Welcome to Success by Design, the podcast crafted for high achievers ready to take charge of their careers, elevate their businesses, and create lasting fulfillment in life. Hosted by Tim Madden, CEO of Executive Career Upgrades, this podcast delivers actionable strategies, expert interviews, and industry insights for meaningful growth.

Whether you’re aiming for a breakthrough in your current role, transitioning to a new industry, or growing your business, Success by Design is here to guide you toward your full potential. With over 22 years of military experience and a track record of scaling multiple businesses, Tim Madden brings insights from a career spanning leadership, entrepreneurship, and executive coaching.

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In this episode of The Career Report, Tim Madden dives into a topic that impacts even the most experienced leaders — workplace anxiety and how it silently erodes your confidence, performance, and decision-making.

From imposter syndrome to the pressure of constant overachievement, Tim breaks down how unchecked anxiety can sabotage your leadership presence and stall your career growth. More importantly, he shares actionable ways to rebuild belief in yourself, regain control, and lead with clarity and conviction again.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of stress holding you back at work, this episode will help you recognize it, reframe it, and rise above it.

In this episode of The Career Report, Tim Madden breaks down one of the biggest blind spots holding leaders back in today’s job market... their online visibility.

Even the most qualified executives are missing out on opportunities simply because recruiters and decision-makers can’t find them. Tim explains what’s causing that invisibility, from outdated LinkedIn strategies to weak personal branding, and shares the exact steps to get seen, get searched, and get hired.

If you’re a Director, VP, or Executive ready to start attracting the right opportunities instead of chasing them, this episode is for you.