Inside Job

Work can hurt. Maybe it's a layoff or firing, maybe it's a professional disappointment or a plan that doesn't work out. Our instincts and our culture tell us that we should get back to work – it's just a job after all – figuring out what's next. We know though, that there's a time to experience the feelings and learn from them. Nayla and Eric talk about their own work heartbreak, and offer some ideas of how to understand how the pain can teach us about what matters to us. They also talk about the importance of sitting in the feelings before moving on to next steps.

Note: If you are laid off and are ready to take action, in episode 6 we touched what we think you can prioritize. You can also read and hear more about Nayla's research on recovery from layoff on her website.

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

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Eric and Nayla talk about building and expanding their networks of colleagues and friends through some of their new work and personal interests. This opens a conversation about the high value of having strong, restorative relationships with people who challenge us, open us to new ways of thinking, and support us. We talk about the people on our board of directors (our closest network), the people we're just getting to know, and the sometimes awkward need to put some old relationships aside if they are no longer bringing out the best in us. And, we talk about Eddie Vedder (and why he needs to call Eric).

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

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There's a dominant storyline around work being something we endure out of necessity. Think of the images of the workplaces in pop culture, shows, movies and even songs – work suffers from a reputation problem. At the Inside Job, we think it's great to feel good at work, and to learn from the moments where we experience flow, productivity and positive emotions. We talk through some the guilt we might experience when you feel good at work when others around you have a lot to complain about. We offer our listeners a chance to update their existing narratives so they can explore and relish feeling great at work.

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

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In our roles as coaches, teachers and leaders in higher education and business, Eric and Nayla are often asked for advice. It's part of the job, and a rewarding part of the job, to share our insights and learnings with the people who trust us. Yet, we both know that during a long career, it's possible that we've given advice that we wish we hadn't. Today we talk about Eric's advice to 'find work that aligns with your passion', and why that guidance now gives us pause. We explore the questions of discovering and honoring your passions, how work fits in, and what choices we have when we seem unable to have our work and our passions go hand in hand throughout our professional lives.

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

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In the midst of this global crisis of Spring 2020, we're facing record unemployment and the distressing prospect of more layoffs ahead. Today, Nayla shares some of the insights she's gained in her study and work with professionals who were laid off in the 2008 Recession and since. We focus on the ideas of balancing the need to manage the practical realities of layoff (insurance, cost-cutting measures, unemployment measures) with the opportunity for a thoughtful reset of your career plan. We discuss why we prioritize intentional mindset management (the inside job), reflection and planning, and how your network can help you gather the strength to get back in the game.

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

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Students graduating from college or graduate school in the Spring of 2020 are facing a different global economy than they (or anyone) was expecting. We offer a glimpse into the guidance Eric is offering his students graduating from a top US business school that we think is relevant for anyone completing their studies this year. We offer both mindset and practical tips for opening your options, intelligent networking, and taking the pivots this time requires.

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

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We share our stories of our personal experiences of being too attached to our job titles, and what we had to do to create professional identities that are based less on our titles, more on our work itself. We argue that while our titles can offer access and signal achievement in our career, they can also limit our sense of creativity and imagination when it's time for a change. Practical ideas of how to work on the distinction between you and your job title included.

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

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Is work supposed to make us happy? Or is work supposed to mean something else? We introduce the idea that we are in a relationship with the work we do, and how we believe that idea sets us up to derive greater meaning from work. Knowing how to create meaning at work comes from practice in really understanding ourselves, our needs and our values, so we introduce a few ideas to help listeners gain clarity on what matters to them in order to create a stronger relationship with work.

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].

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We share some early thoughts about how to navigate and take some action if you're feeling job insecurity during a period of rapid change. We offer a number of strategies and ideas of how to use the time you have to both reflect and take action. We talk about effective networking during difficult times, researching companies or leaders you admire during this time, and some thoughts on using social media (especially LinkedIn) to explore and contribute to what's happening at work right now. Also, we encourage you to remember that even if work is happening at home – we're still at work – by all means, wear a shirt when you're on a Zoom call.

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].

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We talk about the first reactions we're having in our professional and personal lives as we adjust to the realities of staying home in Spring 2020. We talk about the criticality of reaching out and connecting, even as circumstances having us staying at home, apart from one another. We talk about some of the actions we're taking – including honest, vulnerable conversations with friends, taking one action (even imperfect) to move things forward with things feel chaotic and ambiguous, and designing the self-care that you need.

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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