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The ‘Blue Dolphin’ Rule: Stop negative thoughts with emotional intelligence

October 15, 2025 • 6 mins

Backed by years of research in cognitive psychology, the Blue Dolphin Rule will help you replace harmful thoughts with helpful ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Your calm is contagious but so is your chaos

October 14, 2025 • 4 mins

A working parent lesson for World Mental Health Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Is it okay to hug coworkers?

October 13, 2025 • 7 mins

Boundaries of all kinds at work have been blurred in recent years. Where does physical embrace fit in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What is ‘rust out’ and are you experiencing it?

October 10, 2025 • 7 mins

What to do if you find yourself experiencing this close cousin of burnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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‘Oopsie’ jobs: What to do when you start a new role that you hate

October 9, 2025 • 8 mins

Unpleasant surprises happen. But what you do next can make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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These small, achievable actions will help make you more productive and less frazzled

October 8, 2025 • 7 mins

Practical, no-nonsense, science-backed shifts that take just a few minutes and actually work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Searching for peace at work? Try these easy mini-meditations

October 7, 2025 • 9 mins

One short meditation that can be done almost anywhere involves breathing deeply and mentally scanning your body for sensations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Is your résumé making you sound desperate?

October 6, 2025 • 6 mins

Standing out of the applicant pool takes a mix of confidence and honesty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Stop ‘task-masking’ at work just to look busy

October 3, 2025 • 7 mins

Shuffling papers or scheduling emails out of hours won’t prove your value. Here’s what will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Could a chatbot replace your best friend at work?

October 2, 2025 • 5 mins

New data, along with growing comfort with services like ChatGPT, suggests it’s possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Revisiting my definition of strategy

October 1, 2025 • 12 mins

A renowned management thinker and best-selling author offers a new definition of the term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Do you have ‘career dysmorphia’?

September 30, 2025 • 4 mins

If you constantly compare your success to others,’ you might. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How and why to celebrate an accomplishment

September 29, 2025 • 5 mins

Work successes are also worth some demonstration of joy. So, why do athletes get to have all the fun? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why can’t employers get neurodivergent-friendly work policies right?

September 26, 2025 • 8 mins

Despite an increase in interest in these workplaces, actually finding one can be hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Are you lazy—or just a ‘career minimalist’?

September 24, 2025 • 5 mins

There’s a difference, experts say. And Gen Z is all in on the latter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4 clear signs to spot a leader with exceptional communication skills

September 23, 2025 • 5 mins

When business is rough, real talk builds trust and provides clarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How to quit your job when you feel like you’re abandoning your team

September 22, 2025 • 7 mins

Is your loyalty strategic or sentimental? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Most CEOs think their teams are crushing it. The data says they’re wrong

September 19, 2025 • 7 mins

Here’s how to achieve real productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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When it’s down to 2 candidates, here’s what could tip the scales

September 18, 2025 • 6 mins

Every little difference you can play up counts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How wearing many hats can be a founder superpower

September 17, 2025 • 7 mins

Here’s the journey I went on as a founder and what I learned at each stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episodes

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Is it okay to hug coworkers?

What is ‘rust out’ and are you experiencing it?

‘Oopsie’ jobs: What to do when you start a new role that you hate

These small, achievable actions will help make you more productive and less frazzled

Searching for peace at work? Try these easy mini-meditations

Is your résumé making you sound desperate?

Stop ‘task-masking’ at work just to look busy

Could a chatbot replace your best friend at work?

Revisiting my definition of strategy

Do you have ‘career dysmorphia’?

How and why to celebrate an accomplishment

Why can’t employers get neurodivergent-friendly work policies right?

Are you lazy—or just a ‘career minimalist’?

4 clear signs to spot a leader with exceptional communication skills

How to quit your job when you feel like you’re abandoning your team

Most CEOs think their teams are crushing it. The data says they’re wrong

When it’s down to 2 candidates, here’s what could tip the scales

How wearing many hats can be a founder superpower

Popular Podcasts

The ‘Blue Dolphin’ Rule: Stop negative thoughts with emotional intelligence

Your calm is contagious but so is your chaos