Best Daniel Stillman Podcasts (2025)

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235: The Conversations We Have With Ourselves 31:01

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For eight weeks now, we've been offering perspectives on using the tool we have of how we talk to each other at work as a way of paying more attention and making more deliberate choices to drive the kinds of results and relationships we want to have. Now that we've reached the final installment of our series on conversations that count, we've reali…

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234: Why It's Hard to Ask for What You Need 32:46

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Why is it so difficult to ask for something you want or need at work? In this continuation of our series on conversations that count, we're talking about a conversation that's actually not happening. When we ask our clients to plan ahead for our coaching conversations, this topic is probably one of the top three that comes up. So, let's dive into w…

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233: Pecans, Peaches, and Performance 33:51

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If you have to tell someone who works for you that they're underperforming, do you know how to make that conversation impactful and useful? If you're unsure, this next installment of our series on conversations that count is sure to provide you with some clarity. Tune in as we focus on this messy, but necessary, topic of conversation that shouldn't…

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232: Speaking Up with Tara Traeder 37:08

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In the latest installment of our series on conversations that count, we're talking about talking. Tara Traeder holds a Ph.D. in Communication Arts & Sciences with an emphasis in health communication from Penn State University and a master's degree in Health Communication from Emerson College. She has nearly 20 years' experience in communication con…

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231: Can we talk about my future, please! 36:25

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In this continuation of our series on conversations that matter, we're digging into what is probably the most requested topic from our clients and listeners. Most employees feel like they're not having great conversations about career development in the workplace. Leaders often feel they're not doing a good enough job leading these conversations. S…

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230: Meetings That Matter with Daniel Stillman 41:10

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Everything we're doing on the podcast this season impacts the way that we talk and listen to one another at work. If we think about the days in which we worked on larger teams ourselves, or even the teams we've come to visit as coaches, a lot of those conversations take place in meetings. Despite the fact that we know deep down that meetings can be…

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229: Feedback Conversations That Count 36:12

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The format of our podcast may have changed slightly, but don't worry. You'll still get your weekly dose of banter about the weather and Pearl Jam. You'll also get a deep dive into why leaders struggle to give good, actual feedback. As a manager or a leader, feedback is one of the most important levers we have. Everyone wants to know where they stan…

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Leading with Respect with Marcy Syms 57:07

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Marcy Syms is a pioneering businesswoman and advocate for respect in leadership. She's seen leadership fads come and go. She was a CEO when people still thought "women shouldn't do that sort of thing" And she's done something many folks have never had to endure - shuttering her family's business while making her key creditors whole - an act deeply …

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228: Conversations That Count: Series Introduction 16:50

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We're back, and we're not going to lie … we missed you all while we were gone. In this first episode back, we're dusting off the recording equipment, sharing our thoughts about the sabbatical we took, and explaining how we'll be shaking things up here on the podcast moving forward. Listen in and join the discussion on LinkedIn (Eric | Nayla). Insid…

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The Seven Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems 57:39

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Download free chapters from Good Talk and master the art of conversations big and small: https://www.danielstillman.com/good-talk Listen now 👇 🎙️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QzcPAW 🍎 Apple: https://apple.co/4ifh6pb And please subscribe on Spotify or iTunes! Also! support the podcast with a monthly contribution here: https://theconversationfactory.co…

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Innovation, Connection, and Conscious Leadership with Othership CEO Robbie Bent 49:31

3M ago49:31

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Get free chapters of my book, Good Talk, and master the art of conversations big and small: https://www.danielstillman.com/good-talk Please support the podcast! 💌 subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QzcPAW 💌 iTunes: https://apple.co/4ifh6pb or with a monthly contribution here: https://bit.ly/support-tcf-monthly one-time donation here: https://b…

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The Founder's Financial Compass: Navigating Emotions and Assumptions with Fractional CFO Lauren Pearl 58:22

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Get free chapters of my book, Good Talk, and master the art of conversations big and small: https://www.danielstillman.com/good-talk Please support the podcast! 💌 subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QzcPAW 💌 iTunes: https://apple.co/4ifh6pb or with a monthly contribution here: https://bit.ly/support-tcf-monthly one-time donation here: https://b…

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Join or Die: Behind the Scenes of Creative Collaboration 1:15:46

5M ago1:15:46

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Get free chapters of my book, Good Talk, and master the art of conversations big and small: https://www.danielstillman.com/good-talk Please support the podcast! 💌 subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QzcPAW 💌 iTunes: https://apple.co/4ifh6pb or with a monthly contribution here: https://bit.ly/support-tcf-monthly one-time donation here: https://b…

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Founder-Led Sales and Building Co-founder Relationships 54:19

7M ago54:19

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Get free chapters of my book, Good Talk, and master the art of conversations big and small: https://www.danielstillman.com/good-talk Please support the podcast! 💌 subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QzcPAW 💌 iTunes: https://apple.co/4ifh6pb or with a monthly contribution here: https://bit.ly/support-tcf-monthly one-time donation here: https://b…

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The Inner Work of Leadership with Carole Robin, PhD 41:57

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Master the art of conversations big and small - both inside yourself and in your teams and organization. Get free chapters of my book, Good Talk: https://www.danielstillman.com/good-talk Please support the podcast! 💌 Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QzcPAW 💌 iTunes: https://apple.co/4ifh6pb or with a monthly contribution here: https://bit.ly…

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Your Brain on Beautiful Conversations with Anjan Chatterjee 50:41

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Download free chapters from Good Talk and master the art of conversations big and small Please support the podcast by subscribing on Spotify or iTunes, making a monthly contribution here, or making a one-time donation here. Check out the episode post for the full transcript and video highlights. Dr. Anjan Chatterjee is a renowned professor and the …

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227: The Most Common Question We Receive 22:28

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This week, we're discussing what's next for us, the most common question we're asked, and how those two things are connected. Tune into this finale episode of 2024 to find out when we'll be back with new episodes and how you can stay connected with us in the meantime. Listen in and join the discussion on LinkedIn (Eric | Nayla). Inside Job is broug…

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226: Two Ideas We're Marinating On for the Holidays 23:33

11M ago23:33

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Here in the United States, it's Thanksgiving this week and that usually means focusing on what we're grateful for and spending time with family. It also usually comes with a long list of to-dos, and we don't want to add to that. So, instead of giving advice about how to spend the holiday weekend, we thought we would instead offer an opportunity to …

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225: Do You Have to Get Your Sh*t Together 27:21

12M ago27:21

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In an episode we released almost exactly two years ago, we specifically told you you don't have to get shit together. Do we still feel the same or is it, in fact, time to get your shit together? Take a listen as we explore how our perspective on this topic has changed over the past two years, the barriers you'll face when trying to get your shit to…

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224: Taking Personal Responsibility 26:13

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We tend to work with a lot of people who believe they're incredibly self-aware, and it can be a little hard to break through when they're actually not as self-aware as they think they are. As result of this, we've realized that taking personal responsibility is one of the more difficult things to coach our clients on. So, we figured it was time to …

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223: Daydreams and Fantasies 29:19

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Are our fantasies our actual goals or do they represent something deeper? Whether it's drooling over #vanlife renovations on Instagram, or daydreaming of reading a book in our private library while overlooking a picturesque garden, or being jealous of the CEO on the cover an industry-leading magazine, we all have fantasies about the life or things …

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Changing the Political Conversation with Nick Troiano 42:12

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If you want to change the game, changing the rules and incentives of the game is a powerful approach. Few people who watch the news - or those folks who avoid watching the news! - would say the political system in the United States is going according to plan. The founding fathers, if they were alive today, would be aghast at the unbridgeable chasm …

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222: I Don't Want to Be A Jerk, But ... 29:02

1y ago29:02

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"I don't want to be a jerk, but …" This is a phrase we've said both at work and in our personal lives. At this point, it's become a default phrase in our vocabularies, and we're guessing the same goes for you. On the Inside Job podcast this week, we're diving into why we call ourselves a jerk for doing things that really aren't that bad, whether or…

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221: Sharing My Feelings at Work 31:16

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Eric Johnson, Nayla BahriShould we really leave our emotions at the door? The inspiration for this week's episode comes from one of Nayla's clients who feels angry and frustrated after a recent merger and feels like she can't take those emotions into the workplace. At the end of the day, work is personal. So, we want to take a deep dive into the to…

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220: What We Mean by Clarity 30:13

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Is a lack of clarity costing you dearly? This week's topic is one of Eric's favorites. It's something that's been brought up a fair amount on the podcast while discussing other things, but we want to make it the focal point now. Specifically, we want to dig into what we mean by clarity, how to generate better clarity for yourself and others, and wh…

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219: How We Handle Difficult Conversations 38:17

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A "hostile" chat about dried fruit kicks off our episode this week and leads us into a conversation about difficult discussions. We know from our experiences with our coaching clients, that many of you are likely either avoiding having a difficult conversation or are unsure how to go about having the conversation. We want to help you overcome whate…

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218: When Plans Go Sideways 31:38

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What do you do when your new hire seems like a perfect fit during the hiring process but it's clear it's not working out when they get into the role? Or, you put all your eggs into the career track basket you thought would get you promoted, but you find yourself plateauing? Or, you've invested significant resources into launching a new product and …

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217: Re-Prioritizing Well 31:12

1y ago31:12

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Horror movie franchises, Florida State University's 2024 football season, and prioritization might seem like they have nothing in common, but the connection leads us into our discussion this week about how to feel okay if you find your priorities changing. When we set long-term career goals for ourselves, we might find that our priorities have chan…

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216: Hustle Without Harm 30:07

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Are you lazy if you don't hustle? Are you going to burn out more quickly or easily if you do try to hustle? Ask any seasoned professional what they think of their younger counterparts and you'll almost certainly hear about how they don't work as hard or put in as much effort as people used to. Do a Google search for the word "hustle" and you'll see…

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215: If you don't choose, they will 26:35

1y ago26:35

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Was your career path your choice or someone else's? If it wasn't entirely your choice, is it too late to change things? Even though this episode is being released in September, we recorded it while the Olympics were still going, and we think the athletes participating in the games are a great example of our topic for this episode. They personify ex…

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214: We're Back -- What We Learned From Our Break 18:49

1y ago18:49

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Welcome back to the Inside Job podcast! After taking our first break in four years of doing this podcast, we're feeling equal parts rusty and excited to get back into the swing of things. And we're grateful you're here with us to experience both. Part of the reason we decided to take that break was the feeling of burnout we were reaching. Now that …

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The Secrets of Motivation and Systems Change with Becca Block, PhD 51:08

1y ago51:08

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Warning - this episode uses a specific curse word - a lot. And once we started using one, we started using more of them. So…if f-bombs, sprinkled like salt are not your cup of tea, this is a good episode to skip! My guest today is Rebecca R Block, PhD, who is an expert in helping organizations build programs, services and products that equip young …

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How to Turn a Conversation into a Public Park 1:03:31

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Sometimes the bold goals we set out to achieve actually happen, and sometimes something even more amazing happens - something better than we can imagine. Usually that happens because of the people we meet along the way, the conversations we have, the unexpected connections we make that open up new doors - in a word, Serendipity. I had always wonder…

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Art that Changes the Conversation 52:18

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Art has the power to change and even lead the conversation, to spark curiosity and fuel real engagement. But what comes first in a powerful creative project? The idea and the message? The tools and the talent? Or The Funding, that can make or break it all? My guest today is Benjamin Von Wong, who creates art on a grand scale that goes beyond awe. H…

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Leadership is Designing Moments of Impact 1:05:36

1+ y ago1:05:36

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Today my guests are Lisa Kay Solomon and Chris Ertel, the co-authors of the powerhouse 2014 book Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! I devoured this book 10 years ago and I think you might enjoy it, too! Lisa Kay Solomon is currently a Designer in Residenc…

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213: Summer Sendoff - See You In September 14:54

1+ y ago14:54

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Summer is around the corner and that brings us to an announcement relating to the podcast. Take a listen to this quick episode to find out why we're taking a break after not missing a week in over four years, what we'll be doing over the coming months, what we hope you can learn from our break, how you can stay in touch with us, and when you can ex…

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The Problem with Change and the Power of Stability, Humanity and Praise with Ashley Goodall 1:08:53

1+ y ago1:08:53

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My guest today is Ashley Goodall, a leadership expert who has spent his career exploring large organizations from the inside, most recently as an executive at Cisco. He is the co-author of Nine Lies About Work, which was selected as the best management book of 2019 by Strategy + Business and as one of Amazon's best business and leadership books of …

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212: Hi! I'm the problem. It's me. 30:39

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In one of our recent debriefs of how things are going with our coaching practices, we realized at least two sessions in the span of one week focused on the theme of it's not me, it's you when it comes to our clients dealing with the leadership teams at their organizations. We've all thought someone else was responsible for things going wrong, negat…

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211: The Power of a Good Ask with Jeff Wetzler 37:01

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Even though we only just met our guest for the first time a few weeks ago, we've quickly discovered we have a lot in common and knew we just had to have him join us on the podcast. Jeff Wetzler has been on a quarter-century quest to transform learning opportunities. Blending a unique set of leadership experiences in the fields of business and educa…

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Reunion: Leadership and Creating a Culture of Belonging 57:23

1+ y ago57:23

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Rabbi Tarfon said: The day is short, and the work is plentiful…It is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are you at liberty to neglect it. (Pirkei Avot 2:15-16) My conversation today with Jerry Colonna closes with him paraphrasing this powerful notion - and the work we are discussing is the work on yourself and the work to create a better…

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210: Protecting Yourself From the Naysayers 33:59

1+ y ago33:59

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Have you ever thought to yourself, "This job would be so much better if it weren't for the people?" When one of Eric's clients jokingly said this in a recent discussion, they shared a laugh about it. However, Eric later realized it's not only something he hears often from his clients, but something he's also said himself in the past. We thought it …

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209: Demystifying Executive Search with Tory Clarke 38:28

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We're delighted today to be joined by a guest who is going to help demystify the world of executive search and recruiting. This is an area that we hear from you guys about with questions all the time, and it's an area that we honestly feel we could use a little more education in as well. Tory Clarke is a Founder and Managing Partner of Bridge Partn…

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The Intentional Conversations that Build Powerful CoFounder Relationships 48:41

1+ y ago48:41

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My guests today are Rei Wang and Anita Hossain, Co-founders of coaching platform The Grand, which was seed funded by Alexis Ohanian's firm Seven Seven Six in 2023. Rei is the Chief Product Officer and Anita is the CEO. I met Rei ages ago, in her early days in NYC at General Assembly, where she worked as a Product Manager and Global Community Lead, …

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208: Can We Change How Others See Us 33:23

1+ y ago33:23

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Is it possible to change someone's perspective of you? If so, how do you do it? Nayla's recently had conversations with several clients about changing other people's perceptions of us and we've realized this comes up a lot in our coaching practices so it's time we covered it on the show. Nayla even gets vulnerable and shares an example of feedback …

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207: Reinventing Yourself with Lesley Jane Seymour 51:11

1+ y ago51:11

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We're pleased to be joined today by Lesley Jane Seymour who's going to be talking to us about the concept of reinventing yourself. Lesley has been the Editor-in-Chief of multiple magazines including More, Marie Claire, and Redbook. When her illustrious career in the magazine world came to an end, she was forced to reinvent herself. Lesley has since…

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206: Anger At Work 33:59

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None of us are immune to feeling angry, but do we express it in a healthy and constructive way that minimizes the negative impact on those we work with? A recent experience with one of Eric's clients has led to us tackling the topic of anger in the workplace from not just one angle, but two on this week's episode of the podcast. Not only did this c…

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205: The Fantasy of Quitting 37:22

1+ y ago37:22

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Ever since our conversation last week with Maricella Herrera, we've been talking nonstop amongst ourselves and those around us about what can be learned as a result of making big decisions in our lives; more specifically the decision to quit our job. As part of these conversations, we realized our clients frequently express a fantasy about quitting…

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204: I just quit my job!! With Maricella Herrera 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

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Nayla's former student and current friend, Maricella Herrera, joins us on the podcast this week to chat about her experience quitting a job and what she's learned interviewing people on her podcast called, Sh*t I Just Quit My Job. Maricella is also a strategy consultant and advisor for mission-driven companies who has more than fifteen years of exp…

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203: Managing Your Ego When You Move On 29:46

1+ y ago29:46

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It's our nature to want to feel irreplaceable and that can bring up some complicated emotions whenever we hear how our former departments or organizations are holding up after we vacate a role. In fact, a recent experience with one of Eric's clients where the workplace fell apart after she was promoted to a new role is what inspired him to suggest …

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202: When You're Not Being Heard 28:56

1+ y ago28:56

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We know you'll find this shocking, but Eric has some strong opinions on this week's topic, and it might even lead to a rant or two. A recent meeting with the owner of his son's racing team inspired this episode where we're diving into what you do when you feel like you're not being heard. This is something we've all dealt with in the workplace… lik…