ok this is the coolest research ever ... literally lol! A recent research study shows that cool is cool, no matter where you are and what language you speak. This multi-year, multi country study shows which 6 traits are unanimously the most cool - and today I spin it into a personal branding/first impressions exercise to apply to your own life and story/mission: how can you spin whatever it is that you're into, into cool? Of course there are more important things in life than being cool, BUT this research shows valuable insight into what humans deem as good/interesting and valuable, and these provide an awesome framework to work off of.

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In a time where the world is as "noisy" as ever, here is how you cut through the noise and stand out according to research from the book You're Invited by Jon Levy! I was fascinated with a chapter where I learned about 4 qualities that make you interesting to industry leaders, and realized these are the same things you can do to stand out to anyone you want to impress, like:

- interviewing for a new job

- meeting in laws/friends

- buying a house

- selling your own items

- networking at a conference

the list goes on and on - here is how you stand out in a noisy world

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Why are you harder on some coworkers than others? Why do you keep around that friend who's been around forever but makes you feel like crap every time you're with them? Today we unpack the "grey area relationships" and learn all about trust, friendship types, and why we are the way we are - by exploring my "things I've highlighted on Kindle" from 2 books! The books of the week are:

You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging by Jon Levy

&

The Art And Science of Connection by Kasley Killam

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My husband Jimmy joins me to give our advice for these two SPOOKY "pickle" situations that we often find ourselves in - here are the two scenarios of the day:

WHAT TO DO IF:

1. you're close friend's bachelorette party is out of budget, but you feel guilty missing out because she's close and important to you

2. you got too drunk at a work event and feel embarrassed

- also: how to avoid getting too drunk but also navigate social anxiety at work holiday parties, how to handle holiday parties for your partner's workplace, what to do if your coworker friend is too drunk at the party & more!

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What if I told you everything you think about yourself and the world is a lie?

That might be a lie lol, but a decent amount of us walk around seeing life through a lens thats false, or through a lens of a tired story we tell ourselves.

Today I'm sharing 3 recent lessons that taught me how important it is to fact check your assumptions before they negatively impact your potential, your relationships, and your life. And I'm sharing tactics with you that help you be more mindful every day and have a more clear perspective that allows you to be your best self.

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It's one of our favorite episodes here at Just A Quick Pinch - the holiday small talk episodes are back! Last year my husband Jimmy and I did Thanksgiving and Christmas themed small talk episodes - breaking down fun facts, history, trending holiday news, as conversation starters to avoid awkward silence at work/school/gatherings - today we're back with our Halloween themed ep! Breaking down:

- top costumes for 2025

- the history of halloween & jack o lanterns

- how halloween was a time for women to find their husbands!

- pumpkin/candy/costume facts & more!

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You submitted dilemmas and questions, we answered! Our anonymous advice segment, Chief Complaints is back this episode and I have my husband Jimmy here to help me give you advice for these Pinchers:

1. A Pincher who left her toxic job but now is questioning her decision - mostly because her parents/boyfriend think she left too early - thoughts?

2. A Pincher just moved to a new city and made a fast friend, only to feel like the friend is strangely....familiar? Copying her and everything she likes/does. Is this creepy? or should she be flattered?

submit YOUR chief complaints to: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch

if you've got a case of the cranks, the mehs, or the "i don't wannas" - in other words if you're feeling sluggish, unmotivated or defeated... JOIN THE CLUB SISTER jk I'm here today super jet lagged & a case of the airplane sicks post honeymoon to share a story I heard this weekend that made my week ahead seem just a little brighter and a little more manageable, which made all the difference. I hope this brings you motivation and if anything just a bit of relatability to start your week.

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Craig Iott is back (check out last week's ep for Part I) to share with us his story behind What Was Never Said: to his father who passed when Craig was only 15 years old - on the 15th anniversary almost 2 days to his passing, Craig shares the words he never got to say and the complicated nature of grief. We also break down:

- the difference between grief and depression

- the lie we tell ourselves that suffering is good

- transforming the brokenness of a situation and moving it towards wholeness for others

- how to avoid those golden handcuffs

- finding meaning and purpose, not just chasing a high

Reach out to Craig:

allsolutions.consulting

[email protected]

linkedin.com/in/craig-iott

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Craig Iott has such an interesting story - although today he lives in Mexico city and works as a strategist, consultant, and fractional COO in the dental field, he grew up in Oklahoma and has had many lives as a pastor, working with some of the wealthiest in banking, working with some of the most impoverished and homeless, on a team with NASA, & more - he has a wealth of info to share and we chat all things leadership, influence, and more:

We chat about:

• Bullshit lies we're told about vision and success on the internet
• How that which you avoid controls you - whether it's money or a conversation you're avoiding
• Culture is what you’re willing to lose money over - how to create the workplace mission, vision, and culture you want as a leader
• You can’t jump through exponential levels of success: how to make the most of the phase you're in

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