Secrets of the Career Game 114. The One Percent Career Hack Nobody Talks About
Kendall Berg reveals why the real career hack is not a promotion or a lucky break. It is the quiet one percent improvements in soft skills that reshape your communication, visibility, and leadership presence. She shares how small daily habits build reputation, influence, and long term career momentum without burnout.
In this episode, Kendall Berg breaks down how to take tough feedback without spiraling, speak up without creating resistance, and build relationships before you need them. She also explains three common career traps that stall growth and the practical soft skill habits that help you stand out, earn trust, and open doors to new opportunities.
In this episode, we discuss: • How do small daily soft skill habits improve career growth • What is the best way to ask for feedback without getting defensive • Why visibility drives faster career progression than perfect performance • How do you build a strong workplace reputation over time • How do you avoid job hopping that hurts long term growth
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About Your Host: That Career Coach, Kendall BergKendall Berg is a career coach and creator, helping ambitious professionals master the unspoken rules of corporate life. Through Secrets of the Career Game, she shares honest conversations and practical tools to help you communicate clearly, lead confidently, and navigate work with strategy — not stress.
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