Career Blindspot

CBQ - "How do you know you're in a rut?" In today's short episode we explore what's happening when we're low energy and in a RUT. Depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and all the feelings we may not be full aware we're feeling. "Who should you trust to get out of it?"

"Creative Death" from the I MIGHT BE WRONG Podcast. CBQ - Must something really DIE to create something NEW? A special drop in podcast to go along with our November Creative Month. This time we discuss the time AFTER you creative and find yourself in a rut, reluctant to create again.  Why does that happen? How do you get out of it? And be sure to listen to the end when Juan disagrees with Justin,...

CBQ - "What would it [your problem/project] look like from a different perspective? Today's solo episode I share 3 art class lessons that I and apply when I see an accurate picture of ANYTHING. The first 2 I was taught, the 3rd, I learned on my own. All 3 I forget from time to time and get relearn when I'm being stubborn!  Less is more Negative Shapes Messy Details Matter or Not "What do you see b...

"If you're into health" - Nikki Cohn-Byrd CBQ - "How do you know when you're NOT feeling good?" Nikki Cohn-Byrd joins today and we discuss how our health tracking is a huge opportunity to performing at our best. Nikki leads the partnerships, strategy, and community teams at Heads Up Health, an early-stage digital health tech venture improving health through lifestyle data optimization.  Pre-Order...

CBQ - "What's your body telling you at work?" DISCLAIMER - I am NOT a doctor. However, I believe our body is telling us the TRUTH about how we really feel about our work, our environment, our peers, etc. The question is are you listening to it and what will you do about it? BONUS Q - "What are you ignoring that you can start learning about?"

"For me I was always tickled by the idea of creating content, art, something useful - for other people to make money. - Nader Abushab, Professional Photographer CBQ - "What skill do you have TODAY that your younger self with be most IMPRESSED by?" Nader Abushab went from hobby to professional photographer who's traveled the world in about 7+ years. On this episodes he shares he perspective on bala...

"Are you TRULY creative at work?" - JK We are NOT truly creative at work… at least not as much as we'd like to think. Find out why on today's

"To be outstanding in the healer arts, you've got to be accessing left brain, right brain, whole brain thinking." - Shay Beider CBQ - "What's YOUR go to comfort move when you're not feeling good?."  Shay is the founder and executive director of  Integrative Touch for Kids , a nonprofit that works with kids with special medical needs and their families. ITK is based in Tucson, and the services usua...

"What does it mean to be creative... at work?" - JK Let's kick-off a slate of podcast exploring multiple angle of what it means to be creative in and out of the workplace.  You may already have talents in art, design, music, etc However, if you're someone who's HIGHLY sensitive about how things look, feel, smell, sound, and taste (hmm?) this and future episodes may help you better understand you. ...

"It's the community that will decide the type of leader that you, and if you are a leader." - Alberto Esparza CBQ - "Does your community think you a leader?" Alberto Esparza, President and Founder of Si Se Puede Foundation in 1993. shares his own journey, how he exhausted his life savings, dedicated himself to education. Learn about his efforts teaching young people the importance of education is...

"A New Work Mindset is THE mindset shift we expect of others." - Juan Kingsbury A New Work Mindset: The Truth About Leaders, Job, and Ourselves at work. A New Work Mindset is THE mindset shift we expect of others. We, the leaders who expect results and gratitude, yet still managing office drama and incompetence. We, the people who expect leaders who reward the smart and hard working, not enabling...

"Revolutionary, this should go down in history as one of sports greatest achievements." - Chris Parish, NCAA Elite 8 Contender 2002 CBQ - "Is the Lakers 2020 Bubble title legit?"  Chris Parish (recruiter, NCAA elite 8 player, and satisfied lifetime Laker fan) joins us to unpack the NBA bubble experiment. Is the Lakers title legit? How is the bubble like working from home? Was the bubble a failure...

"My name isn't James, it literally is Jimmy. - Jimmy Buttler CBQ - "Who respects YOUR name?" As a follow up to the Lebron James Conundrum episode, we take a look at Jimmy Butler. Lesser known from a popular culture standpoint, but likely more RELATABLE to you and the people you've worked with over many years. Jimmy somehow came up short AND exceeded expectations by finding a team and culture that...

"If you want to do fun creative content that's out of the box, the NBA is the sport for that." - Ashley Nevel CBQ - "If you want to do fun creative content that's out of the box, the NBA is the sport for that." - Ashley Nevel Ashley Nevel joins the pod to discuss what it's like to be an NBA reporter and content creator. How she's used social media to get her start and has continued to leverage fut...

"Winning is NOT the only thing... if you want to keep a HIGH performer." - JK Love him, hate him, don't care about him... Lebron James is allegory for the modern day conundrum of what leaders SAY THEY WANT in High-Performers. Be you a fan, hater, high-performer or leader in search of your next SUPERSTAR take note! 01:42 - Lebron Paradox  02:18 - Overview - Bio/Mindset/Leaders ReThink 03:12 - Lebro...

"It was a humbling experience and I need to do better." - Leo Anderson CBQ - (Consider a past struggle…) "Did [it] make you a better leader?" Leo Anderson joins and shares how a hurtful "leadership" encounter was the turning point in how he chose to interact with others. Going from being the confident if not arrogant, "only guy in the room", to a leader who cares about his people and cultivates ot...

"If I can build good leaders, then the business runs itself." - Jason Borum CBQ - "What is your diversity differentiator?" (Not asked on the show, but super important you figure it out!!) Jason E. Borum, PE. is a licensed Mechanical Engineer and co-founder of Borum + Martin, LLC and sheds a nuanced perspective on what being a leader who values diversity is like. What was it like to be obsessed wit...

"I don't want it to be just another restaurant… I want it to be a place where people really connect with food." - Subash Yadav CBQ - If you were going to perform at your best, what kind of meal would you eat? What is it like opening a restaurant during a pandemic - and a healthy one at that? Meet Subash Yadav, owner of Everest Momo Food Truck, and Sherpa Kitchen Restaurant, that prides itself on p...

"When people are more up front about all the help they get and credit it - it makes their journey seem more obtainable, relatable." - Katelyn Harris Lange CBQ - What hands on COMMUNITY effort do you want to do MORE of personally? Katelyn Harris-Lange knows B Corps, and so should you. By day she's an executive search advisor, and when she's not doing that she is a dynamic community connector workin...

"The thing about homelessness… you become invisible and you just learn how to survive." - Brent Downs CBQ - "In the past what was your biggest barrier to employment?" Brent Downs, Executive Director of St. Joseph the Worker joins us to share a perspective many of us may not consider. From being homeless to help others get back on their feet through empowerment through work. sjwjobs.org 844-SJW-JOB...

"What the best way for someone to get a hold of you... do you even have a way... have you communicated that?" - JK Of course ineffective communication is tiring and exhausting, but have you considered how much effort goes into effectively communicating in the MODERN era. An era where we have multiple platforms and tools to communicate on a daily basis. Know your best way to communicate and be cogn...

"What we haven't focused on is inclusion - feeling that you're valued, that your voice is heard, that the experience you bring because of your diversity, you can leverage those." - Victoria Williams Victoria (Vickie) Williams is a Global Implementation Manager with American Express who's incredibly familiar and tactful on the topics of D&I (Diversity and Inclusion). Specifically, how there's still...

"I got awards, top 1% leader in the nation… because that leader allowed me to thrive." - Crystal Blackwell CEO and founder, Crystal Blackwell works with organizations to identify the top talent of young (and remote) professionals. She all about holding leaders accountable and meeting people on their level, so they exceed your expectations. Be warned, we use a lot of cake metaphors! *REMOTE LEADERS...

"I think we are severely underestimating the effort that it takes..." Is EQ Worth it? I make the case for NO... It's a call back to my naive EQ post from back in March as things were heating up. I also touch on "Can DISC styles/personality CHANGE?". It's all connected by SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL EVENTS.  Is EQ worth it... for you?

"That uniform is a symbol of something awesome that you've signed up for... when's the last time you felt like that?" - Victory McCraw CBQ - Who do YOU know that would make a good police offer? Victor McCraw, training consultant and long time public servant - public safety, law enforcement, and emergency medical response, joins today and gives a glimpse into the complex job that into being a PEACE...