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As a new chapter in each of our lives begin we reflect on the benefits we gained from the podcast and how our learnings helped us get to where we are, and will help us going forward.

Coming out of pandemic-induced restrictions has caused more than a few of us to feel unfamiliar or unacquainted with having connections with people! Are you feeling socially awkward lately as well? So how do we build or rebuild connection? How can we have encounters that are meaningful? (So sorry about the choppy audio! The mic setup was a bit funny. Will change it for next time.) Atlas of the Hea...

Can intelligence change over time? Does it matter what your perspective and mindset really is? In this episode we talk about our encounters with the “growth mindset” concept and how it’s impacted our careers and lives. What does Esther do when she feels incompetent? Why does Amanda embrace challenges and "like" failing? Find out! Resources/References: “Mindset” by Carol Dweck https://www.bookdepos...

(This episode was recorded in November 2020) We chat about analogies of birth, the value of sleep and its impact on mental health. Also about paying attention to all aspects of our lives, and the similarities between parenting and leadership. This episode is fairly anecdotal in nature (and totally an opinion piece!), but is a practical application of theory! No studies were referenced but below ar...

(This episode was recorded in March 2020) A long overdue episode where we catch up on how Esther’s job hunt went, and explore our personal values and mission statements! #worklife #personalvalues #missionstatements | Brene’s List of Values: https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Values.pdf | Simon Sinek’s video What Aligned WHYs Look Like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG1c...

We discuss starting with ‘why’ and how that helps with change and adaptability, resilience building and making big decisions. We link it to gratitude, connection and feeling alone vs. being alone, and how change affects friendship. This season finale episode ties everything together! Simon Sinek's TED talk “Start with why” https://youtu.be/u4ZoJKF_VuA | Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith | Thinking Sl...

We converse about...conversations! This episode touches on communication skills, some techniques, and some differences between males and females. How do you exit a conversation? How do you enter a conversation mid-way? Do you prefer talking or are you ok with silence? Videos, podcasts and concepts we reference: Celeste Headlee’s TED talk 10 ways to have have better conversation: https://www.ted.co...

Have you ever thought about what exactly it is you are aiming for in life? What does it really mean to ‘never have to work a day in your life’? A lot of us are in love with the idea, but when we’re asked to articulate exactly what that means to us...we can’t! Rob seems to have thought long and hard about it though, and he has an answer! Link with Rob: www.linkedin.com/in/robert-endgame, https://ww...

A look inside the mind of a (unique!) employer. Hear words of enlightenment from Rob, a small business owner who integrates life, work, being a parent and everything between. Rob shares his perspective on being a transformational leader and a "mentor beyond work" who really puts people first. Link with Rob: www.linkedin.com/in/robert-endgame, https://www.youtube.com/user/nuskinageloc Blake and Mou...

We made a call out for those who identified as integrators to let us know what they thought....and we heard back! Introducing Rob, an integrator and an advocator of integration. Here is a snippet of his thoughts. 

The notion of 'work-life balance' has long been held as something to achieve and attain. But does it really exist? And if so, how can you make it exist for you? We delve into the world of integrators vs segmentors, attention management as opposed to time management, the four quadrants for prioritisation, and the art of saying ‘no’.  #freeforacatchuppodcast #worklifebalance #attentionmanagement #pr...

We share the feedback we have been getting from our listeners! (N.B. It’s a bit of a ramble, but if you listen to the end you’ll hear the best spoonerism that’ll make it ALL worth it!)  Follow us on instagram @freeforacatchup_podcast Email freeforacatchuppodcast@gmail.com Theme music credit: Give me some answers by The New Fools, sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Disclaim...

What are the stories you are telling yourself about your confidence and self-worth? Do you seek validation externally? How do you give and receive criticism? We look at the cognitive behaviours that we learn during adolescence and how that impacts us in the workplace, the mechanism of the feedback loop, and how to constructively give feedback :)  Concepts/methods taken from: Spence's Children Anxi...

We continue our conversation, zooming into investing, and what we did about it.  Remember to check out these cool sites!: The Financial Diet (Youtube channel) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw) The Financial Diet (website) (https://thefinancialdiet.com/) Never Split the the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It by Christopher Voss with Tahl Raz (https:...

As millennials who live in abundance, we don’t really give a second thought about our finances. We aren’t really taught about how to manage them properly anyway! So why should you bother taking control of your finances? How can you start? And what’s the big deal about investing? Studies, books and websites that we referenced: The Happiness Investher blog (https://thehappinessinvesther.com/) Rich D...

Tips for raising positivity in the present - what can you do? Based on:  - “That happy secret to better work” - TED Talk by Shawn Achor (https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work?language=en)  - Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor ( https://www.bookdepository.com/Happiness-Advantage-Shawn-Achor/9780753539477 ) - Also, check out a nice summarised version on http...

How do you find your purpose in your job? And if happiness is not found in making money, then what makes you “happy”? Join us as we work our way through jobs and happiness, career crises and gratitude. Books and media that we referenced: | 80000 hours (https://80000hours.org/) | “Don’t find a job, find a mission” - TED Talk by Celeste Headlee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVx6ntr5OqI) | Stumbli...