Best Janice Chaka Podcasts (2024)

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Essential Skills for Inspiring Leadership 5:27

2d ago5:27

5:27

Primary Topic: Vision in Leadership - The importance of having a vision as a leader - Leadership as guidance and inspiration towards a common goal Primary Topic: Essential Leadership Skills - Communication - Conveying ideas, thoughts, dreams, vision, and goals clearly and confidently - Being open to feedback and listening to other perspectives - Co…

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The Importance of Finding Your Ideal Sleep Number 5:19

9d ago5:19

5:19

Primary Topic: Importance of Sleep - Different sleep needs for different individuals - Impact of sleep on body and brain - Factors affecting sleep patterns (medications, children, age, illness) - Recognizing the feeling of a restful, rejuvenating sleep - Dealing with the challenges of life and sleep deficits Primary Topic: Fluidity of Sleep Needs -…

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Career Conversations with Reesa Woolf PhD 25:06

16d ago25:06

25:06

Reesa is an introvert raised in a family of extroverts. She has had an interesting career specializing in other introverts and a dynamic life experiencing the world. Social media links www.LinkedIn.com/in/reesawoolfphd www.Facebook.com/reesawoolfphd Link to website www.ConfidentSpeaking.comBy The Career Introvert

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Overcoming Feeling Overlooked 5:30

23d ago5:30

5:30

Primary Topic: Feeling Overlooked at Work - The disheartening feeling of not getting recognition for valuable contributions - Reasons for feeling overlooked - Importance of taking steps to raise visibility Primary Topic: Identifying and Leveraging Strengths - Self-reflection to identify unique skills and core competencies - Positioning oneself as a…

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Embracing Mistakes and Moving Forward 5:47

1M ago5:47

5:47

Primary Topic: Dealing with Negative Thinking After Making a Mistake - Janice Chaka shares a personal incident where she thought she made a mistake, leading to negative self-talk. - Miscommunication and misinterpretation of events led to feelings of inadequacy. - Strategies to Stop Negative Thinking After Making a Mistake - Acknowledge the mistake …

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Choosing Your Ideal Planning Day 5:31

1M ago5:31

5:31

Primary Topic: Importance of Planning Your Week - Benefits of using Friday as a planning day - Reflect on past week's accomplishments and areas for improvement - Set clear goals and priorities for the upcoming week - Unwind and recharge over the weekend - Brain dump to start Monday with a clear head - Advantages of using Sunday as a planning day - …

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Career Conversations with Stacy Brookman 16:38

1M ago16:38

16:38

Women leaders who want to eliminate imposter syndrome leverage Stacy Brookman and her confident leadership coaching to clarify their power skills and confidently command their seat at the table. She’s a women’s leadership coach, a conference speaker, and the founder of Real Life Resilience. Take the What’s Your Leadership Kryptonite? Quiz: https://…

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Finding Balance Beyond Work 5:14

2M ago5:14

5:14

Primary Topic: Importance of Balancing Work and Personal Life - Lewis Hamilton's Experience - Balancing work and personal interests - Benefits of pursuing other activities outside of work - Effect of Overwhelming Workload - Impact on creativity and thinking abilities - Need for diversity in activities to stimulate the mind - Productivity and Rest -…

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Leveraging Social Proof for Career Success 5:29

2M ago5:29

5:29

Primary Topic: Importance of Having a Support System Sub-topics: - Having a virtual support system, especially as an introvert - The benefits of having champions and a fan club in your corner - The power of social proof in career advancement - Building and maintaining reciprocal relationships for social proof - Being a champion for others and the s…

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Understanding the Science of Habits 5:12

2M ago5:12

5:12

Primary Topic: Understanding Habits - Definition of a habit - Components of a habit loop (cue, routine, reward) - Importance of understanding the habit cycle Primary Topic: Forming Positive Habits - Starting small and building on simplicity - Pairing new habits with existing ones - Utilizing the power of rewards - The impact of immediate gratificat…

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Career Conversations with Emily Cox 20:39

2M ago20:39

20:39

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor offering therapy sessions for children, teens, and young adults. Focus on supporting children working through big feelings, adolescents navigating transitions, and emerging adults exploring identity. Helping those who feel stuck, misunderstood, or unheard find their voice and use it with confidence. Social …

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Embracing Mindful Tech Use 5:25

3M ago5:25

5:25

Primary Topic: Embracing Mindful Technology Use - Identifying the Reasons for Device Use - Information seeking - Connection - Habitual behavior - Setting Specific Times for Tech Usage - Establishing designated times for different types of tech - Implementing tech-free periods, e.g., no phones at dinner or turning off notifications in the evening - …

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Building Confidence in Decision Making 5:13

3M ago5:13

5:13

Primary Topic: Decision Making and Confidence - The fundamental skill of decision making - The constant use of decision making in professional and personal lives - Understanding the significance of the decision - Questions to ask to understand the consequences of the decision - Investment of time and effort based on significance - Gathering relevan…

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Finding Success Through Reevaluation and Support 5:19

3M ago5:19

5:19

Primary Topic: Challenges When Hard Work Is Not Enough - Frustration and its effects - The temptation to quit - Importance of reevaluation and review of goals and current strategies Primary Topic: Building Trusting Relationships and Community Support - The value of networking with successful people - Importance of creating trusting relationships wi…

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Understanding Your Inner Voice 5:25

3M ago5:25

5:25

Primary Topic: Introduction to Self-Talk - Definition of self-talk - Importance of self-talk in shaping self-perception and confidence Primary Topic: Understanding Self-Talk - Nature of internal dialogue - Influence of self-talk on confidence and stress levels Primary Topic: Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk - Becoming aware of your inner voice - C…

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Career Conversations with Esther Avant 20:23

4M ago20:23

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Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided full spectrum health & lifestyle coaching since 2015. Her mission is to help women be healthy, happy, con…

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Career Conversations with Dani Nichols 16:51

4M ago16:51

16:51

Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist and children’s book author. Her book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, has won several awards. Her essays are also award-winning and she has been published in The Other Journal, Oregon Humanities, Reckon Review, Barren Magazine and more. When she's not writing, Dani works a certified therapeutic horsemanship instructor.…

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Career Conversations with Dave Schultz 19:14

4M ago19:14

19:14

A former music teacher, I now find myself being a tech specialist and corporate trainer for a major insurance company. I have three amazing kids. I have been married for 15 years. I love music, sports and watching my kids be amazing. Social media links https://twitter.com/daveschultz74 https://www.facebook.com/minkyboodle/ Link to website https://d…

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Career Conversations with Nital Phull 16:17

4M ago16:17

16:17

Nital Phull, is a a Corporate Career Coach for female professionals who want to progress in their career, who have so much potential and provide heaps of value to their organisation - but are instead feeling stuck, undervalued and misunderstood. Social media links LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nital-phull/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi_it…

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Career Conversations with Mark Wigginton 16:52

4M ago16:52

16:52

Mark Wigginton understands the importance of asking quality questions and used them throughout his career as a salesperson, management consultant, trainer, and even as a jail counselor (that’s a long story). He recently retired as a Regional Vice President for Shipley Associates, a global leader in business development consulting and training. Duri…

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Career Conversations with Benjamin Friedman 18:58

4M ago18:58

18:58

Benjamin Friedman has handled finance and operations for over 20 years, leading those roles in his last six positions before starting his own company, Build Scale Grow Inc., in 2018. The company helps founders address the fears of entrepreneurship and gaps in capacity, scale quickly, and grow exponentially. His companies have had five successful M&…

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Career Conversations with Kellie Nissen 20:50

4M ago20:50

20:50

Kellie Nissen is an author coach, editor and dragon boater with Dragons Abreast Canberra - Goanna. Canberra born, she still lives in Australia’s capital city, along with her husband, two teens and two pugs. Between work, writing, dragon boat training and pug duties, Kellie has no time to engage in any more conversations with cancer. Social media li…

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Career Conversations with Andrea Putting 17:07

4M ago17:07

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Andrea Putting is a passionate explorer on a quest to uncover the secrets of creating a better life. With a background that spans both entrepreneurship and the corporate world, she has gained unique insights into finding fulfilment and purpose. But what truly sets Andrea apart is her unexpected journey. It led to the creation of Chocolate and Coffe…

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Career Conversations with Adrian Santiago 20:28

4M ago20:28

20:28

Like his books, Adrian Santiago is made of a little bit of everything; The spice of the Caribbean Islands (BORICUA!); sharp edges from a childhood on the block in Buffalo, NY; some southern charm and a dose of crazy from the land of “Florida Man”; and a knack for drama born of comics punk rock music, and a love for stories. Welcome to Books By Adri…

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Career Conversations with Maya Lombarts 18:15

4M ago18:15

18:15

Maya Lombarts is a social introvert from Belgium. She's been living in a very extroverted culture in Cusco, Peru for seven years, where she's a professional singer, an operations manager, and a Functional Medicine Health Coach. Using her Belgian structured side and her Peruvian flexible side, she's a Left-Brained Sidekick for Creative Entrepreneurs…

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Career Conversations with Stefan Bucher 19:07

4M ago19:07

19:07

Stefan G. Bucher designs and produces high-end books for corporate and private clients. He has designed for Sting, Whitney Houston, Jason Bentley, David Hockney, Philip Glass, Judd Apatow, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is an ADC Young Gun and has won a D&AD Yellow Pencil for book design. In addition to scores of books, he has created cus…

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Career Conversations with Yvette Estime 17:48

4M ago17:48

17:48

She is the owner of Dirty Celebrity, a sustainable brand creates accessories from organic and deadstock materials. As an introvert, standing outside at a booth was not for me and so I created a way to reach people without overwhelming myself. I turned to social media as a way to reach others locally. Social media links @Dirty_celebrity -on X, Insta…

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Embracing Life's Transitions: How to Thrive Through Change 5:08

4M ago5:08

5:08

I. Introduction - Importance of thriving through life's transitions II. Understanding the value of now - Being mindful and present - Focusing on the present moment - Letting go of multitasking - Finding humor in life's challenges III. Embracing change and transitions - Accepting change as a normal part of life - Adapting and shifting gears quickly …

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The Power of Understanding Human Nature 5:14

4M ago5:14

5:14

Primary topic: Introduction to human nature - Importance of understanding human nature for a happier and less stressful life - Humans as social beings and the need to interact with others Primary topic: Memory and perception - Memories can be subjective and reconstructed based on perceptions - Memories can be altered by tone or the addition of word…

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Uncovering the Hidden Roots of Self Sabotage 5:30

4M ago5:30

5:30

Primary Topic: The Power of Root Causes - Introduction to the concept of root causes and their connection to personal growth and success Sub-topics: - Explanation of how behaviors and actions are influenced by underlying factors - Importance of self-reflection and increased awareness in uncovering root causes - Identifying recurring patterns of beh…

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Career Conversations with Scott Paton 23:33

5M ago23:33

23:33

When his last son left home, Scott could finally decide what he wanted to do now that he had no responsibilities. He flew to Morocco. The next two years he went from Norway to Ukraine, from Ireland to Jordan and many places in-between. The U2 song: "Still haven't Found What I'm Looking for" comes to mind. After 7 years visiting SE Asia, Mexico, Cen…

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World Introvert Day Career Conversations Introduction 2:50

5M ago2:50

2:50

I have created The World Introvert Day Career Conversations Series. It is a collection of 12 podcast episodes, that explores the career paths of introverts, providing valuable insights and strategies for navigating different industries while managing energy effectively. This series will be released on Jan 1, 2 and 3.…

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Finding Inspiration When Everything Goes Wrong 5:15

5M ago5:15

5:15

Primary Topic: Dealing with a month where nothing is going right - Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted - Difficulty finding inspiration Primary Topic: Finding inspiration when things are not going right - Focus on gratitude - Difficulty in finding things to be grateful for - Recognizing that it's not a competition - Allowing yourself to feel emotions…

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Leadership and Thinking Like a Leader 5:31

5M ago5:31

5:31

Primary Topic: Thinking Like a Leader - Importance of training and experience to become a great leader - Understanding common qualities and behaviors of leaders - Effectively sharing your vision - Developing effective communication skills - Learning about human nature and how people communicate - Showing empathy for others - Listening more than you…

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Keeping Your Battery Charged During the Holiday Season 5:29

5M ago5:29

5:29

Topic: Ways to top up your battery during the holiday season - Introduction to the holiday season and its impact on recharge levels - Changes in weather and their effects - Increased social activities and events - Importance of maintaining daily routines - Avoid unnecessary changes to routines - Incorporate important self-care activities like medit…

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Career Conversations with Scot McKay 20:35

5M ago20:35

20:35

Scot McKay has shared bad jokes with North Korean military officers, sipped coffee at Pablo Escobar’s home (served by his maid), survived a shark attack while surfing, held his breath as the pride of lions walked by his tent, and blitzed through California canyons with his knee on the double-yellow line at 140 mph. Yet somehow, he has also been ref…

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Coping Strategies for Interacting with Difficult People 5:13

6M ago5:13

5:13

Topic: Dealing with People You Don't Like - Introduction to the topic - Acknowledging that it's normal to not like everyone - Importance of treating people with respect and humility Topic: Strategies for Dealing with People You Don't Like - Accepting that you won't like everyone - Letting go of the idea that everyone has to like you - Identifying s…

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The Power of the Done List 5:19

6M ago5:19

5:19

Primary Topic: The concept of "done lists" as an alternative to-do lists - To-do lists - Negative impact of to-do lists - The never-ending nature of to-do lists - The lack of dopamine stimulation from to-do lists Primary Topic: The importance of recognizing and acknowledging accomplishments - The need to realize and appreciate what has been accompl…

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Surviving the Holiday Season 5:32

6M ago5:32

5:32

"The Holiday Season for Introverts: 'It is only September, and yet I'm planning how to get through the next sort of 4 month season, including January.'" — Janice Chaka [00:00:01 → 00:01:01] "The Festive Season: What does the festive season look like for you? Maybe you're working all the way through. I definitely had a job, previously, which I kind …

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Unpacking the Importance of Fire Preparedness 5:23

6M ago5:23

5:23

Primary Topic: Lack of awareness about fire safety - Lack of familiarity with fire drills - Lack of knowledge about fire alarm sounds and protocols - Comparison of fire drills in school and corporate environments Primary Topic: Personal experience with a fire alarm - Awakening to a faint fire alarm sound - Uncertainty about the nature of the alarm …

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Career Conversations with Wayne Turmel 30:47

7M ago30:47

30:47

For over 25 years, Wayne Turmel has been obsessed with how people communicate (or don't) at work. He's the author of 15 books and has spoken at conferences and clients around the world. Link to website https://kevineikenberry.com/team/about-wayne-turmel/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneturmel/ "The Misconceptions of Introverts: 'Because …

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Answering Questions from Extroverts 5:28

7M ago5:28

5:28

Primary Topic: Questions from Extroverts - Question: Do you feel like you're missing out on social activities? - Response: Depends on what social activities mean to the individual - Explanation: Social activities can vary from large group events to one-on-one interactions - Question: Are introverts just shy? - Response: Introverts can be shy, but s…

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Building Your Brand for Job Hunting Success 5:30

7M ago5:30

5:30

The Importance of Having a Brand: "Whether you like it or not, people have thoughts about you and that is part of your brand...a brand is how you differentiate yourself from other humans." — Janice Chaka [00:00:19 → 00:00:26] Crafting a Personal Brand as an Introvert: "Crafting a compelling and authentic personal brand as an introvert can help you …

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Behind the Scenes of a Successful Speaking Gig: Nurturing a Positive Relationship with Tech 5:21

7M ago5:21

5:21

"The Importance of Speaker Preparation: 'And all the speakers had been told in advance that they had to go to tech check, which was separate from what I was doing the day before they were speaking.'" — Janice Chaka [00:00:39 → 00:00:46] Importance of Adaptability for Speakers: "And so here's the thing, if you are going to be a speaker at that event…

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Career Conversations with Sucheta Rawal 21:44

8M ago21:44

21:44

Sucheta Rawal is a former investment banker turned food and travel expert with a mission to raise awareness of the world through meaningful travel and cultural understanding. Drawing from her own experience of traveling to 100+ countries across 7 continents, Sucheta speaks to entrepreneurs on how to break social norms, follow their passion, be chan…

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Intentional Action by Prioritizing You for Professional Growth 5:48

8M ago5:48

5:48

In this episode of "The Traveling Introvert," host Janice Chaka explores the reasons why introverts often delay investing in themselves professionally and the potential consequences that arise from this hesitation. Janice discusses how many introverts struggle with self-confidence, fear of judgment, and a tendency to prioritize the needs of others …

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Resisting Conformity and Celebrating Strengths as and Introvert 5:19

8M ago5:19

5:19

In this episode of "The Traveling Introvert" podcast, host Janice Chaka discusses the impact of external expectations and societal pressure on introverts' stress levels. Challenging the negative stereotype of introversion, Janice emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and celebrating individuality to resist societal pressure. Strategies for n…

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Managing Energy: Strategies for Introverts to Prevent Burnout 5:35

8M ago5:35

5:35

In this episode of "The Traveling Introvert" podcast, host Janice explores the significance of finding the right balance between social interactions and alone time to prevent burnout in introverts. Janice emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in recognizing personal limits and understanding energy levels. She encourages introspection and refl…

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The Power of Recharging: Managing Energy for Introverts 5:25

8M ago5:25

5:25

In this episode of "The Traveling Introvert" we explore the importance of energy management for introverts. Janice talks about how external factors can affect energy levels and lead to feelings of exhaustion and lack of concentration. Janice emphasizes the need for introverts to prioritize self-care and set clear boundaries to protect their energy.…

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Career Conversations with DuVäl Reynolds 23:00

9M ago23:00

23:00

"On this episode of The Traveling Introvert, our host Janice Chaka sits down with guest DuVäl for an insightful conversation about career and introversion. DuVäl highlights the importance of setting aside time to be alone and recenter oneself, even in the context of being married and having a dog. They explain how their spouse is understanding and …

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