Being a leader is hard. It often feels lonely, like no one understands what you’re going through. Being [at Work], hosted by Andrea Butcher, offers daily encouragement while exploring what it means to be a leader in today’s workplace. Each conversation featured focuses on solving real issues leaders like you face while equipping listeners with tools, strategies, and resources to effectively lead. This isn’t another interview show because–spoiler alert–life isn’t perfect, and neither are you. ...
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It is never too late to start over. No matter how much time or money you’ve spent chasing degrees and jobs to get to your current position, if ultimately you’re unhappy, then it is time to quit. Each week, Goli Kalkhoran, a fellow quitter, will interview inspiring guests who have quit lucrative careers to forge their own path and create a life they love. Get insight, inspiration, tools, and resources to help you quit what you hate and figure out what it is that you love.
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Conversations that build careers, with Lisa Plain (Petkovsek) and Mike Bird. A bi-weekly show for 20- and 30-somethings who take their careers (but not themselves!) really, really seriously.
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This is the show where we help men and women in public service transition to a career in the private sector.
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The right job is the foundation of a fulfilling life. At the Purpose Promise, we are the sworn enemy of the rat race, which has caused epic levels of disengagement in the United States and around the world. The Purpose Promise Podcast will lead you to a deeper understanding of how to find meaningful work. In each episode, career expert and author John McCarthy explores common success myths and practical ways that you can uniquely define what purpose means to you! For more information, visit ...
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In this episode of Lessons From a Quitter, we dive deep into the power of managing anxiety and negative emotions as you navigate career transitions and life’s uncertainties. Often, we focus on trying to control the uncontrollable—whether it's landing the perfect job, avoiding disappointment, or sidestepping failure. But real growth lies in acceptin…
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Daily Dose: You don’t need to do “the work” alone
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Daily Dose: It’s Q4. What do you want for the rest of this year?
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Daily Dose: Mental clarity is not having an empty mind
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Daily Dose: The right thing to do and the hard thing to do are usually the same
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Daily Dose: You’re doing better than you think
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From Engineer to Entrepreneur: How Jannese Torres used a side hustle to help her quit
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In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we chat with the incredible Latina entrepreneur behind the Yo Quiero Dineropodcast and the newly published author of Financially Lit. We explore her journey from food blogger to financial educator, diving into how she used her paycheck as an “angel investor” to build her future. She shares valuable insight…
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Daily Dose: Quieting the inside critic and instead listening to your inside mentor
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Daily Dose: Sometimes it’s better to just let things be
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Daily Dose: Your brain is like a supercomputer and your self-talk is the program it will run
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184: Being Intentional About Your Relationship Strategy with Vanessa Fields
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What if leadership wasn’t about climbing the ladder but about deepening the connections you make along the way? In this episode, Andrea chats with Vanessa Fields, Director of Human Resources at XPO, who opens up about a crucial (and often overlooked) piece of leadership: relationships. Vanessa shares how her career journey, from retail to HR leader…
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Daily Dose: Be willing to be misunderstood, criticized, opposed, accused and event rejected
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In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive into how to embrace being multi-passionate without feeling overwhelmed. You’ll learn that life is long, and there’s no need to rush to do everything at once. We explore the importance of choosing one thing to focus on now while allowing space for other passions later. It’s not about finding the “ri…
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Daily Dose: If you know exactly what you’re going to do, what’s the point of doing it
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can do is be reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Now, if you're in the m…
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can do is be reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Now, if you're in the m…
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Daily Dose: What my best friend has taught me about leadership
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can do is be reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Now, if you're in the m…
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Eliminate Overworking: how to truly beat burnout
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In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive into how perfectionism and unrealistic expectations fuel burnout and overwhelm. We discuss the importance of auditing your responsibilities, identifying what season of life you’re in, and prioritizing accordingly. You’ll learn how to eliminate unnecessary tasks, delegate more effectively, and embra…
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Daily Dose: Why we need to stop saying It’s not personal. It’s business
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Daily Dose: The Entrepreneur’s Creed- It Couldn’t Be Done
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Daily Dose: Leadership Lessons from CultureCon- The impact of the manager
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183: Neurodiversity [at Work]: Making the Conversation More Approachable and Less Intimidating with Shea Belsky
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Imagine disclosing your autism to a manager and receiving nothing but support. Andrea sits down with Shea Belsky, a passionate neurodiversity advocate and Chief Technology Officer at Mentra, to explore what it means to be autistic at work. Shea shares his personal journey, from his early diagnosis to a pivotal moment when he disclosed his autism to…
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Daily Dose: Leadership Lesson from CultureCon- A great metaphor for culture
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In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive into the process of navigating career transitions without the pressure of needing to know the "perfect" next step. We explore the three stages of quitting: burnout recovery, stopping people-pleasing, and embracing your true desires. Whether you’re thinking of quitting to pursue a passion or redisco…
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Daily Dose: Leadership Lesson from CultureCon- What's the ROI of hugging your mom
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Daily Dose: Leadership Lesson from CultureCon- It's not what you gift, it's how you give
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Daily Dose: When inspiration strikes, be ready to listen
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Daily Dose: What stands in the way is the way
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can do is be reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Now, if you're in the m…
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Why you should take ownership of your career
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In this episode of Lessons From A Quitter, the focus is on taking full responsibility for your life, especially when feeling stuck in your career. I discuss the importance of recognizing that, despite external challenges, you have more control over your circumstances than you might think. The episode encourages listeners to shift from a passive min…
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Daily Dose: Leading well in all aspects of your life
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Daily Dose: Don’t make yourself small . . . for anyone
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Daily Dose: Every time I’ve done something that didn’t feel right, it’s ended up not being right
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Daily Dose: Why my bernedoodle is the best coworker I’ve ever had
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Things you have to unlearn from school to thrive in the workplace
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In the latest episode of "Lessons from a Quitter," I explore how traditional career paths can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. Emphasizing the importance of questioning conventional advice, I advocate for a proactive career design by identifying and leveraging unique personal strengths. The discussion highlights how breaking away from standard …
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