The Work Flow Podcast

The Work Flow Podcast

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The Work Flow Podcast episodes

  • Navigating Your Next Move: 4 Strategies for Career Change

    Episode 20 | Sam and Derek discuss four strategies for making career changes that can help you fulfill your purpose in work and in life. 

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    (00:00-01:01) - Introduction to Purpose-Driven Career Choices

    (01:38-03:26) - Four Career Change Strategies Unveiled

    (05:33-06:53) - No Place Like Home Strategy

    (08:06-10:45) - Land and Expand Strategy

    (14:43-16:54) - Implementing the Magic Loop

    (19:27-20:49) - Building Relationships and YOLO Strategy

    (21:31-23:01) - YOLO Strategy in Action

    (23:45-25:43) - Autonomy in Career Reconstruction

    (25:45-27:32) - Side Hustle Strategy

    (28:03-29:57) - Reflections and Personal Insights on Career Strategies


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    35 min
  • From job to calling: transforming your work life

    Ep. 19 - Sam & Derek talk about finding your purpose, how your "why" can translate into easier career decisions, and how to find purpose for yourself. 

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    (00:00) Introduction to importance of finding purpose.

    (01:43) Transparency and redoing podcast episodes.

    (02:30) Changing definition of purpose with age.

    (05:04) Shift from financial to family motivations.

    (08:46) Discovering passion in work experiences.

    (10:14) Enjoying the process more than results.

    (13:15) Parallels between career and health goals.

    (17:10) Using 'Five Whys' technique for self-reflection.

    (19:37) Importance of questioning desires and decisions.

    (23:02) Introducing Ikigai framework for finding purpose.


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    27 min
  • How to win over your new boss

    Ep. 18 - Sam and Derek hear from a listener who is struggling with their new manager, who has come in authoritative, lacking trust, and difficult to communicate with. 

    The guys offer their suggestions on how to feel out the new manager's style, get the relationship on track, and rally the team through a tough transition. 

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    • Intro and dealing with authority (0:00 - 0:32)
    • Mission to explore career growth (0:35 - 1:14)
    • Impact of management changes (1:15 - 2:07)
    • Adapting to new managers (2:08 - 3:32)
    • Differentiating management and leadership (5:18 - 5:32)
    • Ego suspension in adapting (6:30 - 7:16)
    • Building rapport with managers (7:17 - 8:54)
    • Patience during management transitions (8:54 - 9:46)
    • Adapting communication styles (12:32 - 13:55)
    • Trust-building and performance consistency (26:22 - 29:59)
    • Importance of self-awareness and adaptability (30:00 - 30:35)
    • Productive one-on-one meetings (30:36 - 31:45)
    • Respectfully pushing back against initiatives (33:56 - 34:30)
    • Supporting team morale (35:41 - 36:15)


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    48 min
  • How to lead at any level

    Ep. 17 - Sam and Derek take inspiration from the book Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Greg McKeown and Liz Wiseman and deep dive on ways good intentioned leaders can actually diminish creativity and productivity in their team.

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    46 min
  • What is "burnout" and how to deal with it

    Ep.16 - On our first guest spotlight we bring on one of our listeners, Mike Santorsola, Account Executive @ Gearset to discuss "burnout". We deep dive on Mike's experience with burnout in hopes to uncover it's root cause, and brainstorm ways to address it proactively. 

    Big thanks to Mike for being our first guest in this new format! 

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    (START - 0:57) Introduction to new series format and burnout topic.
    (0:57 - 1:08) Hosts introduce themselves and mission.
    (1:08 - 1:24) Discussion on hosts' chemistry enhancing podcast dynamic.
    (1:25 - 2:59) Mike and Derek's professional connection and burnout discussion.
    (2:59 - 4:54) Exploration of personal impact of burnout.
    (4:55 - 6:46) Mike's experience with burnout.
    (6:46 - 7:50) Distinguishing tiredness from burnout.
    (7:51 - 8:25) Identifying burnout triggers and symptoms.
    (8:25 - 9:37) Impact of habits and routines on burnout.
    (9:38 - 10:14) Identifying causes of burnout.
    (10:15 - 11:37) Factors contributing to burnout.
    (11:38 - 13:46) Internal vs. external pressures in burnout.
    (13:47 - 14:56) Mike's approach to managing burnout.
    (14:57 - 16:28) Emphasis on internal control and personal responsibility.
    (16:29 - 20:11) Strategies for recognizing and addressing burnout.
    (20:12 - 21:43) Admitting and seeking help for burnout.
    (21:44 - 23:54) Impact of seeking help on managing burnout.
    (23:54 - 24:58) Communication with managers about burnout.
    (24:59 - 25:23) Seeking support from peers or family.
    (25:23 - 26:24) Sharing work challenges outside of workplace.
    (26:25 - 27:05) Presenting solutions when seeking help for burnout.
    (27:05 - 27:55) Importance of outlet outside work to prevent stress.
    (27:55 - 28:00) Conclusion with conversation acknowledgment.
    (28:01 - 28:48) Reflections on personal growth and addressing burnout.
    (28:48 - 28:51) Wrap-up with Mike.
    (28:51 - END) Post-interview reflection on burnout misconceptions.

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    42 min
  • When being a "yes man" can be a good thing or a bad thing, and how to say "no"

    Ep.15 - Spread too thin? Endless to do list? Working late hours? You may be feeling the pain of being a "yes man" (or woman). In the latest episode of The Work Flow Podcast, Sam and Derek unpack:

    • why it's good to say "yes" early in your career
    • the boundaries where "yes" can be too much
    • how to say "no" respectfully and productively
    • and so much more!

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    (0:00 - 0:47) Introduction to importance of tone and word choice
    (0:47 - 1:06) Personal updates and Christmas spirit
    (1:07 - 1:47) Holiday gift-giving strategies and family agreements
    (1:47 - 2:53) "Yes Man" concept from Jim Carrey's movie
    (2:54 - 3:39) Pros and cons of being a people pleaser
    (3:40 - 4:25) Strategies for saying no and setting boundaries
    (4:26 - 5:47) Anecdotes on saying yes too much in professional settings
    (5:48 - 7:59) Workplace burnout and overcommitting
    (8:00 - 9:51) Consequences of saying yes too much
    (9:52 - 11:46) Advice for setting boundaries in the workplace
    (11:47 - 13:58) Communicating limitations to colleagues and superiors
    (13:59 - 17:24) Strategies for managing professional relationships
    (17:25 - 20:10) Questioning work priorities and pushing back on tasks
    (20:11 - 23:49) Reflections on handling work requests
    (23:50 - 26:44) Real-life examples of navigating work requests
    (26:45 - 29:59) Concluding thoughts on personal growth


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    37 min
  • Generalists and their hidden superpowers with Lindsey Lerner, Host of Generally Curious

    Ep.14 - Lindsey Lerner comes on the Work Flow Podcast to discuss what it means to be Generalist. She covers what it means to have empathy and future focus, how Generalists can leverage their diverse backgrounds to solve problems, how to articulate a broad set of experience to prospective employers and so much more.

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    (00:36) Greeting Lindsey Lerner
    (00:41) Discovery of Generalist World
    (01:06) Interest in Generalist Theme
    (01:38) Lindsey's Childhood Ambition in Photography
    (02:09) Combining Creativity with Intelligence
    (03:22) Transition from Art to Business School
    (04:10) Adventures in Chile and Music Management
    (05:36) Starting Level Exchange Business
    (06:17) Challenges and Closure of Business
    (06:48) Self-Advocacy and Family Support
    (07:45) Transition to Tour Managing and Entrepreneurship
    (08:34) Blissful Ignorance and Entrepreneurial Beginnings
    (09:19) Discovery of Entrepreneurship
    (10:01) Belief in Diversity and Innovation
    (11:00) Current Involvement with Generalist World
    (12:14) Definition of a Generalist
    (13:20) Generalists' Empathy and Future Focus
    (14:56) The Role of Curiosity in Generalism
    (16:05) Problem Solving as a Generalist
    (17:14) Human Nature and Empathy in Generalism
    (18:02) Challenges of Being a Generalist in Traditional Roles
    (19:20) Flexibility in Career Paths
    (20:04) Role at Generalist World and Podcast Launch
    (21:09) Diversity and Themes in Podcast Season
    (22:48) The Role of Translator for Generalists
    (23:10) Navigating the Broad Interests of Generalism
    (24:28) Portfolio Approach Over Traditional Resume
    (25:24) Overcoming the Jumper Optics
    (26:03) Intentionality in Career Moves
    (28:38) Discipline and Frameworks for Staying on Track
    (30:00) Embracing Iteration for Success
    (32:15) Overcoming Mental Hurdles on the Generalist Path
    (34:00) Surfing Analogy for Career Management
    (36:45) Importance of Enjoying the Process
    (39:00) Addressing Envy and Comparison in Careers
    (41:30) Valuing Autonomy Over Stability
    (43:45) Wrap-up and Gratitude for Insights

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    47 min
  • Ep.13 - Why health and fitness make you better at work with Soraya Zidane, Body Transformation Coach for High Performers
    Soraya Zidane drops some fitness knowledge for the busy working professional in this Episode of The Work Flow Podcast. She covers how fitness can improve your work output, and how that can snowball into every aspect of your life. You'll also leave with tips on how to get started, and many small changes you can make in your day to day that will compound into major results long term!

    Find Soraya on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorayazidane-body-fitness-coach/
    and on her website at https://www.sorayazidane.com/

    Resources referenced:

    Dan Go https://www.linkedin.com/in/danfounder/?originalSubdomain=ca
    Shawn Stevenson https://www.instagram.com/shawnmodel/?hl=en
    Mindpump https://mindpump.com/

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    41 min
  • Ep.12 - How to define career success in the modern age, and tracking progress towards your goals
    Derek and Sam sat down on Ep.12 of The Work Flow Podcast to discuss career success. How to define it, how it has changed generationally, and what are the systems we use to define it and measure it for ourselves.

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    START - 0:35) Introduction to the concept of a 'new kind of plot for high achievers', followed by the opening of the Workflow Podcast with hosts Sam and Derek.

    (0:35 - 1:08) Discussion about the book "Never Enough" and Western achievement culture, focusing on the definition of career success and the arrival fallacy.

    (1:08 - 2:02) Exploration of changing perceptions of career success over time and the influence of traditional Western ideals.

    (2:02 - 3:19) Contrast between traditional markers of career success (money, power, influence) and the recent shift towards work-life balance and intrinsic values.

    (3:19 - 4:08) Analysis of the pendulum swing in career values, debating the genuineness of the shift towards family importance and work-life balance.

    (4:08 - 5:01) Discussion on intrinsic vs. extrinsic values in defining career success, citing the book "Never Enough."

    (5:01 - 6:02) The evolution of career goals over time and the importance of balancing intrinsic and extrinsic values.

    (6:02 - 7:00) Reflections on personal career success and the importance of regularly reassessing one's value system.

    (7:00 - 8:15) Skepticism about the authenticity of the shift towards personal life balance in the professional world.

    (8:15 - 9:59) Personal stories of career paths, focusing on the balance between ambition and personal fulfillment.

    (10:00 - 11:04) The concept of considering one's future self in decision-making, and personal anecdotes about health and lifestyle choices.

    (11:04 - 12:58) Discussion about different approaches to career success: emotional vs. structured, including the use of personal OKRs.

    (12:58 - 14:24) Strategies for self-assessment and setting personal goals, including daily scoring of activities related to objectives.

    (14:24 - 16:03) The importance of aligning day-to-day actions with long-term goals and finding personal satisfaction in career progress.

    (16:03 - 17:20) Reflections on personal definitions of success and the ongoing nature of achieving and redefining success.

    (17:20 - 18:10) Discussion about the human nature of continually seeking success and fulfillment.

    (18:10 - 19:26) The concept of defining success as a state rather than a place, and reflecting on the long-term impact of current actions.

    (19:26 - 20:59) Real-world considerations in career planning, including practical needs and balancing them with intrinsic values.

    (20:59 - 22:24) Personal stories about finding balance and the importance of self-reflection in defining career success.

    (22:24 - 23:55) Discussion on the role of emotions in career decisions and personal growth.

    (23:55 - 25:31) Contrast between career-driven and personal-driven approaches to defining success.

    (25:31 - 27:11) Reflections on feeling unsuccessful at career peaks and the journey towards finding personal fulfillment.

    (27:11 - 29:53) Insights into the common narrative of achieving success and then seeking deeper meaning in life.

    (29:53 - 30:45) Final thoughts on the individual nature of defining success and the importance of inner reflection.

    (30:45 - 32:30) The darker side of letting external motivators drive you.

    (32:30 - END) Final thoughts and wrap-up

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    37 min
  • Ep.11 - Getting unstuck in your career, following your interests, making impact and more with Katy Culver, Career Coach BizOps @ Dover
    In this episode, we chat with Katy Culver, Career Coach and BizOps @ Dover.

    Join us while we explore and shine the light on the strategies and frameworks you need to avoid being stuck in a job that’s no longer serving you.

    Katy coaches professionals on how to realize their dream careers. she understands that everyone’s story is unique and so will be their prescribed career path. Some prefer climbing the ladder and other times calls for the “lillypad” approach. Sometimes the path means sticking it out, other times it means changing your role completely. The question is left up to you.

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    (01:00) Welcome, Katy Culver!
    (02:40) Partnering with People to Realize their Career Dreams
    (04:30) What Does This Process Typically Look Like?
    (08:00) What should people do if they start feeling like it's time for a role and/or job change?
    (10:55) Networking as a way to find your path and continue growing in your role
    (14:20) The importance of understanding your internal purpose and "why"
    (17:00) It's not a matter of who you know, it's who knows you
    (19:45) Thinking like an Owner to Accelerate your goals
    (22:00) Work with your manager to help negotiate time for passion projects
    (24:50) Making the switch from a large company to a startup
    (25:30) Career advancement: The Lillypad Approach vs the traditional ladder approach
    (27:30) How to approach the job search with confidence
    (28:50) Back to Lillypad concept and pulling from Katy's experience to expound on the principle
    (34:30) Check in with yourself
    (35:00) What's next for Katy?


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    43 min

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Sam Magnant & Derek Bisson explore how stuff really gets done in the working world. They share stories and interview top talent in tech and business, providing frameworks and advice that can be…