Podcasts by Move Your Desk

Episode 157 - Lessons Learned from the Conversations from 2022-02-17T21:23:25

"One good conversation can shift the direction of change forever."

- Linda Lam -

In December 2021, I got a nudge. Not from a person, but from an inner in...

Episode 156 - Finding You on Your Journey from 2022-01-19T06:04:52

When you uplevel yourself, it's easy to see the weaknesses. And, focus on improving upon them.

But, often the most progress can be found by focusing on strengthening you...

Episode 155 - Tapping into the Brain - Dave Goodall from 2022-01-14T18:10:32

So often our mental baggage gets in the way of making progress in our day-to-day life and work aspirations.

But, Dave Goodall reminds us that we can choose to remove the...

Episode 154 - The Power of Relationships - Dr. George Goodwin from 2022-01-08T03:30:50

One of the surprises of changing careers is the amount of time it takes to make the transition. Part of your brain understands that you are learning new things and the other part wonder...

Episode 153 - Reframing - Calvin Barnum from 2022-01-05T18:48:35

There are always new problems to solve. It will require looking at the problem, and the solutions, in ways that we may not be accustomed to... yet.

It was a pleasure to...

Episode 152 - Improving the Brain's Executive Function - Fawzya Khosti from 2022-01-03T21:52:53

A few times in this past year I've heard more than one person say, "So and so has some issues with their executive function."

They aren't talking about the CEO at their ...

Episode 151 - Objects in Motion - Heidi Totten from 2021-12-31T01:20:48

Do you act on the promptings to take a new idea to your boss, change jobs, or start a new initiative or business idea?

Our guest today is a serial entrepreneur. She gets...

Episode 150 - Career Transition for Veterans - Jim Palmer from 2021-12-28T18:59:22

Career Transitions can be tough. You have no idea what to expect, and it can be a time of questioning past experience, skills, and capabilities.

Veterans who transition ...

Episode 149 - The Possibilities of Habit - David Bachrach from 2021-12-28T03:34:39

Part of the power of having conversations is the perspectives and insights that come out over the course of the interaction.

Such is the case with my conversation with ...

Episode 148 - Upleveling Within - Sally Cross from 2021-12-23T19:04:40

This past week I met a new friend.

Sally Cross knows more about me than I know about her because she started listening to the podcast a few months ago.

B...

Episode 147 - Listening to the Divine Discontent - PJ Jackson from 2021-12-20T20:11:39

Some employees love their work, their job, their salary, and all that goes along with it.

Others feel a divine discontent in their work. They know they are meant for mor...

Episode 146 - Stepping into the Risk - Jody Oliverson from 2021-12-16T20:00:07

It takes a lot of courage to open up about a private struggle related to mental health.

But, the stories and insights of the journey can help others that are finding the...

Episode 145 - Your Pain is Another's Path - Robert Kennedy III from 2021-12-14T22:20:13

As you make the decision to step into your best work, you may also be signing up for something that you didn't expect - more pain.

There will be new trials, challenges, ...

Episode 144 - Don't Stand on Moving Sidewalks - Brett Clark from 2021-12-12T05:00:09

Sometimes we go through the process of upleveling to a new position, and then we realize that maybe there are some other work factors that we care more about. So, we take another leap.<...

Episode 144 - Don't Stand on Moving Sidewalks from 2021-12-12T05:00:09

Sometimes we go through the process of upleveling to a new position, and then we realize that maybe there are some other work factors that we care more about. So, we take another leap.<...

Episode 143 - Thwarting the Enforcers - Harry Peless from 2021-12-11T02:43:24

It's tough when you are given the responsibility to enforce certain standards and laws and then you get mixed signals from management. Or, blatant guidance to go in another direction. Listen

Episode 142 - Seeking the Mentors - Amber Sauer from 2021-12-09T04:37:27

If you are trying to uplevel at work and don't have anyone actively helping you in the process, you aren't alone. Many organizations don't have the resources to provide this to every em...

Episode 141 - The Wonder and Power of Words with Stephanie Blamires from 2021-12-07T20:47:05

It's a special time on your personal journey when you start sharing the stories and insights that you've been yearning to share. And, you figure out how to find the time and courage to ...

Episode 140 - The Keeper of the Lighthouse with Denita Bremer from 2021-12-05T23:09:05

Denita Bremer never intended to become a coach. In fact, she enjoyed being a full-time mother and wife.

But, she has always been interested in figuring out who she reall...

Episode 139 - The Debt Inside You - David McBee from 2021-12-04T18:16:43

David McBee is now a regular on the Move Your Desk podcast. He's on a personal development journey that now includes something he never intended on being - an author.

Da...

Episode 138 - Change of Plans from 2021-12-01T20:22:01

You may be the spontaneous type. Always available to go try out something new and looking forward to the interruption.

This isn’t me. I’m a planner. I love to plan and f...

Episode 137 - The Jumanji Beat Within from 2021-11-24T21:22

In the first Jumanji movie, the boy named Peter hears a mysterious drumbeat that he feels compelled to follow. It happens to be coming from the dirt being carved away to construct a new...

Episode 136 - Bringing You to Your Work from 2021-11-17T16:50:48

Sometimes we don't get very much validation for our work. Or, the validation we do get can make us default to the idea that we aren't ready, good enough, or on the right track.

Episode 135 - A Few of My Favorite Things from 2021-11-10T17:52:20

I've had a song in my head all month. It's from The Sound of Music.

The funny thing is that it is called "My Favorite Things" and most of the favorite things mentioned ...

Episode 134 - Unwittingly Part of the Problem from 2021-11-03T19:58:39

When the United States Navy defeated the British Navy in the Battle of Lake Erie, the Master Commandant Oliver Perry penned this now famous line to Major General William Henry Harrison,...

Episode 133 - The Assumptions from 2021-10-27T19:15:32

When you start a project, you take time to write down all of the assumptions. All of those things that you agree to assume will be taken care of, won't be taken care of, or will go in a...

Episode 132 - The Waiting Place from 2021-10-20T18:14:24

"You can get so confused that you'll start in to race down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace and grind on for miles across weirdish wild space, headed, I fear, toward a most us...

Episode 131 - Trying New Things from 2021-10-13T20:14:18

Trying new things is an important way to build your skillset and knowledge.

It can get messy and bring up insecurities and confusion as the new insights mix with the old...

Episode 130 - Overdosing on Learning from 2021-10-06T19:49:24

I've been dealing with a self-created problem this week. I'm creating anxiety around what could be thought of conflicting goals - a desire to learn and a desire to de-junk. The end resu...

Episode 129 - Willing to Be Wrong from 2021-09-29T19:20:57

It's tough to be wrong about something. And, often embarrassing to reflect on all of the choices, comments, and insights you shared from that place of not knowing you were wrong.

Episode 128 - Managing the Scope Creep from 2021-09-22T18:46:08

In project management, part of setting up a project requires determining the scope - what you are seeking to accomplish and what you are not. It's like setting boundaries for yourself b...

Episode 127 - Thirsty for Knowledge and Hungry for Learning from 2021-09-15T17:33:50

Are you curious enough to find out how to do better work?

This past week I've had interactions at the library, at the gym, and in an online course that caused me to stop...

Episode 126 - Remembering 911 from 2021-09-11T04:14:30

Do you remember where you were and what you were doing?

The picture associated with this podcast episode shows exactly where I was standing on September 11, 2001 at 9:37...

Episode 125 - Project Frameworks from 2021-09-08T20:26:38

Do you manage projects?

Yes.

Regardless of whether you think you do or you don't, you most likely use some of the project management principles and skill...

Episode 124 - Design Thinking with Anthony Rotolo from 2021-09-02T01:59:07

Design impacts every area of our lives - from the way we experience coming into the world, to our cars and homes, leisure activities, education, and how we do our work.

Episode 123 - Virtual Rulebooks from 2021-09-01T05:23:40

Shouldn't everyone (all the people) use common sense?

Shouldn't they be...

• picking up the dirty socks
• treating their employees better
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Episode 122 - Offering Up Your Best Work from 2021-08-24T05:13:39

At age 16 Sacagawea helped the Lewis & Clark Expedition at a pivotal point on their journey. And, she carried her baby most of the way.

Ann Frank got a journal aroun...

Episode 121 - Bins vs Business from 2021-08-18T20:00:24

Journals, trinkets, notes, wedding announcements, graduation programs, and photos. All the memorabilia that you and I keep in boxes, on the wall, or crammed in bookshelves and drawers.<...

Episode 120 - Remembering from 2021-08-11T22:23:43

Are you memorable?

I've had a few experiences lately where people I remember well, don't remember me.

And, I've learned that it is ok.

Bu...

Episode 119 - Helping Yourself with Self-Help from 2021-07-28T00:55:05

Do you remember the first self-help book or video you picked up? Or, for some of us, cassette tape?

I remember learning from Zig Ziglar, Anthony Robbins, Viktor Frankle,...

Episode 118 - Exposing the Weaknesses from 2021-07-21T19:07:57

You are strong and capable in so many areas. And, not so much in other ways.

It's ok.

Some weaknesses you'll want to keep, because you aren't interested ...

Episode 117 - Acknowledging the Humans from 2021-07-14T00:03:21

Someone leaves a comment on a blogpost you spent a significant amount of thinking time on.

How does that make you feel?

On the other hand, you hear nothi...

Episode 116 - Showing up for the One from 2021-07-07T22:31:09

No one showed up to your last presentation, your new product release, or to participate in your free coaching session.

Our mind can start to churn when we put a lot of t...

Episode 115 - The Decisions from 2021-06-29T01:22:15

You are the sum of all the decisions you've made in life to this point.

Some decisions are easy. You make them in an instant because it's necessary.

Oth...

Episode 114 - The Long Road of Shortcuts from 2021-06-23T00:38:53

Are you hustling for the quick buck today at the expense of offering up your best work?

Yes? No? Kind of?

As you transition into the career or business o...

Episode 113 - Desk Matters from 2021-06-16T17:32:13

Your desk matters.

The environment where you put your desk matters.

You can work anywhere and get really creative with how you make a space work for you...

Episode 112 - Stealth Nudgers from 2021-05-24T14:45:57

Periodically, I like to talk about the nudgers.

In past episodes, I've mentioned nudging, pivotal nudgers, sequences of nudges, and accepting nudges.

It ...

Episode 111 - Setting the Boundaries Framework from 2021-05-19T00:00:13

Do you have personal boundaries?

Yes. As humans, we have personal boundaries.

It's just that sometimes we aren't even aware that we have a boundary unti...

Episode 110 - Self-Sabotage at Work from 2021-05-12T14:37:46

If you are upleveling your work in some way, chances are your brain will go to work to keep you safe from the danger, the fears, and the...opportunity for growth.

It get...

Episode 109 - Become an Experiment Junkie from 2021-05-04T22:00:51

How often have you been told that failure is part of the growth process? That mistakes are worth it?

It is worth it. It's part of the inspiration and innovation process ...

Episode 108 - Watch Your Mind from 2021-04-21T06:45:46

The reminder nudges to constantly pay attention to your own mind can come from unexpected places, like preschool songs.

This song is simple:

Who's a good...

Episode 107 - The Capacity to Feel from 2021-04-13T18:29:42

Did you spend a lot of time trying not to feel?

You may not even recognize yourself doing it.

If you are indulging in something at the expense of somethi...

Episode 106 - Wronged from 2021-04-08T03:29:47

Have you been wronged today?

It can happen a lot in your work.

The client that doesn't pay. The hiring manager promises a higher salary, but it doesn't m...

Episode 105 - Delayed from 2021-04-01T04:27:31

Sometimes our life and work don't go as planned.

We think of the possibilities. We desire to make more money. We want a promotion. We work to move forward.

Episode 104 - One Step Ahead from 2021-03-25T03:55:27

The value you create in the work you do today both starts today, and is the result of efforts you made in years past to start learning something new.

All of the skills, ...

Episode 103 - Husting for Self-Worth from 2021-03-17T06:02:33

In this episode I reflect on some thoughts surrounding this quote from Brene Brown - "When we spend a lifetime trying to distance ourselves from the parts of our lives that don’t fit wi...

Episode 102 - The Capacity to Receive from 2021-03-10T04:29:41

Are you willing to increase your capacity to receive?

And, what does it mean anyway?

I started viewing it from the perspective of receiving money for val...

Episode 101 - The Work of Pushing the Rock from 2021-03-03T04:00:16

Have you heard the "push the rock" story?

Apparently, there are multiple stories with this title. One came to mind recently and it propelled me forward in my work. The o...

Episode 100 - The Legacy of a Centenarian from 2021-02-24T06:46:39

This past week my grandfather reached "centenarian" status.

He's not the first to achieve this milestone, and won't be the last.

On his birthday, a funer...

Episode 99 - Honor Your Past Experience from 2021-02-18T21:25:06

Let's take some time to honor your past experience for a minute.

Your past can be a great place to get clues to what you do well, what you don't, and what kind of work y...

Episode 98 - Helpful at Work from 2021-02-17T00:59:14

Being helpful sounds like a great attribute, especially at work.

But, it's surprising how often we decide not to be helpful or not accept others help. Or, judge help fro...

Episode 97 - Personal Performance Factors Framework from 2021-02-15T00:00:23

Our work preferences matter.

Some of us spend so much time accommodating the working needs of others that we neglect to notice or extend that same accommodation to ourse...

Episode 96 - The Disdain of the Illegitimate from 2021-02-10T00:03:17

It's getting ugly out there.

All the judgements. All the dis-empowerment. All of the de-valuing and dis-regarding.

Episode 95 - Walking in the Moccasins from 2021-02-07T22:00:59

It's easy to see our own point of view.

Think about any day-to-day situation in life and work and it will be pretty easy for you to share what you think about.

Episode 94 - Hey Becca, What About ... from 2021-02-03T17:29:11

When I came home from college, my little brothers were a little older and had lots of questions for me.

They would shout out, or say, "Hey Becca" and would go on to ask ...

Episode 93 - Helping Your Boss AND other things... from 2021-01-27T20:09:05

How do you like your boss?

Are they undeserving of their position? incompetent? self-serving?

Do they see the value you add to the organization or team?...

Episode 92 - All of the Swearings from 2021-01-20T06:57:31

Swearing is all around us. Most of us express our anger, discontent, funny interactions, and other life and work moments infused with a few colorful words that can further provoke ... o...

Episode 91 - Beyond the Behaviors from 2021-01-10T16:23:03

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking others need to change.

Your boss, your spouse, or your co-worker, the slow guy driving in the fast lane.

Afte...

Episode 90 - Two Front Teeth for Christmas from 2021-01-08T06:54

This episode was recorded BEFORE Christmas and is coming out AFTER Christmas.

Just because...

Still, isn't it always good to take a moment to reflect on ...

Episode 89 - Accepting the Nudges from 2020-12-20T11:30:41

Upleveling your work can be hard on the mind.

All the questions from others. All of THEIR judgements.

Oh wait, and all of YOUR OWN judgements about yours...

Episode 88 - The Secret Happiness from 2020-12-14T15:58:20

What is happiness?

Gretchen Rubin sought to find out in a year long project that she named The Happiness Project.

I finally read the book, after years of...

Episode 87 - Confidence Course Coaching with Jim Palmer from 2020-12-06T20:48:34

It's always a pleasure to collaborate with fellow coaches.

This episode I talk with Jim Palmer, a business executive and coach. He's committed to coaching veteran's tra...

Episode 86 - Masking the Mountains from 2020-11-30T00:39:17

The intangible can be more powerful than the physical. Not always, but think of the mountain range completely disappearing when a fog rolls into view.

So often we have b...

Episode 85 - Noticing the Kindness from 2020-11-26T00:22:13

Are you noticing what random acts of kindness are going on around you?

It may even be someone offering "common courtesy" is doing something that is no longer common. But...

Episode 84 - Choosing to Create from 2020-11-24T00:42:15

Being a consumer is easy, at least from the brain's perspective.

Though food, alcohol, pornography, and shopping often take center stage when we talk about "consuming," ...

Episode 83 - Resonate from 2020-11-23T00:45:12

Sometimes you hear the same concept from two different people. One story resonates and one doesn't.

Noticing this matters.

f you aren't connecting with t...

Episode 82 - Gathering Evidence from 2020-11-16T00:03:12

You buy a new car and suddenly you notice that everyone else seems to have your car too. Yet, the year before you may not even have known that your particular car existed.

Episode 81 - Making it Mean Something from 2020-11-09T00:00:21

Memorable events are part of our daily life. We can remember what a school teacher said in the second grade, a shocking news flash, a slight smile or acknowledgement in a vulnerable mom...

Episode 80 - Leading with Blindspots from 2020-11-02T19:33:18

Many of you stepping into leadership roles are doing so from the perspective of performing the work at some point in your work life. So, you are learning to let go of building that capa...

Episode 79 - Embracing the Fear from 2020-10-29T14:37:29

It's Halloween season! A time of year where we purposefully try to create fear in our costumes, front yards, or special holiday parties.

But, fear is with us daily as a...

Episode 78 - It's a Gut Thing - with Renaye Clark Wimmer from 2020-10-26T12:09:23

Overworked? Worn out? Feel like you are slogging away against yourself to get through your life work?

If you've ever been there, or still are, you know how difficult it ...

Episode 77 - Stagnate at the Desk from 2020-10-23T19:34:33

Once in a while I must talk about desks on this podcast, as one of the listeners (Scott Mathews) reminded me early on in the show.

This week brought some reminders as I ...

Episode 76 - The Concussion - Elden's Story from 2020-10-19T15:21:15

You never know who is listening to your stories.

I found out that one listener is nine year old Elden. And, he told me he wanted to be on my podcast and share one of his...

Episode 75 - Builders from 2020-10-12T05:22:16

How are you showing up in the world right now? Are you overcome by anxiety, anger, judgement, and criticism? How does this play out in your daily life, your work, and interpersonal rel...

Episode 74 - Replacing People from 2020-10-05T00:15:10

Each of us takes on different work roles as we move along our career, entrepreneur, or life path.

In that process, we will replace someone else and someone else will rep...

Episode 73 - The Milestone - One Year on the Journey from 2020-09-21T04:00:19

It's been a year since I got started podcasting. In some ways I feel like I haven't accomplished anything. In moments, I realize that I have grown a lot.

It's valuable t...

Episode 72 - Bruce Lee - The Ripple of the Intercepting Fist from 2020-09-13T21:53:04

Until recently, I didn't know that Bruce Lee was at the height of his career in Hong Kong while I was a little girl living a few hours away in Bangkok, Thailand.

<...

Episode 71 - The Constraints that Define and Refine Us from 2020-09-07T00:00:12

There will always be constraints. And, the world is going through a few worldwide constraints right now that impact us all.

In this episode, I pull in lessons from the t...

Episode 70 - Accountability Partners from 2020-08-31T00:00:26

You are a hard worker. You set goals. You make and keep commitments to yourself on a regular basis.

But, for some reason there are some goals and actions that don't get ...

Episode 69 - Territories of Emotion from 2020-08-24T00:00:14

Some of you are in touch with your emotions.

Some of us (me included) aren't. In fact, we think we aren't that emotional. And, we are wrong.

Emotions dr...

Episode 68 - Upleveling a Thought with a Mind Framework from 2020-08-17T00:00:04

When I coach, I use mind frameworks to organize what is going on in your brain so that all the great information you consume and learn can be turned into something useful toward uplevel...

Episode 67 - Defining What's Required from 2020-08-09T20:00:10

Having a problem with an employee? Hired someone to do some work and they aren't quite creating what you expected?

It's easy to point fingers in these moments. But, paus...

Episode 66 - Push Back on the Desk - The Audience Insights from 2020-08-02T20:35:11

It's always great to hear from listeners. Sometimes it's what they've learned, other moments thoughts that help me improve, and still others that create a perpetual cycle of sharing and...

Episode 65 - Spiritual Nudges - The College Decisions from 2020-07-27T12:16:06

College is different this year for most, for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Part of the experience includes additional decision-making and learning more abou...

Episode 64 - Time Frameworks from 2020-07-21T05:03:48

Let's talk time.

You are in charge of it. You have the same amount as I do. Yet, we get different results in our lives based upon what we think about time and ultimately...

Episode 63 - Desk Movers - Interview with Brett Clark from 2020-07-20T13:39:36

It's always fun to get insights from people I coach. Especially if it's someone that you've known your entire life.

This interview is with one of my brothers. He's been ...

Episode 62 - The Wet Cement from 2020-07-13T12:49:22

Wet cement is flexible and can be shaped in ways that meet a purpose.

Sometimes external forces decide to put things in the wet cement - vulgar words, a hole, a disrupti...

Episode 61 - Holding On and Letting Go from 2020-07-06T12:02:27

What are you holding on to?

Our lives are full of stuff. Just look at your neighbor's garage (or your own) and you'll be reminded that this is true.

It's...

Episode 60 - I am a Coach from 2020-06-29T11:32

In March 2020, I graduated from The Life Coach School as a certified life coach.

I planned to officially announce that fact through a podcast.

But, it di...

Episode 59 - Horizon Walkers from 2020-06-22T11:07:46

Are you willing to take the next step, even if you can't see solid ground beneath you?

This is part of the journey at times - taking a step into the unknown toward seeki...

Episode 58 - Choice Architecture from 2020-06-15T15:20:26

Choices are a part of everyday life. So, is defaulting to what is comfortable or easy.

Are you aware of all of the options that are put before you on a daily basis? Thos...

Episode 57 - Default Prejudice from 2020-06-10T02:25

Are you prejudice?

Most of us think we are not.

Maybe it would help to turn off the news, talk to someone different than yourself and discover what's goi...

Episode 56 - The Comparison Game from 2020-06-09T03:24:45

As humans, we love to compare ourselves to others. Sometimes this serves us. Sometimes this doesn't.

It can help us gauge our progress on our desires or goals.

Episode 55 - Hesitating on Decision from 2020-05-31T00:33:46

Though this show is all about preparing to move forward with your work, there are moments where hesitating is necessary.

Sometimes you leap, sometimes you hesitate. But,...

Episode 54 - The Courage to Adventure from 2020-05-27T17:27:34

Fear will always exist. It's part of life. Yet, some have figured out how to move forward courageously despite their fears. And, sometimes completely overcome some fears through the exe...

Episode 53 - Ambition with Cheryl Johnson from 2020-05-25T10:21:24

You've got high intelligence, a lot of knowledge, and many years of experience. But, do you have ambition?

Cheryl Johnson recently published a book about ambition and we...

Episode 52 - Spiritual Nudges from 2020-05-18T01:00:14

Once in a while, we get thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere. Pure inspiration, blatant answers to questions that we didn't realize we were asking, or guidance to go in another dir...

Episode 51 - Cars, Coaches and Learning with Mike and Ann Watkins from 2020-05-11T01:06:26

It's always a pleasure to talk to people that have gone through the process of transitioning to the next level of growth in their work. It requires different thinking, different coaches...

Episode 50 - Crossing the Threshold from 2020-05-04T12:10:23

On the journey to change, there are a series of experiences that take place that ultimately transform a person into the person they are seeking to become.

In this episod...

Episode 49 - Zigging on the Zag from 2020-04-27T09:17:15

It's easy to default and still live a successful and fairly comfortable life.

Yet, what if some of the angst you feel inside is there for a purpose? To give you hints th...

Episode 48 - Cookies Anonymous from 2020-04-19T23:26:08

Your addictions can be great teachers, if you allow yourself to learn from them.

Behind every addiction there is a set of thoughts and emotions that drive you to indulge...

Episode 47 - Learning Emergencies from 2020-04-12T22:00:17

It's April 2020 at the time of this recording. Learning has changed almost over night for quite a few people. For some of us, it is business as usual because we've been involved in the ...

Episode 46 - Thriving in Virus from 2020-04-08T19:11:37

It's an incredible time to be alive! We've gotten through tough times before. It's just that this time it's impacting the entire world in much of the same ways all at once.

Episode 45 - Showing up as a Leader from 2020-04-06T16:32:42

It's your job to lead in every aspect of your life. But, sometimes you forget.

Once in a while life teaches us lessons through unexpected experiences. Master Kim taught ...

Episode 44 - Online Learning with Scott Mathews from 2020-04-03T14:57:22

In an ever changing world of online learning approaches and options, it is important to remember the simple principles of design that exemplify good instruction. And, you don't have to ...

Episode 43 - Confident Vulnerability with Lisa Chapman Gregory from 2020-04-01T00:00:17

Leaders don't have to know it all. But, sometimes that is what is passed along as an expectation by society, by corporate culture, and by other leaders.

Lisa Chapman Gre...

Episode 42 - Everyday Lessons Every Day with David McBee from 2020-03-30T04:24:45

Through a sequence of nudges, I was introduced to my first scheduled podcast interview! I know you will enjoy getting to know David McBee through this interview and when you read his b...

Episode 41 - Wits and Crayons from 2020-03-25T13:16:45

Life can feel like it acts upon us at times, but we are in a position to take charge and start creating the future we want. It doesn't mean that we'll like everything we create. Sometim...

Episode 40 - Hired - Finding the Job from 2020-03-23T12:53:21

You've gotten this far somehow. Think back, how did each job come your way? How did you connect to that volunteer or entrepreneurial opportunity? Is there a pattern? Probably not.

Episode 39 - Ladder Thoughts from 2020-03-16T01:00:20

Your current thinking about your capabilities may not help you achieve your goals. But, maybe there are some interim thoughts you can have that will make a difference in making progress...

Episode 38 - Online Learning - Desi Dixon from 2020-03-15T03:29:51

Online learning has been around a while. But, almost overnight, government and schools closed their physical doors and made the decision to offer up classes virtually to reduce human co...

Episode 37 - Boss Antics - Saving the Day from 2020-03-08T21:00:16

You've got experience and skills. You are a new boss or been tasked to lead a new division. You've got all the answers and now is your chance to change everything that is wrong and make...

Episode 36 - Naked Emperors from 2020-03-06T22:16:35

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Do you remember the story about th...

Episode 35 - Bossy from 2020-03-01T09:00:12

What is bossy? Is it leadership or is it something else? Some think it should be banned or that is is used way too often with women and not enough when describing men. What do you think...

Episode 34 - Testing the Pilot from 2020-02-23T06:00:11

Sometimes we get to lead or manage and other times we get to roll up our sleeves and experience every part of the creation process. And, that includes all of the mistakes and testing al...

Episode 33 - Holding Space from 2020-02-16T04:00:10

There's a skill that is easy to overlook because it quietly allows us the opportunity to express ourselves and feel comfortable without being aware of the reason why. It's a skill wort...

Episode 32 - Feeling Loved from 2020-02-14T03:02:50

It's Valentine's Day and it seemed like a good time to share a story about ways of thinking from a children's book. Sometimes a change of thought can completely change our lives quickly...

Episode 31 - Tied to Your Yes from 2020-02-09T04:00:18

Our decisions aren't just about us. We are all connected and it's surprising how often our decision to say we are going to do something can make those in our human orbit feel like they ...

Episode 30 - Push Back on the Desk - Feedback from 2020-02-02T08:00:10

Every 10th episode I like to take a moment to address the incoming feedback and share a few insights that have come from that feedback. It always instigates me to make a change in some ...

Episode 29 - Working in Toxic from 2020-01-26T03:00:13

If you work in a coal mine, you expect to be exposed to a physically toxic environment. If you work in an office, you do not. Yet, sick buildings are so persistent that you may be expos...

Episode 28 - Habit Frameworks from 2020-01-20T01:03:31

Habits are an important component of reaching our goals. How strategic are you with your habits? Many of us default to more tactical approaches to creating habits, but perhaps taking mo...

Episode 27 - FIRED from 2020-01-13T15:06:06

Sometimes it isn't clear why you got fired or laid off. It may be you, but more often it is a combination of factors at work. In this episode, I've shared thoughts about work behaviors ...

Episode 26 - Customer Intimacy from 2020-01-08T17:19:05

There are many ways to provide the highest value to customers. Though it's important to meet the industry expectations in product leadership, operational excellence, and customer intima...

Episode 25 - Gift Giving from 2019-12-29T00:00:10

Gift giving is a long time tradition in most of our lives. Now can be a good time to reflect on those gifts that have meant most to us and determine what kind of gift giver we want to b...

Episode 24 - Mind Frameworks from 2019-12-22T00:00:12

Each result in your life can be tracked back to your thoughts. Not your circumstances. So, do you like your results? This episode explores a framework that helps you take a look at your...

Episode 23 - Stubby Pringle from 2019-12-17T16:52:22

It's a mystery as to whether this pivotal nudger ever existed. But, this special cowboy exemplifies what it means to work on being our best selves so that we are available and aware at ...

Episode 22 - Reflecting Techniques from 2019-12-15T21:15:08

In a fast paced world, it's hard to take a few moments to reflect. But, reflection may be exactly what is needed to improve your work and avoid repeating the same behaviors and habits t...

Episode 21 - Change Thinking from 2019-12-09T07:00:08

Most organizations have large and complex change management strategies to navigate the necessary innovations and challenges in today's world. But, none of that matters much if individua...

Episode 20 - Push Back on the Desk from 2019-12-02T07:00:12

Every tenth episode seems like a great place to respond to the feedback, questions, and thoughts that get shared along the journey. You are a great support and this is one way to acknow...

Episode 19 - Rebecca's Desk from 2019-11-25T15:42:59

With all the talk about moving your desk, I figured it was time to share one way I've moved my desk recently. Sometimes moving your desk is simply making a few mental shifts. In other s...

Episode 18 - Amateur Podcaster from 2019-11-18T03:00:07

Want to start a podcast? The Internet has all the answers. Or, does it? Often we turn to a friend or co-worker to help us get started on something new. A few people have asked me how I ...

Episode 17 - Negotiation Frameworks from 2019-11-11T00:00:11

Negotiation is part of our daily lives and definitely necessary each time you move your desk - upleveling your work where you are or seeking opportunities elsewhere. Tune in to see what...

Episode 16 - Sequence of Nudges from 2019-11-05T00:00:15

If you look back on key moments in your life, it wasn't just that moment that mattered. Take some time to reverse engineer some of the steps that led you there. You just might find a se...

Episode 15 - Timeless Terror from 2019-10-30T13:39:55

It's Halloween and a perfect time to share the work of pivotal nudger Anthony Rotolo. He's the creator of three different podcasts and one of them is focused on bringing icons of tv ter...

Episode 14 - Hiding from 2019-10-28T00:00:17

Sometimes we can learn a lot from sitting and observing the world. But, don't observe too long. Our minds have a great way of creating a lot of thoughts when we observe. Some of those t...

Episode 13 - Distracting My Relax from 2019-10-24T00:00:09

Are you taking care of yourself? Respecting your own boundaries and space, especially the time you need to re-charge or re-focus? A fun little moment with Tiny Person reminded me to sta...

Episode 12 - Eclectic from 2019-10-22T07:00:10

Drawing from a diverse range of experiences and ideas, Heidi Totten started both the 100 Humanitarians and the Eclectic Entrepreneurs. These ventures create community and provide a fram...

Episode 11 - Boss Frameworks from 2019-10-17T00:02:54

You are busy and so is your boss. It helps to put a simple framework around your weekly activities to increase your awareness of your own progress. And, to help your boss. It's time to ...

Episode 10 - Push Back on the Desk from 2019-10-15T16:43:46

This podcast is a shout out to all those that were in that first group of people to share thoughts, forward the podcast link, and give me resources to use as I move forward with this po...

Episode 9 - Pivotal Nudgers from 2019-10-15T00:00:12

Think about those around you that straight up share with you their thoughts, or connect you to like minded people, or tell you about resources and opportunities you may never have known...

Episode 8 - Blank Pieces of Paper from 2019-10-12T00:00:20

Are you comfortable with blank pieces of paper? It is often required to get going on a new idea, leading a project, or to create something new. It may be time to get used to these blank...

Episode 7 - Shipping B- Work from 2019-10-11T00:02:03

The desire for perfection is real, but most of the time it is best to get our rough ideas and work out there so that those that will benefit have access to it. AND, they can provide us ...

Episode 6 - Frameworks - Start with a Chart from 2019-10-10T22:08:49

In an information filled world, it's helpful to have personal management strategies to make sense of it all. Frameworks are one way to curate and use this information in meaningful ways...

Episode 5 - Cars, Exhaust Pipes and Learning from 2019-10-03T22:41:45

Sometimes our best learning experiences come from those moments that we choose to pay attention to someone or something that we aren't naturally interested in. And, once in a while we f...

Episode 4 - Can Success Wait? from 2019-10-02T16:06:29

So often in life we get chances that we don't take. And, some of us worry that we missed our big chance. This episode points out that we don't just get one chance, but we may need to ta...

Episode 3 - Find Your Idea from 2019-10-02T15:07:52

This episode shares a resource that anyone trying to improve their work or take on something new can quickly access to get their mind into brainstorm mode. It's a podcast that comes out...

Episode 2 - The Note from 2019-10-02T13:44:07

How often do you take the time to write a note to thank others or express gratitude? A note may keep an exceptional employee from leaving an organization. The act of writing a note may ...

Episode 1 - Move Your Desk from 2019-09-30T16:35:20

This podcast provides inspirational nudges and practical approaches to help you find and do your best work. This may require personal change, thinking about your work differently, and u...