Career Blindspot

CBQ - When, where, how and what podcast do you listen to?   5 min survey - Help us by sharing a little about your podcast tastes!   In this brief episode, host Juan Kingsbury announces a shift to a consistent Sunday release schedule for their podcast. Juan reminisces about his long history with podcasts and highlights their commitment to making the show relatable and personable. With a goal of off...

"I always don't fit in... being "Juan Kingsbury", so I always fit in." - JK   *Longest CBQ ever!! CBQ: Juan, you have an incredible ability to diffuse tense situations, especially when emotions are running high. You also navigate difficult conversations, like those about race, with a calm and thoughtful approach. How do you do that? What's your mindset in those moments? What skill are you using th...

CBQ - "Do you still want to be a stay at home parent?"     "I like the external validation and gratification I get from my job, and the energy I bring home from that." - Courtney Kingsbury   On this episode, Courtney shares why, despite loving their newborn, she has no desire to be a stay-at-home parent. She opens up about the pressure moms face to "want it all" and why embracing her career ambiti...

CBQ - "Why were you such a bad remote employee?" [*Warning some more explectives than normal.]   "I'm a lot better at not worrying if I'm bothering somebody by reaching out and asking for help." - Courtney on improving her remote communication   Remote work has been around for a while and yet still a divisive topic. I catch Courtney off guard (as she asked) and have her reflect on her struggles an...

Check out the Youtube Video !   CBQ - "What does a healthy executive ego look like? And why is that NOT the default?"   "Purpose did not protect leaders from their ego when their sense of stability was at risk." - Dr. Tiffany Brandreth.   Dr. Tiffany Brandreth, Organizational Transformation Consultant & Coach , joins us in person (and on Youtube!) to talk about ego, purpose and power dynamics in t...

CBQ - "How many hours of sleep did you get last night?" Courtney is here for her recurring guest co-hosting role. This episode we talk about sleep and the challenge so many people have in improving it but why everyone deserves to improve their situation. Follow Juan on LinkedIn Follow Courtney on LinkedIn Check out CareerBlindspot.com Follow on LinkedIn and Instagram   Image by Annie Spratt

CBQ - "What could be learned from the Luka Dončić trade?" "When you work for someone there is no such thing as security" - Aaron Calafato NBA fan or not, glean some career lessons from the unpredecent professional sports trade of young superstar, Luka Dončić. He just led the Dallas Mavericks just shy of a championships one year ago only to be shockingly traded to the Lakers.   Returning guest and...

CBQ - What lie is ruining your day? "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." - F. Scott Fitzgerald   Your ability to discern and put yourself in situation and connection with others who support you is what truly matters in the long run. We hope others figure that out for themselves, meanwhile...

CBQ - When people say "I'm so busy" are you impressed? "Technology made it easy for us to stay in touch while keeping a distance/ Til we juststayed distant and never touched/ Now all we do is text too much" - Best of Times, Sage Francis Lets challenge the notion of being "busy", and use it as an opportunity to re-align with quality work and real connections that matter. What kind of energy are you...

CBQ - Why was it okay to work for a leader who regulalry hits on you?   Juan and Courtney discuss workplace expectations of leaders.  What's inappropriate, realistic and most importantly what are we expecting today. Not just of others, but ourselves as leaders.    CareerBlindspot.com

CBQ - "What if you're right about everything, are you ready for the truth and outcomes?   "Everyone is stupid except me." - Homer Simpson What would happen if everything aligned with your beliefs on how things should work, questioning whether you're truly ready for the consequences. Juan discusses the "trifecta" of decision-making - what's convenient, legal, and ethical - and how these factors rar...

"What I know is, in order for me and my team to succeed, I needed to build a culture that allowed everybody an opportunity to make an impact." - Carrie Masters   CBQ - Relative to your not for profit mission what does it mean to be work ready?   Carrie Masters, CEO of St. Joseph the Worker (SJW) in Phoenix, AZ discusses her leadership approach and the organization's mission to help work-ready indi...

CBQ - What's the difference between a good parent and a happy parent? Even if you are not a parent, someone likely raised you and that was your first experience with a leader. Showing up and caring for someone else is significant, but it's a whole other thing to show up for others AND be happy while you do it. Is that even possible? CareerBlindspot.com

CBQ - "Have you ever tapped out?" I did... and now I'm back. This short episode just shares what happened, why the pod is back and what you can expect for future eps! CareerBlindspot.com

"We're not going to work with anyone who's not actively in therapy or in some sort of mindfulness practice." - Justin Foster   CBQ - What does it mean to take on systemic change?   Returning guest Justin Foster, is Co-Founder of Massive, a coaching practice that supports business leaders called to take on systemic change. What it means, what it takes and some boundaries and expectations he has for...

"It [diversity] has nothing to do with equality… we will ultimately make better products." - Rebecca Clyde   CBQ - Why is it so important to make healthcare more accessible?   Today's guest is Rebecca Clyde, Co-Founder and CEO of BOTCO.ai, conversational ai or chatbots. She's talkng about building better business through leveraging diverse boards, UX, and her remote team success. @ceorebeccaclyde...

"All jobs look easy when you're not the one doing it." - Psychology of Money   CBQ - Are Your Workplace Expectations Unrealistic? Seems like the wild west of workplace expectations, a one size fits all no longer applies. So when's the last time you've asked yourself if what you're asking for and expecting is feasible?   CTA - Write down, regarding your current work experience, 5 opinions and 5 fac...

CBQ - Do our assessment results change? Let's briefly discuss SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL EVENTS, aka the cause of why our assessment results can and are likely to shift over time. To be clear, results changing isn't a complete overhaul. While it may be, usually it's subtle, your DISC style becomes less or more intense. Or the order of your motivators shifts. Not good or bad, but definitely significant!...

"Resilience is your brains reaction to a current stimuli with a positive response." - Dr. Justice   CBQ – What's the average person have in common with a 1940s schizophrenic?   Today's guest Chief Neuroscientist at Neuro580, Dr. Justice. With over 30 years experience in the human capital/performance industry Dr. Justice founded Neuro580. Giving the world a language and simple tools to understand t...

"So much of the learning that happens in a job is informal, it's peer to peer learning."   - Jennifer Smith   CBQ - What is most crucial and undervalued in remote onboarding? CEO and founder of Scribe, Jennifer Smith joins us to share her expertise in onboarding new people. Scribe is a Saas that helps you shares knowledge.   Scribe | Site PromoCode - "CareerBlindspot" Jennifer Smith | LinkedIn

"Clear eyes, full heart, can't lose." - Coach Taylor CBQ - When can leaders be vulnerable? Let's break down why a leadership deep dive is a great way for leaders to better understand self, others and course correct. Conflict Opportunity | PDF   20% Off | Book

"A pointless meeting is a meeting that has no outcomes whatsoever." - Catherine Lethbridge   CBQ - What makes a meeting pointless? Let's talking meetings, from pointless to expert level. Catherine Lethbridge, Head of Marketing and Communication at Workfacta. Workfacta is a next-generation solution for managing workflow, strategic planning outcomes & organisation cadence. Workfacta | Site   Catheri...

"The leaders who make time to sharpen the saw, they're doing that because they are clear on their WHY."     CBQ - When's the best time to invest in a team workshop? Team workshop and trainings are a great way to create a common language for any team seek more effective communication, engagement and investing in the people who get the job done. While idea of a team workshop sounds good, the reality...

"I want people to genuinely eat good food." - Subash Yadav   CBQ - Who is Mr. Momo? Returning guest Subash Yadav updates us on his mission to bring good food that taste good and makes you feel good. He's rebranded Everest Momo/Sherpa Kitchen into Mr. Momo and share the impact the last 2 years have had on himself, business and vision for what people eat. Site | MrMomoAZ.com Instagram | @MrMomoAZ A...

"Reality is 1% what you think and feel, 99% what you don't know." - JK   CBQ - Do you actually SEE your problem?    Acumen is assessment 6of6 in our series. We cut deep by looking into how we/others view the world as well as ourselves. I reserve this tools for executive work and any 1on1 coaching, as it not only allows us to paradigm shift, but show the current paradigm. Flatlanders | Youtube [ Ac...