In this episode, I’m sitting down with Soph Hirst, founder of Workbaby. Soph spent two decades building her career at companies like Google, YouTube, and Myspace, before bringing all her knowledge on how to actually fast-track your early career to the public.

If you’re in the first decade of your career, you’re gonna LOVE this conversation. Soph breaks down what it really takes to grow - fast.

No BS, but proven frameworks and actual scripts to get you going!

We’re getting real about:

The mindset shift that will set you apart from day oneHow to become the BEST communicator in the companyWhat no one tells you about managing upHow to think like a CEO (even if your job title says otherwise)

Let’s get down to business!

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro music + welcome1:05 - What Soph wishes more people knew at the start of their careers4:20 - Why being good at your job isn’t enough7:15 - How to build influence before you have authority10:45 - Managing your manager: how and why13:30 - The skill that makes you the best communicator in the room16:00 - Why people aren't thinking about you as much as you think20:20 - How to ask for feedback + handle critique25:00 - Clarity vs. perfection and how to be more direct29:30 - Boundaries, energy, and leading without burning out34:00 - Best piece of advice Soph ever had

MY LINKS:

Eline's LI: [LINK]MOXIE Website: [LINK]MOXIE IG: [LINK]

EPISODE LINKS:

Amy Gallo - Getting Along: How To Work With Anyone [LINK]Workbaby website: [LINK]Workbaby TT: [LINK] Workbaby IG: [LINK] Soph’s LinkedIn: [LINK]

Episode ID: 1000712193255

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Release Date: 10/06/2025, 05:00:00