Squiggly Careers
The Squiggly Career
Squiggly Careers is a weekly podcast that will help you take control of your career development. Hosted by the founders of Amazing If (https://www.amazingif.com/), Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper, together they cover all things work: from how to manage stress and overcome your confidence gremlins to micro-aggressions and discovering your strengths. Each episode is full of ideas, actions, hints, and tips that you can put into practice straight away. Every so often they take a break from talking to each other to interview other people who are leading the way in making work better. Past guests include entrepreneur and philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley, author of The Joy of Work Bruce Daisley, and neuroscience expert Amy Brann. The Squiggly Careers podcast has been recommended by Harvard Business Review, Stylist, Marie Claire and Management Today.For more ideas, tools and inspiration every week, you can also sign up to their newsletter Squiggly Careers in Action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 32min
#373 Ask the Expert: Failure
In this episode, Sarah talks to Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson about intelligent failure, highlighting the importance of unlearning perfection and the role of relationships in fostering it. They discuss essential skills for navigating intelligent failures, the significance of self-reflection and shared understanding within teams, and the tension between persistence and knowing when to give up. They end by emphasizing the value of choosing learning over knowing and expressing gratitude to the listeners.
Nov 7, 2023 • 36min
#372 How to think strategically
Helen and Sarah discuss the importance of strategic thinking and how to develop the skill. They introduce the Agility Times Consistency Matrix and offer insights on improving agility and consistency. They explore making processes enjoyable and supportive, and introduce strategic frameworks for career development. They emphasize the importance of gathering data and making informed decisions.
Oct 31, 2023 • 39min
#371 How to increase your clarity
Learn about the importance of creating clarity at work, techniques for enhancing clarity in communication, and the significance of expressing ideas visually in teams.
Oct 24, 2023 • 1h 17min
#370 Meaning, Motivation & Money (Live)
It's a special episode this week, recorded at Squiggly Careers Live on October 17th. In this recording, you'll hear Helen and Sarah talk to Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka), Lucy Aylen (Founder of Never Fully Dressed) and Peter Komolafe (financial expert). Together they discuss how to build communities, the things which drain and drives you and your how your mindset influences your approach to financial management.More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:1.Sign up for our Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint: https://bit.ly/scskills-sprint 2.Download our Squiggly Careers PodBook: https://rb.gy/orb0n53. Sign-up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools https://rb.gy/2xyo8i4. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You' https://www.amazingif.com/books/If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 36min
#369 How to develop a high performing team
Learn about the factors that contribute to a high performing team and how to address common issues. Explore the importance of trust and connection, embracing discomfort and differences, and resolving problems within a team. Discover the concept of 'fast flagging' and 'team follow-up' for quick resolution. Find out how to measure progress and enhance team performance through evaluation and reflection.
Oct 10, 2023 • 34min
#368 How to perform under pressure
The hosts explore the impact of pressure on performance and discuss strategies for navigating high pressure situations. They categorize pressure situations based on anticipated pressure and control and provide examples and ideal reactions for each scenario. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of high pressure practice and teamwork in performing under pressure.
Oct 3, 2023 • 32min
#367 How to increase your learning agility
This week, Helen and Sarah are talking about learning agility. When we are primed to learn from our experiences we are better able to perform in situations we haven't experienced before. Squiggly Careers have lots of newness and learning agility means you are better able to navigate it! When you develop your learning agility you can move with confidence into your courage zone and make a faster impact.More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:1.Sign up for our Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint: https://bit.ly/scskills-sprint 2.Download our Squiggly Careers PodBook: https://rb.gy/orb0n53. Sign-up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools https://rb.gy/2xyo8i4. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You' https://www.amazingif.com/books/If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2023 • 30min
#366 Ask the expert: Sensitivity
Author Jenn Granneman discusses sensitivity and how it benefits businesses. They explore what it means to be sensitive, how to spot it, and how to support it in organizations. They also discuss the characteristics of sensitivity and the importance of active rest. Granneman highlights the strength of sensitivity and the need to create space for sensitive individuals.
Sep 19, 2023 • 33min
#365 How to let go of ladder like language
The words we use at work affect the quality of our career conversations and the way we approach our development. When we use 'ladder-like' language, we limit people's potential. Making some simple 'squiggly swaps' opens up conversations and creates more opportunity for people. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about 5 common examples of ladder-like language and what a squiggly word swap might sound like. They also share coaching questions to make it easy to use squiggly language when you're thinking about your own development or supporting other people with theirs.More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:1. Download our Squiggly Careers PodBook: https://rb.gy/orb0n5 2. Sign up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools https://rb.gy/2xyo8i3. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You' https://www.amazingif.com/books/If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2023 • 31min
#364 How to improve your judgement
Judgement isn't a skill that often gets put in the spotlight, but it's something we regularly rely on at work. Decisions about people, projects, priorities and purpose all require us to use our judgement. In this week's podcast, Sarah and Helen explore what we can do to become more conscious of our judgement detractors and the actions we can take to improve our use of judgement at work. More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:1. Download our Squiggly Careers PodBook: https://rb.gy/orb0n5 2. Sign-up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools https://rb.gy/2xyo8i3. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You' https://www.amazingif.com/books/If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
