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Career Limiting Moves
What smart people get wrong at work.
The business and career podcast for high performers — executive presence, workplace politics, promotion strategy, and the money moves that build real wealth. Hosted by Tony Bright & Ken Powell.
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The Show
Smart people don't stall because they lack talent.
Smart, ambitious professionals don't fail because they lack talent. They stall because of subtle career mistakes that quietly damage trust, positioning, and how their leadership is perceived. Career Limiting Moves breaks down the real decisions that determine whether a career accelerates or plateaus — with real stories, practical insight, and actionable advice.
- Intro
- Career & Tech (Tony)
- Money & Wealth (Kenny)
- Debate
- Takeaway
What We Cover
Topics that decide whether a career accelerates or plateaus.
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Leadership perception vs. technical performance
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Workplace politics and power structures
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Promotion strategy and career positioning
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Managing up and building influence
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Avoiding the mistakes that quietly cost long-term growth
Episodes
A first look at Season 1.
Episode
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The Promotion Trap: Doing More Isn't the Move
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The Executive Communication Mistake: Too Much Detail
Episode
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Building Meaningful Relationships: Is the Relationship Real?
Episode
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Visibility vs. Value: Being Busy vs. Being Trusted
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Stakeholder Mapping: The People You're Ignoring
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The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Oil: Don't Fail to Self-Promote
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Feedback Failure: Defensiveness That Labels You
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Meeting Dominance: Talking Too Much, Too Little
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The Reputation Reset: How to Recover After a Misstep
The full archive lands at launch.
Your Hosts
Two voices, one conversation about what really moves a career.


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New episodes every Monday and Questions and Answers every Friday.