More people more problems
Episode 30

Some people call it succession planning, we call it risk mitigation. Whatever you call it, the truth is someone's got to be thinking about the critical roles that CANNOT be left vacant and who's going to fill them in a pinch!? Proper succession planning allows your internal talent to move into top-level roles, helps reduce risks to your organization by avoiding disruption and ensuring you're able to make strategic decisions fast. If you're unsure if you need a succession plan, listen for a few tips and tricks that will help you decide ;)

Wine Time - Chateau Miraval

Coaching and managing are very separate skillsets that elicit different outputs from individuals and teams. Luckily, great leaders know when to use management techniques and when a coaching approach may be more appropriate. Doing both will help get the best from employees - they will be happier, more committed and more productive.

Advocating for yourself in your career is not always easy, but it's essential if you want to achieve your goals, get recognition, and negotiate for better opportunities. You're bringing something to the table so you better know and show! Don't forget, it's your responsibility to understand and justify your place in the organization.

Who doesn't love a good game of "Would you rather" .... I know we sure do! But don't worry, we're keeping this one PG (not our usual style with this game!) Join us for a fun round of Q&As on today's Turn't up Tuesday episode.

Providing guidance (i.e. praise or criticism), may be arguably the most important part about managing people. When the guidance is great, you might refer to it as radical candour (cue Kim Scott's guidance framework). FYI radical candour is a behaviour that leaders can practice and learn. Tune in for the details and some helpful examples of what to do and what NOT to do.

Wine Time: Alsace Pierre Sparr - 2018 Gewurztraminer

More People More Problems
Episode 25

Firstly, try not to be an Energy Vampire (the negative people who, sometimes intentionally, drain your emotional energy and leave you exhausted and overwhelmed)...we all know "that person". But more importantly, strive to be an Energy Giver (the problem solvers who make a conscious effort to bring positivity and encouragement to those around them)...you know, the 'glass half full' peeps. Leaders are so important to the energy in a workplace, so think about it...are you an Energy Vampire or an Energy Giver?

Wine time: Mezcal Casamigos Tequila
Resources: 5 Signs of Energy Vampire and How to Cope
https://www.verywellmind.com/energy-vampires-characteristics-types-and-coping-strategies-7373913

More people more problems
Episode 23

We're back in action and giving you all the good stuff! Join us while we reminisce on our last year of podcasting and all the shenanigans of summer 2023. BUT more importantly, we'll be dishing on all the fun ideas and topics we've brewed up for the fall - change management, hybrid work, the trust battery, the Energy Vampire (one of our faves!)...the list goes on!

Wine Time: Rose Rock 2021 Pinot Noir

Hey folks – don’t miss us too much while we take a little break from recording this month! Not to worry, we’ll only be gone for a little while and this break will give us some time to R&R with friends and family during the last few weeks of summer ☀️🍹. Also, this might give you all a chance to catch-up on all the amazing content we’ve been pumping out over the last few months! Can’t wait to be back to recording in September – please get in touch if you have any topics that you’d like us to dig into this Fall 🍂🍁

Ever wonder how to achieve that elusive "work-life balance". Guess what, it's hard as f*ck! It can take years to ditch your workaholic habits and focus on the BIG picture...but it is worth it! Join us for a real discussion about how we juggle work life and life life - sometimes well, sometimes not! If this is a concept you've been struggling with, tune in so you can get real with us and start thinking about the changes you need to make so you can really have it all.