What would you do if your manager was quietly sabotaging your career?

In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, we break down a real (and shockingly common) workplace scenario: an employee being blamed for work they were never assigned, while their manager covers their own mistakes.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, overlooked, or unfairly judged at work, this conversation will hit home.

Drawing on real-world leadership experience, we unpack:

• How to handle a boss who misrepresents your work
• The communication strategy that protects your reputation
• Why being a “problem solver” (not a complainer) changes everything
• How to document your work without creating conflict
• When it’s time to stay and grow… vs. when it’s time to walk away

Plus, a powerful mindset shift on why difficult work situations, even toxic ones, can become the catalyst for your biggest growth.

If you're navigating a tough manager, feeling stuck in your role, or questioning your next career move… this episode gives you the exact playbook to respond with confidence.

🎯 Your career isn’t defined by bad leadership, it’s defined by how you respond to it.

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Most people wait until they feel ready. He built and led $100M+ businesses across 4 continents without ever feeling ready at all.

In this Best Of episode of Fraud to Fearless, we revisit a conversation with Joe Carelli, former GE and Honeywell executive, who built a global leadership career by doing the opposite of what most people are taught: stepping into chaos, taking roles he wasn’t “qualified” for, and figuring it out in real time.

What he discovered is simple but uncomfortable: the people who win aren’t the ones who know the most… they’re the ones willing to move first, learn fast, and make decisions without certainty.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the best leaders don’t need to be the smartest
• How to make high-stakes decisions without full information
• The unconventional career path from field engineer to global executive
• Why getting “ground truth” changes everything in leadership
• How real leaders operate in chaos, not control

Plus, unforgettable stories from turning around global operations to discovering a “port” that didn’t even exist.

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Big life changes can feel exciting, overwhelming, and uncomfortable all at once. In this episode, Hayden and Brooke open up about stepping into new chapters, navigating self-doubt, and learning how to stay grounded while life moves fast.

Hayden shares the story behind his recent promotion into a senior leadership role at Honeywell Aerospace and what it has been like leading through uncertainty, imposter syndrome, and massive organizational change. Brooke talks about becoming an affiliate faculty member at BYU, growing Steward of My Life, and seeing her book officially placed in the BYU library.

Together, they discuss how to stay consistent during busy seasons, why growth often feels uncomfortable, and how to stop waiting for life to “slow down” before allowing yourself to feel joy.

If you are going through a career change, promotion, new opportunity, or season of uncertainty, this episode will remind you that you do not have to have everything figured out to keep moving forward.

In this episode, we cover:

• Career growth and leadership transitions
• Imposter syndrome and self-doubt
• Staying consistent during overwhelming seasons
• Finding joy while chasing big goals
• Navigating promotions, new jobs, and life changes
• Building confidence when you do not feel ready

If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is stepping into a new season of life.

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