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How to Change Your Career (& Life) with Joanne Lipman
In episode 39, we welcome Joanne Lipman, author of “Next: The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work”. Joanne shares valuable insights into how to pursue a more fulfilling career and the importance of adaptability in the modern workplace, all backed by cutting-edge science and inspiring true stories. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will set you up to pursue your professional and life goals! Joanne and I discuss: Joanne’s ‘Four S’s’ - Search, struggle, stop and solution How to navigate the ‘struggle phase’ when career change feels slow and Why exploring possible selves, finding an expert companion and connecting with others can unlock career transformation Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Joanne, and we answer a listener's question about how to transition into a role where you are relying more on transferable skills rather than specific experience. Tune in to discover Joanne’s roadmap for reinventing your career! Get in touch: [email protected] or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/ Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net About Guest Joanne Lipman has served as Editor-in-Chief of USA Today, USA Today Network, Conde Nast Portfolio, and The Wall Street Journal's Weekend Journal, leading those organisations to six Pulitzer Prizes. She is an on-air CNBC contributor and Yale University journalism lecturer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How to increase your productivity with Dermot Crowley
In episode 38, we welcome Dermot Crowley, one of Australia's leading productivity thought leaders. With over 25 years of experience, Dermot shares insights from his extensive background in productivity training and discusses the key theories behind his book Smart Work. He emphasises the importance of combining practical productivity strategies with existing technology to enhance workplace effectiveness. Dermot and I discuss: How to consolidate your ‘to-do’s’ into one place Why we have an urgency problem and what we can do about it Five small changes to email habits to transform your productivity Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Dermot, and Creative Producer Phoebe joins us on the show to share her experience implementing some of Dermot’s Smart Work systems. Tune in to learn how to work smarter, not harder! Get in touch: [email protected] or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/ Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net About Guest Dermot has a highly inspiring yet practical approach to productivity in the modern workplace. His passion is creating real behavioural change, and has developed a system for working productively that is applicable to anyone working in today’s busy, email driven workplace. His pragmatic approach and wealth of experience ensure that he brings relevant strategies to the table for the leadership level. His focus on productivity technology ensures that executives are getting the most from the tools at their fingertips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Importance and Impact of Questions with Pia Lauritzen
In episode 37, we welcome Pia Lauritzen, philosopher, tech entrepreneur and writer on the power of questions and why it’s key to embracing curiosity and engaging in deeper, more meaningful conversations. Pia and I discuss: Why Pia believes only a few hold the power of questions in society and why it should be democratised What her research has revealed about finding the right questions Why it’s important for leaders to create environments for their team to question Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Pia, and we answer a listener's question asking when Annette and I are doing some live podcast on either Linkedin or Utube!! Tune in to gain insights on unlocking the transformative power of questions. Get in touch: [email protected] or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/ Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net About Guest Pia Lauritzen is a Danish philosopher and academic. She has a PhD in philosophy from Aarhus University, Denmark, and from 2014 to 2016, she did post-doctoral studies combining philosophical research with observational studies of Russian, Danish, Chinese, and Spanish school classes (funded by the Carlsberg Foundation). Her 2019 TEDx Talk is titled, “What you don’t know about questions”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Say It Skillfully with Molly Tschang
In episode 36, we welcome Molly Tschang, Founder of Abella Consulting and Say It Skillfully Inc. Molly teaches people at all levels to communicate skillfully and authentically to be seen, heard and understood on their most important and challenging topics. Molly and I discuss: Why our willingness to speak up is a huge indicator of how safe and supported we are at work Molly shares her framework to help you unlock the key to authentic human interaction Why being a good leader begins with being a good coach. Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Molly, and we answer a listener's question about dealing with a command-and-control boss. Tune in to gain insights on finding the words that work for each of us and making ourselves feel heard at work. Get in touch: [email protected] or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/ Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net About Guest Founder of Say It Skillfully Inc., Molly helps senior management and their teams to Win As One. Across 81 mergers and acquisitions, Molly has helped leadership teams navigate the human after-effects of intense change. She guides leaders to commit to each other’s success as they learn to thrive in complex internal environments. Through Say It Skillfully, Molly teaches people at all levels to communicate skillfully and authentically to be seen, heard and understood on their most important and challenging topics. Molly is working on her first book with co-author Marshall Goldsmith, scheduled for release in early 2025! The working title is Say It Skillfully - Speak Up, Be Yourself, Make Your Words Matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Benefits of Kindness at Work with Graham Allcott
In episode 35, we welcome Graham Allcott, an entrepreneur, author, speaker and podcaster whose latest book KIND: The quiet power of kindness at work is out now. What if someone told you the key to success was kindness? His new work focuses on why organisations with kinder and more human-centred cultures are ultimately more successful. Graham and I discuss: Why the role of kindness in business is misunderstood We look at the science of kindness, the research from behavioral science and how it drives results and collaboration across many dimensions What does it mean to be kindful including the 8 principles of kindfullness at work Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Graham, and we answer a listener's question about facing burnout at the office and dealing with a lazy peer! Tune in to gain insights on the transformative impact of kindness at work and in life. Get in touch: [email protected] or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/ Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net About Guest Graham Allcott is the author of multiple books, including the global bestsellers How to be a Productivity Ninja and KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work, and a popular speaker on these topics. He is the founder of Think Productive, one of the world's leading providers of personal productivity training and consultancy. If you want to learn more about Graham head to https://www.grahamallcott.com/orderkindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.
Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help.
By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.
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