b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck

Being successful in the workplace requires more than just hard work and talent. In fact, some of the most important qualities for success are often intangible. Trust and authenticity are two such qualities. After all, no one wants to work with someone they can't trust, and it's hard to be successful if you're not being authentic.

In the fast-paced world of work, it can be tempting to cut corners or take shortcuts. But ultimately, those who can build trust are the ones who will find the most success in the long run.

This week's episode features the leading global expert in building high-trust leaders and organizations and bestselling author of The Trust Edge, David Horsager. David has advised leaders and delivered life-changing presentations on six continents, and including clients such as FedEx, Toyota, MIT, and global governments as well as the New York Yankees and the Department of Homeland Security.

David's energy will keep you engaged, and his authenticity will keep you hooked. Trust us, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Check out David's Website

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If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

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• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "You have to see that trust is the root issue."

• "It's never a communication issue. Communication is happening all the time. It's an engagement issue."

• "Clear communication is trusted. Unclear is not. Compassionate is trusted. Hateful is not. High character communication is trusted, lying, dishonest communication is not."

• "Organizations don't ever change. Only individuals change and only when individual changes, then a team, a family, a community, and a country can change."

Trying to impress your boss can be a delicate balancing act- on one hand, you want to demonstrate your value and stand out from the crowd. On the other hand, you don't want to overstep your bounds and end up on the unemployment line. To help you navigate this tricky tightrope, Erin and Nicole share five mistakes to avoid when working with executives.

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If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "A little less coke, a little more passive aggression."

• "Fuxability: I don't give any fucks and I'm really flexible about it."

• "Let's review all the mistakes that I've ever made in my life."

• "It's so much better when people lay out expectations because now you know what the on-ramp and off-ramp of the conversation is."

• "Go sit at the freakin' table."

• "This is the time to go be hungry."

"Learn how to use your voice and, even more so, how to calibrate it in moments that really matter."

If you're interested in being an advocate for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the workplace, you're not alone. In today's climate, more and more people are looking for ways to create workplaces that are safe and welcoming for everyone.But where do you start?

*Cue our guest, the amazing Yvonne Alston*

Yvonne Alston is an unapologetically authentic amplifier and advocate for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. She established Indelible Impressions Consulting to advance important conversations, education and transformation to help organizations understand the importance of culture and its impact on the human experience. Her firm and team focus on centering the employee experience, amplifying personal and professional value, and inspiring hearts and minds as they challenge systems of inequity, champion dimensions of diversity, and drive inclusive practices holistically.

In this eye-opening episode, Yvonne gives us pointers on how to advocate authentically and use our voice to inspire change in the workplace.

Connect with Yvonne on LinkedIn

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "This is who I am and I'm good with me."

• "We're trying to drive more awareness and accountability between those who need allyship as well as those who desire to offer it."

• "We're trying to drive more awareness and accountability between those who need allyship as well as those who desire to offer it."

• "We see allyship through the lens of what you do. It's this ongoing commitment to unlearn, to learn, and then take courageous action to intentionally create more safe, equitable, inclusive experiences everywhere."

• "Allyship should live and bleed out into every single part of one's life, but it has to be actionable, authentic, meaningful, consistent and courageous."

• "Learn how to use your voice and, even more so, how to calibrate it in moments that really matter."

We've all been there. Many of us have found ourselves in a meeting, feeling like we have something important to say... but not saying it. Maybe we're afraid of being seen as pushy or bossy. Maybe we don't want to rock the boat or make waves. Or maybe we're just worried that our ideas won't be well-received. Whatever the reason, it's important to remember that our voices are worth hearing. And this week's guest knows a thing or two about putting yourself out there and getting results.

Reagan Cannon is a former executive from some of the largest companies in the world, including Amazon and AT&T, where she had roles leading teams of 10,000+ and comprised of business strategy, technical product development, and large-scale global operations.

She's now an accomplished speaker, who empowers organizations to retain talent with her A.P.P.L.E. model, which she first published in her 2016 book, The Cure for Career Quicksand.

In this episode, you'll hear Reagan talk about how she has been able to push back against the norm by speaking openly rather than worrying what others want to hear--and why it's time for all of us else do so as well!

Connect with Reagan on LinkedIn

The Cure for Career Quicksand: Advancing Your Career One Slice at a Time by Reagan Cannon

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "Just that one person who could see the spark in me changed the trajectory of my career."

• "I'm just gonna go for it and just tell him what to expect- like the warning label that comes with hiring Reagan."

• "And when you actually put yourself in those shoes you become pretty bold. You start forgetting the senior executive vice president or whatever titles are sitting around you and you say, 'Hey, I'm their voice. I have to speak up. I have to be bold."

• "You have to be proactive and seek out opportunities, take risks, learn new things and be willing to step outside of yourself."

• "All of a sudden her job went from this menial job to a meaningful job by building the experience that she needed."

• "Have the humility to learn from others and the confidence to implement the learnings."

Let's face it, the corporate world is a cutthroat place. In order to succeed, you have to constantly evolve and adapt to new challenges. Whether it's in "normal" times or a time like now, where there's a lot of concern about a recession, companies unfortunately have to constantly look at their workforce and often make tough decisions to let people go.

But what if we told you that there are three strategies you can use to help"layoff-proof" yourself that'll keep you from getting the ax?

In this episode, Erin and Nicole discuss three strategies to help you stick around and survive the corporate jungle.

Looking for some tips on how to avoid being laid off just want to know how to build a successful career in the corporate world? Tune in. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "I've spent most of my life dressing myself from clothes that are on the ground."

• "I'm hard on my clothes. Dirt is an issue."

• "Cheers to old ladies being back in the wedding circuit."

• "Cheers to other people getting married because I'm a hard no."

• "We have to hold onto the things that that help us keep our boats afloat. We have to have the life preservers ready to rock if we need them and be willing to jump in them."

• "Disorder is not necessarily negative. Chaos is not necessarily bad. Sometimes that's just the order of the universe."

• "The universe is magnificent and unfolding, and we should just unfold with it."

Meet Jesse Cole, the Walt Disney of baseball.

In 2016, Cole and his family purchased a historically fledgling baseball team in Savannah and turned them into the world-renowned, Savannah Bananas where they've revolutionized a traditional sport. How? By putting fans first.

Instead of being obsessed with the game, he became obsessed with the experience. Particularly the fan experience.

Eventually, Cole's innovative marketing strategies and commitment to fan experience paid off in a big way. The Savannah Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Business of the Year.

Today, Cole is an in-demand keynote speaker, serial yellow tux wearer and author of Find Your Yellow Tux and Fans First.

In this episode, you'll hear Erin and Jesse discuss how you can use a Fans First strategy to create your own success.

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If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "Every single day, I get fascinated and obsessed with new ideas and new things we can create for our fans."

• "How you view things is how you do things."

• "Corporate and public companies are always focused on the next quarter. I'm focused on the next quarter century."

• "You have to be able to throw away some short-term profits to create long-term fans."

• "It starts with you being the number one fan of what you're doing."

• "How can you really create fans if you aren't the biggest fan of what you do?"

• "Follow your energy, not your passion."

Whenever you're feeling lost or uncertain, it's easy to second-guess yourself. After all, there are so many voices out there telling you what to do and how to live your life. But what if the best guide isn't found in the noise of the world? What if the answer lies within you?

Here's the thing: our gut instinct is usually spot-on. It's the voice in our head that tells us whether something feels right or wrong. And yet, we so often ignore it in favor of following the rules or doing what we're told. But what if we listened to our instincts more often?

Now, we're not saying you should quit your job and move to Bali (although that does sound pretty tempting). But listening to your gut can help you make small decisions in your everyday life. And those small decisions can make a big impact on your overall happiness and wellbeing.

So next time you're feeling lost or uncertain, don't second-guess yourself - listen to your instincts (and this podcast) instead. It might just be the best guide you've got.

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "I'm pretty sure she just housed a whole Hershey's bar."

• "My dad always did say that he liked to watch mob movies at Christmas because they reminded him of family."

• "I really wasn't listening to the way that the universe was pushing me. I was resisting it and I was holding back and it made me unhappy."

• "I really wasn't listening to the way that the universe was pushing me. I was resisting it and I was holding back and it made me unhappy."

• "I'm just trying to create the habits that get me to a good place because those are the things that are going to keep me balanced and stable."

• "I want to affirm the shit outta you girl."

• "What do I give fucks about today?"

When it comes to networking, we all know the importance of making a good impression. But let's be honest - sometimes, schmoozing can feel like a bit of a chore.

You find yourself shaking hands and exchanging business cards with people you'll probably never see again, all while trying to keep a smile plastered on your face. It can be exhausting! So how can you network without feeling like a phony? Well, this week's guest knows a thing or two about how to network…authentically.

Ted Pizzo is a Sr. VP & Client Advisor at Lockton and the President of the Northeast Executive Advisory Group (www.northeastexecutives.com), which started in 2004. The Northeast Executive Advisory Group (NEAG) includes thousands of executives, professionals and community leaders who help each other grow their respective businesses, offer support with referrals, collaborate on philanthropic endeavors and assist those between jobs land in the right place.

In this episode, you'll hear Ted share stories from his career, why he started NEAG and how building authentic connections is at the center of it all.

Connect with Ted on LinkedIn

Steve Pinker Ted Talk

Get in touch with Ted: [email protected]

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "I've always had a strong visual of that person that I wanted to be."

• "I try to stay in the moment if I'm not thinking, 'oh, what do I want to get from this?' it keeps the experience as positive as possible."

• "You to have courage. You have to be sure about what you stand for and what you represent."

• "People are less inspired by the words you say, and more by the actions you display."

• "Know what depletes your energy and know what boosts your energy and actively seek out and consume generously those things that boost your energy."

Interviews can be pretty daunting. You've probably been on the other side of the table, sweating bullets as the interviewer fires question after question at you. And now it's your turn to ask the questions? Yikes. But don't worry, we've got your back.

In this episode, Erin lays out 10 questions that you can easily use in an interview. Think of these questions as training wheels - they'll help you get started, but eventually, you'll be able to ride without them.

So, whether you're interviewing for your next A+ player or trying to find that missing piece to your team, tune in to learn how asking the right questions can make all the difference.

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If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "If you ask, "How authentic is XYZ company?" They're not going to know where to go with that. They're going to ramble. It's not going to give you any insights and it's not going to feel fun or joyous. But if you ask them on a scale of 1 to 10 and ask them for that number, they're never going to stop at the number. It forces them to pause and be able to articulate an answer in a way that they wouldn't be able to do if you'd just ask them."

• "They're not used to getting to reflect like that. They aren't used to getting to have intellectual stimulation beyond PowerPoints and meetings and emails. But being asked a thoughtful question like that, there's something in them that's going to think, 'Oh, I really like this person.'"

• "You want them to feel like this is who you are. And these questions hopefully will start to program you and make you who you are."

• "You want them to feel like this is who you are. And these questions hopefully will start to program you and make you who you are."

We've all been guilty of trying to be perfect. We run around our house making it look like a museum. We run our meetings with the proper agenda. We have this constant anxiety that goes along with trying to make the inevitably imperfect, perfect.

But what if instead of focusing on perfection, we instead focus on creating a vibe? A feeling, an aura, an environment that is more focused on the feeling we want people to have than the façade.

Well, Erin and Nicole have tested this out and holy schnikies, it changes everything!

Because here's the thing–people are sick of going through the motions, both at work and (especially) in life. When you focus on creating a vibe instead of the perfect charcuterie board or board meeting, people think and feel "Ahhhh, I was so sick of everyone's perfection. This is the vibe I've been craving instead and didn't even know it!"

Tune to hear how just this small shift in mindset has changed work and life for both Erin and Nicole, and to start thinking about where you can replace perfection with creating a vibe.

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If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "Other than the national tragedies and the fact that I caught both COVID and poison ivy, it was a great weekend."

• "Poison ivy is like jury duty. Once you have it, you seem to just keep getting it."

• "If you're putting it out there, I'm getting your vibe. I'm here to support you. I'll work with what you give me. That's a recipe for your success."

• "Criminal law, sexy. Civil law is lucrative. Administrative law? I don't know that people know that exists. That's what we need!'"

• "Apparently my pasta salad was the talk of the town at the company picnic."

• "The vibe is to take myself where I feel like I can make a difference, but don't feel like I own all these outcomes because that's not authentic. That's not the vibe."