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Christine Comaford talks about 3 things that guarantee engaged employees Episode 1085: 3 Things That Guarantee Engaged Employees by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute on Motivation in the Workplace Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert,...

Jennifer Moss with Live Happy talks about how to build your hope skills at work Episode 1084: 5 Ways to Build Your Hope Skills at Work by Jennifer Moss with Live Happy on Reaching Professional Goals Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original po...

Stacey Hagen with Tiny Buddha helps us cope when in between jobs Episode 1083: Career Transitions: How to Cope with the In-Between Stage by Stacey Hagen with Tiny Buddha Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter and Facebook (@tin...

Molly Fletcher shares 3 secrets to a hall of fame career Episode 1082: 3 Secrets to a Hall of Fame Career by Molly Fletcher on How to Persevere and Chase Your Goals Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in. She is a trailblazer in every sense of the word– a rare...

Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks about why high achievers mistakenly avoid therapy Episode 1081: Why High Achievers Avoid Therapy (And Why They Shouldn't) by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on Advice For Perfectionist Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding princ...

Lisa Jeffs talks about how to build confidence at work Episode 1080: How to Build Confidence at Work by Lisa Jeffs on Becoming More Empowered at Your Job Lisa Jeffs is an Intuitive Life Coach and Entrepreneur Coach from North York (Toronto) who serves clients all over the globe. Lisa helps entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries, and experts discover and live their greatest life's purpose. She's been...

The NeuroGym Team shares what happens when you start flipping on the trust switch Episode 1079: What Happens When You Start Flipping On the Trust Switch? by The NeuroGym Team on Helping Your Business Grow NeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading pro...

Barney Whistance with Len Penzo shares 5 tips to help your small business become a raging success Episode 1078: 5 Tips to Help Your Small Business Become a Raging Success! by Barney Whistance with Len Penzo on Becoming an Entrepreneur Len Penzo writes about personal finance and macroeconomics on his eponymous personal finance blog, which has been twice-honored as a Kiplinger Best Money Blog, and h...

Alyssa Abel with Money Mini Blog shares 5 mindful habits that make you more successful at work Episode 1077: 5 Mindful Habits to Make You More Successful at Work by Alyssa Abel with Money Mini Blog Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shar...

Kevin of Financial Panther talks about how he rejected the clear career path and went out on his own. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1076: [Part 2] I Quit My Job – Rejecting The Clear Career Path And Going Out On My Own by Kevin of Financial Panther Kevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in j...

Kevin of Financial Panther talks about how he rejected the clear career path and went out on his own. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1075: [Part 1] I Quit My Job – Rejecting The Clear Career Path And Going Out On My Own by Kevin of Financial Panther Kevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in j...

Brian Tracy shares 3 ways to improve your presentation and speaking skills Episode 1074: Effective Public Speaking: 3 Ways To Improve Your Presentation Skills by Brian Tracy on Becoming a Better Speaker Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than...

Julie Morgenstern shares two short posts covering how to be more effective at work Episode 1073: Getting Less Done in a Day? AND Back-to-Back Meetings: Productivity Insanity by Julie Morgenstern on Being More Effective at Work Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around t...

Ramit Sethi tells you how to get a job with no experience Episode 1072: How to Get a Job with No Experience (4 Accessible Strategies) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich on Selling Yourself to Employers Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all...

Sam of Financial Samurai talks about why to engineer your layoff Episode 1071: Quitting Your Job Is Selfish: Engineering Your Layoff Is The Ethical Way To Go by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he h...

Courtney Luke talks about how to make a side hustle profitable Episode 1070: 4 Quick Tips to Make a Side Hustle Actually Profitable by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt on Building a Successful Business Arrest Your Debt is a wide-ranging personal finance website, yet focuses on helping first responders and people struggling with debt. The owners, Courtney and Ryan Luke have made it their mission t...

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership helps you create a positive, flexible work environment Episode 1069: Unlocking the Benefits of Flexible Working: 4 Methods to Foster a Positive Environment by Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP...

Cyrus Purnell with Financial Finesse talks about common mistakes to avoid when starting a new job Episode 1068: Common Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A New Job by Cyrus Purnell of Financial Finesse on Successful Career Change After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their bes...

Lisa with Dig to Fly shares 6 tips for how to have a productive day at work Episode 1067: 6 Tips on How to Have a Productive Day at Work by Lisa with Dig to Fly on Being a Better Person and Worker Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town...

James Altucher shares the 9 surefire ways to fail at anything. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1066: [Part 2] The 9 Surefire Ways to Fail at Anything by James Altucher on Creating Success For Yourself James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 1...

James Altucher shares the 9 surefire ways to fail at anything. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1065: [Part 1] The 9 Surefire Ways to Fail at Anything by James Altucher on Creating Success For Yourself James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 1...

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro shares five hints that you could be an underperformer Episode 1064: Five Hints You Could Be an Underperformer. Even When No One Says Anything by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pr...

Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about whether or not you should tell your employer about your side hustle Episode 1063: Should You Tell Your Employer About Your Side Hustle? by Daneilla of I Like to Dabble on Starting a Side Business Daniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 mile...

Carl Pullein tells you how to stay productive when you get thrown out of your routine Episode 1062: How To Stay Productive When You Get Thrown Out Of Your Routine by Carl Pullein on Getting Work Done No Matter What Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses. ...

Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about why happiness at work matters Episode 1061: Why Happiness at Work Matters by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Enjoying Your Job and Life More Dr. Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creat...