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When Rachel locked herself out of her closet this week, she unexpectedly learned an important life lesson. Instead of coming in hot with an answer, her handyman actually solved her problem by asking her questions . Rachel and Suzanne discovered that the “let’s figure this out together” approach is actually way more effective than aiming for, “I’ve got your answer!” Also, Suzanne is a Diplo fan now...

How do you navigate a dystopian existence? Rachel and Suzanne are delineating the Before from the After times in the only way they know how: by asking the best questions. Here are four questions you should never leave home without (in addition to your mask). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toddlers need their parents’ help navigating their wild emotional swings… but if you are finding yourself in these tumultuous times having trouble with your own wild emotions, it’s time to learn how to work through it on your own. Suzanne and Rachel discuss how to parent yourself through moments of crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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If you’re wondering what keeps Rachel and Suzanne up at night, what their current guilty pleasures are… or what they’re really doing on Zoom… check out this little hot mic lightning round.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right now, Rachel and Suzanne - like many of you - are searching desperately for ways to feel better - physically, mentally, and emotionally. But when they turned to the “classic” self-care model (think: meditation, cucumbers on eyes, hot baths), they found it... sorely lacking. So what better time than now to completely redefine the meaning of self-care? Follow along with this episode - and with...

Since you’re… still at home, here’s a lil hot mic to take your mind off the world. Take a break, find your mantra, and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the absolute insanity of this moment, we’ve decided to post an episode we had previously taped, in the hopes that this conversation around what keeps you motivated, and how to stay centered might be helpful during this time. Also… if you need even more distraction? Do yourself a favor, and go binge watch Netflix’s “Cheer” after you listen to this episode. Go ahead, we’ll wait. Hosted on Ac...

Rachel and Suzanne are LIVE at the Kellogg School of Management, and taking on your “Imposter Syndrome” once and for all. Take out your notebooks, this one’s got tools you’ll never want to leave home without. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel and Suzanne dive a little deeper into business relationships to answer a listener's question... specifically, ones they've royally f*ed up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may be tempted to turn your work friends into your real friends… but beware of the friend colleague (er… frolleague?) booby traps! Don’t worry, Rachel and Suzanne have made all the biggest mistakes with their work friends so you don’t have to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s a little pre-Thanksgiving snack this week! We kept the mics rolling from our last episode and Rachel & Suzanne admit what they always make time for… even if they’re lying to you about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Rachel & Suzanne think you should be taking on MORE in your day, even when it feels like you don't have time... and how to figure out when to say yes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you start to outgrow your reputation? You tune into The Big Payoff's very first LIVE episode, where Rachel and Suzanne will give you their 3 Power Moves for closing the gap between who you are and who you want to be... plus some items to add to your Personal Assistant's to-do.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to an all new season of THE BIG PAYOFF! Rachel and Suzanne are back from summer break and thinking all about “adulting” - who dreads it, why, and how to put on your Big Girl Underpants™️ and grow the f$@! up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we get ready for our summer break, we thought we would take a quick look back at an episode from March of 2018 that really felt life changing for us. So we kept the tape rolling and did a quick check in to see if we have taken our own advice- did what we learn in fact stick? Well, we thought it did. Until our producer, who NEVER wants to be heard on air, just couldn’t hold back this time....

You might not want to admit it, but sometimes you need help. And when the stakes are high and you need it the most, that is likely when you turn help away. Why? Because no one could possibly do it as well as you can or the way you want it. And that makes you a nightmare to work with, work for, or live with! If this is making you squirm with self-recognition, don’t panic. We've got your back becaus...

Stanford and Wharton MBA programs have rolled out new classes with a “touchy feely” curriculum. These are the softer skills-- you know silly things like interpersonal dynamics, relationship building and how to authentically engage with others. Basically, everything we cover in this podcast. You’re welcome. What’s incredible is that these more intangible skill sets, the ones that make us bette...

Okay graduates, job seekers, professional networkers or anyone who writes emails-- this show is for you. You want to write a killer email to someone you haven’t met. Maybe you’ve been referred to them, maybe this is a cold call to someone you really want to meet. The truth is a cold call or email will very likely be ignored, missed, or, even worse, DISmissed. Ouch. This episode will tell you...

The mics were hot when Suzanne and Rachel started chatting away about Mr. Big- turns out he is what inspired the conversation for our last episode, “At Your Service.” Think about it, SATC super fans- didn’t it make you crazy when our Carrie was at Mr. Big’s beck and call? In what has to be one of Suzanne and Rachel’s shortest conversations ever, they dig in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

We’ve talked a millions times about this over cocktails and for sure on this show: men and women do things differently. What starts off as a conversation about how we use email opens up into a wider discussion of the role women so often take on in service to someone . Yes, it’s cringeworthy listening at times. But today’s episode will help by showing you a new path forward. Hosted on Acast. S...

Imagine being in a baseball game and going up to bat without having a clue about the situation of the pitcher, the state of the team you’re facing, and what else is happening on the field as you approach the mound. If you did that, you’d risk getting smacked with a curve ball. Well, that’s what happened to us- not on a baseball diamond, but in the rooms where we play OUR ball games. We hope o...

We’re trying a new segment called Hot Mic-- where we’re just yackin’ and the tape keeps rolling. We’re talking about whatever’s on our mind at the moment. This time, we share our take on college admissions scandal, where fancy parents paid fancy $$ to falsify documents so their kids would get into fancy places. Spoiler alert: this ain’t just about the benjamins. Hosted on Acast. See...

“I don’t hire positions. I hire athletes”- Bill Bowen, former President of Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Rachel’s beloved mentor, etched these words on Rachel’s brain, and this episode pays it forward. What did he mean...and what does this mean for you? Hint: it’s not about sports. But you’ll need a hoist a pen to note the 5 qualities that will change your mindset about what you need to suc...

A new study is out that says most successful women surround themselves with just a few close women. We couldn’t help but wonder if this is true for us, and if it is….why is that? We have different answers from the study and arrive at a new strategy for how you should approach networking that could make all the difference to your success… and it’s not just for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast...