Coffee Journeys Show

Welcome to episode nr 25 of The Coffee Journeys Show: 025 Mastering Communication with the PREP Framework In this episode, Piotr covered the powerful PREP framework —a simple yet effective tool for organizing thoughts and delivering clear, impactful messages. He broke down how Point, Reason, Example, Point can transform communication in meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations, helping...

Welcome to episode nr 24 of The Coffee Journeys Show: 024 Enhancing Critical Thinking with After Action Reviews. Join Piotr on this journey to discover how After Action Reviews can help you enhance your decision-making, prepare better for future challenges, and lead a more intentional life. Chapters 00:01:07 -> Hello 00:02:52 -> What Are AARs 00:04:59 -> Army Ranger's 6 Questions 00:09:03...

Welcome to episode nr 23 of The Coffee Journeys Show: 023 Uncovering Your Unique Gift: A Journey of Self-Awareness and Purpose In this episode, Piotr talks the transformative power of self-awareness, a crucial trait for effective leadership and personal growth. Reflecting on a profound experience from a music workshop with Jan Budziaszek, the drummer of the legendary Polish band, the Skalds, Piotr...

Welcome to episode nr 22 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Everyday Life Negotiation: Insides from Chris Voss Conflict. It is unavoidable experience when raising children. Similarly, in a work environment, if we truly value diverse thoughts, cultures, and approaches, conflict will eventually arise. It is natural to feel inclined to take a side and quickly resolve the conflict or to avoid it altogether....

Welcome to the second season of my podcast. In this season, I invite guests to discuss various topics ranging from leadership, technology, and intentional living. My first guest is Michael Sliwinski, the founder of Nozbe, a popular productivity and task management application. Michael is a recognized expert in productivity and often shares insights on effective task management, time optimization,...

Welcome to episode nr 20 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Navigating Project Potholes: The Annual Review and Planning Guide In this recent podcast episode, Piotr delves into the art of the annual review and project planning, drawing from personal experiences and insightful reflections. Piotr begins by distinguishing between projects that progress smoothly and those that linger indefinitely, emphasizin...

Welcome to episode nr 19 of The Coffee Journeys Show: The Power of Habits Over Resolutions In the latest podcast episode, Piotr delves into a thought-provoking exploration of New Year's resolutions and the alternative approach of setting habits. Contrasting the all-or-nothing nature of resolutions, he emphasizes the resilience of habits, emphasizing that occasional slips don't equate to fa...

Welcome to episode nr 18 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Name Your Impact: Thinking Big for a Lasting Legacy In the latest podcast episode, the host, Piotr, grapples with a profound question that someone recently posed: "If you could have something named after you, what would it be?" This thought-provoking query leads to a mental exercise designed to encourage thinking big and considering t...

Welcome to episode nr 17 of The Coffee Journeys Show: When Enough is Enough: Crafting Your Ideal Career Journey In the recent podcast episode, Piotr talk about a difficult topic when it is a good time to change jobs. He shared valuable career progress tips, emphasizing the importance of daily notes and quarterly planning with management. Journaling daily, he suggested reflecting on noteworthy even...

Welcome to episode nr 16 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Mastering the Art of Decision-Making: A Guide to Becoming More Decisive In this episode, Piotr guides listeners on the path to becoming more decisive. He explores topics such as: expanding opinions to increase number of choices, creating decision-making systems, aligning choices with values, and seeking support of trusted advisers. Piotr also s...

Welcome to episode nr 15 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Coping with Layoffs: Different Perspectives and Practical Tips In this episode, Piotr explores the often painful and challenging experience of layoffs and job rejection, asking whether there's any good that can come from such situations. Drawing from personal experience in the tech industry, Piotr shares how being rejected for a job opportu...

Welcome to episode nr 14 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Navigating Jet Lag: Tips for Travelers In this episode, Piotr shares his extensive experience with frequent travel and offers practical insights into mitigating the effects of jet lag. Jet lag, the body's struggle to adapt to different time zones during rapid travel, can lead to symptoms like insomnia, fatigue, and mood swings. Piotr discus...

Welcome to episode nr 13 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Succeeding Under Stress: Mastering the 'Prioritize and Execute' Framework In this episode, Piotr explores the art of stress management for leaders by introducing the 'Prioritize and Execute' framework. Drawing inspiration from experienced ex-military leaders turned business consultants, Jocko Willink and Laif Babin, Piotr reveal...

Welcome to episode nr 12 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Elevate Your Leadership Through Journaling: Cultivating Self-Reflection and Success In this episode, Piotr delves into a practice embraced by historical icons like Marcus Aurelius, Ben Franklin, and Mark Twain – the art of keeping a daily journal. This simple yet impactful habit is explored in depth as Piotr discusses why journaling matters and...

Welcome to episode nr 11 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Navigating the HIPPO Effect: Empowering Teams and Balancing Leadership In this episode Piotr covers another topic useful for every leader. HIPPO Effect Defined : We explored the HIPPO effect, also known as the Highest Paid Person’s Opinion. This phenomenon suggests that the opinion of the highest-paid person holds more weight, even in the absen...

Welcome to episode nr 10 of The Coffee Journeys Show: The Art of Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Mind in a Hyperconnected World In this episode, join Piotr as he sits down with Droidella (his digital assistant) to explore the transformative journey of digital detoxing in today’s hyperconnected world. Piotr shares his personal awakening during a holiday in Poland, where he realized the constant pres...

Welcome to episode nr 9 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Navigating Your Career Journey: 9 Essential Tips for Young Professionals In this episode, I share valuable advice for young individuals starting their careers. The key points covered include pursuing passions outside of school, developing a side project, networking with a wide range of people, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, seeking...

Welcome to episode nr 8 of The Coffee Journeys Show: From Discipline to Character: How to Build Atomic Habits and Change Your Life In this podcast episode, we will discuss the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear and its easy and proven ways to build good habits and break bad ones. The episode will cover the four laws of behaviour change: - making cues obvious, creating easy routines, mak...

Welcome to episode nr 7 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Why High-performance Teams Need Team Agreements In the latest episode, we talk about how to speed up the process of team forming, storming and norming. I suggest starting with team agreements, which will help boost productivity and create and maintain team identity. We cover four key areas that should be included in these agreements: clarity, ac...

Welcome to episode nr 6 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Mastering the Right Way to Hold People Accountable In this episode, Piotr discusses the importance of holding people accountable in the right way. He starts with a personal story about being vague with his friend and getting angry when he didn't bring him anything to eat after exhausting trekking. Piotr emphasizes the need to be in the right...

Welcome to episode nr 5 of The Coffee Journeys Show: The Responsibility Process: How to Overcome Challenges and Take Personal Responsibility In this episode, we explore the concept of responsibility and the Responsibility Process, a mental framework that can help us take personal responsibility and overcome challenges. Piotr shares his insights on why responsibility has negative connotations in so...

Welcome to episode nr 4 of The Coffee Journeys Show: How to Hire for High Potential: 9 Core Characteristics to Look For In this episode, the host, Piotr, shares insights on how to hire high-potential employees. Piotr outlines nine core characteristics of high-potential individuals and provides example questions to ask during the interview process. These characteristics include drive, resiliency, a...

Welcome to episode nr 3 of The Coffee Journeys Show: The power of words: no more bad weather! In this episode, Piotr discusses how language can shape our behaviour and decisions. He talks about the universal habit of complaining about the weather and how it reflects our unconscious behaviour patterns. Piotr shares a story from the book "Tools of Titans" by Tim Ferriss, where Josh Waitzki...

Welcome to episode nr 2 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Is routine good for you? Exploring the Power and Limits of Routine. In this episode, Piotr explores the topic of routines and whether they are good or bad. He shares some true stories to illustrate the power of routine and how our brain operates. Piotr introduces a synthetically generated voice assistant named Droidella McElectron, who explains...

Welcome to episode nr 1 of The Coffee Journeys Show: The Journey Begins In this episode, Piotr Zagorowski shares his journey and the lessons he learned. Starting with how he got his first IT job, Piotr discusses the importance of self-belief and how rejection can be a powerful motivator. He also talks about the value of being helpful to others and going beyond the scope of your job before sharing...