Career Blindspot

Know Talent. Know Culture. No Excuses. The Career Blindspot Podcast, a show for leaders of ever changing work environments and the talent that grows within them. Each episode takes on workplace concepts such as HIRING, DEVELOPMENT, and LEADERSHIP, then offers unique insights for listeners to use today! Insights, Interviews, Ideas for the workplace.

Inappropriate Authority and Expectations 11/12/2024

Inappropriate Authority and Expectations 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. /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/33901352

What If Trifecta 11/05/2024

What If Trifecta 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 /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/33793382

Carrie Masters, CEO of St Joseph the Worker 10/30/2024

Carrie Masters, CEO of St Joseph the Worker “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 is work ready and open to a hand up, connect them to SJW here - or 602.755.JOBS. SJW - or Carrie - /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/33664062

Parental Paradox 10/29/2024

Parental Paradox 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? /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/33663902

Tapped Out, Back At It 10/29/2024

Tapped Out, Back At It 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! /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/33411772

160 MASSIVE Systemic Change with Justin Foster 12/27/2022

160 MASSIVE Systemic Change with Justin Foster “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. /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/25442652

158 Creating Better Business with Rebecca Clyde 12/19/2022

158 Creating Better Business with Rebecca Clyde “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. /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/25373376

157 Are Your Workplace Expectations Unrealistic? 12/12/2022

157 Are Your Workplace Expectations Unrealistic? “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. /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/25313694

155 Do Our Assessment Results Change? 12/05/2022

155 Do Our Assessment Results Change? 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. /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/25244415

156 Mental Wellness IS Business Wellness with Dr. Justice 11/07/2022

156 Mental Wellness IS Business Wellness with Dr. Justice "Resilience is your brains reaction to a current stimuli with a positive response." - Dr. Justice CBQ – What's the average person have in common with a 1940s schizophrenic? Today's guest Chief Neuroscientist at Neuro580, Dr. Justice. With over 30 years experience in the human capital/performance industry Dr. Justice founded Neuro580. Giving the world a language and simple tools to understand the one part of themselves that they use all the time - their brain - and optimize it for a better life and performance. Dr. Justice | Neuro580 | EQ Health | ______________________________ Get 20% Off! /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/24924570

154 Scribe Shares Knowledge with Jennifer Smith 04/28/2022

154 Scribe Shares Knowledge with Jennifer Smith “So much of the learning that happens in a job is informal, it’s peer to peer learning.” - Jennifer Smith CBQ - What is most crucial and undervalued in remote onboarding? CEO and founder of Scribe, Jennifer Smith joins us to share her expertise in onboarding new people. Scribe is a Saas that helps you shares knowledge. Scribe | PromoCode - "CareerBlindspot” Jennifer Smith | /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22948994

153 Leader's Deep Dive 04/20/2022

153 Leader's Deep Dive “Clear eyes, full heart, can't lose." - Coach Taylor CBQ - When can leaders be vulnerable? Let's break down why a leadership deep dive is a great way for leaders to better understand self, others and course correct. Conflict Opportunity | 20% Off | /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22859963

153 Level Up Team Meetings with Catherine Lethbridge 04/14/2022

153 Level Up Team Meetings with Catherine Lethbridge "A pointless meeting is a meeting that has no outcomes whatsoever.” - Catherine Lethbridge CBQ - What makes a meeting pointless? Let’s talking meetings, from pointless to expert level. Catherine Lethbridge, Head of Marketing and Communication at Workfacta. Workfacta is a next-generation solution for managing workflow, strategic planning outcomes & organisation cadence. Workfacta | Catherine | A New Work Mindset | /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22798514

151 A Shared Language, Workshops and Trainings 04/13/2022

151 A Shared Language, Workshops and Trainings “The leaders who make time to sharpen the saw, they’re doing that because they are clear on their WHY.” CBQ - When’s the best time to invest in a team workshop? Team workshop and trainings are a great way to create a common language for any team seek more effective communication, engagement and investing in the people who get the job done. While idea of a team workshop sounds good, the reality prioritizing can be a challenge and getting the best bang for your and other people’s time is crucial if you want to move the needle. ⬇️ A New Work Mindset | /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22788074

150 Mr. Momo Perseveres with Subash Yadav 04/07/2022

150 Mr. Momo Perseveres with Subash Yadav "I want people to genuinely eat good food." - Subash Yadav CBQ - Who is Mr. Momo? Returning guest Subash Yadav updates us on his mission to bring good food that taste good and makes you feel good. He's rebranded Everest Momo/Sherpa Kitchen into Mr. Momo and share the impact the last 2 years have had on himself, business and vision for what people eat. Site | Instagram | A New Work Mindset | /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22724117

149 Acumen, See Your Reality 04/06/2022

149 Acumen, See Your Reality “Reality is 1% what you think and feel, 99% what you don’t know.” - JK CBQ - Do you actually SEE your problem? Acumen is assessment 6of6 in our series. We cut deep by looking into how we/others view the world as well as ourselves. I reserve this tools for executive work and any 1on1 coaching, as it not only allows us to paradigm shift, but show the current paradigm. Flatlanders | [ ⬇️ .] [ ⬇️ .] /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22702667

148 Economic Literacy with Monica Martinez 03/24/2022

148 Economic Literacy with Monica Martinez “Volunteering gave me an ability to learn new skills and to fail without losing my paycheck.” - Monica Martinez CBQ - What new class subject would you add to high school? Monica Martinez, Director of Operations for the Arizona Council of Economic Education, provides solutions for Arizona students and teachers. Closing the learning gap and leveraging financial literacy, economics, and entrepreneurship. Monica | AZ Council Econ Ed | AZ Council Econ Ed | /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22562999

147 Sales Skills, T A R G E T 03/23/2022

147 Sales Skills, T A R G E T "If you're not good at EQ, I'd look at sales skills." CBQ - Where are your sales blindspots? Sales Skills Insights is 5of6 assessment in our series. Today breakdown the fundamentals of selling and connect it back to EQ, Skills, DISC and Motivators. [ is in the link ⬇️ .] [ Insights ⬇️ .] /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22551521

146 CROSSGEN, INNOVATION and DEMISE w/ RON MARZ 03/18/2022

146 CROSSGEN, INNOVATION and DEMISE w/ RON MARZ “Comics have always been the shotgun marriage between art and commerce. Ultimately if the commerce end of the equation doesn’t work out, there’s no more art.” - Ron Marz CBQ - What is the hero initiative? Ron Marz is a writer who kindly and constructively talks about the beginning and end of CrossGen Comics. An American comic book publisher founded by IT entrepreneur and comic book fanboy, Mark Alessi. The crossgen vision was ahead of it’s time in hiring typically freelance creatives to full time/benefits role, as well as leveraging online access and creative IP. Ron Marz | CrossGen | Hero Iniative | /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22488152

145 Skills Thrills and Ills 03/15/2022

145 Skills Thrills and Ills “Soft skills are the key to high performance.” CBQ - What skills thrills, or ills? Skills is 4of6 in our assessment series. Like EQ, Skills, soft skills/competencies, are helpful to see as the intangible things that drive outcomes. Like muscles easy come, they can be developed but also grow dormant. [ ⬇️ ] [ ⬇️ ] /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22473107

144 Introspective Definitions with Yemi Penn 03/08/2022

144 Introspective Definitions with Yemi Penn “Am I comfortable with where I am, regardless of my financial income?” - Yemi Penn CBQ - What SHOULD rich mean? Yemi Penn is an author, documentary producer, speaker, engineer, and all-around fearless thought leader on creating your own memo. A serial entrepreneur with businesses in Sydney, London, and the U.S., Yemi is working tirelessly to raise the vibration of acknowledging and healing our individual, and therefore, our collective trauma. Yemi instigates us all to use our trauma as a catalyst for transformation and growth. /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22381802

143 EQ, the Truth of Our Outcomes 03/06/2022

143 EQ, the Truth of Our Outcomes “EQ is another way of being honest in what has happened, what is happening and what could happen.” CBQ - What emotion fuels/hinders my work? Emotional Intelligence/quotient (EQ) is 3of6 assessment in our serious. I’ve reframed it as the practice of getting the BEST outcome you believe is capable of. DISC tells us HOW we show our emotions, or don’t and Motivators helps us anticipate which emotions are likely to come out based on our values. [ ⬇️ .] [ ⬇️ .] /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22358261

142 Tonic Masculinity with Dr Cam Sepah 02/23/2022

142 Tonic Masculinity with Dr Cam Sepah "You can only have as much authority as the affection that you provide.” - Dr. Cameron Sepah. CBQ - “Do all workplace a-holes have low T (testosterone)?” Dr. Cameron Sepah talks workplace jerks/pushovers, testosterone, and all things masculine. He brings a hard to ignore psychological and biological perspective to 1/2 of the workplace leaders. /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22235156

141 Motivators, WHY People Do and Don’t Want to Work 02/22/2022

141 Motivators, WHY People Do and Don’t Want to Work “You can adapt your DISC style… what’s hard to do is compromise your conviction [motivators].” CBQ - Why don’t people want to work? Motivator is next in our 6 part assessment series, it’s also what I believe is most crucial in leadership, effective communication and team building. DISC is a great start, Motivators super chargers your insights and ah has. Whether you’ve never heard of it, somewhat familiar or an expert looking for a fresh take this episodes for you. [ ⬇️ ] [ ⬇️] /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22222295

140 The Mindful Dev with Dagna Bieda 02/16/2022

140 The Mindful Dev with Dagna Bieda “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 /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22154486

139 What DISC Style Do You Need Right Now? 02/14/2022

139 What DISC Style Do You Need Right Now? “If you’re really enjoying your time as a leader, you’re playing to your behavioral style strength.” CBQ - “What DISC style do you need right now? DISC is a popular workplace assessment. Whether you’ve never heard of it, somewhat familiar or an expert looking for a fresh take this episodes for you. [ ⬇️ ] [ ⬇️ /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22149284

138 High Paying IT Jobs with JUBEE VILCEUS 02/09/2022

138 High Paying IT Jobs with JUBEE VILCEUS “90% of people who come to me, have a career they used to love but they are burnt out.” - Jubee Vilceus CBQ - Why is IT high paying? Jubee Vilceus, managing partner of Yellotail Tech join us to discuss how he and his team have helped thousands of people with little to no tech literacy pivot their careers to IT and assist them in securing great jobs in the industry within months of completing the program. /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22072616

137 WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM... At Work? 02/08/2022

137 WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM... At Work? "Workplace conflict(s) are you problem every freaking time." - JK CBQ - "WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM... at work?" This mini episode kicks of a serious of the real world workplace concept I apply everyday with my leaders and teams. <-- PDF /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22065251

136 Boundaries as a Woman Physician with Dr. Tammie Chang 02/02/2022

136 Boundaries as a Woman Physician with Dr. Tammie Chang “As physicians we are human beings first before we are physicians.” - Dr. Tammie Chang CBQ - How have you broken barriers of shame? Today's guest is Dr. Tammie Chang. Tammie of is a board-certified physician in pediatric hematology/oncology and author of upcoming book, : The Key to Loving Your Life and Career in Medicine (February 3, 2021.) Boundaries as a Woman Physician focuses on the understanding that to heal and serve others, one must first focus on having a healthy body, spirit and mind. Tammie highlights the importance of good self-care habits and boundaries in a physician’s life to avoid burnout, stress and exhaustion. She shares her own debilitating burnout story and that of three other physicians, acknowledging her struggles and the ways she broke the barrier of shame many physicians have when it comes to mental health and self-care. /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22002404

135 Mistakes, I've Made a Few... 01/31/2022

135 Mistakes, I've Made a Few... "You're going to make mistakes the more you more care about it." - JK CBQ - "What mistakes are worth admitting to?" Leaders when you do things "MY WAY" you'll inevitably make mistakes, if not more than a few. I hope see them as worthy lessons to learn from and markers to continue to do better at work. /episode/index/show/careerblindspot/id/22014449

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