The Present Professional

In this episode of The Present Professional, we dive into the essential insights for anyone considering leaving their nine-to-five job to pursue entrepreneurship. Hosts discuss the critical lessons they wish they had known before embarking on their business journeys. The conversation kicks off with the importance of understanding your "why"—the motivation behind starting your business. T...

In this episode of The Present Professional, we delve into the significant topic of growth mindset versus fixed mindset. We discuss the characteristics of each mindset, exploring how they manifest in our daily lives and how to recognize when one is more dominant than the other. A growth mindset is defined as the belief in our capacity for continual change and development, emphasizing resilience an...

In this episode of The Present Professional, we delve into the topic of unconscious bias and its impact on our personal and professional lives. We start by acknowledging that having biases is a natural part of being human, rooted in our evolutionary history and social conditioning. The hosts emphasize the importance of granting ourselves grace as we recognize these inherent tendencies to feel more...

In this episode of The Present Professional, hosts John and Tony dive deep into the pervasive issue of burnout, a challenge that affects individuals across corporate cultures, entrepreneurship, and personal life. They explore the complexities of burnout, discussing what it is and how it can manifest in our daily lives, particularly in the wake of the pandemic and the fast pace of technological adv...

In the final episode of the Emotional Intelligence series on The Present Professional podcast, the focus is on relationship management. We discuss the importance of putting social awareness into action and how it plays a key role in managing relationships effectively. We delve into the principles from Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and emphasize the significance of intuition in navigating relationship...

This episode of The Present Professional delves into the concept of social awareness as part of emotional intelligence. Building on self-awareness and self-management, the hosts explore the importance of understanding and managing interactions with others in various aspects of life. We discuss strategies from the book "Emotional Intelligence 2.0" and offer personal reflections to help li...

On the first episode of The Present Professional, hosts John and Tony embark on a journey to help change the lives of their listeners through conscious conversations focused on personal and professional development. They kick off the podcast by exploring the importance of self-awareness as the foundation for growth and well-being. Tony reflects on his current state of self-awareness and emphasizes...

In this episode of The Present Professional, the hosts introduce the concept of emotional intelligence, focusing on self-awareness as a crucial component. They reference the book "Emotional Intelligence 2.0" by Travis Bradbury and Gene Greaves, which outlines four key skills: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. They plan to delve deeper into ea...

On this episode of The Present Professional, the focus is on self-management as part of emotional intelligence. Building upon self-awareness, self-management involves having agency over our emotions and being able to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. They discuss strategies from Emotional Intelligence 2.0, emphasizing the importance of creating space between stimulus and response...

The world of work is merging with our way of life, so why not enjoy it! We created the Present Professional for your experience at the intersection of personal and professional development. Four foundational pillars support the success and well-being of today's professionals. Let's explore them and try on different strategies together each week. Presence Connection Contribution Mental an...