Career Blindspot

Career Blindspot

Full Video Episode on !     “I got pink glitter nails because I just do not care anymore.” – Courtney | |   |   CBQ: Why can celebrating yourself be a challenge? Turning 40 is often framed as a milestone of decline or denial. In this conversation, Juan and Courtney share the messy, joyful, and sometimes awkward truths about aging, celebrating, and the surprising ways birthdays can reveal our blindspots. This is not just about cake or sleep—it is about permission to be seen and supported.   HIGHLIGHTS [00:19 “I have been waiting my whole life to turn...

Career Blindspot

"A New Work Mindset is like defragging the operating system of what you think work is supposed to be." - JK   FREE -        CBQ - What is a new work mindset?   In final and 5th episode of the blindspot coaching series, we arrive at A New Work Mindset, Juan and Courtney explore what it means to redefine success and fulfillment in a rapidly evolving work environment. They unpack the final Blindspot by emphasizing the importance of raising personal standards while practicing self-compassion, and why adapting your mindset is crucial for sustainable growth. The...

Career Blindspot

“If you don't have courage, you're not even in the middle of consciousness.” - Justin Foster   CBQ - Why is being a conscious entrepreneur not the default?    This episode explores why conscious entrepreneurship isn’t the norm, breaking down three key barriers: a lack of awareness around consciousness, systemic pressures that discourage it, and the false belief that consciousness and capitalism can’t coexist. The conversation dives into what it really takes to build a conscious business—moral clarity, scalable genius, and meaningful impact—while challenging common...

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"To be able to articulate what we really want... that's a muscle we're not trained to use." - JK   FREE -      CBQ - What is a foundation blindspot?” This episode explores the Foundation Blindspot—where individuals struggle to articulate what they truly want due to a lack of clarity around their own talents and the environments that suit them best. Juan and Courtney discuss how assessments like DISC and Motivators, along with honest reflection, help individuals define meaningful career goals instead of defaulting to expectations. They emphasize the power of...

Career Blindspot

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🌵☕️ Visit  10% off your order when you mention "Career Blindspot PODCAST!"    “Talk to people in your neighborhood. You’ll get a different perspective than the algorithm gives you.” - Ed Hermes     CBQ - What’s harder for you: delegating or volunteering?   [*See the video interview on .] In this engaging conversation, Ed Hermes, attorney, school board member, and Phoenix City Council candidate, shares how deep community involvement has shaped his leadership. From neighborhood bike rides to public service, Ed explores the ROI of volunteering, the...

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“What knowledge or expertise am I lacking that is crucial to my goal?”   FREE -        CBQ - "What is the resource blindspot?” This episode unpacks the resource blind spot—the mistake of clinging to the wrong tools or credentials, especially under stress. Juan and Courtney discuss how people often default to familiar but ineffective resources, like unnecessary degrees or outdated strategies, instead of identifying what’s actually required to move forward. They explore how intentional reflection, strategic focus, and prioritizing the right hard skills can...

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“We talk too much or too little at networking events because we’re insecure.”   FREE -      CBQ - What is the network blindspot?” This episode dives into the network blind spot—the limiting belief that networking is awkward, desperate, or only useful when you're job hunting. Juan and Courtney reframe it as intentional collaboration and connection rooted in shared value, not forced small talk. They offer practical ways to network authentically through passion, volunteering, and EQ awareness.   [00:02:11] “I feel like networking makes me look...

Career Blindspot

“Double down on a skill you love — it’ll give you energy to hit your goal.”   FREE -      CBQ: What is the skills blindspot?”   We kick off the Blindspot coaching in REVERSE with the SKILLS BLINDSPOT. This episode highlights challenges such as time management and influencing others that leaders may struggle with despite excelling in goal orientation and personal accountability. To address this, the episode advises identifying and developing skills that energize and those that hinder progress, advocating for a balanced approach to skill enhancement. It...

Career Blindspot

“The classic Superman is raised by values—dare I say, conservative values.”    CBQ - Who is Superman to you? Episode Summary This episode explores the character of Superman as a metaphor for leadership and values in modern work and life. Juan and Matt unpack the evolution of Superman from pop culture icon to a symbol of moral consistency, contrasting idealism with the cynicism of recent portrayals. Through the lens of DISC and Motivators, they draw parallels between Superman’s story and what it means to lead with integrity, especially when sticking to your values invites...