Two weeks ago I met up with a senior design leader at a cafe in town.

He'd just come back from a career break. Was having coffee chats with anyone interesting who said yes.

Just trying to get the pulse again. See what's out there. Have real conversations.

As we're talking, he mentions something that stopped me cold.

"You know, the last three roles I've landed all came through coffee chats like this."

Not LinkedIn applications.

Not recruiter calls.

Coffee chats.

I started thinking about my own path.

My first dream job? Happened after drinks with two hiring managers at a bar.

My second big role? Coffee chat that led to an offer three days later.

Never underestimate the power of a beverage and genuine conversation.

Here's what makes coffee chats work.

It's human to human.

No formal interview pressure. No scripted questions about your "greatest weakness."

Just curiosity. Personal sharing. Real talk about challenges and solutions.

When someone sits across from you and hears how you think through problems, something clicks.

They're not evaluating your resume anymore.

They're imagining what it would be like to work with you.

That $5 cappuccino (or $6 matcha latte) becomes the bridge to six-figure opportunities.

Because Career Creators know something Career Chasers don't.

The best roles aren't posted on job boards.

They're discussed over coffee.

The best hiring decisions aren't made in conference rooms.

They're made when someone thinks "I need this person on my team."

It just takes being curious enough to say yes to that cup of coffee.

Reply "Coffee" if you want to know exactly how to turn casual conversations into career opportunities.

Joseph

P.S. - My fav coffee order is a nice warm cuppa of mocha. Something about the blend of bitter sweet chocolate and coffee draws me in every time :)