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The Everything Else

A pretty entertaining podcast hosted by Vera Babat and Mercedes Remedi

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The Everything Else: a podcast about core skills for a meaningful life. Meet us: Mercedes is an entrepreneur and director at LearnInc. https://learninc.app/ and Vera is a clinical psychologist and Chief Culture Officer at Abstracta. https://abstracta.us/. If you liked what you heard, tell your friends about us, so more people find us.
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Leadership isn't what it used to be... and maybe that's a good thing 🤷New Episode Drop, 🎙️ Get ready to flip the script on what it means to be a leader, what inspiring leadership looks like, and the skills we should all be working on.Whether you are a leader, you want to be one, or are on the lookout for one – this episode will help you find some c…
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Vulnerability is not just a word 👇Yeah, we’ve all read the HBR reviews and watched the TED talks, we know we have to do it... it’s good for us, it’s good for our relationships, it fosters connection…but just throwing the word around won’t help us actually embrace it... particularly if you’ve spent a good part of your life building that 🛡️ armour ⚔️…
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How’s your humanity doing? 🤔Wait. What?Well.. at a time when everyone is talking about AI, it’s reasonable to wonder – what is the human experience anyway, and how are we doing in that department? 👀In today’s episode we dive into what it means to be human in times of AI, what is and isn’t replicable by robots (yet, and some thoughts on how to step …
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🎙️🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥🎙️Grab those headphones, season 4 is rolling! Get ready to level up your communication game with our latest episode on Nonviolent Communication (NVC).Communication is the key to unlocking success in every area of life! Let's dive in and level up together! 💪✨🌟💬 Join us as we explore the transformative teachings of Marshall Ro…
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Here’s a question for working moms. 💁‍♀️Research has shown that a substantial part of the gender gap is due to the Motherhood Gap.And a lot has been said & done to change this ...But has the needle really been moved?Is there now a place for motherhood in the workplace? 🤔In today’s bonus episode, we discuss our perception of changes for mothers in t…
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Got guru fatigue?🥵 We've got you covered! Our latest episode is live and we get real about the epidemic of experts and our love-hate relationship with them. Get ready for some chuckles and insights on why #gurus have taken over the world (or so it seems). 💁‍♀️Listen now and join the discussion! ⚡The Everything Else is powered by Abstracta and Learn…
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Is an #AI model the future of podcasting? We put it to the test in our latest soundbite on #SoftSkills & #AI - "AI Will Take Your Job". If you´ve been reading up on AI and are wondering about the future of whatever it is you do.., tune in. Spoiler alert: it's a rollercoaster ride of emotions (or not). Listen now to hear our thoughts, and tell us yo…
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¿Alguien más siente que estamos en diciembre hace rato?Por última vez este año, Vera y Mer ponen el cronómetro⏱, esta vez de 20 minutos, mientras hablan sobre el cierre de ciclos y las emociones que los acompañan!⚡The Everything Else es posible gracias a Abstracta y LearnIncBy A pretty entertaining podcast hosted by Vera Babat and Mercedes Remedi
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Does anyone else feel that it's been December for a while? For one last time this year, Vera and Mer set a stopwatch ⏱, this time for 20 minutes, as they discuss closing cycles and the emotions that come with it! ⚡The Everything Else is powered by Abstracta and LearnIncBy A pretty entertaining podcast hosted by Vera Babat and Mercedes Remedi
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That's enough! Stop right there. 🛑Did that make you uncomfortable? When was the last time you set a clear boundary like that? 🤔Setting limits is one of the foundations of relationships, and is the key to living a healthy life at work, with friends, with family and even with yourself, and yet… boundaries make us cringe a little...People pleasers bew…
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Who’s responsible for your happiness? 😄 You? Your partner? Your family? Your employer?⏱In this 5-minute soundbite, we open up the discussion on the topic of happiness and what it takes to get there. 🚨Spoiler alert: yeah, you should know by now, this podcast is #NeverNotExistential⚡The Everything Else is powered by Abstracta and LearnInc…
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Is everyone in your company kind of the same person? 🙈It seems we got a little carried away with finding the perfect fit for our company culture when hiring… so now we have a new buzzword to discuss in our soundbites. YAY!In this short but packed soundbite, Vera and Mer discuss the concepts of cultural add and culturalWhat do you think of these con…
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Do you ever get the feeling that everyone’s talking about the same things lately?And then you have a meeting with co-workers from another department and it’s like they’re speaking another language🤔Our relationship with #buzzwords 🐝 is not simple - Join us as we discuss our love-hate relationship with them!⚡The Everything Else is powered by Abstract…
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The notion of #quietquitting has struck a nerve in the world of #work – nearly 21% of millennials think they’re doing it, companies are outraged, leaders are worried 😟But what is quiet quitting, and what are the implications of it? This 5-minute soundbite is packed with food for thought. ⏱Take a break, listen to the discussion and leave your though…
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How did you feel the last time you received feedback? And when was the last time you were on the giving end?Feedback makes people feel a little squirmy, and the harsh consequence is that sometimes we run away from it 🏃‍♀️In today’s episode, Vera and Mer jump into the black hole of #feedback, with some practical tips on how to make it work for you a…
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Are you a little reluctant to move out of your comfort zone? You’re not alone, the idea that life begins outside of your comfort zone garners more than a few eye rolls, and that’s because... well... it’s uncomfortable.But is everything that happens outside of our comfort zone good? Should I always be trying to get out of my comfort zone? When shoul…
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They say that change is the only constant in life… so why is it so damn hard? Adaptability to change and resilience are two of the most sought-after soft skills for the future, so how do we get there?⏱In this 5-minute soundbite, Vera and Mer discuss change, what resilience actually is and how to get on the path to adaptation.⚡The Everything Else is…
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Here’s a formula to stay young forever!🧪Just kidding, there is no formula, and the fact that we’re always looking for one rises a question we should be asking ourselves – are we glorifying youth?⏱In this short soundbite, Vera and Mer explore the issue of age, what it means, our perception of it, and what reconsiderations are needed.⚡The Everything …
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Working with others is no easy task. ✨Sometimes the magic flows (insert team cliches here) but there are (many) times when you’re working in teams, and the teamwork is just not there. 🎙️In this episode, Vera and Mer unpack the complexity of teamwork, what we need to be aware of, and the essential ingredients for a high-functioning team. 🔗So, if you…
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How connected are work and emotions? Is there a limit to bringing my full range of emotions to work? ⏱In today's 5-minute soundbite Vera and Mer tackle the question: Is the future of work emotional?⚡The Everything Else is powered by Abstracta and LearnIncBy A pretty entertaining podcast hosted by Vera Babat and Mercedes Remedi
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Can we talk about Pride outside of June? 🌈In today's soundbite, Vera and Mer talk about why we should be talking about Pride, and why it's sometimes not as easy as we'd like.⏱5-minute discussion about #Pride #pridewashing and if it's worth doing it (spoiler alert: of course it is!)⚡The Everything Else is powered by Abstracta and LearnInc…
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Time to quit your day job – or is it?💼We’ve all had that thought, I’m going to quit my job and be my own boss, pursue my passion and finally do things my way…😬But before you make that jump, take 5 minutes to consider the question… should everyone be an entrepreneur? 🤔⚡The Everything Else is powered by Abstracta and LearnInc.…
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Leadership skills are on the most wanted soft skills list, but...is everyone cut out for it? 👀In this soundbite Vera and Mer discuss the burning questions surrounding leadership - Is it a position? Does everyone aspire to be a leader? Should everyone be a leader? Can they wrap the topic up in 5 minutes? OMG the suspense is almost too much! 😱…
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💥Rebranding - If brands can do it, then people can too, right?There comes a point in life (or many) when change makes sense – career changes, taking up new hobbies, new habits, new lifestyles...but as with many things- it’s easier said than done. 🙄Thinking about making some changes? 🎙️Join us in this episode as Vera and Mer unpack the stories we te…
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🎙️Fresh out of the oven – a 5-minute discussion for the modern workplace – should we bring our full selves to work?There’s a lot of talk about #authenticity in the workplace and its benefits, but is there a limit? What does it mean when we say "bring your full self to work?" Are there things you should not be bringing?The Everything Else is powered…
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If, like us, you’re struggling to get to some tasks done, or even begin them, if you have some things on an eternal checklist that you never get to, and the guilt and anxiety start to pile up... tune in to this brand new Episode, where Vera and Mer unpack the truth about #procrastinationTrust us, this is not something you want to procrastinate.This…
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Diciembre, las fiestas, el cierre del año. Se habla mucho de la felicidad, pero poco del estrés que genera y las emociones a flor de piel que afloran. Está vez, en medio de una superación de un trauma colectivo. Quisimos compartir lo que charlamos en nuestro podcast en este episodio especial en español! Nuestro servicio a la comunidad para ayudarte…
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Tagged as the happiest time of the year, the traditional holidays or December bring about a lot of stress and emotions. This year particularly. We've got your back and brought this toolkit to make it through it. This is our present to you our dear listeners.By A pretty entertaining podcast hosted by Vera Babat and Mercedes Remedi
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What do you think about, when people talk about learning? Many visualize a classroom, a teacher depositing information, something boring and tedious, frustrating even… But learning and teaching has changed and so should our own approach to it, because – surprise surprise 🤭 – learning is a skill, and a fundamental one for our own development and tha…
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Critical Thinking has been considered one of the most important skills for the 21st century, no matter what you do for a living... and it's crazy that even though we think (or think we think) the whole day, nobody actually teaches us to think, and much less to think critically. Well.. yes.. there's a lot of thinking going on in this episode 🤷 Tune …
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Ever find yourself wondering: What is even the point?Well.. there are apparently 152 thousand books on the subject of purpose. 94% of millenials say that they want to use their skills at work to serve a purpose, and YET....a study conducted by Harvard Business Review found that only 20% of harvard students had a strong sense of individual purpose..…
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This special episode is for parents and non parents (let's face it, we all know one) and tackles some of the burning questions that parenting puts forth, like why does parenting sometimes feel so damn hard ? Can we combine it with work and not feel we are failing at both? How can I connect better with my kids? What's the key to being the best paren…
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On today's episode we dive into why gender stereotypes play such an important role in relationships especially in the workplace. A conversation to bring women and men together in the process of deconstruction.Featuring special guests: Maggie Giuria and Maca Botta from BravaSomosThis podcast is powered by Abstracta and Inc English Services. Check ou…
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We daydream all year long about our holidays and yet, when the time comes, things don't always work out so smoothly the first couple of days... Why is it so tough to get into that vacation mode? What is really at stake when we are trying to slow down? buckle up, this is the one about why holidays can be so damn stressful.…
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Episode 6! The one about Innovation. Yes, It’s on everyone’s mind, and on everyone’s agenda. But what are we talking about really when we talk about innovation? What needs to happen for true innovation to take place and why is it so necessary? Tune in as we give these questions a shot.By A pretty entertaining podcast hosted by Vera Babat and Mercedes Remedi
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The one with the tools to boost creativity is,a jam packed 🄲🅁🄴🄰🅃🄸🅅🄸🅃🅈 🄱🄾🄾🅂🅃🄸🄽🄶 toolbox. Mercedes and Vera dish out some practical tips to help improve creativity in all areas of your life. Tune in for special guest appearance by Creative Director Alan Grunewald. Yes, guest appearance, this is getting serious 🚀…
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In today’s episode we try to wrap our heads around creativity: What is it? Why is it so elusive? How does it work? And why is it that sometimes it’s so darn uncomfortable? Join us as we talk about all of this and lay the foundations to help you get those sǝɔᴉnɾ ǝʌᴉʇɐǝɹɔ flowing.By A pretty entertaining podcast hosted by Vera Babat and Mercedes Remedi
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In today's episode we'll discuss what interculturalism and biases mean and why we should develop our intercultural sensitivity and assume diversity as part of life. Come and join us as we lay the foundations for a little tolerance muscle workout.By A pretty entertaining podcast hosted by Vera Babat and Mercedes Remedi
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In the Bonus track we go through strategies and tools for staying focused and being fully present. This time we have a special guest: Luciana Sansone. Thanks Luciana for joining our conversation! On instagram you can know more about her and her project My Way To Satya.By A pretty entertaining podcast hosted by Vera Babat and Mercedes Remedi
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In today's episode we'll discuss why the ability to focus can be considered a super power and mastering it can have great impact in our lives. We'll talk about and guide you through tools that can help you boost your concentration and fight your attention being hijacked by technology and other stimuli.…
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Episode 1. Part 1. In today's episode we'll discuss why managing time wisely is so relevant and how our success narrative and busyness are connected. We'll talk about and guide you through the tough questions you need to ask yourself to make the most of your time.By A pretty entertaining podcast hosted by Vera Babat and Mercedes Remedi
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