Best Squiggly Careers Podcasts (2024)

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#404 How to say yes, no and don't know 40:39

2d ago40:39

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Sometimes the smallest of words are the hardest to say but working out how and when to say yes, no and I don't know can have on big impact on your career. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about the signals and situations to look out for if you need to adapt your words and easy ideas for action to change what you say and when you say it. More ways to…

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THE GALES - A RACING FAMILY 24:30

12m ago24:30

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This special programme is an excerpt from the latest JOURNEY TO A DREAM podcast series. Beth Espey finds out that motor racing really is a Family Affair, as she meets with former TT sidecar passenger (now Marshall) Dicky Gale and his sons Ben and Jim, as they look to their first start on the Southern 100 circuit in a matter of weeks. Longer chat an…

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Turning Your Side Hustle Into A Profitable Side Business 47:02

3d ago47:02

47:02

I catch up with @AaronKnightley to discuss side hustles and the secret to turning your side hustle into a profitable side business in 2024 PRODUCTS Order my best-selling book; The Money Basics: https://amzn.to/3KL0nMW Join my Book Club: https://peterkomolafe.com/the-money-basics-book-club Investing Course for Beginnershttps://peterkomolafe.com/inve…

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Episode 95: Snapchat special – brand partnerships for a sporting summer 29:41

7d ago29:41

29:41

What makes a great brand partnership? This podcast will: • Reveal the secrets to creating a grand sports brand partnership • Explore the tools that deliver interaction and enhance the fan experience • Outline the challenges of sports partnerships and how to overcome themBy CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing

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#403 How to be an intrapreneur 42:15

10d ago42:15

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This week Helen and Sarah explore intrapreneurship, a skill which helps increase your impact and autonomy at work without introducing risks you might not be ready for. They talk through intrapreneurship actions to help you increase your profile, widen your influence and gather momentum and motivation for your ideas. More ways to learn about Squiggl…

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Powerful and moving stories and reflections on war and conflict (full interviews.) 29:43

14d ago29:43

29:43

To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Dave Moore brings us a series of previously unheard interviews, speaking with people on and from the Isle of Man with real life experience of war and conflict. These interviews were recorded in the year 2000.By Manx Radio

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#402 Ask the Expert: Cal Newport Slow Productivity 45:22

16d ago45:22

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This week, Helen talks to productivity expert Cal Newport about the way many of us are working and why it's so counter to long-term career success. Cal talks through the principles of slow productivity from his latest book and together with Helen they discuss small actions that everyone can take to increase their impact and reduce the overwhelm of …

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Trump vs Biden - Predicting The Stock Market Impact 25:13

18d ago25:13

25:13

With Trump vs Biden months away in the US election, we discuss the impact of a Trump victory and what to expect. Explore the Investment Plan feature shown in this video - https://www.financeads.net/tc.php?t=40315C4164115098T PRODUCTS Order my best-selling book; The Money Basics: https://amzn.to/3KL0nMW Join my Book Club: https://peterkomolafe.com/t…

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Episode 94: Driving digital with the personal touch 34:19

21d ago34:19

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The secrets of digitising human This podcast will: • Disclose the key tips to marketing a traditional business through digital • Explore why retaining personality and humanity is key to great marketing • Reveal how to scoop a CIM Global Marketing Excellence AwardBy CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing

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#401 How to get a sponsor 33:33

24d ago33:33

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Sponsorship unlocks access to new career opportunities, though lots of people feel confused about what they can do to get a Sponsor. This week, Helen and Sarah share a 4-part process to make sponsorship easier for everyone to access. They talk about practical actions you can take to increase the advocacy of your work, gain introductions to other pe…

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#400 How consistency contributes to your career success 37:19

1M ago37:19

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Inspired by a 400 episode milestone, this week Helen and Sarah explore the topic of career consistency. They talk about why consistency pays off for your development and where consistency counts the most. They share ideas to help you increase consistency in your day job, with your learning, in your relationships and by showing and growing your stre…

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Episode 93: How to become a young leader 32:57

1M ago32:57

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The secrets of starting out This podcast will: • Reveal the key tips to getting a great start in marketing • Show why marketing courses and qualifications can boost your career • Demonstrate how to overcome the challenges of becoming a marketing leader If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don’t miss our latest uploads. You ca…

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#399 Ask the Expert: Getting Things Done 23:55

1M ago23:55

23:55

In this week’s Ask the Expert episode Sarah talks to author David Allen about productivity and overcoming obstacles to getting things done. Sarah and David discuss the concept of open loops and how to create follow-on actions to improve your flow at work. Together, they also talk through practical techniques such as the two-minute rule, the importa…

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2024 E04 - What's next in the fight for financial education in our schools 31:04

1M ago31:04

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I sit down with Louise Hill, Co-founder and CEO of GoHenry on what's next in the fight for financial education in our schools. PRODUCTS Order my best-selling book; The Money Basics: https://amzn.to/3KL0nMW Join my Book Club: https://peterkomolafe.com/the-money-basics-book-club Investing Course for Beginnershttps://peterkomolafe.com/investment-cours…

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Walking in the Ayres 24:37

1M ago24:37

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Howard takes a trip to the tip of the Island and has a behind the scenes look around the developing Point of Ayre Nature Reserve. We're grateful to Allison Leonard, Neil Morris and David Andrews for showing us around this incredible new space, which will be open to the public in stages this year. In the meantime, you can watch a video of Howard and…

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#398 How to let go of career FOMO 34:36

1M ago34:36

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When Helen and Sarah asked the Squiggly Careers community whether FOMO affected how they thought about their development, the overwhelming response was YES. This week's episodes explores where FOMO comes from, what problems it leads to and simple actions you can take so it doesn't causes issues for confidence and happiness at work. More ways to lea…

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Episode 92: Zero heroes 34:19

2M ago34:19

34:19

How advertising can make sustainability happen This podcast will: • Show why advertising has an inspirational role in reaching Net Zero • Reveal why sustainability must be fused with consumer aspiration • Demonstrate how sustainable behaviours can be normalised in advertising If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don’t miss ou…

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#397 How to create career advantage 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

Creating career advantage means you give yourself more opportunity to do the work that you find interesting and meaningful. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about how to make it happen! From acceleration opportunities to continual improvement habits, they share easy ideas for action that make a big difference to your development. More ways to learn …

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2024 E03 - Monetary Policy: What You MUST Know to Survive 27:54

2M ago27:54

27:54

Monetary Policy and what you MUST know yo survive and thrive in 2024 and beyond. Explore the Investment Plan feature spoken about in this episode here PRODUCTS Order my best-selling book; The Money Basics: https://amzn.to/3KL0nMW Join my Book Club: https://peterkomolafe.com/the-money-basics-book-club Investing Course for Beginnershttps://peterkomol…

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#396 Squiggly Careers Live x Gremlins 52:32

2M ago52:32

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This week, Helen takes to the stage at Squiggly Careers Live with 3 special guests to talk about Gremlins. Listen to her coversation with author Daisy Buchanan, swimmer and LGBTQ+ advocate Michael Gunning and author Dolly Alderton as they explore the connection between confidence and their career and share advice to learn from. More ways to learn a…

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Episode 91: AI – threat or promise? 30:23

2M ago30:23

30:23

Fear, fakes, and futurism in artificial intelligence This podcast will: • Show how marketers can use AI to enhance their work • Reveal how to achieve authenticity with artificial output • Explore the ethics of using AI in marketing If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don’t miss our latest uploads. You can also support the se…

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#395 Why your diary doesn't lie 45:17

2M ago45:17

45:17

This week on the podcast, Helen and Sarah are taking a different look at their diary and discovering lots of new insights about their development. They discuss how your diary can tell you the truth about your priorities, whether you are investing in the right relationships and how effectively you are protecting your boundaries. They also share acti…

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ROTARY YOUTH : Speaking Out 44:55

2M ago44:55

44:55

If you went to school here on the glorious Isle of Man, you might remember taking part in the annual Public Speaking competition. This popular event is just one of many that is organised by the youth committee of the Douglas Rotary Club. Christy - one of those that does remember taking part in the competition - wanted to find out more about the wor…

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#394 How silos stop you in your job and hold your career back 24:53

2M ago24:53

24:53

Silos affect our ability to do our job and the opportunities we have for our development. This week, Helen and Sarah share their own experiences of silos and 3 ideas for action to help you break through them. From anthropology to investing in adjacencies, their silo-busting solutions will help you succeed in your squiggly career. More ways to learn…

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Marketing the election - What marketers can bring to politics 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

This podcast will: • Reveal why marketing skills can be invaluable in politics • Show how to avoid the communication pitfalls in an election campaign • Demonstrate the importance of a strong brand in the political arena If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don’t miss our latest uploads. You can also support the series by leav…

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MANX ON THE MOON 25:55

3M ago25:55

25:55

Christy DeHaven speaks to space entrepreneur Chris Stott, whose recent endeavours have taken Manx tech to the Moon and back. This is just the latest in many 'out of this world' achievements for Chris, who is a founding member of the British Space Education Council and remains active in supporting space education initiatives. He is also the Honorary…

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#393 How to close the know-do gap 29:28

3M ago29:28

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This week, Helen and Sarah talk about the knowing-doing gap. This is when you know what you should, could or want to do but you still don't take the action that you need to. They discuss how this gap can create cognitive dissonance and lead to us feeling frustrated at work. To close the gap, they share practical ways you can change your behaviour, …

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#392 How to make every meeting matter 35:55

3M ago35:55

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Meetings consume our hours and our energy at work, so we want to make sure they also increase our impact! This week, Helen and Sarah talk about practical ideas to increase the value of time spent in meetings for you and your team. They explore how questions create better agendas, how shorter meetings can force clarity and debate whether doing in th…

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2024 E02 - The rise of the Squiggly Career 42:02

3M ago42:02

42:02

In this episode, Peter Komolafe interviews Sarah, the founder of Amazing If, about the concept of squiggly careers. We discuss the challenges and choices in squiggly careers, the importance of transferable talents, and the need to avoid being put in a box. We also explore the changing world and how it has led to the rise of squiggly careers. Sarah …

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Episode 89: Deep dive into sustainable marketing 30:23

3M ago30:23

30:23

In the first episode of the CIM Marketing Podcast of 2024, we dive into sustainable marketing with CIM course director, Gemma Butler. Gemma delivers expert insight into the current state of sustainable marketing, exploring which organisations are making a difference and analysing the influence of marketing on the sustainability landscape. Listen no…

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The Housing Crisis 24:30

3M ago24:30

24:30

During the 2021 election campaign, housing was one of the most important topics for people on the doorstep amid rental shortages, soaring house prices and little to no support for first time buyers. So, at the halfway mark for the administration that promised housing would be one of its main priorities, what is actually being done to help? Amy Grif…

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#391 Data to support your career development 38:14

3M ago38:14

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In this week’s episode, Helen and Sarah discuss how data can support your career development. From strengths and values, through to possibilities and learning they suggest practical ways to improve your self-awareness by taking simple actions. More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 1.Sign up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly …

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2024 E01 - The New British ISA: What you need to know 20:49

3M ago20:49

20:49

What you need to know about the new British ISA and the new podcast format. Plus I take a viewers question. PRODUCTS Order my best-selling book; The Money Basics: https://amzn.to/3KL0nMW Join my Book Club: https://peterkomolafe.com/the-money-basics-book-club Investing Course for Beginnershttps://peterkomolafe.com/investment-course-for-beginners Ris…

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#390 How to stay organised at work 40:54

3M ago40:54

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This week, Helen and Sarah are talking about what it takes to stay organised. They discuss the difference between self-organisation and team organisation and how the two things need to work together if you're going to stick with your systems! They share things that have worked well for them and areas they are still working on and give lots of pract…

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Out on Exercise with the Port Erin RNLI 24:22

4M ago24:22

24:22

To mark the day that The Royal National Lifeboat Institution celebrates 200 years since it was founded here on the Isle of Man, Lewis Foster heads to Port Erin Lifeboat Station to meet some of the volunteers and join the crew out on exercise around the Calf of Man.By Manx Radio

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#389 How to present an idea 34:38

4M ago34:38

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How to present an idea so it makes sense to other people, and has the best possible chance to shine and stick. This week Helen and Sarah explore some different strategies for presenting ideas at work. Whether it's a small idea to improve a process or a big idea to do something differently, how we share our ideas makes a difference to their impact. …

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#388 Top Tips for Interviews 30:48

4M ago30:48

30:48

Interviews open us up to new positions and projects but without practice, they can feel quite difficult to do. This week Helen and Sarah talk about their top tips for interviews to help you be at your best. They share practical ideas on how to prepare and show up with confidence in the conversation. More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 1.Sign…

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#387 How to cage your confidence gremlins 33:22

4M ago33:22

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This week Sarah and Helen are talking about how to cage your confidence gremlins - the beliefs that hold us back. Together they talk about common gremlins that can mean we stall or get stuck in our careers and some of the 'foods' (people, past and places) that grow our gremlins. They share 3 ideas for how you can cage your gremlins so you can explo…

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#386 How to spot and solve common career red flags 37:07

4M ago37:07

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This week, Helen and Sarah explore how to spot the red flags that get in the way of your career success. They discuss short and specific ideas for action for 5 common career red flags including 'directionless development', 'enmeshment', and 'busy burnout'. Spotting and solving your red flags can help you get unstuck and navigate your squiggly caree…

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#385 Ask the Expert: Problem Solving 41:41

5M ago41:41

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In this weeks Ask the Expert episode Sarah talks to author and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, Cheryl Strauss Einhorn about problem solving and how to make smart decisions. Sarah and Cheryl talk about 5 different problem-solver profiles and how these profiles provide useful perspective for improving your decision making skills. Toget…

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'Squiggly' Careers 24:28

5M ago24:28

24:28

Not every career path is straightforward. You can take any number of different roads, with twists and turns along with the way – squiggly, see? When Howard Caine and Christy DeHaven attended the Employment and Skills fair at the Villa Marina at the end of last year, that’s exactly what they discovered. With grateful thanks to all the employers and …

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#384 How to use deliberate practice to drive your development 32:27

5M ago32:27

32:27

This week, Helen and Sarah are deep diving into the world of deliberate practice to explore how it can apply to what we do at work. Together, they talk about the process of deliberate practice and use their own examples to bring it to life. If you want to make your learning more intentional and your career development efforts have more impact, this…

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#383 How pausing increases performance 32:59

5M ago32:59

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In squiggly careers, if we want to be at our best at work, we need to punctuate our days with pauses. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about how adding long or short pauses into your day can help to increase your performance and productivity. From playing around with pauses in meetings to reflecting on your levels of 'space and speed', they discuss …

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The Murder Mystery with a Manx link 24:17

5M ago24:17

24:17

Simon Richardson looks into the dark mystery of an unsolved murder. Could an unidentified body found in Burton on Trent in 1971 be a Scout Leader from the Isle of Man who went missing in 1979? Simon speaks with Ken Davies, an investigator who has been looking in to the local links to this 50 year old mystery.…

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#382 How introverts and extroverts work better together 24:32

5M ago24:32

24:32

This week, Helen and Sarah are tackling a topic that's close to home. Having worked together for over 10 years, Helen and Sarah have learnt to bring their opposite profiles together to increase the impact of their work. It might not always have been easy, but over time they have learnt how much more effective they are when they bring the best of th…

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DOUGLAS ROTARY at 100 24:41

5M ago24:41

24:41

A special Island Life programme to celebrate 100 years of the Douglas Rotary Club, looking at the work they have done in the Island's community over the decades and getting a sneak preview of their exciting plans for their Anniversary Year - a project that will change the very landscape of the Island. Christy DeHaven is in conversation with Club Pr…

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381 How to start from scratch 24:39

5M ago24:39

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Starting from scratch is an important skill in a squiggly career and the more we use our ability, the better we get! This week, Helen and Sarah share 3 ideas for action to help you to find more ways to start from scratch and to feel confident doing it. They talk through the importance of taking an MVP approach, Scratch Stacking and Smart Copying. M…

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#380 How to grow your role 30:52

6M ago30:52

30:52

Whilst the idea of a brand new role can be appealing, the reality for most of us is that we are more likely to stay in our current job than leave to do something different. However, staying does not have to mean stagnating and this week, Helen and Sarah talk about how you can grow your role. They share 3 tried and tested actions that can help you t…

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Manx Radio at 60 51:37

6M ago51:37

51:37

In the first in a special series of programmes to celebrate our 60th anniversary year, John Moss takes an extended look at how it all began for Manx Radio back in 1964.By Manx Radio

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Whatever the Weather 25:39

6M ago25:39

25:39

Rainy days and snow days, windy days and glorious sunshine, along with record breaking temperatures - the Isle of Man has witnessed a huge variety of weather throughout 2023. Senior Met Officer at Ronaldsway Kirsty Pendlebury joins Ben Hartley for a look back at the big weather events of the last 12 months.…

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