Workplace Hugs

Episode Notes We've all got a version of that voice inside our heads that critiques everything we do. And today Rami & Shannon have 7 practical and actionable tips on how to deal with that very voice.

Episode Notes We spend so much time trying to find the best strategies for TIME management. But what if energy management is more important? Find out more in this week's episode.

Episode Notes Have you ever thought about all the ways that data can be manipulated to tell a story? Using Kobe Bryant's stats as a jumping point, Shannon and Rami deep dive into data and how to find the best ways to share the data to tell your story.

Episode Notes Think the only way you can grow is through criticism? Rami & Shannon invite you to think again in this episode around a concept called appreciative inquiry!

Episode Notes The idea of being proactive in solving problems has always sounded like a much better way of existing than being perpetually reactive. This week Shannon and Rami talk about the book "Upstream" by Dan Heath and learn about some great examples of how upstream thinking have been successful in the world and how we can learn to look through another person's eyes.

Episode Notes How do you know when it's time to let go? And once you do know...how the heck do you let them down easy? We've got you covered in today's episode.

Episode Notes What does supporting others look like to you? This week Shannon and Rami look at a clip of the Beatles to understand how they supported each other's genius and how we can apply that to ourselves!

Episode Notes We use our minds so much to understand things that sometimes we forget we've got a whole body to EXPERIENCE them as well. With so many folks struggling with mental health, focus, burnout, or a lack of meaning & purpose we're taking an episode to reground in our bodies.

Episode Notes So you're struggling to make progress on that goal you set for yourself. Good news! DOING things isn't the only way to make progress. Did you know there's actually 4 different ways you can support yourself in taking action on a habit or behavior you want to change? Let Shannon introduce you to her acronym DEAR and make progress a lot more possible for you.

Episode Notes Sometimes the morning is a loss, sometimes it's the afternoon. This week Shannon and Rami talk through a new concept about how to make sure you fail small, not big.

Episode Notes Weekly Inventory, Bi-Annual check-in. Whatever you call it, it's a great tool to have to make sure your goals are aligned with how you are investing your time. This week Shannon and Rami use Martin Short's 9 Categories to jumpstart the question and how we can all apply something similar in our own lives.

Episode Notes Shannon and Rami have learned a lot in their careers, as a bookend to last week's episode, this week they discuss the top mistakes they made in their careers so far and how we can all learn from them.

Episode Notes Shannon and Rami have learned a lot in their careers, this week they discuss the top things they were glad they did in their careers so far.

Episode Notes How do I know if I'm burned out? This week Rami & Shannon take another deep dive into the topic of Burnout with the help of Emily & Amelia Nagoski's book by the same title. Dive in to learning all about stress cycles and practical ways to complete them so you can leave the burnout behind!

Episode Notes We all have sly ways of protecting ourselves from the hard truths sometimes. This week Shannon & Rami break down the 6 most common ways we try to defend ourselves. Let's take down the walls and start to see what's actually there!

Episode Notes Is structure good or terrible for creativity? This week Shannon and Rami discuss a quote from Talking Heads Founder David Bryne and try to find the sweet spot to make creativity flourish.

Episode Notes Did you ever wonder if you could break your long held beliefs? This week Shannon and Rami learn about doing just that as well as how to convince someone of something they have strong beliefs against and the importance of a twice a year career check-in.

Episode Notes Everyone wants their presentations to be the best, this week Shannon and Rami talk about the best advice they've received on how to deliver the best presentations.

Episode Notes So we all have good intentions of becoming better listeners someday...but how the hell do you actually DO that? This week we talk about the 3 levels of listening and practical tactics to help you upgrade your listening skills ASAP.

Episode Notes Have you ever fantasized about just dropping everything in your life and starting a new one? So did Chris Knight--the main REAL LIFE character in this book. In this week's episode Rami & Shannon talk about 4 lessons we can learn from his experience living as the last true hermit from 1986 - 2013.

Episode Notes Sometimes to survive you need to leave everything you know and have experienced behind. This week Shannon and Rami talk about smokejumpers(not the movie from entourage) and how our experience can sometimes hold us back!

Episode Notes Ok. So you got the new job. But now how do you prove that you're worthy?! This week Rami & Shannon answer this listener submitted question with a lot of compassion, some practical tips...and (spoiler alert) one swift kick to the butt. Because seriously. They hired you. You're already worthy!

Episode Notes Is it better to have range or to be specialized? As the title of this episode alludes, it is better to have range and Shannon and Rami look at all the different ways to make a case for range in your work and life. They also break down Analogical reasoning, Lateral Thinking and if the Tiger path is the best option.

Episode Notes You know that you're not where you want to be. But you also don't really know what you want to do next either. So...what the heck do you do then? Rami & Shannon answer this listener question giving practical tips for how to navigate those mucky middle moments in your life or career.

Episode Notes Woof. Ok. That just happened. You just got laid off from your job. That totally blows and hey, we've been there before too. Sending you so much compassion! And...in this episode Rami & Shannon share a handful of practical tips on what your very next moves should be.