Being a leader is hard. It often feels lonely, like no one understands what you're going through. Being [at Work], hosted by Andrea Butcher, offers daily encouragement while exploring what it means to be a leader in today's workplace. Each conversation featured focuses on solving real issues leaders like you face while equipping listeners with tools, strategies, and resources to effectively lead. This isn't another interview show because–spoiler alert–life isn't perfect, and neither are you. ...
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Careertransition Podcasts
It is never too late to start over. No matter how much time or money you've spent chasing degrees and jobs to get to your current position, if ultimately you're unhappy, then it is time to quit. Each week, Goli Kalkhoran, a fellow quitter, will interview inspiring guests who have quit lucrative careers to forge their own path and create a life they love. Get insight, inspiration, tools, and resources to help you quit what you hate and figure out what it is that you love.
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“Whistle to Work” delves into the journey of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship in a portfolio career. Mike and Zed share personal anecdotes, professional insights, and strategies for thriving in new communities while effectively managing career shifts. The podcast provides a welcoming and supportive space for learning and personal growth. Portfolio careers cannot rely on your past role and ‘brand’ alone. In this series we’ll focus on how you’ve got to “show up properly”. ...
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Conversations that build careers, with Lisa Plain (Petkovsek) and Mike Bird. A bi-weekly show for 20- and 30-somethings who take their careers (but not themselves!) really, really seriously.
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The right job is the foundation of a fulfilling life. At the Purpose Promise, we are the sworn enemy of the rat race, which has caused epic levels of disengagement in the United States and around the world. The Purpose Promise Podcast will lead you to a deeper understanding of how to find meaningful work. In each episode, career expert and author John McCarthy explores common success myths and practical ways that you can uniquely define what purpose means to you! For more information, visit ...
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In this deeply reflective episode of Lessons from a Quitter, I share the 10 core lessons I wish I could tattoo on your brain before stepping away for my first sabbatical in seven years. This episode is about releasing shame, trusting your humanity, and letting go of the pressure to have life figured out. We talk about why burnout isn't a personal f…
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Daily Dose: When the Holidays Look Different
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Designing Work That Adapts With You, Portfolio Life, Done Right with Mike Richardson
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In this episode, we speak to Mike Richardson, Agility expert. Are you considering transitioning from corporate life, or are you an existing fractional executive or entrepreneur seeking valuable, light-hearted content to build a successful portfolio career? Join hosts Zed and Mike on Whistle to Work for a real treat as they welcome veteran Mike Rich…
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Daily Dose: How to Lead When Plans Fall Apart
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Daily Dose: How Noticing Yourself Changes Your Leadership
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214: Reframing Resilience as Flexibility Pt 2: Noticing with Dr. Ute Liersch
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What if the secret to real resilience isn't just powering through, but learning to pause—even when it's the absolute hardest thing to do? I've been there myself, caught in the frantic pace, feeling like the world's too loud and demanding. Maybe you too, as a leader, find it easy to keep going… until suddenly, you realize you don't even know how you…
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe an…
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Why I'm Taking a Sabbatical (And What Comes Next)
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In this deeply personal episode, I share why I decided to take a sabbatical after seven years of building Lessons from a Quitter. I unpack what burnout actually looked like for me, the many possible reasons behind it, and why the "why" ultimately mattered less than listening to what I needed. We talk about uncertainty, privilege, identity, people-p…
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Daily Dose: How Authentic Leadership Builds Trust
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Daily Dose: How Self-Awareness Helps You Lead Through Rejection
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe an…
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe an…
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Daily Dose: How Self-Validation Transforms Your Leadership
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Stop Rushing Your Life: The Truth About Goal Setting
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In this episode, we explore why so many of us rush through our lives believing happiness waits on the other side of achievement. As I prepare for a sabbatical, I share my philosophy of choosing one meaningful goal each year—not to fix yourself, but to deepen your experience of the life you already have. We talk about the trap of chasing "there," th…
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Daily Dose: Practicing the Skill of Self-Validation
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Daily Dose:Seeking Validation vs. Owning Your Enoughness
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213: The Power of Adaptability Intelligence (AQ) with Pete van Overwalle
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How often do you catch yourself wishing you could keep up, lead better, or just breathe for a minute, only to feel like the world's changing too fast, and you're already behind? If you nodded along, you are SO not alone. Pete Van Overwalle, has coached leaders through all kinds of change, from big corporate shifts to building businesses from scratc…
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Daily Dose: If It Feels Too Big, You're Probably on the Right Track
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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Options Make Us Miserable
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In this episode, we dive into the hidden reason so many of us stay stuck: the paradox of choice. In a world overflowing with career paths, business ideas, and "perfect" next steps, too many options can keep us spinning in fear of choosing wrong. I talk about why our brains get overwhelmed, how endless possibilities dilute satisfaction, and how this…
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Daily Dose: Stop Looking for Coins When the Cash is Right There
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe an…
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Daily Dose: The Meaning of Thanks and Giving
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Daily Dose: Gratitude is a Habit, not a Moment
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Stop Judging Your Productivity: Understand Your Capacity
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In this week's episode, we explore one of the most important—and most overlooked—keys to redesigning a life you love: honoring your own capacity. As I prepare for my upcoming sabbatical, I reflect on why so many high-achievers feel broken when they can't operate like everyone else. Using stories from my son's soccer team and my own burnout, I break…
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Daily Dose: Grateful to be Alive in the Broken Beautiful World
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe an…
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212: Why Hard Work Alone Doesn't Get You Promoted with Nate Dinet
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Are you still waiting for someone to notice your hard work? How long have you been hoping for a promotion or raise? Have you ever been told to be patient, wait for your turn, or that your time will come? Too many talented professionals are waiting to be noticed, waiting for the right time, waiting for permission to take the next step in their caree…
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Daily Dose: Learning from Your Sneaky Behaviors
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How to Build a Full Life Without Burning it All Down with Dinesh Melwani
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In this week's episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we sit down with special guest Dinesh Melwani to explore how small, intentional shifts can completely change the trajectory of your life and career. We talk about delegating without guilt, reclaiming your time, and building confidence through consistent, incremental action. Dinesh shares how he's re…
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Daily Dose: When Your Head's All Over the Place
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe an…
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe an…
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe an…
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe an…
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In this week's episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive into an unpolished but powerful reflection on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how understanding it can help us navigate uncertainty and reduce unnecessary suffering. We explore the difference between "clean" and "dirty" pain and how our brains are wired to always look for problems—even when …
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