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105. More Nuance, Less Noise: Read the Room (feat. Roo Yeshpaul Johnson)
Monday, 4 May, 2026
Episode 105: More Nuance, Less Noise: Read the Room (feat. Roo Yeshpaul Johnson) | The Career Clinic Podcast Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart Episode Overview This episode kicks off the More Nuance, Less Noise series with Ronnie Dickerson Stewart and Roo Yeshpaul Johnson—and it's exactly what it sounds like: a real, layered conversation that cuts through the loud, oversimplified career advice flooding your feed. Together, Ronnie and Roo unpack the myths we've all heard—"stay loyal," "just leave," "say yes to everything," "don't trust HR"—and replace them with something far more useful: discernment, strategy, and self-awareness. This conversation is grounded in lived experience. Between them, they're navigating executive leadership, entrepreneurship, and raising six kids—so this isn't theory. It's real life, real decisions, and real trade-offs. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice or unsure what actually applies to you, this episode will help you come back to your own center. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔Why most career advice falls apart without context—and how to filter it through your own "requirements" ✔A smarter take on loyalty: what "strategic loyalty" actually looks like in today's workplace ✔How to think about HR as a resource (not a friend, not an enemy) ✔Why saying yes to everything can quietly damage your career—and what to do instead ✔The truth about "bringing your whole self to work" (and when to edit vs. express) ✔What a strategic exit really looks like—and why "just leave" is rarely the full answer ✔ How to read the room by first learning how to read yourself 📘 Pre-Order Work Life Remix Ronnie's debut book, Work Life Remix: Creating a Career and Life You Love by Design, Not Default, will be available in stores September 15th. 👉🏾 Pre-order now: www.workliferemixbook.com About Our Guest: Roo Yeshpaul Johnson (she/her) Roo Yeshpaul Johnson has spent nearly 20 years building social media strategies and influencer programs from the ground up, often before the playbook even existed. She's worked with brands like Adobe, Microsoft, Unilever, and Warner Bros, shaping how companies show up in culture and connect with audiences. Today, she serves as Head of Creator Marketing at Figma, and is recognized as a 2023 ADCOLOR Leader, speaker, and industry voice. She's also a mum of three boys under six, building a high-impact career while living in Hawaii—and designing a life that actually works. Connect with Roo: 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rooyj 📸 Instagram: @roohiamber 📩 Email: roo@BeRenowned.co Links & Resources: 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my insights straight to your inbox every Monday! Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com. 🤝 Let's Work Together! If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we'd love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com. 📬 Want to Connect? Reach out to our team at info@ohheycoach.com. 🔥 If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach)! Let's keep this conversation going. 💡 Final Thought: There's no shortage of advice. That's not the problem. The real work is learning what's true for you—and having the self-awareness to act on it.
