True “job security” as guaranteed lifetime employment was never a reality, though the perception of it was stronger in previous generations.

In this episode, Kendall Berg sits down with career strategist Renata Bernarde to talk about what it really takes to stay relevant when the rules of work keep changing. From quiet layoffs to invisible promotion ceilings, they dig into why waiting to be “discovered” is no longer a strategy but a trap.

Renata shares how thinking like the CEO of your own career changes everything: the way you network, the way you show up online, and the way you plan for the future version of you.
Together, she and Kendall dive into the power of self-agency, the networking realities behind senior-level hiring, and how to plan your career with your 70-year-old self in mind.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, restless, or ready to pivot, this conversation will help you build the kind of career that lasts no matter what the market does next.

About Renata Bernarde

Kendall Berg reveals the truth about how to emotionally detach from work—without losing your ambition. Most professionals don’t burn out from overworking; they burn out from over-caring. In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall breaks down why emotional detachment is the real power skill behind sustainable success.

You’ll learn how to stop tying your self-worth to work performance, focus your energy where it actually drives results, and let go of the constant need to fix everyone else’s problems. Kendall also shares her personal “Future Self Cheat Sheet,” a simple framework to help you build identity, structure, and joy outside of work—so your career doesn’t consume your entire sense of self.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

• How to emotionally detach from work without feeling lazy or disengaged

• What daily habits prevent burnout and build long-term success

• Why “swooping and saving” your team only fuels exhaustion

• How to create your own “Future Self Cheat Sheet”

• What emotional detachment really looks like for high performers

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Kendall Berg and Sara Anderson go deep into why authentic confidence isn’t about “faking it until you make it”—it’s about rewiring your nervous system so your leadership presence becomes undeniable. From grounding exercises that calm anxiety before high-stakes meetings to mindset shifts that make you more memorable in the boardroom, this episode unpacks the hidden mechanics of influence that no one teaches you in corporate training.

Sara explains how nervous system regulation directly impacts clarity, vocal control, and body language. She shares a client story of a senior leader who broke through a years-long ceiling after mastering these techniques, proving that leadership isn’t about credentials alone—it’s about resonance. Together, Kendall and Sara reveal how trust, likability, and authentic connection matter far more than polished perfection when it comes to career growth.

• How can nervous system regulation improve leadership confidence?

• Why does likability matter more than technical skills for career growth?

• What visualization exercises actually reduce anxiety before big meetings?

• How do gender dynamics and bias impact visibility at work?

• What mindset shifts help leaders move from polished to truly authentic?

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  Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

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  💡 About Sara Anderson
  Sara Anderson is the founder of Lead Out Loud and the creator of The Resonance Method™, a science-backed leadership framework that helps high-performing women master the unspoken dynamics of corporate influence.

  Her unique approach teaches the invisible forces that separate leaders who struggle from those who seem to effortlessly command rooms and get results. Sara has coached executives at companies like Adobe, Workday, and Cerity Partners, helping them decode the hidden rules of corporate power and influence with authenticity.

  She specializes in helping ambitious professionals move beyond traditional "executive presence" training to master the psychology and strategy behind magnetic leadership—perfect for anyone ready to play the career game at a higher level.

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