Customer Success Career Coach

• 85. Why You're Sabotaging Your Interviews (And How to Show Up Ready to Win) With Zach Sanford

  What if I told you the #1 thing sabotaging your Customer Success interviews isn’t your experience, your skills, or even your nerves... but overthinking before you ever walk in the door? If prepping for interviews sends you spinning into self-doubt and second-guessing every possible question, this episode is the one you can’t afford to skip.I’m sitting down with Zach, our all-star CS coach and talent acquisition pro, to dissect exactly why overpreparing leaves you sounding disorganized and less confident (and how hiring managers pick up on it instantly). We’ll crack open the mindset shift you need to stop prepping from a place of fear, and break down Zach’s proven framework that will help you show up organized, authentic, and ready to win. You’ll hear the worst mistakes job seekers make when spiraling, super actionable ways to find your “superpower,” and how to leave interviews feeling empowered, not deflated.If you’re tired of your interviews not reflecting the awesome CSM you actually are, you’ll walk away from this episode knowing exactly how to prep with clarity, show up with confidence, and finally get out of your own way. 🛎️ FREEBIES & RESOURCES:Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/coachingOptimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resumeLearn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourselfLearn how to MASTER Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral♥️ CONNECT WITH ME:Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/Got any questions? Send me an email at [email protected]➡️ HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode85🌟 FOLLOW & REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they dropand either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Wednesday! Mentioned in this episode:🚨Don’t wait – grab my high-converting, cold outreach Email Templates today to start landing interviews fast: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/emails

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• 84. 91% Success Rate: Why Customer Success Networking with CSMs Won't Get You Hired

  Think Customer Success networking is just about DMing recruiters or chatting up random CSMs on LinkedIn? That’s the biggest myth killing your job search right now. Today, I’m sharing the real reason you’re not landing interviews—and it’s not what you think.In this episode, I break down exactly why generic networking is a waste of your energy, and reveal a smarter, data-backed approach that gets you noticed by the people who actually make hiring decisions. You’ll get the inside scoop on who to target, when to reach out, and precisely what to say so your message cuts through the noise. I’ll even share proven, real-world message examples that opened doors for my clients and show you how to do the same, starting this week.By the end of this episode, you’ll trade that networking overwhelm for confidence and clarity, knowing how to land interviews faster than ever before. 🛎️ FREEBIES & RESOURCES:Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resumeLearn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourselfLearn how to MASTER Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/coaching♥️ CONNECT WITH ME:Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/Got any questions? Send me an email at [email protected]➡️ HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode84🌟 FOLLOW & REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they dropand either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Wednesday! Mentioned in this episode:🚨Don’t wait – grab my high-converting, cold outreach Email Templates today to start landing interviews fast: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/emails

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• 83. From Layoff to Offer in 8 Weeks: How Howard Beat the Worst Job Market for CSMs

  What if the only thing between you and your next Customer Success role is a smarter job search strategy? In this episode, I sit down with Howard, who went from layoff (with a baby on the way!) to landing his dream job at Zoom in just eight weeks, and in the toughest market we’ve ever seen. He’s sharing the raw truth about what actually works, how to get recruiters to notice you, the difference strategic coaching makes, and the resume and interview secrets that put you at the top of the pile—even with hundreds of competitors.You’ll leave this episode with a playbook to fast-track your interviews, stand out in a crowded field, and confidently negotiate your next offer. Ready for the strategy other job seekers don’t know? Press play and find out exactly how Howard did it and how you can too.🛎️ FREEBIES & RESOURCES:Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resumeLearn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourselfLearn how to MASTER Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/coaching♥️ CONNECT WITH ME:Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/Got any questions? Send me an email at [email protected]➡️ HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode83🌟 FOLLOW & REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they dropand either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Wednesday! Mentioned in this episode:🚨Don’t wait – grab my high-converting, cold outreach Email Templates today to start landing interviews fast: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/emails

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• 82. Customer Success Interview Scorecards: What Hiring Managers Want to Hear

  Think your interview skills are top-notch but still walking away empty-handed? You might be leaving points (and offers) on the table…without even knowing it.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real way interviewers score your answers and why vague talk tracks are quietly wrecking your chances. We’ll dive into the truth about the interview scorecard system, run through real-life answer transformations (from bland to “Hire them now!”), and I’ll reveal the tiny shifts that separate “meh” candidates from absolute standouts in today’s hyper-competitive Customer Success market.You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to turn your stories into high-scoring, offer-earning answers so you finally stand out, leave no doubt, and get the job you deserve. Curious what your go-to interview stories are really scoring in the eyes of a hiring manager?Hit play now because the details you’re missing might be the only thing standing between you and your dream role.🛎️ FREEBIES & RESOURCES: Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/coachingOptimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resumeLearn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourselfLearn how to MASTER Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral♥️ CONNECT WITH ME:Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/Got any questions? Send me an email at [email protected]➡️ HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode82🌟 FOLLOW & REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they dropand either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Wednesday! Mentioned in this episode:🚨Don’t wait – grab my high-converting, cold outreach Email Templates today to start landing interviews fast: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/emails

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• 81. How to Track Your Impact as a CSM (Even When Leadership Isn’t)

  What if your KPIs are hiding your true impact and that’s why you’re not getting promoted? Most CSMs are tracking what leadership asks and missing the real proof that moves careers forward. If your best work is going unnoticed, you’re not alone. That’s why in this episode, I reveal the three high-impact metrics I personally used to score raise after raise (including how I built a 200k IC role from scratch), the “invisible work” you should start logging today, and how to create your own bulletproof folder of receipts for interviews, promotions, and layoff protection. Hear the small, simple experiments that can lead to company-wide change and find out how to capture the magic that really sets you apart.You’ll learn how to turn invisible effort into undeniable evidence, make your value pop in every review, and protect yourself from layoffs or missed opportunities. Want to know the "receipts" no one else is collecting but every leader cares about? Press play now and get the edge you deserve.🛎️ FREEBIES & RESOURCES:Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resumeLearn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourselfLearn how to MASTER Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/coaching♥️ CONNECT WITH ME:Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/Got any questions? Send me an email at [email protected]➡️ HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode81🌟 FOLLOW & REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they dropand either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Wednesday! Mentioned in this episode:🚨Don’t wait – grab my high-converting, cold outreach Email Templates today to start landing interviews fast: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/emails

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