This podcast explores the benefits of starting from scratch in a squiggly career, including ideas like using AI and starting a daily sketch journal. They discuss the importance of incorporating daily reading and introduce the concept of MVPs. 'Smart copying' is also explored, using Adam Grant's example of data surveys.

Learn how to grow your current role instead of constantly seeking new opportunities. The hosts share practical approaches for personal and professional growth, such as spotting problems and pitching ideas, and finding mutual work wins. They discuss the benefits of involving others, creating commitment, and using outside examples. Strategies for taking on additional responsibility and the importance of clear communication and negotiation for higher pay are also explored.

Futurist April Rinne and Sarah discuss unlearning and relearning for navigating change in squiggly careers. They explore skills for career change, the importance of self-reflection and deliberate practice. They also talk about the power of telling your career story, stigma around non-traditional paths, and planning for future success.

Hosts reflect on their impact and insights from the year, embracing mistakes, investments of time, personal wins from exercise, blurred boundaries, and a memorable moment at 10 Downing Street. They also encourage reflection, request feedback, and mention recommendations.

James Sills, musician and author, discusses how singing creates team connection. They explore the transformative power of singing, debunk myths around it, and emphasize its importance in fostering a sense of belonging. Activities like singing, cooking, and stand-up comedy are recommended to strengthen team relationships.

Discover how to let go of guilt at work as hosts Helen and Sarah explore different types of guilt, swapping guilt for gratitude, applying the circles of control model, and overcoming guilt when missing deadlines. Practical ideas for action to transform your relationship with guilt are shared throughout the podcast.

Discover quick ways to invest in your career development, such as trying out new tools like fireflies.ai for note-taking, assessing learning agility for success, incorporating active rest activities for well-being, and keeping a three small successes diary to enhance skills.

The podcast discusses biases that hinder career development, including affinity bias, confirmation bias, and recency bias. The hosts share personal experiences and offer actionable steps to escape their influence. They emphasize the importance of challenging assumptions and reflecting on past experiences to overcome biases.

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.

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.