I share my personal journey of discovery in relation to my gender identity and expression along with a broader discussion about the differences between sex, gender and more. I also talk about the deep-dive I've taken into the 16 personalities and what I've found most helpful from this for life and business.

As promised in today's episode you can also find out more about the 16 personalities via the new video series I've put up on Youtube:

For the 16 personalities basics head to this video: https://youtu.be/hYKtIlBgwLg

To learn about cognitive functions and function stacks for the 16 personalities go here: https://youtu.be/H4VxJVnNS3g

And to take a deep dive into the 4 temperaments and quadra of the 16 personalities visit this link: https://youtu.be/rEUWRAjSIzw

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Acknowledgement of Country:

In the spirit of reconciliation I would like to acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the traditional land of the Bidjigal and Gadigal People and pay my respects to their Elders past and present. I would also like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. I pay my respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living and working on the land today - the land that always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

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I kick off season 7 with a chat about new year resolutions, mental health, 16 personalties and insights about my entp personality type. I also talk about the paradox of change and the new direction for this podcast in 2022.

This podcast is free, but it isn't cheap. To show your support you can leave a rating, write a review or share this episode with someone who'd like it. You can also buy Lauren a cup of coffee on ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/laurenkress or hire them to speak at your event - to find out about their rates and availability, send them a message on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkress89/

Acknowledgement of Country:

In the spirit of reconciliation I would like to acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the traditional land of the Bidjigal and Gadigal People and pay my respects to their Elders past and present. I would also like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. I pay my respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living and working on the land today - the land that always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

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Is entrepreneurship on the cards for your career? In this podcast episode Lauren Kress shares how recently published article about her atypical career path and approach as a business scientist helped her adopt an entrepreneurship mindset.

If you prefer to read, you can check out the full article here: https://www.laurenkress.com/entrepreneurship-mindset

Want to have a listen to Lauren's new show Bad Marketing? Check it out here: https://www.laurenkress.com/bad-marketing

Find Lauren on Youtube at: https://youtube.com/c/laurenkress

Connect with them on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkress89/

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As we prepare to get back to business and back to "normal" life here in Sydney, I've been reflecting on the lessons I've learnt for running a small business and building the confidence I needed to succeed.

The links and resources I shared in this episode were:

For business structure - check out:

Think RAPT and Renee Hasseldine's work at https://thinkrapt.com
Airtable: https://airtable.com

Listen to my interview with Renée Hasseldine here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/laurenkress/how-4-visual-models-will-change-your-con

For habit building check out Atomic Habits by James Clear

The episode I recently did on Happenstance Theory was a couple of episodes back called Career Adaptability

And I mentioned Social Cognitive Theory (Albert Bandura) and Social Cognitive Career Theory which are both worth a Google also!

Find me on Youtube at: https://youtube.com/c/laurenkress

Connect with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkress89/

Follow me on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/laurenkress89

This podcast episode is free, but it isn't cheap. To show your support you can leave a rating, write a review or share this episode with someone who'd like it. You can also buy me a cup of coffee on ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/laurenkress or hire me to speak - to find out about my rates and availability, send me a message on LinkedIn.

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The toxic workplace takes a huge toll on our mental health and general sense of wellbeing - so what happens when that workplace is seeping into the place we call home and what can we do about it? In this episode I talk about toxic people, relationships and the responsibility we have to take care of ourselves and our mental health.

To learn more about signs of a narcissist check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVK6lhpL8iU

I also mention a youtube video that I created about the drama triangle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_XSeUYa0-8

Connect with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkress89/

Follow me on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/laurenkress89

This podcast episode is free, but it isn't cheap. To show your support you can leave a rating, write a review or share this episode with someone who'd like it. You can also buy me a cup of coffee on ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/laurenkress or hire me to speak - to find out about my rates and availability, send me a message on LinkedIn.

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G'day listeners! In today's episode we discuss career development planning in relation to Krumboltz' Happenstance Learning Theory and 4 things you can do to enhance career adaptability.

Access the Australian Institute of Management article I mentioned in today's podcast episode here: https://www.aim.com.au/blog/adapt-or-die-why-career-adaptability-vital-your-success

Connect with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkress89/

Follow me on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/laurenkress89

This podcast episode is free, but it isn't cheap. To show your support you can leave a rating, write a review or share this episode with someone who'd like it. You can also buy me a cup of coffee on ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/laurenkress or hire me to speak - to find out about my rates and availability, send me a message on LinkedIn.

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A mental health podcast episode where I share some of the things that have been helping me through the extended lockdown in Sydney whilst moving and separating from my husband. I also share the inspiration behind season 6 of the podcast and what you can expect from me over the coming weeks.

Connect with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkress89/

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This podcast episode is free, but it isn't cheap. To show your support you can leave a rating, write a review or share this episode with someone who'd like it. You can also buy me a cup of coffee on ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/laurenkress or hire me to speak - to find out about my rates and availability, send me a message on LinkedIn.

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Today I explain the neuroscience of bias and explore 7 cognitive biases that influence our decision making in business, relationships and life. We'll talk about examples of each and how you can keep a look out for these biases in order to make the most informed decision.

Related content I mentioned on today's show:

Daniel Kahneman's book: Thinking Fast and Slow

Youtube video: Is the law of attraction scientifically proven? https://youtu.be/T7sHon8GZGk

Youtube video: What is confirmation bias? https://youtu.be/TTe27DnF4eA

Podcast episode: The neuroscience of intuition https://www.spreaker.com/user/laurenkress/the-neuroscience-of-intuition-and-how-to

Podcast episode: Decision making in business for optimal growth https://www.spreaker.com/user/laurenkress/decision-making-in-business-for-optimal-

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As we come to the end of pride month I'm sharing more about my journey and what helped me arrive at deeper insight about myself in relation to this topic. If you've been wondering whether you are a lesbian or bisexual, or someone you care about is trying to figure this out for themselves, this podcast aims to help you peel back the layers on this complex question.

If you'd like to hear more episodes like this or have questions that you'd like me to explore on this show please tweet with me @laurenkress89 or message me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkress89/

Useful links from the show:

Access the lesbian manifesto here: https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/12/17/lesbian-manifesto-tiktok/

If you're looking for support right now and want to speak with someone, you can chat with an LGBT+ helpline anonymously - here's some places you can go:

In Australia:

https://qlife.org.au/

https://www.7cups.com/lgbtq-chat-room/

Overseas:

New Zealand: https://safetotalk.nz/get-help-for-yourself/lbgttqi/

United States: https://www.glbthotline.org/peer-chat.html

United Kingdom: https://switchboard.lgbt/

Canada: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/suicide-prevention-resources/lgbtq/

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Today I'm going to talk about marketing manipulation and explain the most common emotional motivation triggers used to convince you to buy something you don't necessarily need. We'll also talk about mindful consumption and how looking at advertising in a different way can help you better meet your real needs and get what you're actually looking for.

If you like this episode and want me to make more episodes like this please tweet with me @laurenkress89 or message me on LinkedIn.

"The New Science of Customer Emotions" article I referenced today from Harvard Business Review is available here: https://hbr.org/2015/11/the-new-science-of-customer-emotions

This podcast episode is free, but it isn't cheap. To show your support you can leave a rating, write a review or share this episode with someone who'd like it. You can also buy me a cup of coffee on ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/laurenkress or hire me to speak - to find out about my rates and availability, send me a message on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkress89/

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