Refine & Grow

In this episode, Justin & Lynse interview Chris Justl – a Management Consultant with 15+ years of experience in strategy development and business performance. Chris shares the story behind the advice that helped him focus in on the bigger picture behind his work.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse interview Brooke Spearmon – a corporate-based HR professional with 15+ years of experience, and expertise in team and program development and operational effectiveness. Brooke shares the story behind the advice that helped frame her definition of, and approach to, achieving work-life balance.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse interview Devin Smith – an adjunct Professor with 25+ years of experience in supply chain management. Devin shares the advice he passes down to his students and helped guide his career decisions.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse interview Angela Pierce – a CPA and Financial Executive with 15+ years of experience in city and state governments. Angela shares the story behind the advice that shifted her perspective on her brand and career goals.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse interview Eric Appesland – a Financial Advisor with 20+ years of work and a diverse background that includes expertise in product and project management. Eric shares the advice that helped frame his approach and decision-making process for building his career.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse interview Shanae Strayer – a Management Consultant with 20+ years of experience and expertise in Change Management. Shanae shares the story behind the advice that helped inform her decision-making, prioritization, and people strategy.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse preview the theme and interviewees for season 4.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse reflect on the topics reviewed in season 3 including overarching themes, and offer a sneak peek into Season 4.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse coach you on how to best approach and manage difficulties with Executive Sponsors (typically not the leader you report up through, but their peer) who have temporary oversight of a project you own.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse break-down the importance of proactively engaging and building relationships with roles that are less visible but comprise the backbone of the company’s operations – known as support staff.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse coach the clients of business professional, contract-based workers how to manage and fix contractual relationships when experiencing performance and operational issues.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse coach business professional, contract-based workers – such as consultants and program service providers – how to deal with other vendors at the client site, whose tactics and approaches are difficult to navigate.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse coach business professional, contract-based workers – such as consultants and program service providers – how to navigate the most common types of difficult client relationships encountered while delivering work.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse coach business owners and account managers how to navigate difficult business-to-business (B2B) customer contracts – including how to set-up the relationship for success, manage long-term expectations, and develop a personal connection.

In this episode, Justin & Lynse coach you on how to best approach cadences and discussions with Executives – so you can proactively avoid the common pitfalls that lead to difficult consequences.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on how to deal with difficult peers – including how to recognize and leverage strengths, cater to preferences, and set the right boundaries.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on how to deal with difficult employees – including assessing role and skill fit, documenting expectations, and managing your direct reports out of the company when nothing else works.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on how to deal with difficult supervisors – including their personal stories about navigating, learning, and growing through high-stress situations with managers.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse preview the theme for season three, including episode titles and topics.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse reflect on the topics reviewed, discuss overarching themes, and share ways to contribute and submit topics for Season 3.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse discuss typical signs that indicate it’s time to move on, how to best approach a job search, and how to manage the impression you make if and when you do exit.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse break-down what you really get from a graduate degree, when it’s important to pursue, and why sometimes when you think you need it, you don’t.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse debrief you on the thinking behind workstyle assessments, when and why they do or don’t help, and what can impact the results over time.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse discuss the importance of physical presentation, when and why it matters, and how to cater your look to help gain the respect of a specific audience.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse provide tips on how to handle unsolicited emails and calls from recruiters when you are happily employed, and break down the idea of employee loyalty.