RootsUp Podcast

In response to rising attrition and workforce changes, many companies are trying to sweeten the deal with pay and traditional benefits. Many are already realizing this approach isn’t working, yet continuing to throw money at the problem.  But this Great Resignation isn’t about money. It’s about purpose and growth. Today Steve takes a deep dive into problems in current workplace culture and expecta...

Where do you see indecisiveness play out in your life?  Home, work, relationships, vacations, dinner … everywhere?   Today, Expert Greenhouse Coach Sundie walks us through to 5 tactical ways to work through indecision. Listen in! ====================================== ====================================== + Need a guide + extra accountability in your life? Our membership is where you get it. Chec...

Have you ever had an emotional situation pop up at work? Or had a colleague throw a tantrum? How did you handle it? Maybe you didn’t know what to do and you wish you had handled it differently! Today, Expert Greenhouse Coach Sundie leads us through her 5 tips for what to do when you’re faced with emotion at work. This is a common problem in the workplace that we’re often faced with, and a real opp...

When it comes to leading meetings, there is nothing more important than setting the tone from the get-go. At the end of the day, if you don’t open a meeting well, then you’re guaranteed to get the meeting off track. Which causes headaches for you and everyone involved! Today Sundie helps walk us through her 5 simple steps to opening a meeting, which guarantees to be more effective all-around. You’...

If we’ve learned anything since the start of the pandemic, it’s that the predictability so many of us were accustomed to is no longer guaranteed. It leaves us with the question: how much control do we actually have over stress, burnout and decision-making in our lives? The answer is simple: more than you think! Today we’re welcoming back one of our expert coaches + guest, Dana Lin, to teach us 3 s...

Today we’re welcoming one of our expert coaches, Dana Lin, back on our podcast to help us take control of our calendars as we head into this new year. If you look at your calendar each week and feel like it’s lacking purpose and direction, or it even just feels disorganized, this is the podcast episode for you! Dana shares practical tips and takeaways to help you better plan and manage your calend...

While there are many things out of our control, we do have control over the goals, intentions and vision we set at the beginning of a new year or season. And with the start of the new year here, there’s no better time than now! Today, Steve leads the conversation by helping us understand the difference between setting goals and intentions, and some practical ways to put this into practice. Listen...

It’s the end of 2021, and time for our annual year in review! Steve and Sundie take time on today’s episode to review our biggest failures, wins and learnings of the year as a team. Listen in as we laugh, reflect and close out the year. See you back here in 2022! ====================================== ====================================== + Letters to the Listener: episodes #118 & #119. + Need a...

The holidays can be stressful. It’s the one time of year when we should rest and enjoy; to appreciate what matters and make plans for the future. But the reality is: reality interferes. Is there hope for dreaming and planning the most important things aside from our mandatory daily life? Today, Steve shares his story: what went wrong with his end of year goal-setting, and what he’s found to be hel...

Why do you walk away from some conversations feeling energized? And conversely, why do you walk away from some conversations feeling drained? This is because we make an impression in every conversation we have! Wondering if you’re a person people love to talk to, or know you have an opportunity to improve? This episode is for you.  Today Sundie shares the 10 ways you can be a person people love to...

95% of Americans are quitting their jobs or looking to make a change in their career.  Are you one of the 95%? If so, today’s episode will resonate with you. Steve walks through the 3 reasons why work sometimes sucks, and 3 ways to think through what’s next instead of staying stuck where you are. Listen in. ====================================== ====================================== + Need a guid...

Today we dive into Part 2 of “What is Coaching?” Specifically, the main objections and questions we receive when it comes to coaching. What we know is this: coaching isn’t a physical product, like a great new pair of jeans or coffee mug. It’s natural to want to know what you’re getting before diving in. If you’re wondering what to expect before committing to coaching, this is the episode for you t...

#120 - What is coaching? | Part 1 Wondering what coaching *actually* is?  We realized that we’ve never recorded a podcast about coaching! How ironic, since we are coaches 😉 So this month on the podcast, Greenhouse’s Head of Coaching & Development, Sundie, shares (in this special two part series) her passion for coaching.  Today, you’ll learn from Sundie what coaching is, what it’s not, and if coa...

Ever felt like you’re not quite an outsider … but more like an inbetween-er? Interested in many things, yet fitting nowhere? This is our story and the story of so many others feeling stuck in the fog of modern career navigation.  Longing for clarity… or maybe even confidence, in purpose and calling. On today's podcast episode, Steve reads part 2 of a letter he wrote to you, the listener, sharing m...

It’s incredible, what happened when we started focusing… You probably know that feeling. That thing that you really want to accomplish - that you know would really change things, if you could just get focused on it. For us as a team here at Greenhouse, it’s looked like dialing-in and leveling-up our Monthly Membership + Community for intentional people looking to transition or grow in their career...

There are over 6 million new businesses started each year in the US, according to the Small Business Administration. And even before the 2020 surge of new business startups, small businesses made up 99.9% of businesses in the country. Part of the motivation for many of these entrepreneurs and solopreneurs is the desire to “help people”.They know that much, but… now what? This month Steve had a mom...

Are you at the point of being *done* in your current role,and wondering: "should I quit my job NOW?"Is that even a good idea?!Let's pause for a moment, and ask a few questions. #1: Ask yourself: are you unsafe? If the answer is yes, then yes: you absolutely should quit your job. End of discussion!#2: Why? Why do you want to quit your job? You might be feeling the need to make an urgent decision, b...

Raise your hand if you've ever been to a meeting where you had expectations of a certain outcome, but left feeling disappointed that it didn't happen?! 🙋🏽 🙋🏼‍♀️It's happened to all of us, right? And it's so frustrating! Today on The Greenhouse Podcast we decided to talk about why this happens, and share a 3-step process you and your team can use to effectively run your meeting. Ready to dive i...

There's *one* reason why you're not getting promoted. Ready for it? We have a 3-part formula that will help you land the promotion you've been looking for:Personal Brand + Performance + Curious Conversation = Career Advacement. What does each part of the formula mean, and how can you learn to balance the 3? Today on The Greenhouse Podcast, Sundie explains the formula and how to put it into action....

What major challenge do most job seekers face? Staying motivated! We hear this over and over again from members inside our community: whether it's balancing a current job or the demands they face as a parent - staying focused in the job search is difficult. So how do you stay motivated when you're looking to land your next job? You learn to plan and organize your week! It may sound simple, but it'...

You’d think creativity is all about free-flowing ideas, lightning-bolt moments of pure inspiration, and a steady stream of effortless bliss 💡But the great news is that most of these creators’ ideas did not come in the moment. Anyone can have consistent ideas and create valuable content if they have a process. But you can’t learn and create if there’s not time to think. Which means it all starts w...

Myth: People who create stuff always have ideas & inspiration. Fact: creators are not inspired all the time – they need a process to consistently produce. See, you can’t force creativity! You need to know yourself - when inspiration tends to come naturally - then have systems to consistently get yourself into that place, and capture ideas in the moment. Today on The Greenhousepodcast, Steve talks...

In school, we study calculus, history, and English literature. But in daily life, we have to navigate relationships, communication, and doing our taxes. Why is it that we rarely learn the things we need most in life? Today on The Greenhous Podcast, Steve talks with Jacquelyn about the 20 life skills we need, and probably never learned!  Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our w...

What is imposter syndrome anyway? And why is it so common? Also, what's the other side of the coin? The healthier mindset to have? The ironic thing is, most people reading this have some version of it, yet think everyone else is more confident than they are. On today's episode of The Greenhouse Podcast, Steve interviews our newest expert Career, Business and Stress Management Coach, Dana Lin, all...

Stories matter. Today's Greenhouse podcast episode is unique because we are sharing a story of one of our Greenhouse Network members, Susan. Our community manager, Jacquelyn, interviews Susan about everything from morning routines during job search to the greatest challenges during this season and why the Greenhouse Community matters to her. This was a wonderful and insightful conversation about S...