Sound Insight

Is our always on, always connected work culture taking a toll on our mental health? In this episode, Cathy explores...  the growing prevalence of anxiety and depression among working adults through the lens of our 'always on', 24/7 work culture; the role of the Pandemic and the conditions that were already present in the workplace that contributed to this trend; how technology, instant communicati...

In this episode, Cathy shares five things that have inspired her during the pandemic and what she has learned about how to feel more inspired and how to inspire others as we steel ourselves for another winter of infections and lockdowns. She also shares a simple practice to support you to stay more connected to inspiration than despair.

In this episode, Cathy explores the annual ritual of the January do-over. She explores the dark side to do-overs and the unending quest for that ideal future self. She talks about how "project ideal you" can be a form of perfectionism that not only sets you up for failure but can end in you unfairly berating yourself for a lack of motivation of discipline. Start here, invites you to a subtle but p...

Welcome to Sound Insight, the podcast that explores our complex relationship between work and life. I'm your host, Cathy Jacob. For 20 years, I've coached executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, and creators to do the work they love without sacrificing the rest of their lives in the process. Think of Sound Insight as your personal coach in an earbud. Each brief episode is packed with inspiration...