b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck

Do you have an addiction to productivity and perfection? Or maybe you're addicted to starting something and not finishing it. Whatever it is, none of us are perfect. We all have these micro "addictions" that are holding us back. The good news is that once you recognize what addiction(s) are holding you back, moving away from them and towards a new addiction is not only possible; it's actually fun!...

Do you ever feel like you just don't fit the corporate mold? Like anywhere...or in any way? Well, Scott Mason knows all too well how you're feeling, and he's determined to help people just like you find power in your authenticity. Listen in for inspiration on how you can create your own "Funkytown" and ensure you go on the journey of your life.  Erin Haztikostas interviews Scott Mason, a former la...

Work has such funny shit, why aren't we laughing at it more?  What's better than separating men and women at work to try and solve the issues facing women at work? Well, how about not separating us? From the co-hosts of the b Cause podcast with Erin & Nicole, they take to the couch to say the things you are thinking but are too afraid to say out loud (well, at least on the internet.) Check out mor...

Who in this world doesn't look at a 183-line, Excel spreadsheet business operating plan and intuitively sprint in the other direction? Or, worse, want to throw up at the thought of a personal plan that you're supposed to have in place if you ever want to get anywhere special!? In this crazy, complex world, we underestimate the power of more simplistic, inspiring, get-you-into-the-flow tools to ens...

Nicole kicks of the new year, interviewing the celebrated entrepreneur Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of Hint Inc, the lifestyle company "committed to making it easy and enjoyable for consumers to live a healthy life." Known for producing the leading unsweetened flavored water, offerings have expanded with the recent launch of hint sunscreen. Kara is also an author, a motivational speaker, a podcast...

In this final b Cause episode of 2020, Erin and Nicole decided to give you a fun episode that includes their original "The Twelve Days of Work-mas." Plus, Nicole surprises Erin with her work rendition of Santa Baby.  The Twelve Days of Work-mas 12 hour workday 11th hour deadline 10 interns sleeping 9 hours of meetings 8 corporate trainings A 7 year-old Intern 6 feet of distance 5 gooooldeeen handc...

"You need to sell yourself" they say. But here's the truth: most people turn that into a babbling diatribe that likely does more harm than good. Why? Because there is an art to the "pitch". Whether you're pitching yourself for a promotion or to get on The Moth, there is a 3-part system that can change everything. As with anything, Erin and Nicole bring you powerful advice through real-world, real-...

"Here is what I know. That I don't know. There is power in the unknown. Sit in the I don't know. It's a confident place to be. Trust me." -Christina Glickman. This week, Erin sits down with Christina Glickman, speaker and author of the bestselling book, "Xtra: The Art of Being", to find out just what it means to be unapologetically confident. And a little "xtra" too. They get straight into it disc...

Performance evaluations: are they a proverbial party or just the most inefficient pyramid scheme? This week, Erin & Nicole riff on everything from performance evaluations to showing true gratitude to how to handle the pressures of the holiday season (including insane corporate deadlines like shooting a Christmas video by 10am on a Monday.) This episode is a rollercoaster of hysterics, deep thinkin...

What is your body telling you these days? It's highly likely that you're burnt-out at work. OR maybe, it's simply that you're bored-out. This week's episode dives deep into the signs, and remedies, for those of you feeling burnt-out at work. IT's an important episode, because we want you to see these signs well before Kea saw hers. Your health, family, and friends will thank you.  This week Erin s...

If you think about Linkedin as a place to head when you need a new job, you are missing the boat. Completely. You need to think about LinkedIn less like a digital resume and more like a dating app. This week, Erin and Nicole dive deep into Nicole's profile as a proxy for helping you to understand the power of LinkedIn and the small changes you can make to ensure you stand out and maximize its valu...

Nicole interviews Ted Yang, a 13-time Serial Entrepreneur. MIT Engineer. Hedge Fund Executive. Author. Do-Gooder. Dad. Ted is not the kind of guy to sit on something important or big. If he sees a problem, the engineer in him looks to fix it. If he sees a financial opportunity or gap, the finance guy in him is figuring out how to leverage it. As part of this calculus, he wasn't always focused on p...

Is your work consuming you? Or maybe instead, are you constantly consuming, so you have to work? Yeah, read that again. This week, Erin interviews Ryan Sterling, CEO of Future You Wealth and author of "You're making other people rich" to talk about how you should be looking at your wealth management strategy in an entirely different way. He talks about the cycle of consumption and how that can dis...

Work has such funny shit, why aren't we laughing at it more? Open office spaces, the bane of your existence. A sensory nightmare resembling sweatshops, these places are enough to drive anyone insane. But do they actually inspire collaboration, or do they just help you listen in on one-side of your colleagues' marital problem debates? From the co-hosts of the b Cause podcast with Erin & Nicole, the...

In these video-conference-crazed times, we are literally looking at ourselves in the mirror every single day. But it's even more important to also figuratively look at yourself in the mirror as well. This week, Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant swing the Zoom Camera spotlight right onto the sinkholes that they're both sitting in and talk about how they (and you) can climb out of them. This...

Chasing your dreams, or even simply moving yourself out of a tough situation, often feels daunting. The truth is that big change can only happen when you allow yourself to get curious, do small experiments, ad have the courage to slowly unmask your fears, so that you can eventually set yourself free from them. This week, Erin and Nicole fully unmask some of their fears and dreams, in hopes that it...

There has been so much in the news about how the pandemic is setting women back, as they disproportionately take on more of the home-schooling burden.  But no one is talking about the positive impact that Covid can bring to working women (or really anyone who wants to stand out.) Covid in many ways has shaken up the traditional, BS work environment. In this week's episode they give three actionabl...

If you've always been an overachiever, then it really sucks when you hit a wall. And if you hit that wall in one area of your life, it's likely you'll hit the wall...everywhere.  That was Jen. She considers herself a successful person - a go-getter, over-achiever, happy-go-lucky person. She has always raised her hand for big things and that resulted in years of her climbing the corporate ladder. A...

What happens when you place the stat of your happiness on one thing? On your job, on the government, on just one person. Hint: likely nothing good. In this week's episode, Erin and Nicole talk bout Ruth Bader Ginsberg's passing and how that could affect the nation. They talk about how it doesn't have to be all sadness. The overarching lesson: you don't have to be a Supreme Court Judge to make an i...

Exposing your authentic self can be hard, especially at work. But is it even harder for people (especially women) of color? La-Toya Hackney joins the b Cause "couch" to talk about the "thoughtful fearlessness" she used to help her go from being a self-proclaimed nerd from North Phili to becoming the Senior Vice President for a global 500 company. La-Toya shares her journey, including the four very...

Work has such funny shit, why aren't we laughing at it more? Women's conferences are a treasure trove of brilliant ideas, awkward meetings, and straight-up bizarre situations.  Especially when it comes to the techniques for ice breakers, like maintaining eye contact for 10 minutes. From the co-hosts of the b Cause podcast with Erin & Nicole, they take to the coach to say the things you are thinkin...

We're all so programmed to do all the things. And do them quickly. But what might happen if you slow the ef down and give yourself permission to focus on small things? Hint: you'd see BIG transformation. In your work and in your life. This week Erin and Nicole do a deep dive check-in on how Erin's TEDx Talk is coming along (live on October 10th!), and what they find are so many lessons learned tha...

Often we have this perception of "woman at the top." They don't have kids. Or if they do, they must be willing to sacrifice so much for their career. What if that wasn't how it had to be? Well, it's certainly not the case for Jean LaTorre. Jean talks about her rise from a family that had trouble making ends meet to becoming the Chief Investment Officer for a Fortune 50 company. And how she did tha...

Erin and Nicole take you smack dab in the middle of their Future Diary process as it unfolds. Join alongside them as Nicole discovers a future she cannot live without, and Erin talks her through the steps to make it happen. What did you write in your Future Diary? If you haven't yet written one, stop right there and carve out 30 minutes to make it happen! What one thing will you not compromise on...

Have you ever felt unaligned with your work? Or maybe simply that you're not making the impact you could...in your job or in the world? In this episode, one of Erin's clients tells her story of how she went from unseen and bored to confident and literally sitting in the board room in just six months (and during Covid!) Erin Hatzikostas interviews Tara Autrey, a Strategic Marketing Manager at Aetna...