This week, Jen and Pete dive in to the topic of readiness, and how the definition of being ready may change depending on context.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What may get in the way of feeling ready to jump into a project?
• Who else, besides ourselves, might we be relying on in order to feel ready?
• What are some tools and strategies we can use to feel more prepared and less like an imposter?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Pete brings a raw noodle to the table, in order to talk to Jen about the similarities between coaching people and creating inputs for AI.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• How do both leadership and interacting with AI require curiosity?
• Why is it important to understand that AI platforms can be flawed?
• How does empathy inform our interactions with both humans and AI technology?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of an ever-changing "who's it for", and the many different elements that go into thinking about your audience. (Hello, listeners!)

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• Why might the audience and/or intended purpose of a project change over time?
• How can being in an audience encourage a beginner's mindset, in addition to a growth mindset?
• How might you think about the psychographics of your audience, as opposed to demographics?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Pete brings a dilemma to Jen, that he is feeling oversaturated in terms of leadership content, and together, they work to find solutions. (And some of them may surprise you!)

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What does it mean to feel oversaturated, and what might cause that feeling?
• Why is it important to learn empathy through many different pathways?
• Why might we need to shift our learning to a more broad scope, as opposed to a narrow concentration?

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Borrowing a framework from Claire Hughes Johnson, Pete and Jen toss around the differences between being a victim and a player (and noodle on the words within the phrase itself, of course).

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• How might we take more ownership of our work and our responsibilities?
• Why is it important to think about your team, when working towards a collective goal?
• How might we keep ourselves accountable, and find self-empowerment?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete thrash about the mystery of their empty can of episodes, and noodle on habits, rules, and constraints.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• Why are streaks important, when sustaining a habit or practice?
• How might we reduce the scope of our habits, when necessary, in order to maintain them?
• Why is recording this podcast an important habit for both Jen and Pete?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this week's episode, Jen and Pete ask the question: What if you treated yourself the way you treat others?

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What is the golden rule?
• Why might we be more generous or empathetic towards others, and not ourselves?
• How might we take ourselves a little less seriously?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on what the hidden meaning might be behind different ways of approaching the seemingly simple task of a mic check.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What kind of a mic checker is Jen? And Pete?
• How might we better prepare ourselves for foreseeable surprises?
• What are some new frames of thinking about the importance of context, and the importance of being concise?

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Inspired by her teammates, Jen shares with Pete many of the lessons she has learned from the combination of group fitness training and community building.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What are some tools and strategies to building a strong, spirited, and supportive team?
• How might you identify your teammate's strengths, and then amplify them?
• Why is it important to introduce more than just the topic of work, to a work environment?
• Where might we find more play in our day-to-day lives?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Dusting off an old Latin phrase, "It is solved by walking," Pete and Jen noodle on the many benefits of a regular walking and movement practice in our every day lives.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• How might walking jumpstart creativity or a positive mood?
• In what ways might we build a walking or movement practice?
• Why might going on a walk with another person be beneficial and meaningful?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).