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Rachel Cooke is your guide to leadership and communication, helping you craft a workplace environment you can feel good about. She’ll share tips to help you balance your work and personal life, effectively invest your time, and be mindful about where you’re devoting your energy. Let Rachel help you navigate your path to success—however you define it.
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Oct 5, 2020 • 9min
617 - How to End 2020 with a Bang, Not a Whimper
2020 hasn't been the year you planned for. But with one quarter of the year remaining, this is the perfect time to reflect on and learn from what's transpired so far, and to create a plan for closing out this year with a bang.
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Sep 28, 2020 • 28min
616 - A Fresh Approach to Managing Burnout
Burnout is more than just a feeling—untamed, it can pose a real medical risk. Dr. Greg Hammer, an intensive care physician, Stanford University professor, and author of the book GAIN Without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Medical Professionals, shares his simple, medically-backed framework for conquering burnout and finding your healthier, happier place.
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Sep 21, 2020 • 12min
615 - 5 Steps to Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Curb
I'm not good enough. I'm not ready for this. I've got everyone fooled into thinking I'm competent. That nasty inner critic some of us have? It's imposter syndrome. Here's how to show it the door and make your dreams a reality.
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Sep 14, 2020 • 11min
614 - How to Defend Yourself Without Being Defensive
Being wrongly accused of something at work feels awful. Your instinct is to defend yourself, but you don't want to be perceived as defensive. Follow this road map for mounting a mature, professional, and effective defense.
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Sep 7, 2020 • 10min
613 - How to Have a Conversation with Your Critical Boss
An overly critical boss can turn your dream job into your worst nightmare. But whatever your career path, you deserve to feel safe, respected, and valued at work. Learn what you can do to turn a bad boss situation around.
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Aug 31, 2020 • 33min
612 - Don’t Label Me: A Conversation on Diversity, Humanity, and the Workplace
Conversations about diversity are essential, but engaging in them can be confusing and intimidating. Irshad Manji, the author of "Don't Label Me," shares tips for participating in a meaningful dialogue.
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Aug 24, 2020 • 9min
611 - How to Check Out Other Careers without Losing the One You've Got
You're bored. Uninspired. Stuck. You can't walk away from your job, but you need a change. Give these low-risk alternatives a try and explore a new career.
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Aug 17, 2020 • 19min
610 - How Can You (and Your Workplace) Embrace Intentional Integrity
Everyone talks about having integrity, both individually and at the company level. But what does it mean to act with integrity? How can we be more intentional about it?
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Aug 10, 2020 • 10min
609 - How to Give a Remote Presentation with Confidence
If public speaking makes you nervous, the uncertainty of presenting remotely can be a real recipe for cold sweats. Use these strategies to prepare and present with confidence.
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Aug 3, 2020 • 8min
608 - How to Manage Meeting Overload with Style
Meetings are part of doing business, but if you're not careful, they can take over your professional life. These meeting strategies will keep you from getting overwhelmed.
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