Juan's Disney Internship
Career Blindspot
"I wanted it. I was just doing the work to have that job, and I didn’t even know what the freaking job was." – JK Juan's Disney Internship CBQ: How come you never talk about what it was like to work at Disney? Juan reflects on his Disney internship 24 years ago, the risks he took despite his parents’ doubts, the odd jobs and lessons along the way, and how that leap helped shape his confidence to take risks in his career. HIGHLIGHTS 1:39 “Working at Disney World was like college without classes.” – Juan 4:52 “I can’t keep this medal…” – Juan...
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All Maps Are Wrong
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"I think so many people have antiquated old maps. Not bad, but if it's out of date, it's not helpful." - JK CBQ: Are you good at reading maps? Maps, like workplace rules, can be outdated or misleading if never questioned. In this episode, JK and CK share stories from hiking, corporate life, and cultural shifts to reveal how leaders and professionals often rely on old frameworks that no longer serve them. They challenge listeners to examine which “maps” need updating or discarding to navigate today’s work landscape. HIGHLIGHTS [00:52] "All maps are...
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Best. Bday. Ever.
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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...
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Blindspots Become A New Work Mindset
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...
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Misunderstanding Conscious Leadership
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“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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Foundation Blindspot - Talent + Environment
Career Blindspot
"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...
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Video Clip of Ed Hermes
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ROI of Volunteering with Ed Hermes
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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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Resource Blindspot
Career Blindspot
“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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Network Blindspot
Career Blindspot
“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...
info_outline"I wanted it. I was just doing the work to have that job, and I didn’t even know what the freaking job was." – JK
Juan's Disney Internship
CBQ: How come you never talk about what it was like to work at Disney?
Juan reflects on his Disney internship 24 years ago, the risks he took despite his parents’ doubts, the odd jobs and lessons along the way, and how that leap helped shape his confidence to take risks in his career.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 1:39 “Working at Disney World was like college without classes.” – Juan
- 4:52 “I can’t keep this medal…” – Juan
- 8:40 “I don’t think I’m gonna be an artist anymore.” – Juan
- 10:02 “The biggest lesson was like, I need toothpaste.” – Juan
- 13:45 “Reflect on your big risk in the past when you did something that other people were like, no, don’t do that. And you’re like, I’m doing it anyway.” – Juan
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