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Squiggly Careers

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Aug 30, 2024 • 7min

#430 Skills Sprint: Storytelling

Storytelling holds incredible power in professional settings, enhancing empathy and connection. Helen and Sarah delve into how narratives engage our brains differently, making interactions more meaningful. They share actionable tips for improving storytelling skills, essential for navigating squiggly career paths. The discussion highlights the impact of engaging stories in fostering collaboration and understanding among colleagues. Tune in to discover how to unlock this vital skill for your professional growth!
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Aug 29, 2024 • 7min

#429 Skills Sprint: Goal setting

Explore the art of meaningful goal setting to fuel your personal and professional growth. Discover how well-defined goals can bring clarity and fulfillment, steering you away from aimlessness. Dive into the 'zoom in, zoom out' strategy, balancing long-term ambitions with achievable targets. Learn how to measure success while embracing continuous learning, ensuring that your growth journey remains dynamic and engaging.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 7min

#428 Skills Sprint: Managing emotions

Unlock the power of emotion management in the workplace! Discover how your upbringing shapes your emotional responses and why authenticity fosters trust. Learn to navigate the tricky waters of facts versus feelings, and why labeling your emotions is essential. Get practical tips like box breathing to combat stress and create a supportive work atmosphere. Dive into useful resources that can help you further understand emotional dynamics for a more harmonious professional life!
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Aug 27, 2024 • 7min

#427 Skills Sprint: Courage

Courage is essential for success during tough times and personal growth. The discussion contrasts mindless bravery with thoughtful courage, urging self-awareness in career decisions. Surrounding yourself with inspiring individuals can elevate your ambitions and provide valuable insights. Navigating a non-linear career path also requires courage, as reflecting on your values empowers bold choices. Personal anecdotes and resources shared throughout highlight actionable steps to build bravery in your career.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 7min

#426 Skills Sprint: Energy

Discover how energy plays a crucial role in navigating your career path. The hosts emphasize the importance of recognizing personal energy levels to foster positivity and adaptability at work. Learn about 'active rest' and how pursuing fulfilling activities can recharge you, boosting productivity. They share practical tips for balancing tasks that energize versus those that drain you. Tune in for actionable insights that can help you maintain high energy and overcome challenges in your professional life.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 7min

#425 Skills Sprint: Work/Life fit

Discover how to achieve a harmonious work-life fit in today's hybrid world. The hosts explore the enmeshment of personal identity with work, offering practical alternatives to the traditional balance. Reflect on your personal values to define what success means for you. Learn actionable strategies for managing your time and energy effectively, ensuring you stay true to yourself amidst the chaos of work and life.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 7min

#424 Skills Sprint: Learning Agility

Discover the concept of learning agility, focusing on how to navigate new situations. The hosts emphasize the importance of self-awareness and embracing a beginner's mindset. They discuss the emotions involved in starting fresh and offer strategies to combat complacency in your career. A self-assessment tool is shared to help listeners evaluate their learning agility. Tune in for actionable insights that will empower your professional growth!
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Aug 21, 2024 • 6min

#423 Skills Sprint: Empathy

Exploring the crucial role of empathy, the discussion dives into how understanding different perspectives boosts personal growth and enhances interactions. It also highlights the challenges of connecting with others and shares strategies for prioritizing their needs. The power of walking in someone else's shoes is emphasized, showcasing transformative experiences that enrich our relationships. Listeners gain actionable insights and resources to further develop their empathic skills.
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Aug 20, 2024 • 7min

#422 Skills Sprint: Mentoring

Discover the transformative power of mentoring in shaping your career. Learn how it fosters clarity and boosts self-confidence, especially in non-linear journeys. Explore the dynamics between long-term and short-term mentoring relationships, along with actionable insights for maximizing benefits. Delve into creative methods for summarizing mentoring conversations to enhance understanding for both mentors and mentees.
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Aug 19, 2024 • 6min

#421 Skills Sprint: Focus

Discover powerful strategies to enhance productivity and work quality by mastering focus. Learn how to create fake deadlines and visualize success to cut through distractions. Explore the challenges of maintaining focus in a chaotic environment and the importance of clear communication. Gain insights into external resources that can help refine your focus skills. Get ready to tackle complexity and prioritize what truly matters in your work!

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