. They Took the Glory. What now?
When your name disappears from the win, your confidence goes with it. In this kickoff episode of Career Crime Scenes: Investigations with the Data Detective, Peggy unravels the chilling case of The Vanishing Credit, where silent efforts are stolen in broad daylight—and someone else walks away…
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About this show
Change your thoughts ~ change your life! Ever wished you had a career coach to help stretch you beyond your current capabilities to help you realize those dreams you once had? That's exactly what you'll get when you tune into my podcast CAREER PIVOT ACCELERATOR! My specialty is helping you develop key transferrable skills that will help you leverage your career in directions you never thought possible or reserved yourself to the lucky few. Tune in, get inspired, & re-energized about your own career. Each week I will be covering key topics that are important to help you learn and grow.🌱 🌺 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careerpivotaccelerator/support
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