WS Podcast

In this week's episode, I will invite you to reflect on the idea of preconceived perceptions and their influence on the way we experience reality. I will bring up my recent visit to London, talk about the haste, I've experienced there, and discuss the topic of book-reading, as a way of enriching our lives. We will explore the notions, which hold us back or push us forward, that over the course of...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to reflect on the concept of transactional analysis, an idea from behavioral psychology. This thesis puts our ego in three states (adult, parent, and child), which vary depending on our behaviour in certain situations. I will share the story through my experience of Jiu-Jitsu class and inspire you to recognise when and why do you act in a way that fits int...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to reflect on the idea of playing the game of life. Inspired by the recent conversation with a friend and overwhelmed by the present workload, I've come to ponder this interesting facet of acting as an act of itself. From the moment we join this joyful playground of earthlings, we take on different roles playing various parts and interact in many ways with...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to reflect on the idea of 'simple pleasures'. Inspired by the recent events, I've come to ponder the importance of finding joy and appreciation in the simplest of things. From the moment we outgrow our childhood responsible-free state, each of us takes on the challenge of dealing with one's life without growing tired of the struggle. I want to invite you t...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to reflect on the concept of 'sonder' and the nature of the human condition. Driven by the emotional states, which I get to live out as this sentient being, I've decided to share with you the beautiful term, which describes the unique feeling of interconnectedness and complexity within this physical plane of ours. By becoming aware of the universal experie...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to reflect on the necessity of slowing down and taking time off throughout your busy day. Inspired by my last week's flu and a situation from a friend's life, I've written a piece to invite more self-care for ourselves and our bodies. By becoming aware of the innate need to constantly rush from one task to another, I recognised the need to just let myself...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to reflect on the use of your time and the unique wisdom of Parkinson's Law. Pushing myself over the past few weeks, I have recently quit a 'day job' and embarked on a freelancing, self-employment journey. Inspired by the emotional states and struggle, which this 'new normal' has caused, I considered the ways, in which I can make my work better while wasti...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to reflect on the uniqueness of change and its elusive quality. Inspired by the many situations, opportunities, and challenges, I have written a text, which focuses on the understanding, with which we could aim to orient ourselves in this seemingly fixed, yet constantly changing world. I will refer to the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, point out the few rather...

Today's episode will be very different than any of the previous ones. I will challenge myself to freely express a few thoughts that have been on my mind for the past weeks. I aim to discuss coping with difficult moments in life, unique aspects of working in hospitality, and approaches to everyday life, which you might want to take on board. I will yet again advocate the Wim Hof Method, which has b...

In today's (Un)usual Dialogues, I am talking with Christie, a girl who climbed Kilimanjaro, walked through the jungle in her flip flops, and got stuck in Nepalese airport for over a week. With her excessive adventurous experience, Christie will tell us the stories of solo backpacking across South America, running away from bears in Arizona, and being a part of a family with eight children. We will...

In today's (Un)usual Dialogues, I am talking with David Johnston, a co-founder of Red Facilities Ltd. - a broadcast media company based in Edinburgh. In our conversation, David will share his experiences of starting up in the music industry as an underage entrepreneur, pursuing the dreams of becoming a rock star, and 'connecting the dots looking back'. With experience comes wisdom, and that is wha...

In today's (Un)usual Dialogues, I am talking with my dear friend Patri - a Spanish girl from Germany - whose unique experience of upbringing, and active engagement within Erasmus Student Network, will be of interest to all who want to explore different cultures. She is studying sociology, aspires to be a freelance writer, and currently holds the presidential position within the ESN's local section...

In this final episode of the third season, I will invite you to become more aware of your surroundings, pay attention to detail, and take time off your busy life to breathe and live. Inspired and refreshed with the journey, I've recently experienced, I will talk about the importance of self-relaxation and giving appreciation to the world around us. I will discuss the Wim Hof breathing method, touc...

In today's (Un)usual Dialogues, I am talking with my dear friend and last year's mentor Stephen Coole from Coole Insight Ltd. He is a single father, a self-made entrepreneur, and a prominent figure within the UK's Student Union movement. Delivering mentoring sessions for student representatives, Steve is continuously making a lasting impact on the lives of young leaders who will shape the future o...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to consider the reactivity of your emotions and how you could adjust the way in which you act out certain states of mind. Inspired by one of my old stories about a heavy Monday morning in my old house, I am going to discuss the difficulties of tackling irritation, as well as offer you a little trick, which could help you make better choices in those moment...

In today's (Un)usual Dialogues, I am talking with my dear friend Phil, whose achievements in DIY are astounding. He has successfully brewed mead, set up a sound system, and crafted a lightning-stricken guitar. We will discuss finding ways of creating things from scratch, finding graduate jobs, working for corporations, and programming an AI's dictionary. Whether you wish to start your own brewery,...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to reflect on the importance of confidence and courage in regards to getting what you need and want. Over the past week I've applied to many jobs around Edinburgh, and with the use of confidence, trained like a muscle, I have achieved quite amazing results. Taking into account the importance of your attitude, I will talk about the ways you can strengthen y...

In today's (Un)usual Dialogues, I am talking with my very own Father - Marcin, whose vast experience in business management, consulting, and freelancing will make you think and inspire action in your endeavors. We will discuss working away from home, learning foreign languages to enhance one's employability, and running one's own business with its many challenges and opportunities. Whether you wis...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to consider the idea of 'taking a leap of faith'; of going into the unknown. I will reflect on the recent events from my life, offering you a helping hand and words of encouragement to keep your 'game face' on. We will look into the concept of planning, anticipating, and dealing with what happens, when our plans do not turn out the way we expected. I am go...

In today's (Un)usual Dialogues I am interviewing Karl Swanepoel, an AI & Robotics Graduate, who is about to launch Topwork - a freelance, student-focused online platform. He has been 'in business' of entrepreneurship since he was fifteen, and over the years he has gathered plenty of knowledge and experience, which he is about to share. Whether you have a business idea, a product you would like to...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to consider becoming present in the moment, whatever the moment might be. I will bring up my recent accident and offer you a little insight into what helped me during the diffucult time of uncertainty and pain. I will also draw from the Secular Buddhism podcast by Noah Rasheta, and encourage you to think whether practicing mindfulness and mediation might b...

In today's (Un)usual Dialogues episode I talk with my dear friend Łukasz from Warsaw, with whom I've had the pleasure to run around the neighborhood of ours before playing online was cool. He's an amazing person, whose stories of self-development, job-seeking experience, and following one's dreams will leave you uplifted and encouraged. We will discuss the idea of getting your 'foot in the door' o...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to consider the idea of a rocket's course when it's aiming for the moon. I will draw from my mentoring session and offer you the interesting concept of 'setting the sail' and 'strengthening your boat'. We will look into the idea of self-appreciation and recognize the risk that comes with comparison to others. Since we are all different and aim for differen...

In today's (Un)usual Dialogues episode I talk with my dear friend Lukas from Vilnius, with whom we've become friends ten years ago. He's an exceptional human, whose stories of early CEO career, good practice within the Start-Up he's a part of, and corporate experience will leave you inspired and encouraged. We will discuss the idea of the human approach to business, consider employee satisfaction,...

In this week's episode, I will invite you to consider the use of words and the amazing power that comes with making statements. I will draw from a few books and offer you the surprising discovery of the influence words can have on our bodies and minds. We will look into the idea of self-appreciation and recognize the need for more empathy and understanding towards ourselves, which can help us in b...