RootsUp Podcast

When you’re overwhelmed and busy, it’s very difficult to get yourself out of that rut – because there’s no time! Luckily, there’s a simple tool that can fix it all: your calendar. Looking at your calendar with a fresh perspective, and being proactive instead of reactive, will give you new clarity and the space to breathe. Steve Perkins walks us through the steps to create calendar blocks -- and shares tips for protecting that time! -- in this week's episode.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Happy Hour: Taylor Swift is everywhere.

(00:06:35) Coaching Shoutout

(00:08:44) Personality Gripe

(00:13:22) People are Next-Level Busy These Days

(00:17:10) Look at Your Calendar With a Fresh Perspective

(00:23:38) How Do You Stay Accountable?

(00:30:47) Delegate the Thinking

(00:43:28) Bottom Line Takeaway

Resources:

+ Download our *free* Career Transition Planner.

+ Check out our other tools and coaching offers.

Contact Greenhouse Coaching:

+ Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more!

+ Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM

+ Email us at [email protected]

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In this episode, Steve Perkins is sharing the ultimate hack for establishing yourself in meetings! The best part? It's simple!

He’ll explore why being the first to share a visual can level up your presence, giving you the power to steer the conversation, highlight your leadership skills, and get everyone on the same page.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro (Opting in to a lay-off?)

(6:20) Coaching Shout Out

(8:40) Personality Myth

(12:25) Use a visual to establish yourself in a meeting.

(15:27) What types of visuals should you use?

(19:30) Try it yourself with just two simple steps.

Resources:

+ Download our *free* Career Transition Planner.

+ Check out our other tools and coaching offers.

Contact Greenhouse Coaching:

+ Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more!

+ Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM

+ Email us at [email protected]

Thanks for listening, and cheers to figuring out what's next!

Join us in this final episode of the Gen Z episode series as Sundie shares valuable tips for leaders on how to connect with their Gen Z team members, learn from their experiences, and provide the support they need. We'll explore the dos and don'ts of fostering meaningful working relationships with Gen Z and empower leaders to bridge the generation gap to embrace their team's unique perspectives.

“If you are a manager, managing Gen Z's, think about whether you are bringing your own assumptions into the relationship you are managing. Get curious about the actual individual. ” ~ Sundie Marquardt

The 3 C's of Relating to Gen Z:

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro (Mother's Day cards)

(4:45) Coaching Shoutout

(6:24) Personality Myth

(10:11) What not to do when leading Gen Z.

(11:15) How can you be a successful Gen Z leader?

(15:50) A regular 1:1 cadence is so important.

(18:00) The college conversation - have values changed?

Resources:

+ Download our *free* Career Transition Planner.

+ Check out our other tools and coaching offers.

Contact Greenhouse Coaching:

+ Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more!

+ Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM

+ Email us at [email protected]

Thanks for listening, and cheers to figuring out what's next!

The topic of structuring roles is often brought up, but most times the “role” discussion is actually about identity and priorities. People want to know their unique value on the team, and what they’re supposed to be working on. In this episode we discuss common issues with the role conversation, tips for people leaders, and a surprising take on the real issue that causes tension with defining roles.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Happy Hour: Are the 90's back?

(00:03:29) Coaching Shoutout

(00:08:51) Personality Topic

(00:13:56) Structuring Team Roles

(00:18:10) The Surprising Reason Most People Feel Tension with Roles

(00:27:58) Bottom Line Takeaway

Resources:

+ Download our *free* Career Transition Planner.

+ Check out our other tools and coaching offers.

Contact Greenhouse Coaching:

+ Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more!

+ Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM

+ Email us at [email protected]

Thanks for listening, and cheers to figuring out what's next!

In today's episode, Sundie delves deeper into her series on Gen Z in the workplace. Every generation brings its own unique set of adjustments to the workplace, and today we'll explore what makes Gen Z such a valuable addition to any team. In constantly evolving world, each generation comes with a fresh perspective, and today we're focusing on the positive contributions that Gen Z offers to the workplace.

“Our parents were afraid of us… right? But we brought great things into this world and they are too. And employees should see them for what they bring vs the things you feel like they don’t bring.” ~ Sundie Marquardt

Some things Gen Z brings:

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro (TikTok + Hairstyles)

(4:26) Coaching Shoutout

(6:20) Personality Myth

(9:58) What People Love About Working With Gen Zs

(11:32) Gen Zs Keep Up with the Pace of Change

(12:04) Gen Zs Have Entrepreneurial Mindsets

(15:28) Gen Zs Fight for a Flexible Workplace

(22:52) Gen Zs Value Training & Development

(24:22) Gen Zs Care About Company Values

(24:39) Gen Zs Are Motivated by a Balanced Life

(25:48) Gen Zs Care About Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

(27:54) Key Takeaways

Resources:

+ Download our *free* Career Transition Planner.

+ Check out our other tools and coaching offers.

Contact Greenhouse Coaching:

+ Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more!

+ Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM

+ Email us at [email protected]

Thanks for listening, and cheers to figuring out what's next!

In this episode we explore practical strategies for streamlining administrative work and tasks as a business leader or solopreneur. Many of us know the frustrations of forgetting tasks or constantly feeling behind, and these common problems can hinder productivity and prevent you from focusing on key aspects of your business. Through this episode, we share tips to help you focus on the big picture and reduce the overwhelm of daily administrative tasks.

"If you don't prioritize your life, everyone else will" ~ Greg McKeown

In this episode we talk about:

Timestamps:

(0:00) What Leaders Think About Burnout

(2:29) Coaching Shoutout

(4:17) Personality Myth

(9:23) How to Streamline Tasks / Admin Work

(12:17) Creating a Focus Sprint

(17:08) Organizing Tasks + Notes

(19:08) Time Blocks

(21:40) Delegating + Automating Work

(23:24) Keystone Habits

(24:06) Key Takeaway

Resources:

+ Download our *free* Career Transition Planner.

+ Check out our other tools and coaching offers.

Contact Greenhouse Coaching:

+ Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more!

+ Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM

+ Email us at [email protected]

Thanks for listening, and cheers to figuring out what's next!

(9:22) People always tell you to just 'be confident!' - but what does that mean? (14:28) Remember (and rock!) your areas of expertise. (19:08) Try on a new skill - and see what happens over time.

Resources

+ Download our *free* Career Transition Planner.

+ Check out our other tools and coaching offers.

Contact Greenhouse Coaching

+ Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more!

+ Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM

+ Email us at [email protected]

Thanks for listening, and cheers to figuring out what's next!

(10:18) You can't just start a business - you also have to sell the product or service. (15:41) Be upfront about your intentions. (20:44) Use an invitational tone. (25:30) Lean into natural curiosity and relational conversation. (33:00) Share your own struggles.

Resources

+ Download our *free* Career Transition Planner.

+ Check out our other tools and coaching offers.

Contact Greenhouse Coaching

+ Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more!

+ Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM

+ Email us at [email protected]

Thanks for listening, and cheers to figuring out what's next!

(09:33) What workplace shifts are we seeing right now? (15:28) Address the communication gap. (24:07) Their 'place of purpose' has changed. (30:33) How to deal with 'extreme' feelings?

Resources

+ Download our *free* Career Transition Planner.

+ Check out our other tools and coaching offers.

Contact Greenhouse Coaching

+ Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more!

+ Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM

+ Email us at [email protected]

Thanks for listening, and cheers to figuring out what's next!

Sundie and Steve recap the Career Sweetspot Workshop from this past weekend (0:20). Context and tactics for the ‘Keep or Kill’ list (11:09). Our ‘Keep’ list (18:35). Our ‘Kill’ list(28:37).

Resources

+ Download our *free* Career Transition Planner.

+ Check out our other tools and coaching offers.

Contact Greenhouse Coaching

+ Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more!

+ Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM

+ Email us at [email protected]

Thanks for listening, and cheers to figuring out what's next!