

The Long and The Short Of It
Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman
A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.
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Jan 7, 2020 • 23min
67. 2020
In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss their different approaches to the start of the new year. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How can reflecting on the previous year help move you in to the next?What does it mean to have a word or action as a theme for the new year?What are some strategies for planning for the next twelve months?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Dec 31, 2019 • 23min
66. Aha Moments
In this episode, Jen and Pete recall their favorite aha moments of 2019.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What makes for a great aha moment?Can aha moments be uncomfortable?How can an aha moment change how you show up in your life?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Dec 24, 2019 • 27min
65. Live Q&A Part 2
In Part 2 of the Live Q&A, Jen and Pete tackle topics ranging from the story of money to preparing for a marathon (metaphorically).Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some tactics to move through a large task?How can we unattach ourselves from an outcome?Why is money a story?What is the difference between being the best and being the preferred choice?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Dec 17, 2019 • 21min
64. Live Q&A Part 1
In this episode, Jen and Pete field questions in front of a live audience, and range from topics of goal setting to dealing with fear. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the best way to begin the journey towards reaching a goal?Are you inventing work to avoid the important?When is the best time to develop strategies for the Dip?What elements make up a successful reach out?What are some ways to dance with fear?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Dec 10, 2019 • 18min
63. Leadership
In this episode, Jen and Pete draw inspiration from Jen's daughter, and discuss what leadership is, and what it takes in order to lead. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What skills are needed in order to lead?Why are some that lead by example so successful?How is a leader able to influence groups of people?What are the best ways to lead?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Dec 3, 2019 • 20min
62. Gratitude
In this episode, Jen and Pete break down what's at the core of Thanksgiving: gratitude.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does practicing gratitude look like?How does gratitude change when we make it communal?What is the relationship between gratitude and contribution?How can gratitude be multiplied?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Nov 26, 2019 • 18min
61. Nudge Forward
Pete brings up a new idea of nudging something forward, and he and Jen discuss the important effects of taking small steps towards a goal. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What could be the result of getting 1% better at something every day?How can we use the idea of compound interest to improve our life over time?Does change happen slowly?Why is practicing so important?What are the different forms of nudging?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Nov 19, 2019 • 15min
60. Out Of Your Head
Jen and Pete noodle on the phrase "Get out of your head", and suggest some more helpful alternatives. Specifically in this episode, Jen and Pete talk about:What do people mean when they say, "Get out of your head"?What are the four stages of learning?How can a person think in a more actionable, how-based way?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Nov 12, 2019 • 20min
59. Coaching and Teaching
In this episode, Jen and Pete dive in to the differences between coaching and teaching, and the different uses for both. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How do coaching and teaching relate to one another?Are coaching and teaching postures always independent of the other?What are the responsibilities of the person being taught or coached?Why is it important to be able to say, "I don't know"?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Nov 5, 2019 • 18min
58. Tension
In this episode, Pete and Jen investigate ways of creating generous tension, both for ourselves and for others. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some strategies for navigating tension?How can we create tension for ourselves and others?Are there benefits to journeying through tension?How can silence be powerful?Why is tension so important, anyways?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).