Stef & Ria Klartext

For some, risk taking is second nature, for others it's a blocker and requires some preparation. If you are facing a job loss or pro-actively considering a change and not sure how to deal with potential risk, then tune in. In this episode, we are exploring pros and cons of taking risks which hopefully will help you make an important decision. Looking forward to your comments and thoughts via  [email protected] 

The books mentioned in this episode:

"The end of jobs" by Taylor Pearson

"The seven habits of highly effective people" by Stephen R. Covey

Sometimes major market shifts present an amazing opportunity to reinvent yourself. In this episode we are talking about the importance of detaching yourself from the corporate brand and investing into building your own brand to help you thrive not just survive in uncertain times.

A little bit late to the party but let's talk about making and, most importantly, keeping our New Year's Resolutions. Is it really that important to stick to the original plan while beating yourself up every time you fail? Or are they just a stepping stone to our life master plan and allow quite a few permutations.

Stef and Ria are exploring the topic of serendipity, its influence on the course of our lives, success, career choices and personal development. We are talking about cultivating the serendipitous mindset and making smart luck work for you.  

We have a special guest on our podcast today, Toju Duke, who's an accomplished public speaker, responsible AI advocate and on top of that, a very busy mother! Together, we are talking about managing energy and sharing our own experiences and tips. Join us if you want to learn what works for some of us and what does not and why we are all so different and yet so similar. 

In this episode we explore the world of startup founders to answer questions like: what it really means to be a founder, what qualities one needs to excel and finally, pros & cons of becoming one. If you've already caught startup fever or you're simply curious about a founder's life, let this episode be your starting point. 

Often we tend to delay doing certain things. What is it that prevents us from executing on a desired course of action? In this episode we talk about the psychology behind "not getting things done" and how to get the important stuff moving with the help of a few effective tips and practices. 

Have you ever wondered why it's so difficult to deliver complex projects on time? From building gigantic transportation hubs to nuclear reactors or just setting up a new business, why do we constantly face delays and increasing costs? In this episode we explore the underlying reasons behind the planning fallacy and how we can prevent it from happening again and again. 

A brief introduction to our podcast series where we will be covering the world of business, personal development, innovative ideas and other interesting stuff from the perspective of two girls working in tech.