b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck

When you hear endless griping, do you yearn for a giant mute button?

Well, it's time to turn down the volume on all that complaining! We're all busy, we're all tired, and we've all got a lot on our plates, but can we agree whining isn't really getting us anywhere? What if we stopped the whining, embraced positivity and got things done instead? This week's guest has some thoughts on that.

Christine Cashen is keynote speaker, the author of two books, and on a mission to stop global whining.

Some of the things you'll hear are:

1.) Why you sometimes need to make up stories about other people

2.) How to H.A.L.T. yourself and the four things you can diagnose to figure out why you might be complaining

3. ) How working at the Bloomingdale's men's socks and underwear department was the best decision she made

4. ) What the 10 coin challenge is and how it can help you lift others and yourself

5. ) Why she walks around with a banana and corded phone

Website: https://christinecashen.com/

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

• "You've got to find your ways to cope and you've got to find a way to protect yourself."

• "Say what you mean, mean what you say, and don't be mean when you say it."

• "Bring compassion back in a fashion you just don't know."

• "What can I do to work on myself rather than how do I change everybody else out there that's irritating?"

• "Lift up others so that you can be lifted."

Working with a team of different generations can be a challenge, but it also brings awesome opportunities for growth and innovation. Curious how to make it work? This week's guest has the answers.

Meagan Johnson is a nationally recognized multi-generational expert who has been studying and speaking about generations since 1997! Meagan focuses on fostering collaboration across generations, avoiding stereotypes, and understanding what drives each generation to succeed.

Some of the things you'll hear are:

1.) How she decided to stop being miserable at her jobs and instead, focus on something that fascinated her

2.) The biggest thing people got wrong about Millenials

3.) A super creative way one leader is incentivising employees to form bonds and relationships (and no, it's not forcing them into the office)

4.) What a "Stay Interview" is and how one company threw out annual reviews and replaced it with this instead

5.) Why you need to stop saying "I'm too busy" and what to say (and think) instead

https://meaganjohnson.com/

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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

• "We always assume that Baby Boomers are always going to be there, but they're not, professionally or personally. It's important that we ask them, talk to them about what they've learned, and what they've done professionally."

• "Gen X is a very independent generation. We really brought working from home into the limelight, making it more acceptable and recognized as legitimate work."

• "Millennials helped us make that transition of technology becoming part of our work and our personal life."

• "Gen Z is going to help us with AI, just like millennials helped us with that social media transition. AI is going to help take the tasks that our talented people don't need to waste their time on and let them spend their time on stuff that's important."

Are You Fitting In or Standing Out?

In this episode, Erin gives you permission to chuck the rulebook and transform your business strategy. You'll hear Erin give real examples on how bold, authentic communication can make your business unforgettable and connect with your customers in ways you've never imagined.

In this episode you'll hear how:

1.) Authenticity boosts both your internal culture and your external sales game.

2.) Authentic communication helps you stand out and build trust inside and out.

3.) To say goodbye to corporate buzzwords and hello to genuine, relatable language.

4.) Erin's rewrites show how real language makes a real impact.

5.) Tips to challenge the norm, stand out, and make your business unforgettable.

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

• "The same value that you get when you're using authenticity internally, in culture and leadership, is just as profound when applied externally, to sales, business development, and marketing materials."

• "If you start to train your people and rewire their brain to see the value of using authenticity, it will help you both externally to stand out, and internally to improve culture and engagement."

• "We focus so much on the innovation and the cool features, and then what do we do? We throw it in a brown Amazon package."

• If you just have the guts and vision to be more authentic, to be bolder, to talk like a human, you would easily stand out."

Ever notice how your friendships shift as you hit major milestones like getting married, moving to a new city, or having kids?

This episode dives deep into the complexities of relationships during these significant life changes. Erin and Nicole explore ways to maintain strong, meaningful connections as our lives grow and evolve. Whether it's forging new friendships or nurturing old ones, this discussion offers real insights on how to adapt and keep your relationships thriving through it all.

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

• "Your friends will lie to you, but your enemies won't."

• "Do something that terrifies you. The only expectation is that you simply show up."

• "We don't control everything, but we control who we are and what we do and how we react to situations."

• "There's so many people in the world that are deeply craving to know you."

Bogged down by endless PowerPoints, meetings, and other 'stupid rules' throughout your workday? It's no wonder you feel overloaded and uninspired. The constant stream of unnecessary tasks and interruptions leaves little room for creativity and productivity.

So how do you identify these time-wasters so you can reclaim your day and focus on what truly matters? This week's guest, Lisa Bodell, has some ideas.

Lisa Bodell is an award-winning author and CEO of FutureThink. She has repeatedly been selected as one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World and recognized as one of the top 50 futurists. As a futurist and expert on the topic of innovation and simplicity, she serves as a global council member of the World Economic Forum, and has helped thousands of senior leaders ignite innovation at Bloomberg, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, and more.

In this episode you'll hear:

1.) Why your busy schedule and crap work is (in part) your fault ... and what to start doing differently

2.) What a Simplicity Champion is and how they can fuel both innovation and culture at your company (3 birds with one stone)

3.) How to stop giving time away without thinking, and the two-word phrase you can use to change the game

4. ) What a "Kill a Stupid Rule" process looks like and what it can spur

5.) Her two biggest Buck That! stories that will inspire you to shove aside others' (strong) opinions from time to time and trust your gut

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-bodell-futurethink/

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

• "Doing the same things might feel good, but you're not growing."

• "Subtraction has value."

• "We play an active role in complexity and we choose it more than we think with the best of intentions."

• "If people really faced the fact that they create their barriers, they wouldn't be the victim in their own story all the time."

When you hear the word "negotiation," does it feel like you're gearing up for battle?

For many, the concept of negotiation brings to mind tense standoffs, strategic moves, and a relentless drive to win. It's easy to picture a scenario where every word and gesture is a tactical play in a high-stakes game. But does effective negotiation really need to be this way? This week's guest has some thoughts on that.

Fotini Iconomopolous helps people negotiate to get what they want, personally and professionally.

Best-selling author of HarperCollins' "Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want" Fotini is the person Fortune 50 executives call into to help with their high stakes negotiations or to empower their teams through her intensive workshops on negotiation, communication and persuasion.

In this episode you'll hear:

1.) What most people get wrong when thinking about negotiations

2.) The one most important thing to do (or not do?) when negotiating

3.) A powerful phrase you can use to give space and levity in your conversation

4.) A mock scenario of how to approach asking for a raise or promotion

5.) What happened when she pushed her boss and boss' boss for equal pay

Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want

Website: https://fotiniicon.com/

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 can go in there with a curiosity complex, a problem solving complex, instead of a combative one, you're going to get a lot further."

• "It starts with the attitude before the aptitude."

• "People will talk themselves into or out of a deal if you just give them enough space to be able to do that."

• "Questions are your tool to get them to do what you want without making them feel like they've been told."

"What keeps people from doing the things that they want to do? It's a lack of energy and a lack of courage." -Juan Bendana

In this episode, we're unraveling the layers of energy, leadership, and confidence with Juan Bendana.

Juan is an internationally recognized keynote speaker that helps leaders navigate uncertainty and exponential change by developing the unwavering confidence to thrive in any environment. Juan brings a decade of experience on stage presenting to category leading companies such as Disney, American Express and Sony Pictures. His Science-backed Framework, the Confidence Cycle, has helped over 250,000 leaders thrive both personally & professionally.

In this episode, you'll hear:

1.) How to prioritize energy and not being a victim of it.

2.) Two things NOT to do when someone else's energy is in the dumps.

3.) A super powerful (and super easy) question to start meetings.

4.) Three things people get wrong about confidence.

5.) Two steps nobody talks about when pursuing big goals.

6.) The spotlight effect and why it should matter to you.

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/juanbendana/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-bendana-1a683694/

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

• "What are the things that actually light me up physically, psychologically, and environmentally?"

• "People meet your energy before they meet you."

• "The more judgment you get, the more hate you get. Welcome the judgment. Welcome the haters. They're great. Give them something to talk about."

• "What keeps people from doing the things that they want to do? It's a lack of energy and a lack of courage."

What makes a candidate truly stand out?

In this episode, Erin and Nicole spill their secrets on the overlooked elements that make hiring managers say, "Hell yes!" This episode is sparked by a question from listener, Terry Fitzgerald. Terry asks,"What is the best thing you can do to make yourself attractive to potential employers?"

Learn everything from building genuine connections to mastering the art of controlling the interview narrative as Erin and Nicole share practical insights that can transform your job search journey.

Ready to leave a lasting impression? Tune in to this episode to get started.

Episode 177: How He Went from Ignored to His Dream Job with Joshua Cruz

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

• "They want something that's different, that stands out."

• "The key to job hunting is realizing nobody hires when shit is good."

• "What if your number one goal is simply to connect?"

• "You can control your narrative from the very beginning."

Ever found yourself in career limbo, hesitating to jump on a new opportunity because it wasn't the perfect fit?

In this episode, Erin shares her take on the concept of "getting on the bus" and why saying 'yes' to imperfect opportunities may be your ticket to your dream job.

Get ready for some real-life scenarios, stories, and a little dose of tough love that might just make you rethink turning down your next big chance.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Episode 54: Don't Take "No" for an Answer: Erin Interviews Erin Berube

Episode 157: How to Have a Big Career by Not Conforming with Martha Temple

https://www.bauthenticinc.com/keynote-speaking

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

• "Get on the frickin bus."

• 'Realize that the perfect match is highly unlikely, and that your better strategy is to look for the house that you can remodel."

• "If a great leader and a great company are trying to get you on a bus that's maybe not taking you exactly where you want to go, get on the frickin bus."

• "Finding your next job is like buying a house. It's all about location, location, location."

We've all been there – working long hours, spending evenings checking things off our list, and hitting the pillow stressed, exhausted, and overwhelmed. When things don't work out, we hustle harder. But is this really the best way to live?

What if we didn't have to sacrifice our ambition or goals to live a fulfilling life? What if instead we were more thoughtful about how we pursue them? Well, Mel, today's guest, has a thing or two to say about that.

Mel Miles is a coach, speaker, and the founder of Soulcation, a company that helps people develop vacation-like routines that revive the soul.

In this episode, you'll hear Mel discuss:

- How to crack the code and create a life that feels good

- Tips to dodge the 'fake rest' trap and what to do instead

- What Patriarchal Stress Disorder is and how to break free from it

Check out Mel's book, Soulcation

Episode 106: Take a Soulcation: How Authenticity Sets Us Free

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

• "We can fill our schedules with things that we think are rest without actually tuning into our body and asking, "What do I need right now?"

• "If you're not doing something to connect with pleasure, you lose the sense of liveliness."

• "The actual feelings people were connecting to on vacation, that brought them the most joy and created the happiest memories, were feelings that they could access in their everyday life."

• "The work of being a human is knowing it's time to leap…letting go without yet knowing the answers, without yet knowing where we're going to end up."