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January 17, 2019 What it takes YOU to relax | The Big Payoff
All that meditation, mindful breathing and yoga you do isn’t actually helping you relax. Even mindless Netflix binging doesn’t do the trick. We’ll tell you why that is and what we’ve figured out about how to fix it! Spoiler alert: it’s all about listening to yourself before doing ANYTHING.
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16 min
December 20, 2018 Want macro changes? Start microdosing. | The Big Payoff
Have you heard of microdosing? It’s all the rage-- the idea of taking teeny tiny doses of, shall we say substances, to make small shifts in your system that accumulate over time, to significant (positive) effect. We’ll let the medical experts explore all that, while Rachel and Suzanne take a look at applying the idea as a strategy in our personal and work lives to create changes in ourselves and others. Warning: this episode might mention illegal substances, horrifying behavior on tables at LPQ, and a whiskey so cult-like you won’t find it on the shelves. Welcome to The Big Payoff, 2019.
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25 min
December 06, 2018 Office Hours | Standing Out from the Crowd (Part II) | The Big Payoff
Last month Suzanne held “office hours” with a recent Kellogg MBA grad asking for advice on how to stand out meaningfully from her peers at work. The response to that episode was an overwhelming chorus of “TELL US WHAT HAPPENED!” Did she tell the story they uncovered? Did it go well? Is she the CEO yet? Not only do we have Kimberly Nelson’s full report for you, but this time, Rachel and Suzanne double team as they strategize for Kimberly’s next meeting with a very different audience. When they dig in even more, they discover a pretty memorable mantra that Rachel “JUST LOVES!”. You will, too. Let us know if you want to make your own office hours appointment! Email [email protected]
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27 min
November 10, 2018 The Reluctant Dragon | The Big Payoff Radio Show
It’s that feeling you get when you’re way into something….and the other person just isn’t...or not that much. Maybe it’s a date. Or a job interview. Or you’re pitching some idea hard...and the heads just aren’t nodding. And you know what you do-- you try harder! You can win them over! Or maybe you can bring them on board hoping that they’ll come around. Oh no you don’t. Not on our watch. Here’s what you’re doing: You are holding on the tail of a reluctant dragon. And here’s what we know (you’ll hear the ugly stories): you cannot slay a reluctant dragon. We’ll tell you what you can do-- even when it’s your own reluctant tail you’re chasing.
This episode will breathe some fire into you.

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26 min
October 16, 2018 Office Hours Special Edition | Help me stand out from the pack! | The Big Payoff
Welcome to the first of our new feature, “Office Hours,” in which Rachel and Suzanne offer unscripted coaching to real live women in need of real-time advice. In this episode, we listen in on a conversation between Suzanne and Kimberly, a recent MBA graduate, who asks how she can stand out from her peers at work in a very competitive environment. In a surprise twist near the end, Suzanne uncovers the ace up Kimberly’s sleeve that even Kimberly didn’t realize she had. Finding that meaningful and memorable personal brand narrative is what you’ll need to stand out and break through, so listen and learn! After you hear this, you will want to make your own office hours appointment (please do! Email [email protected])
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32 min
October 06, 2018 Are You Carrying Someone Else’s Weight? | The Big Payoff
We collaborate with others all the time, and more often that we want to admit, someone is doing more than their fair share of the work. If that’s you, raise your hand. We see you. And, we have a podcast episode for you. Rachel and Suzanne get to the bottom of why we tend to do this, and even air their therapy sessions in order to help all of us work and live better and smarter.
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33 min
September 20, 2018 Just Don’t Do It |Part 2| The Big Payoff
In Part 1 of our season opener, we talked about the lead up to taking “Big A” action in our lives, and the unusual role that talking about what you want to do (to everyone, all the time) plays in that process. In this episode, Rachel and Suzanne look at the flipside-- those times in your life when your power comes from holding back, and doing nothing. You’ll hear their stories of restraint, as well as this week’s segments of “Have you noticed…” and “Check this out” (your car rental experience will never be the same again.)
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23 min
September 05, 2018 Just Do It |Part 1| The Big Payoff
To act or not to act, that is the question. We are kicking off the start of this season with a two part conversation. In this episode we talk about what gets us to take action and why we don’t.
You know the drill: there’s a move, a change, a pivot we’ve been contemplating for months...or years. We talk about it talk about it talk about it... sounding like a broken record to our friends and colleagues, but can’t quite take the plunge. Until one day, we do. Suzanne and Rachel share some stories, shine a new light on what’s really going on here...and what to do about it. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we explore when not to take action: Just Don’t Do It.

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27 min
June 18, 2018 Unlocking Your Creativity (and Theirs) |The Big Payoff
Being “the person who is always SO creative” at work isn’t always easy. But according to Rachel and Suzanne, it’s the quality your boss (and others) want from you more than anything else. The good news is that they believe everyone can get better at it. In this episode, Suzanne and Rachel are on a mission to help you and those around you step up, break out, and in the process, have a whole lot more fun.
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21 min
June 07, 2018 How to have a great conversation |The Big Payoff
Conversation is the key to getting what you want--at home, at work, and in all the spaces between. Just imagine if every conversation you had were a great one– satisfying, riveting, forward moving. Suzanne wishes that life were like episodes of the West Wing...but sadly, there’s no script for that. However, there ARE rules that make our real life conversations so much better and we share them with you in this episode...and Aaron Sorkin won’t make you talk at breakneck speed...while walking.
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24 min

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