More than a Young Professional

Lots have happened since 2020 graced us all with its unprecedented presence. While we work on fresh content to empower our fellow YPs, we're revisiting our original season and bringing the conversation to you. Be a part of this experiment with us on social media: @morethanayp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.--------------------Are you overwhelmed? We can all get overwhelmed at times, but today we talk about how to recognize it, find out what triggers it, and how to handle it.How do you fe...

Lots have happened since 2020 graced us all with its unprecedented presence. While we work on fresh content to empower our fellow YPs, we're revisiting our original season and bringing the conversation to you. Be a part of this experiment with us on social media: @morethanayp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.--------------------In this week’s episode, our hosts discuss leadership — specifically, how you can be a leader without the title. Meg Rich, Ruthie Christie, and Justin Oswald share t...

Have you missed us? We missed you too! We have great news: Season 2 is coming soon! Lots has happened since 2020 graced us all with its unprecedented presence. While we work on fresh content to empower our fellow YPs, we're revisiting our original season and bringing the conversation to you. Be a part of this experiment with us on social media: @morethanayp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.You can find your hosts:Justin Oswald: @JustinOswald_ (twitter & instagram)Meg Burke: @megcb...

Lots have happened since 2020 graced us all with its unprecedented presence. While we work on fresh content to empower our fellow YPs, we're revisiting our original season and bringing the conversation to you. Be a part of this experiment with us on social media: @morethanayp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.--------------------Welcome to More than a Young Professional Podcast! We're glad you're here and you're spending some time with us! We have some great things in the works, but today w...

In our last episode, our hosts talked about reflecting on the past year and the idea of goal-setting. In this week’s episode, we build on the idea of goal-setting but take it a step further — discussing how to set goals. Meg Rich, Meg Burke, and Justin Oswald share their experiences with goal setting as well as some awesome resources throughout their conversation. Whether you write out 101 sticky notes, religiously use a planner, or don’t really set goals at all, there is something for everyo...

Oh 2020. Most of us are glad to see you go. Before we fully kick you out the door, we're spending some time thinking about what 2020 taught us, and how we achieved (or did not achieve) our goals. We also discuss some questions to ask yourself during your reflection of 2020:How did you feel about the year? What were your favorite moments? What were your least favorite moments? Join us as we talk through our reflections of 2020 and prepare for a goal setting session next wee...

Christmastime… is here! This week we’re continuing our holiday talks with a discussion about gifts! We talk through what we want for Christmas, what gift giving can look like in the workplace, and give some ideas if you’re stuck for that person that has everything. Tell us what you want, or received for Christmas! Here are the links of a few of the things we talked about this episode:Brene Brown - Empathy vs. SympathyNine Types of Leadership - Beatrice Chestnut Joyce Meyer - Do It A...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! This week, we're taking a break from our professional development and leadership journeys to talk about our favorite holiday traditions!Do you have a favorite holiday movie or treat? Do you go look at lights every year? Listen in to see how we each celebrate the holidays and how 2020 has modified those traditions. We also talk about Christmas Pickles... do you have a pickle?Keep this conversation going and share your favorite traditions with us @moret...

The holidays are a great time to give back to those around you. During the gift giving season, why not take a look at where you volunteer and share you time, talent and treasure? In this episode, we talk though why and how we give back, and give you some things to think about if you're searching for your next opportunity. (Hint: it's not always financial!!!) We also play a hypothetical game of "Where would you donate $1,000,000?!" Keep this conversation going with us @morethanayp on Instagram...

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands.It’s been a wild year and some of us are burnt out, especially Meg. Today we’re talking about burn out. How do you know you’re burnt out and what can you do about it? Let’s have an open conversation about a “taboo” topic. Also, a few of us have some new bling and someone has a new ride! Big...