Ever had your day derailed by a last-minute request? A sudden change of plan? Or that dreaded moment when you're put on the spot and don’t have the answer? In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore the curveballs that show up in our working week—and how we can respond to them with more confidence and control.
From tech fails to surprise tasks, curveballs can throw us off track and test our confidence. Helen and Sarah share personal stories, reflect on their own curveball capability, and offer practical ideas for action to help you deal with the unexpected, think on your feet, and stop small things from snowballing.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to the Squiggly Careers Podcast
00:33 Day-To-Day Curveballs
05:52 Acknowledging & Receiving Curveballs
07:46 Why Curveballs Feel Hard In The Moment
09:06 Curveballs Are More Likely In Squiggly Careers
11:00 Rating Your Curveball Capability
16:55 Idea For Action — Anticipating & Thinking On The Spot
20:35 Idea For Action — Using Multiple Workarounds
26:14 Idea For Action — Avoiding Curveballs Becoming Snowballs
🎯 What You’ll Learn
- Why curveballs feel hard in the moment
- Why curveballs are more common in squiggly careers
- How to anticipate the unexpected and think on your feet
- How to stop curveballs from becoming snowballs
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