Best Bruce Daisley Podcasts (2024)

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#410 How to be resourceful at work 32:47

1h ago32:47

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Resourcefulness helps you to make progress when things inevitably get in the way of what you want to do. Whether the blocker is time, people or budget if we're resourceful in our response we can often find another way. This week, Helen and Sarah share 4 different ideas for action than can help you develop you resourcefulness skills. From pre-emptin…

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#409 6 questions to ask before making a job move 34:47

2h ago34:47

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Career moves are often on our minds but we don't always feel confident about the right move to make. This week, Helen and Sarah share 3 questions to ask yourself if you're thinking of making a move and 3 questions to ask if you already have a specific move in mind. Reflecting on these 6 questions will help you to see more squiggly opportunities and…

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Who can be the first billionaire one person business? with Ellen Donnelly #75 30:21

4h ago30:21

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Quit your job without a backup, and you might find your sights set on a business thriving beyond your wildest dreams. Instilling a healthy dose of self-belief and guiding solopreneurs to success is Ellen Donnelly’s superpower, and she’s the perfect guest on The Company Doctor Podcast to inspire those of you ready to take the leap. Discover the ingr…

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#408 How to overcome common career obstacles 34:55

23h ago34:55

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Though they might feel frustrating, career obstacles are inevitable. From bosses who feel like blockers to company restructures leaving you feeling stuck and scared about what's next, we've all been there. This week, Helen and Sarah explore how to respond to common obstacles so you feel more in control and create as much opportunity for your career…

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#407 How to get clear about your career ambitions 29:37

14d ago29:37

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Without ambition, we lack direction in our development and the motivation to navigate the knottier moments in our squiggly careers. This week, Helen and Sarah explore what ambition means in a squiggly career and how to use it to support your decisions. They share insights on how their views on ambition have changed and discuss three practical ideas…

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From The Vault: Fast-Track People Skills You Can Use Tomorrow #74 29:50

18d ago29:50

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Communication is being automated and taken away from us with every passing month, so how do you put people skills back on top of your radar? It’s high time to bring you an episode from the vault, which tackles exactly how to fast-track your people skills and unlock doors you never thought would open - join us on a trip back in time to discover how …

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#406 How to add micro moments of motivation into your work 39:32

12d ago39:32

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When your days are full and deadlines are looming it can feel difficult to stay motivated. However, there are small things that can increase your energy and get you through the tricky times. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about Dan Pink's work on motivation and reflect on what they do to increase their purpose, mastery and autonomy at work. They s…

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#405 Ask the Expert: Herminia Ibarra on Leadership 35:39

19d ago35:39

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In this week's Ask the Expert episode Sarah talks to London Business School professor and author, Herminia Ibarra. Together they discuss the concept of outsight and how doing new things and interacting with different people can set you up for career success. Herminia also shares how to become a bridge in your network, why embracing multiple work se…

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

28d 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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Leveraging Your Superpowers with Adele Leah #73 28:43

1M ago28:43

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In most superhero stories, heroes start with no clue how to use their powers. If that’s you now, good news: it’s time to discover your powers and leverage them! One of Adele Leah’s superpowers is helping others to discover their own, and in this week’s episode of The Company Doctor Podcast, she’ll teach you the secrets to uncovering what’s hidden w…

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#403 How to be an intrapreneur 42:15

1M 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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#402 Ask the Expert: Cal Newport Slow Productivity 45:22

1M 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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Resilience Doesn't Equal Brilliance: Building Fortitude with Bruce Daisley #72 36:36

2M ago36:36

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What if you could pick the brains of one of the brightest minds to have been an exemplary leader at YouTube and Twitter? Bruce Daisley isn’t just all of those things - he’s also a Sunday Times bestselling author, presenter & culture coach with a view on resilience like no other. Join us for a rethink on resilience, the surprising psychology behind …

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#401 How to get a sponsor 33:33

2M 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

2M 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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Contenders Assemble: How to Hire the Ultimate Team #71 24:16

2M ago24:16

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When you bring on a new team member, how do you know they’re part of your ultimate team and not an expensive misstep? The pitfalls are plentiful for managers expanding their teams and trying to fulfil their vision - that’s why we’re sharing the secret sauce on avoiding such pitfalls! Join us on The Company Doctor Podcast this week to learn the bigg…

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Presence: 'Yes and...' - how the secrets of improv can teach us about work 44:25

3M ago44:25

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This episode is part of the Presence project: Presence: Fixing culture starts with your calendar, not your office You might think an episode about improv comedy might be a stretch for a podcast about making work better. But in fact as Kelly Leonard explains today the skills of improv comedy are the most important ones that will determine our succes…

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Presence: Fish! Time to revisit a culture classic? 25:24

3M ago25:24

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This episode is part of the Presence project: Presence: Fixing culture starts with your calendar, not your office In the 2000s a book called Fish! A remarkable way to boost morale and improve results became a bestseller. A small book, it was often used by companies accompanying a video of the same name. Together the two told a story of the culture …

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

2M ago23:55

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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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Presence: exploring real life culture rituals 32:09

3M ago32:09

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This episode is part of the Presence project: Presence: Fixing culture starts with your calendar, not your office This is the second episode about rituals - the first one is next to it in the podcast feed, it's an interview with Kursat Ozenc about how rituals can be used to create culture. This episode goes into real life examples. Claudia Wallace …

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Presence: our rituals show what matters to us 34:45

3M ago34:45

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This episode is part of the Presence project: Presence: Fixing culture starts with your calendar, not your office Kursat Ozenc is a product designer who he teaches at Stanford university, He teaches on the subject that we can all learn from which is the idea that culture can be designed. The specific tool he uses to design culture is the creation o…

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

2M 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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#397 How to create career advantage 34:49

3M ago34:49

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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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Presence: Presence starts with positive leadership 38:30

3M ago38:30

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Flow is the state of being in which people become so immersed in the joy of their work or activity “that nothing else seems to matter.” Presence is to be in a flow state of connection with others. Here’s the last discussion about the Happiness Track Sign up for the newsletter Emma’s new book Sovereign HBR: The Best Leaders Have a Contagious Positiv…

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Eureka Moment: The Myth of Multitasking (and How to Bust It) #70 9:40

3M ago9:40

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Stop priding yourself on multitasking - it’s costing productivity and boosting stress, the complete opposite of what you want… Thankfully, there’s a simple trick to getting the best from yourself, and it’s all about the Italian name for a common fruit. Curious? Then give yourself a Eureka Moment on this week’s episode of The Company Doctor! Gary Ga…

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#396 Squiggly Careers Live x Gremlins 52:32

3M 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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“Workers watch your feet, not your lips” - changing culture at scale 51:50

4M ago51:50

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To receive the newsletter and the forthcoming Presence project sign-up here Today’s top episode goes to the heart of an issue that a lot of people raise with me. They say ‘where do you start when changing a culture’. To some extent it’s what the episode about the hospital trust in Barking was about, going in and changing the culture of a huge organ…

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

3M ago45:17

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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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Eureka Moment: How to Accelerate Your Personal Brand #69 11:34

4M ago11:34

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First impressions are everything, and there’s no more lasting impression than that which your personal brand makes. In this bitesize ‘Eureka Moment’ perfect over a coffee or a chianti alike, find out the four foundations to your personal brand, three takeaways for how to build it, and of course… a revelation that’ll have you thinking: Eureka! Key t…

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

3M ago24:53

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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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The future of work? "The manager as a therapist" 37:53

4M ago37:53

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Isabel Berwick is a writer and podcaster who focusses on the evolving state of modern work. I’ve celebrated her podcast Working It many times here (here’s her specials on the 4-day week for example, or her special on meeting-free days was essential listening). I love its ability to react rapidly to the biggest news stories of the moment and to drop…

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