New Game Careers: Level Ups and Cheat Codes Thu, 07 May 2026 06:58:31 -0700 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591121 en-us © 2026 New Game Careers: Level Ups and Cheat Codes yes 663c8186-2513-5144-b353-d20440b58f1d Bobby Conner episodic true This is the unfiltered truth about how careers actually work.

New Game Careers is for professionals who are looking to reach their next career level, and are willing to take action to get there.

Promotions, raises, and opportunities aren’t random. They’re the result of the skills you build, the problems you solve, and the actions you take every day.

This show breaks down what actually makes you promotable and hirable, what decision-makers care about, and what’s within your control to change.

Your career is a 50-year game. It's a lot more fun when it feels like you can actually win.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bobby Conner https://storage.buzzsprout.com/awifu3q73jrev2g0gygicz0rsh8t?.jpg New Game Careers: Level Ups and Cheat Codes Slightly unhinged truths about bosses (including yours) Slightly unhinged truths about bosses (including yours) This episode breaks down the difference between leaders and bosses, and why that difference matters way more than people admit. We’ll cover what good leaders actually do, the red flags bad leaders show, and the myths that make leadership seem more mysterious than it really is. Whether you’re trying to figure out if your boss is helping or hurting your career, or you’re a leader trying find your way, this is for you.

New Game Careers helps professionals get promoted, hired, and make smarter career moves by building the skills that decision-makers actually reward. 

This channel covers career growth, workplace strategy, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, and resume strategy. It’s built from real experience going from entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director. 

Videos break down how careers actually work and give you practical ways to build proof, solve better problems, and remove the guesswork from your next move. 

Get the exact steps to your next career move at:

newgamecareers.com. 
linkedin.com/company/new-game-careers

]]> This episode breaks down the difference between leaders and bosses, and why that difference matters way more than people admit. We’ll cover what good leaders actually do, the red flags bad leaders show, and the myths that make leadership seem more mysterious than it really is. Whether you’re trying to figure out if your boss is helping or hurting your career, or you’re a leader trying find your way, this is for you.

New Game Careers helps professionals get promoted, hired, and make smarter career moves by building the skills that decision-makers actually reward. 

This channel covers career growth, workplace strategy, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, and resume strategy. It’s built from real experience going from entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director. 

Videos break down how careers actually work and give you practical ways to build proof, solve better problems, and remove the guesswork from your next move. 

Get the exact steps to your next career move at:

newgamecareers.com. 
linkedin.com/company/new-game-careers

]]> Bobby Conner Buzzsprout-19140693 Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 -0700 1348 1 8 full true Your boss promotes who THEY experience. Your boss promotes who THEY experience. This episode breaks down why your reputation at work matters more than your intentions. Perception is reality, and here we talk about how to show up like the person your boss wants to promote.

New Game Careers helps professionals get promoted, hired, and make smarter career moves by building the skills that decision-makers actually reward. 

This channel covers career growth, workplace strategy, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, and resume strategy. It’s built from real experience going from entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director. 

Videos break down how careers actually work and give you practical ways to build proof, solve better problems, and remove the guesswork from your next move. 

Get the exact steps to your next career move at:

newgamecareers.com. 
linkedin.com/company/new-game-careers

]]> This episode breaks down why your reputation at work matters more than your intentions. Perception is reality, and here we talk about how to show up like the person your boss wants to promote.

New Game Careers helps professionals get promoted, hired, and make smarter career moves by building the skills that decision-makers actually reward. 

This channel covers career growth, workplace strategy, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, and resume strategy. It’s built from real experience going from entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director. 

Videos break down how careers actually work and give you practical ways to build proof, solve better problems, and remove the guesswork from your next move. 

Get the exact steps to your next career move at:

newgamecareers.com. 
linkedin.com/company/new-game-careers

]]> Bobby Conner Buzzsprout-19100078 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0700 1276 1 7 full true Stop working harder. Start solving better problems. Stop working harder. Start solving better problems. Most people don’t get stuck because they aren’t working hard enough. They get stuck because they’re solving the same low-value problems over and over. In this episode, I break down how to choose better problems, prove your value, and make your next promotion an easy decision for your boss.

New Game Careers helps professionals get promoted, hired, and make smarter career moves by building the skills that decision-makers actually reward. 

This channel covers career growth, workplace strategy, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, and resume strategy. It’s built from real experience going from entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director. 

Videos break down how careers actually work and give you practical ways to build proof, solve better problems, and remove the guesswork from your next move. 

Get the exact steps to your next career move at:

newgamecareers.com. 
linkedin.com/company/new-game-careers

]]> Most people don’t get stuck because they aren’t working hard enough. They get stuck because they’re solving the same low-value problems over and over. In this episode, I break down how to choose better problems, prove your value, and make your next promotion an easy decision for your boss.

New Game Careers helps professionals get promoted, hired, and make smarter career moves by building the skills that decision-makers actually reward. 

This channel covers career growth, workplace strategy, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, and resume strategy. It’s built from real experience going from entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director. 

Videos break down how careers actually work and give you practical ways to build proof, solve better problems, and remove the guesswork from your next move. 

Get the exact steps to your next career move at:

newgamecareers.com. 
linkedin.com/company/new-game-careers

]]> Bobby Conner Buzzsprout-19068305 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 929 1 6 full true Your Career is a 50-Year Game Your Career is a 50-Year Game Your career is a 50-year game, and the default rules keep you stuck. 

In this episode, I break down the two rules that actually get you hired and promoted, regardless of your current level.

New Game Careers is built on the actual experience of going from entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director. Everything here is focused on helping people build proof of value and removing the guesswork from career moves.

Start Here:
Website: https://newgamecareers.com

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-game-...

Topics: career growth, promotions, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, workplace strategy, resume strategy.

]]> Your career is a 50-year game, and the default rules keep you stuck. 

In this episode, I break down the two rules that actually get you hired and promoted, regardless of your current level.

New Game Careers is built on the actual experience of going from entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director. Everything here is focused on helping people build proof of value and removing the guesswork from career moves.

Start Here:
Website: https://newgamecareers.com

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-game-...

Topics: career growth, promotions, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, workplace strategy, resume strategy.

]]> Bobby Conner Buzzsprout-19026853 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0700 823 1 5 full true How to Get Promoted at Work (Cheat Code #1 of 3) How to Get Promoted at Work (Cheat Code #1 of 3) Being good at your job is not the same as being good at getting promoted.

In this episode, we break down why your boss plays a bigger role than most people realize.

Topics we’ll cover:

·         Why your boss is the gatekeeper to your promotion 

·         How to assess your relationship with your boss 

·         Simple ways to become someone your boss trusts and relies on 

·         The biggest mistakes that quietly kill your chances of moving up 

·         How to position yourself as the obvious choice for the next opportunity 

New Game Careers is built on the actual experience of going from entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director. Everything here is focused on making people more promotable and more hirable. 

On this channel, you’ll learn how to:

• Earn promotions

• Build proof for your résumé

• Deliver results your boss actually values

• Make yourself more attractive to employers

• Navigate critical relationships

• Remove the guesswork from career moves

 

Start Here:

Website: https://newgamecareers.com

 

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-game-careers

 

Topics: career growth, promotions, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, workplace strategy, resume strategy. 

]]> Being good at your job is not the same as being good at getting promoted.

In this episode, we break down why your boss plays a bigger role than most people realize.

Topics we’ll cover:

·         Why your boss is the gatekeeper to your promotion 

·         How to assess your relationship with your boss 

·         Simple ways to become someone your boss trusts and relies on 

·         The biggest mistakes that quietly kill your chances of moving up 

·         How to position yourself as the obvious choice for the next opportunity 

New Game Careers is built on the actual experience of going from entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director. Everything here is focused on making people more promotable and more hirable. 

On this channel, you’ll learn how to:

• Earn promotions

• Build proof for your résumé

• Deliver results your boss actually values

• Make yourself more attractive to employers

• Navigate critical relationships

• Remove the guesswork from career moves

 

Start Here:

Website: https://newgamecareers.com

 

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-game-careers

 

Topics: career growth, promotions, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, workplace strategy, resume strategy. 

]]> Bobby Conner Buzzsprout-18985856 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 1065 1 4 full true I left work in an ambulance. Then I gave the presentation anyway. I left work in an ambulance. Then I gave the presentation anyway. A few days before the biggest presentation of my early career, I left work in an ambulance. Three days later, I came back and gave that presentation anyway.

This episode breaks down what that moment taught me about handling high-pressure situations at work, preparing for important presentations, and recognizing the moments that actually move your career forward.

In this episode, I break down:

- How preparation reduces anxiety in high-stakes presentations

- How to identify high-leverage moments in your career

- Why confidence is built through action, not mindset

- How one performance can change how leadership sees you

- What to do when you feel like you’re not ready

If you’re trying to get promoted, improve your performance at work, or handle pressure better in your career, this will give you a practical way to think about it.

New Game Careers is built on actual experience. From entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director, everything here is focused on what actually gets you promoted. It comes down to 2 main rules:

Rule #1: Identify the skills that make you promotable & hirable.
Rule #2: Take specific daily actions to build and prove those skills.

On this channel, you’ll learn how to:
• Earn promotions
• Build proof for your résumé
• Deliver results your boss actually values
• Make yourself more attractive to employers
• Navigate critical relationships
• Stop guessing and start executing

Start Here:
Website: https://newgamecareers.com

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-game-careers

Topics: career growth, promotions, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, workplace strategy, resume strategy.

]]> A few days before the biggest presentation of my early career, I left work in an ambulance. Three days later, I came back and gave that presentation anyway.

This episode breaks down what that moment taught me about handling high-pressure situations at work, preparing for important presentations, and recognizing the moments that actually move your career forward.

In this episode, I break down:

- How preparation reduces anxiety in high-stakes presentations

- How to identify high-leverage moments in your career

- Why confidence is built through action, not mindset

- How one performance can change how leadership sees you

- What to do when you feel like you’re not ready

If you’re trying to get promoted, improve your performance at work, or handle pressure better in your career, this will give you a practical way to think about it.

New Game Careers is built on actual experience. From entry-level to leading 100+ people as a 3x director, everything here is focused on what actually gets you promoted. It comes down to 2 main rules:

Rule #1: Identify the skills that make you promotable & hirable.
Rule #2: Take specific daily actions to build and prove those skills.

On this channel, you’ll learn how to:
• Earn promotions
• Build proof for your résumé
• Deliver results your boss actually values
• Make yourself more attractive to employers
• Navigate critical relationships
• Stop guessing and start executing

Start Here:
Website: https://newgamecareers.com

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-game-careers

Topics: career growth, promotions, promotable skills, proof of value, leadership development, workplace strategy, resume strategy.

]]> Bobby Conner Buzzsprout-18945751 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0700 943 1 3 full true Your Next Promotion Doesn't Live in Your Job Description Your Next Promotion Doesn't Live in Your Job Description Your job description is a trap. 

Most people think if they just do their job well, they’ll get promoted. Keep your head down, execute, and eventually it works out. In reality, that keeps you exactly where you are. 

In this episode, I break down why your job description is only the baseline, and what actually drives promotions. This includes how to align with your boss, how to start operating at the next level before you’re given the title, and how to build real leverage in your role. 

Build your next move:
www.newgamecareers.com

]]> Your job description is a trap. 

Most people think if they just do their job well, they’ll get promoted. Keep your head down, execute, and eventually it works out. In reality, that keeps you exactly where you are. 

In this episode, I break down why your job description is only the baseline, and what actually drives promotions. This includes how to align with your boss, how to start operating at the next level before you’re given the title, and how to build real leverage in your role. 

Build your next move:
www.newgamecareers.com

]]> Bobby Conner Buzzsprout-18908926 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 1028 Career Growth, Promotions, Career Advice, Job Performance, Professional Development, Workplace Skills, Leadership, Career Strategy 1 2 full true The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Career—and How to Take Back Control The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Career—and How to Take Back Control Promotions, raises, and opportunities aren’t luck. They’re the result of the skills you build, the problems you solve, and the actions you take every day. 

In this episode, I break down the hard truth about your career, and why taking control is where it starts. Your career is 50 years. 

That’s too long to leave it to chance. 

If you feel stuck, this is how you change it. 

]]> Promotions, raises, and opportunities aren’t luck. They’re the result of the skills you build, the problems you solve, and the actions you take every day. 

In this episode, I break down the hard truth about your career, and why taking control is where it starts. Your career is 50 years. 

That’s too long to leave it to chance. 

If you feel stuck, this is how you change it. 

]]> Bobby Conner Buzzsprout-18870267 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0700 1002 full false