5 Podcasts to Crush Your Career Goals in 2025
June 20, 2025 Since 2014, average podcast listening time has grown by 450%, according to Edison Research. However, while more and more Americans are tuning into podcasts each and every day, what they’re looking to receive from the experience depends on the listener. However, one growing portion of the market is focused on professional growth, whether in terms of broadening your career aspirations, learning new skills, optimizing your workflow, or looking for new leadership opportunities. So, for business professionals both inside and outside of the horticulture market, here’s a look at five podcasts to consider to help in all of those aspects and more, to make your 2025 a success.
1. WorkLife with Adam Grant
WorkLife delves into the science of work and explores how to make it better, featuring unique stories and research-backed strategies from world-class organizations and thought leaders. Adam Grant explores hidden aspects of work culture, creativity, and leadership to help you thrive.
Host: Adam Grant, organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and Wharton professor.
Best For: Ambitious professionals, managers, and lifelong learners.
Why It Stands Out: Insightful, practical, and full of useful takeaways, each episode unpacks the habits and mindsets behind the world’s most effective teams and leaders.
2. Happen To Your Career
This show helps professionals redefine success, discover meaningful work, and make bold career changes, even mid-career.
Host: Scott Anthony Barlow, career coach and entrepreneur.
Best For: Professionals considering career pivots, job changers, or anyone seeking more purpose.
Why It Stands Out: Real stories and tactical advice on designing a fulfilling, values-driven career.
3. The Double Win
This podcast examines how high achievers can excel at work and achieve success in life without burning out. Each episode features strategies for achieving more by prioritizing what matters.
Host: Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller, leadership experts and authors.
Best For: Busy professionals and leaders seeking work-life balance.
Why It Stands Out: Proven advice for maximizing results while maintaining well-being.
4. Techmeme Ride Home
A daily rundown of the most important stories in tech, from Silicon Valley to startups and everything in between.
Host: Brian McCullough, tech commentator and entrepreneur.
Best For: Professionals in tech, digital media, or anyone wanting to stay current.
Why It Stands Out: Fast, comprehensive tech news that fits into your commute.
5. On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty offers wisdom and practical tools for finding purpose, improving relationships, and achieving success, blending ancient philosophy with modern science.
Host: Jay Shetty, author, coach and former monk.
Best For: Professionals craving meaning, purpose, and personal growth.
Why It Stands Out: Inspirational guests and life lessons for unlocking your best self.
For additional information on aspirational podcasts to fuel professional growth in your industry, please read the original article written by Caroline Castrillon for Forbes. Additionally, make sure to check out the Greenhouse Grower to Grower Podcast as another option, where the Greenhouse Grower team talks to growers from across the controlled-environment industry about market trends, innovation, their biggest challenges and opportunities, and more.
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