Inside Job

Today on the podcast we're exploring the idea that what worked for us in one phase of our lives may not be serving us now. We discuss what this concept means for our daily lives, how it's showing up for our clients, and how to choose our beliefs.

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Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson.

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Today we're exploring ways to manage your energy more consciously and effectively so you can prevent that feeling of depletion and take care of yourself through boundaries.

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Today's podcast is about planning for professional challenges by creating a professional insurance policy. We'll explore the steps we can take when times are good to prepare for times that might not be and we'll explore why this process really is an inside job.

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Setbacks at work can vary: From getting laid off or demoted to getting a project denied or even being fired. On today's podcast, we're sharing practical tips for moving forward.

To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, us and our work, and to join our mailing list, visit the show notes.

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To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, us and our work, and to join our mailing list, visit the show notes.

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If you have been wrestling with the question of whether to stay at your job or pursue something else, you're not alone.

The story we've often been sold by society is that there are right and wrong reasons to stay or leave a job. But today we're exploring whether this right-wrong binary choice is actually a reality.

You can continue the conversation with us through our new, free, online Inside Job Podcast Community, which you can find here: https://insidejobthecommunity.mn.co/feed

Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson.

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Today we're talking about our hunger for growth and how to tell a real urge (driven by our personal values or core desires) from one that might be coming from outside ourselves. We'll also explore the action steps you can take to decide what kind of growth you need and why you need it.

You can continue the conversation with us through our new, free, online Inside Job Podcast Community, which you can find here: https://insidejobthecommunity.mn.co/feed

Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson.

To learn more about us and our work and to join our mailing list, visit www.insidejobthepodcast.com or email us at [email protected].

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Today, our conversation examines each of these words as they relate to showing up authentically. And while "authenticity" itself has become a buzzword these days, this reimagined recipe may just be the antidote to that.

In Our Conversation Today We're Exploring:

• Why the word authenticity feels like nails on a chalkboard to Eric and the alternative word Nayla uses instead
• Ways to think about the potential effect of authenticity on your coworkers and loved ones and how this is actually the opposite of masking or dulling our light
• The interplay of self-awareness, curiosity, mindfulness, and authenticity in our relationships and the workplace
• Questions to consider when you think about how you show up in the world and the effect you may be having on others

You can continue the conversation with us through our new, free, online Inside Job Podcast Community, which you can find here: https://insidejobthecommunity.mn.co/feed

Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson.

To learn more about us and our work and to join our mailing list, visit www.insidejobthepodcast.com or email us at [email protected].

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"How should I start thinking about what I want from the coming year?"

We have been getting this question a lot lately, as we do around this time every year. In this episode we offer our thoughts on the principles we use to guide our clients forward in their thinking and planning.

The principles we offer are:

• Notice what your energy is calling you to do, and go after the things that really matter.
• Approach your life from a place of want, not should. Notice that what is likely to get done is the stuff you actually care about, and not the crud you think you should care about.
• Maintain a generosity of spirit towards yourself. Focus as much on answering the question, "How do I want to be?" as you do on, "What do I want to accomplish?"

As we explore these principles we also introduce the idea of "new year's dissolutions"; we recognize that 2021 isn't giving any of us more hours in a day and we can't start doing new things until we stop doing the things that aren't serving us anymore. Throughout our conversation we continue to offer that we're all just trying to do the best we can with what we've got.

As a bonus we offer our guidance on why you don't want to run the toilet toss at the school carnival and how to avoid kicking your own ass.

You can continue the conversation with us through our new, free, online Inside Job Podcast Community, which you can find here: https://insidejobthecommunity.mn.co/feed

Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson.

To learn more about us and our work, visit www.insidejobthepodcast.com or email us at [email protected].

To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, check out our show notes.

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In this episode, we address the popular concept of work-life balance, and why it is often misunderstood and is an unintentional source of stress. (Plus you get to hear Eric react to the phrase itself – priceless.)

The bottom line is that for most of us escaping work isn't possible anymore. We discuss why the idea of "balance" is misleading or unattainable, and how it can sometimes even set us up for failure.

We pivot and instead discuss the question, "how do I create the right amount of time and space in my life for all of the things that are meaningful and bring me joy?" We talk about the importance of specificity and boundaries, and why it's important for us to evaluate the choices we are making which compromise the goals we have for ourselves. We also discuss how to design flexibility and options into our lives so we can manage the shifts that occur in our lives across seasons.

Finally, we celebrate the fact that we are now a top 150 Apple podcast in South Africa. Thank you to all of our fans in Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, and the surrounding areas. We'll come visit – and maybe even broadcast a live show – when we can travel once again.

You can continue the conversation with us through our new, free, online Inside Job Podcast Community, which you can find here: https://insidejobthecommunity.mn.co/feed

Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson.

To learn more about us and our work, visit www.insidejobthepodcast.com or email us at [email protected].

To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, check out our show notes.

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