Professional Isolation
Career Blindspot
CBQ - When people say “I’m so busy” are you impressed? “Technology made it easy for us to stay in touch while keeping a distance/Til we juststayed distant and never touched/Now all we do is text too much" - Best of Times, Sage Francis Lets challenge the notion of being "busy", and use it as an opportunity to re-align with quality work and real connections that matter. What kind of energy are you giving your relationships, what you gain from them, and what you give. Next year, next month, or next Monday—be more you in the work you show up for. Follow on and Follow Juan on ...
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Inappropriate Authority and Expectations
Career Blindspot
CBQ - Why was it okay to work for a leader who regulalry hits on you? Juan and Courtney discuss workplace expectations of leaders. What's inappropriate, realistic and most importantly what are we expecting today. Not just of others, but ourselves as leaders.
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What If Trifecta
Career Blindspot
CBQ - “What if you’re right about everything, are you ready for the truth and outcomes? “Everyone is stupid except me.” - Homer Simpson What would happen if everything aligned with your beliefs on how things should work, questioning whether you're truly ready for the consequences. Juan discusses the "trifecta" of decision-making - what's convenient, legal, and ethical - and how these factors rarely align perfectly. “What’s convenient isn’t always legal. What’s legal isn’t always ethical. What’s ethical isn’t always convenient.” ⁃ JK
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Carrie Masters, CEO of St Joseph the Worker
Career Blindspot
“What I know is, in order for me and my team to succeed, I needed to build a culture that allowed everybody an opportunity to make an impact.” - Carrie Masters CBQ - Relative to your not for profit mission what does it mean to be work ready? Carrie Masters, CEO of St. Joseph the Worker (SJW) in Phoenix, AZ discusses her leadership approach and the organization's mission to help work-ready individuals through barriers to employment. Carrie emphasizes the importance of a strong leadership team, cultural overhaul, and employee appreciation. *** If you know someone in Phoenix who...
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Parental Paradox
Career Blindspot
CBQ - What’s the difference between a good parent and a happy parent? Even if you are not a parent, someone likely raised you and that was your first experience with a leader. Showing up and caring for someone else is significant, but it's a whole other thing to show up for others AND be happy while you do it. Is that even possible?
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Tapped Out, Back At It
Career Blindspot
CBQ - "Have you ever tapped out?" I did... and now I'm back. This short episode just shares what happened, why the pod is back and what you can expect for future eps!
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160 MASSIVE Systemic Change with Justin Foster
Career Blindspot
“We’re not going to work with anyone who’s not actively in therapy or in some sort of mindfulness practice.” - Justin Foster CBQ - What does it mean to take on systemic change? Returning guest Justin Foster, is Co-Founder of Massive, a coaching practice that supports business leaders called to take on systemic change. What it means, what it takes and some boundaries and expectations he has for his clients.
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158 Creating Better Business with Rebecca Clyde
Career Blindspot
“It [diversity] has nothing to do with equality… we will ultimately make better products." - Rebecca Clyde CBQ - Why is it so important to make healthcare more accessible? Today's guest is Rebecca Clyde, Co-Founder and CEO of BOTCO.ai, conversational ai or chatbots. She's talkng about building better business through leveraging diverse boards, UX, and her remote team success.
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157 Are Your Workplace Expectations Unrealistic?
Career Blindspot
“All jobs look easy when you’re not the one doing it.” - Psychology of Money CBQ - Are Your Workplace Expectations Unrealistic? Seems like the wild west of workplace expectations, a one size fits all no longer applies. So when's the last time you've asked yourself if what you're asking for and expecting is feasible? CTA - Write down, regarding your current work experience, 5 opinions and 5 facts. Focus on what you can change/impact and be clear about your own expectations.
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155 Do Our Assessment Results Change?
Career Blindspot
CBQ - Do our assessment results change? Let's briefly discuss SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL EVENTS, aka the cause of why our assessment results can and are likely to shift over time. To be clear, results changing isn't a complete overhaul. While it may be, usually it's subtle, your DISC style becomes less or more intense. Or the order of your motivators shifts. Not good or bad, but definitely significant! Take inventory of the last 2 years or even how work has changed in the last 6 months... and reflect on how that has impact your natural style aka YOU.
info_outline“If you’re in a company where you’re not able to find any kind of mentorship… RUN!!” - Dagna Bieda
CBQ - Why is there so much turnover in software development?
Software Engineer turned "been in your shoes" Career Coach - Dagna Bieda helps engineers level up in their careers. She shares her experience in tech, growth and crossing cultures.
Bonus Quote -
“In software development the most important skill - is you believing you’re going to figure things out.” - Dagna