The Playbook – Everyday skills for every professional

Have you been branded with the Scarlett Letter? On this week’s show, we connect with Devon Montgomery Pasha as she talks about labels in life and the workplace – and how you can shuck those labels to be your best self. It’s one of the most intriguing hours of radio that I’ve ever had the chance to curate. Segment 01 – The Problem “I was at a corporate event a few weeks ago, and we did this icebrea...

Do you feel stuck in your career or life? This week, we’re giving you the tools and skills to unstick yourself! Segment 01 – Introduction I feel like I’m having a mid life crisis at work – and I’m only 35! I work for a large financial services company, and I Just. Feel. Stuck, I haven’t been promoted in more than three years, and I don’t know what else I could be doing better in my job. It’s start...

I haaaaaaaate meetings – because too many of our meetings really shouldn’t be meetings at all. And the worst of them has to be the “WEEKLY STATUS UPDATE.” On this week’s Brainstorm edition of The Playbook, we welcome Anthea Rowe to talk about how to make those awful hours of your life into something better.  Segment 01 – Introduction Here’s the problem… One of my least favourite parts of my jobs i...

So…you wanna be a thought leader… I get a lot of clients asking me about “how” they get to be a thought leader. On today’s Playbook, we bring in real world Association Thought Leader Tommy Goodwin to share his own super awesome playbook. Segment 01 – The Problem Here’s the problem… I’ve been meeting with a business coach over the last couple of months, and she says that it’d be really helpful to m...

Get ready to predict the future. Knowing “what’s next” and how to make smart decisions can come down to building a process and a track record. Which is why we’re bringing in a heavy hitter from the future on this week’s edition of The Playbook: Brainstorm. Dean West is some sort of genius sent from the future, ready to share how to ask better questions, how to research like it matters, how to deve...

It’s a whole new season of the Playbook, where we get the smartest people in business to solve a real world problem in real time. We’re kicking things off big this time around with David Allison from The Valuegraphics Project as he and I bounce around like giddy kids to address this: Segment 01 – The Problem “I’m a sales and marketing manager at an Insurance Company. We’re prepping a new campaign...

Jenn and Jason consume a LOT of media. Here are their very favourite books, podcasts and experiences.

Are you transforming ANY situation into a positive gift for yourself? Yeah, at first glance that sounded all superfluous and wishful thinking. But the "operating system" Positive Intelligence is something different, and we have coaches Vimari Roman and Rochelle Stone along for the ride to talk about how you can make every moment of every day into something better. Get ready to learn PQ r...

Ooo this is a BIG episode, chock full of the intangibles. What are the skills that nobody talks about...11 skills you need for your career. Coachability Optimism Kindness Analysis Decision Making Attention to Detail  Curiosity Work Ethic Integrity Follow Up Self Confidence

Natalie Lowe wants us ALL to be better with sustainability. And she has some pretty concrete ideas on how to do that. In this episode, we talk "real world" sustainability (and it's not about buying a shiny new electric car.

From tech shortcuts to stuff you should be reading, Will Curran is a guy on the bleeding edge of your career. He joins The Playbook this week to talk about allllllll the great stuff you should be using to supercharge your career.

How we connect and communicate is changing. And we have events specialist Jason Koop along for the conversation about how we improve empathy, conversations and connections.

The fastest way to succeed in your career? Build better relationships. Jason hangs with author and event superstar Brent Barootes to talk about building relationships and how Chi Chi's fits into the mix. (Yeah, THAT restaurant).

Join in the fun as Jason brainstorms and structures his latest keynote session "Misconnected." Segment 01 -- Overview We have more tools to connect than ever before...and are doing a worse job at it. Here's why and how we Misconnect. Segment 02 -- Curiosity Why and how to use curiosity to your advantage. Segment 03 -- Engagement Don't be boring! Get out there and find ways to b...

What are the skills next generation LEADERS need to start developing? Jenn Glynn's back and we've got your answer on this week's episode. Segment 01 – Adaptability The #1 skill leaders need going forward (just look at "Hybrid Work"). Segment 02 - Vulnerability Accent Inns' CEO Mandy Farmer shows how Vulnerability is an essential part of her every day. Segment 03 - Vul...

This week, we're talking about journeys... ...and auctionista Layne is about to take you on four important ones – from transitioning through your career to advocating for non-binary folks. These are four skills you want for your life and career. Segment 01 – Career Re-Thinker Layne visits a charity auction one night...and the lightbulb goes on. Segment 02 - Industry Re-Maker Layne chooses a v...

So you're attending a conference... Are you ready? This week, we head to the SITE Global Conference in New York City to learn how to conference right (and get lots of insight from attendees). Segment 01 - Build a Playbook with...Matthew Goedrich No, no...not the radio show. Have a reason to attend. Segment 02 - Talk to Everyone But be smart about it. Segment 03 -- Stand Out with...Holly Mills...

What are the four most important skills you’re going to need a year from now? Jason weighs in … and gets a little freaky with the opening story. Segment 01 — AI Don’t be afraid of AI — embrace it as the tool it can be. Segment 02 — Problem Defining Get better at Sprints, Agile Mindsets and Design Thinking — they can position you as a powerful leader. Segment 03 — Storytelling Tell more stories and...

Want to win in the world of work – you're going to need creative skills. Those are "tiebreakers" that make you more analytical and innovative. This week, we have the cast and Director of the series Château Laurier along to share what those skills look like. Segment 01 - Learn to imitate. Tymika Tafari plays Briar Heyes, and it'll be a bit of a surprise. Her hard nosed, take con...

Hoo boy -- this is a GOOOOOOOOD one.  We met with Valuegraphics superstar David Allison to talk about the role values play in life and work. It's so good -- it takes up an ENTIRE episode. Segment 01 - Valuegraphics with David Allison. We hit the ground running with some mind expanding ideas about our values, and how they impact our decision making. Segment 02 — How David understands our value...

Do you have the skills for what's next? This season, we're talking about the new rules of work. What are the skills you need to be successful into the future. On today's episode... Segment 01 – The Neuroscience of People. There is so much going on in the brain of the people with which you work. Connect better with empathy, associations and heuristics. Segment 02 – Abject Failure (wi...

Here they are...the secret skills that help YOU stand out. #10 — Don’t be a jerk #30 - Learn to read a room #42 - Watch more TV #52 — Learn the hidden things that make life easier

Four little skills with BIG outcomes. Listen from some of the best of our Career Hack 100... #8 — Write better emails #5 — Learn how run a meeting #13 — Create processes that people can follow #75 —  Take better notes.

We're putting together ALL the best career hacks under single topics. Next up -- Leadership. #17 -  Empower others. Help others to succeed. Give them the skills and insight to do their best work. #43 - Be innovative with Marc Mekki. One of the world's best design thinking practitioners shows you how to embrace everyday innovation to generate big new ideas. #68 — Make it safe. Empower you...

We just wrapped the epic Career Hack 100 and now... ...we're clustering the best thinking together in single episodes. This time out, we're talking about the skills you need to absolutely "Nail your next job search..." #70 — Find your passion. It’s not about doing what you love — it’s about doing what you’re passionate about. Guest David Pisarik shares what it takes. #55 — Crea...