In this packed episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle serves up her trademark no-fluff advice on the
corporate dilemmas that leave most professionals spiraling.
Whether you’re feeling stuck as an overqualified candidate, suspect your company is trying to push you
out, or you're simply prepping for a big interview this one’s a masterclass in career clarity, emotional
control, and getting strategic when the stakes feel high.
Expect straight-talking career counsel, real-world scripts to protect your professional reputation, and
Izzy’s 7Cs framework to ace your next interview prep.
What I talk about:
✅ Why being overqualified is less about your CV and more about framing your fit
✅ How to rewrite your narrative so employers see value, not risk
✅ Step-by-step: what to do right now if you think your company is trying to fire you
✅ How to create a paper trail that protects your career (with real email templates)
✅ The #1 mistake people make when asking for a pay rise — and how to fix it
✅ How to explain unemployment gaps without shame and with strategy
✅ What to do before taking a leap out of corporate life to avoid future regret
✅ The first 3 steps of Izzy’s 7Cs Interview Prep Framework — a bulletproof way to walk in more prepared
than the CEO
💬 Key Quotes:
> “Being overqualified isn’t a curse — it’s a framing issue.”
> “Sell your fit. Not your experience.”
> “If you think they’re trying to fire you... they probably are. So document everything.”
> “Dave’s salary is not a valid reason you deserve more money. You are.”
> “Unemployment isn’t a void — it’s a time to bootleg your own development.”
Tools & Frameworks Mentioned:
* The 7 Cs of Interview Prep
(Commercials, Customers, Core Products & Services… and 4 more revealed in Part 2)
* Crisis Email Template for Covering Your Back
* What to say when you’re getting subtle performance heat
* How to write it so you stay professional and protected
Corporate Confessional:
Someone once gave a colleague £30,000 too much in redundancy and somehow kept their job.
Hear the full story and Izzy’s surprising take on why it wasn’t the end of the world (or their career).
🎓 Community Q\&A Highlights:
* “Can I argue for more pay if Dave earns more than me?”
→ Short answer: No. Long answer: You can, but not like that.
* “What do I say about being unemployed for 18 months?”
→ Reframe it with proactive personal development, even if it’s free TED Talks and shadowing friends.
* “Should I leave my high-flying corporate job to become a yoga teacher?”
→ Maybe. But here’s why you should ease out, not leap off a cliff.
Final Word from Izzy:
Your next career move doesn’t need to be perfect — it needs to be intentional. Protect your peace. Own your power. And remember, it’s just a job. You’ve got options.
Share this episode with a friend who’s stuck in the corporate spiral, it might just change their path