The Career Jigsaw podcast

The Career Jigsaw

Tony Volpicello

The Career Jigsaw is an advice-driven podcast focused on helping you navigate every stage of your professional journey. From resume strategy and interview prep to leadership growth and long-term development, each episode delivers practical insights you can use right away. Through regular conversations with seasoned professionals, you’ll gain real-world perspective to build your career with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

78 Episodes

“Most Leaders Are Doing This Wrong: Lead, Coach, Manage”
2/10/2026
25:42
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about knowing when to lead, when to coach, and when to manage.In this episode, we unpack the Lead • Coach • Manage framework and why the best workplaces are built on leaders who know how to shift gears—not just assert authority. We talk through real-world leadership moments, common missteps, and how clarity and intent create better outcomes for everyone.This conversation isn’t just for managers. It’s for employees, too—anyone who wants to better understand how they’re being led, how to work more effectively with their manager, and how to advocate for the kind of leadership that helps them grow.Practical insights. Honest reflections. Leadership—seen from both sides of the desk.
“Don’t Be A Spotlight Hog” (Best Advice Ever)
12/10/2025
6:15
Spotlight hog? Not today’s guest. Hear her thoughts and advice on “sharing the stage”.
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“Surprises Are For Birthdays, Not Work” (Best Advice Ever)
12/9/2025
5:37
Nobody likes surprises. Today’s guest tells us why.
“Elevate Those Around You” (Best Advice Ever)
12/4/2025
6:30
Sometimes the biggest opportunity in your current role isn’t about doing more — it’s about helping the people around you grow. In today’s mini episode, our guest shares the best advice she ever received on elevating others through trust, delegation, and real development. It’s a simple idea with the power to change how you lead.
”Do What You Expect Others To Do” (Best Advice Ever)
12/3/2025
4:52
Today we have a returning guest to the podcast. Leigh joined us back in Season 2 Episode 7 and today she’s back to share some advice on how you treat the people around you.
“Act On Feedback, Don’t Just Receive It” (Best Advice Ever)
12/2/2025
5:06
In today’s mini-episode, our guest leader talks about career patience and taking feedback to the next level.
“Empathy And Accountability: It’s Not One Or The Other” (Best Advice Ever)
12/1/2025
4:14
Can you empathize with someone AND hold them accountable? Today’s leader has something to say about that!
“Stay Off The Naughty List” (Best Advice Ever)
12/1/2025
4:20
Naughty or nice? Staying off the bad list and on the good list can be a key to career success. In today’s episode, we hear from a leader and her “best advice” on prioritizing your time.
“Character Counts” (Best Advice Ever)
11/26/2025
4:58
After appearing in Season 1, Episode 2, former guest Jim DeBois is back! Today Jim shares the “best advice he ever got”, highlighting the importance of character and doing the right thing.
“Be Kind, Be Respectful” (Best Advice Ever)
11/25/2025
4:03
Sometimes the simplest advice is the most powerful. In this episode, we revisit a key insight from our guest, originally featured in Season 2, Episode 1, that’s more relevant today than ever.

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