Workday Playdate

Ever feel like your work week is like jumping into a pool of piranhas and there’s never going to be any healing? Us too. In her second episode with Jay Fields, Erin dives into what it means to feel challenged at work, how to reduce the resulting stress (actually this time), and have more control over what you can control. If you’re feeling stressed to the max, this episode is for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Subscribe to the improve it! Podcast on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss a beat and share this episode with a friend whose podcast game has been lacking lately – they'll thank you later. Connect with Jay:

• Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
• Explore Jay’s LinkedIn courses
• Read Jay’s book, Teaching People Not Poses

• Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!
• Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here!
• Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us!
• Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!

• @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter 
• Erin’s LinkedIn 
• improve it! TikTok 
• Improve it! Instagram 
• Improve it! Facebook 
• improve it! website 
• Book a Laugh Break 
• Book a Workshop 
• Email Erin: [email protected]

🌟 Learn more about Workday Playdate: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page
🎤 Book Erin to speak: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/keynote-speaker
📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
📱 For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

If this conversation made you think differently about work, leadership, or building joyful teams, please follow Workday Playdate on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use more play in their workday.

Ever wondered why you have a hard time going from doing it all to doing nothing? Today, Jay Fields joins Erin on the improve it! Podcast to show us why. If you’re in an immobilized state (i.e., watching Netflix), there are things you can do to sort of “warm your body back up” instead of going straight into an intense run. On the other hand, if you’re in a mobilized state (i.e., in go, go, go mode), there are things you can do to “cool down” your body instead of going straight into meditation mode. Is regulating your nervous system by meeting yourself exactly where you are something you’d try? Listen to find out how you can start today. About Jay Fields: As a somatic coach who has devoted her life to helping people leverage the nervous system to manage their emotions more effectively, Jay Fields is the creator of the wildly popular program Yours Truly, which has taught thousands of women how to harness their body, brain, and nervous system to build self-trust and to show up more authentically in their personal and professional relationships. She's the author of the LinkedIn learning courses: Overcoming Insecurity for More Confidence at Work, Managing Your Emotions at Work, and Reduce Stress & Anxiety by Managing Your Nervous System, which has gotten close to 400,000 views. Additionally, she's a former yoga teacher and has authored the book Teaching People Not Poses, which offers yoga instructors tips on how to be truly remarkable at their job. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Subscribe to the improve it! Podcast on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss a beat and share this episode with a friend whose podcast game has been lacking lately – they'll thank you later.   Connect with Jay:

• Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
• Explore Jay’s LinkedIn courses
• Read Jay’s book, Teaching People Not Poses

• Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!
• Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here!
• Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us!
• Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!

• @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter 
• Erin’s LinkedIn 
• improve it! TikTok 
• Improve it! Instagram 
• Improve it! Facebook 
• improve it! website 
• Book a Laugh Break 
• Book a Workshop 
• Email Erin: [email protected]

🌟 Learn more about Workday Playdate: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page
🎤 Book Erin to speak: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/keynote-speaker
📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
📱 For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

If this conversation made you think differently about work, leadership, or building joyful teams, please follow Workday Playdate on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use more play in their workday.

First-time listener? Come on in, the water’s fine. In this short and sweet ep, Erin gives you the improve it! Podcast history so you have it at the ready for your next Trivia Night, what it is we actually do here at improve it!, what’s in it for you, and what’s on the horizon. The whole nine! If you’re looking for a new personal and professional development bestie, we already have a matching bracelet for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Subscribe to the improve it! Podcast on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss a beat and share this episode with a friend whose podcast game has been lacking lately – they'll thank you later.   Show Links:

• Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!
• Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here!
• Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us!
• Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!

• @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter 
• Erin’s LinkedIn 
• improve it! TikTok 
• improve it! Instagram 
• improve it! Facebook 
• improve it! website 
• Book a Laugh Break 
• Book a Workshop 
• Email Erin: [email protected]

🌟 Learn more about Workday Playdate: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page
🎤 Book Erin to speak: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/keynote-speaker
📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
📱 For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

If this conversation made you think differently about work, leadership, or building joyful teams, please follow Workday Playdate on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use more play in their workday.

Picture this: the reel you posted of your Kourtney Kardashian impression of ordering an iced matcha goes viral...now what? In Erin’s final episode with Andrea Lopez, you’ll learn what it’s like for your content to go viral, what to do as a result, and how to continue to build your online community. If you’re interested in building your social media presence—or using laughter to change the course of your day—then this episode is for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share joy with someone else today. Whether that’s sharing this episode with someone, watching one of Andrea’s Tik Toks and sending it in your group chat, or creating something of your own and sharing it with a friend—it’s up to you. But know that the joy you share will find its way back to you.   Connect with Andrea:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram
• Follow Andrea on Tik Tok
• Listen to Andrea’s podcast, Big Wigs
• Check out Andrea’s website

• Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!
• Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here!
• Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us!
• Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• improve it! TikTok
• Improve it! Instagram
• Improve it! Facebook
• improve it! website
• Book a Laugh Break
• Book a Workshop
• Email Erin: [email protected]

🌟 Learn more about Workday Playdate: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page
🎤 Book Erin to speak: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/keynote-speaker
📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
📱 For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

If this conversation made you think differently about work, leadership, or building joyful teams, please follow Workday Playdate on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use more play in their workday.

Ever thought about using social media to advance your career and then thought...nah. In Erin’s second episode with Andrea Lopez—comedian, impressionist, and all around excellent human—you'll learn what it means to use social media as a playground for trying different things; how to create content around what’s funny, what’s relevant, and what’s relatable for your industry; and the fact that you don’t always have to put something out there. Listen to make Instagram casual (and boost your career) again. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Click here to subscribe to the improve it! Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode. And did we mention that when you leave a five-star review of the improve it! Podcast, an actual team of humans does a happy dance? Mm-hmm, that's right. So, leave a review for us on iTunes, screenshot it, and send us an email at [email protected]. Erin will send you a personalized video back as a thank you.   Connect with Andrea:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram
• Follow Andrea on Tik Tok
• Listen to Andrea’s podcast, Big Wigs
• Check out Andrea’s website

• Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!
• Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here!
• Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us!
• Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!

• @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter 
• Erin’s LinkedIn 
• improve it! TikTok 
• improve it! Instagram 
• improve it! Facebook 
• improve it! website 
• Book a Laugh Break 
• Book a Workshop 
• Email Erin: [email protected]

🌟 Learn more about Workday Playdate: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page
🎤 Book Erin to speak: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/keynote-speaker
📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
📱 For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

If this conversation made you think differently about work, leadership, or building joyful teams, please follow Workday Playdate on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use more play in their workday.

If you weren’t looking for exclusive clips of Kourt’s favorite tv show, Sophia’s must-have self-care products, and Jennifer’s favorite comedian on the rise – now you are. In this episode, Erin and comedian impressionist Andrea Lopez talk about what it means to release, make fun of yourself in a health way, and reconnect to your inner child. Press play to make your cheeks hurt from laughing too much, which is just the right amount. About Andrea Lopez: “Comedian Impressionist, Actress, Sketch performer and former radio personality, Andrea Lopez embraces all areas of entertainment. She participated in CBS's 2021 Comedy Showcase with other rising comedians and is currently a writer and actress for Comedy Central Digital. She is the Friday Co-host on The Taylor Strecker Streaming Radio Show and oversees the show's social channels. In 2019, Andrea competed on NBC's comedy series 'Bring The Funny' with judges Chrissy Teigen, Kenan Thompson and Jeff Foxworthy. She's featured on E! News 'Pop Of The Morning,' FOX LA's segment 'Tik Tok Tuesday's and BuzzFeed's Digital Show 'Did You See This.' She's found success for her impressions on Tik Tok where she's garnered over 600K followers. Her viral Kourtney Kardashian Tik Tok viewed over 13 million times captured the attention of multiple media outlets and inspires Lopez to continue growing her voice repertoire.” ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Click here to subscribe to the improve it! Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode. And did we mention that when you leave a five-star review of the improve it! Podcast, an actual team of humans does a happy dance? Mm-hmm, that's right. So, leave a review for us on iTunes, screenshot it, and send us an email at [email protected]. Erin will send you a personalized video back as a thank you.   Connect with Andrea:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram
• Follow Andrea on Tik Tok
• Listen to Andrea’s podcast, Big Wigs
• Check out Andrea’s website

• Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!
• Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here!
• Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us!
• Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!

• @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter 
• Erin’s LinkedIn 
• improve it! TikTok 
• improve it! Instagram 
• improve it! Facebook 
• improve it! website 
• Book a Laugh Break 
• Book a Workshop 
• Email Erin: [email protected]

🌟 Learn more about Workday Playdate: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page
🎤 Book Erin to speak: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/keynote-speaker
📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
📱 For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

If this conversation made you think differently about work, leadership, or building joyful teams, please follow Workday Playdate on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use more play in their workday.

Red light. Green light. Yellow light. Bring back some playground memories? Us too. In today’s episode, Erin gives you the productivity hack that’ll help you use your time in a way that lights you up, boosts your productivity, and prevents burnout. If you feel like you’re constantly drowning in work but not really getting anything done – this episode is for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Take the quiz and download your free Wellness Workbook by clicking the link below!   Show Links:

• Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!
• Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here!
• Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us!
• Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!

• @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter 
• Erin’s LinkedIn 
• improve it! TikTok 
• improve it! Instagram 
• improve it! Facebook 
• improve it! website 
• Book a Laugh Break 
• Book a Workshop 
• Email Erin: [email protected]

🌟 Learn more about Workday Playdate: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page
🎤 Book Erin to speak: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/keynote-speaker
📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
📱 For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

If this conversation made you think differently about work, leadership, or building joyful teams, please follow Workday Playdate on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use more play in their workday.

Think of all of the current roles you’ve had as pieces to a puzzle that is your life. Each piece comprises an experience you’ve had that no one else has, precisely because you completed that role in such a way that no one else could’ve. In her Q&A episodes, Erin answers a question that you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat for. Today’s answer shows you how to use your professional skills to change industries by using a 6-step method you can apply no matter what your experience is. Here’s to calling soft skills power skills and not selling yourself short any longer. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Ask a question for Erin’s next Q&A episode by using the SpeakPipe.   Show Links:

• Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!
• Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here!
• Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us!
• Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!

• @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter 
• Erin’s LinkedIn 
• improve it! TikTok 
• improve it! Instagram 
• improve it! Facebook 
• improve it! website 
• Book a Laugh Break 
• Book a Workshop 
• Email Erin: [email protected]

🌟 Learn more about Workday Playdate: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page
🎤 Book Erin to speak: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/keynote-speaker
📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
📱 For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

If this conversation made you think differently about work, leadership, or building joyful teams, please follow Workday Playdate on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use more play in their workday.

Hello? It’s your next failure. I'm calling just in time to tell you something I wish I’d told you sooner: Today may be the day that you make the mistake that will save you. In today’s episode, Erin and improve it! Podcast Manager Rachel Oliveros discuss a call-in failure left by improve it! peep Shelly. If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on why you should make failure a habit, this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Think of a tiny fail that you might’ve had today, this week, this month, or this year. Redirect this fail with a, “Fail yeah!” Like, actually say it out loud and add a fist bump when you do.   Connect with Rachel Oliveros:

• Rachel’s Instagram
• Rachel’s LinkedIn

• Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here!
• Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!
• Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us!
• Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!

• @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter 
• Erin’s LinkedIn 
• improve it! TikTok 
• improve it! Instagram 
• improve it! Facebook 
• improve it! website 
• Book a Laugh Break 
• Book a Workshop 
• Email Erin: [email protected]

🌟 Learn more about Workday Playdate: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page
🎤 Book Erin to speak: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/keynote-speaker
📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
📱 For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

If this conversation made you think differently about work, leadership, or building joyful teams, please follow Workday Playdate on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use more play in their workday.

Allowing yourself to be a beginner isn’t just a phrase, it’s a life-altering freedom. Anna Oaks is a change agent focused on restoring humanity into both our work and workplaces. Raised by hippies, she’s always had a natural inclination to leave the world better than we found it. She brought this proclivity from her childhood into over two decades of work in small, mid-sized, and large companies focusing on strategy, growth, and culture. In this episode, Erin and Anna discuss why it’s not just important—but essential—to try something you’ve never done before and how it acts as a catalyst for your growth as a leader and a human being. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: What is that thing that's been on your heart but you have been too afraid to pursue it? Think about your one thing and give yourself permission to do it. Second piece of your homework: If this series blew your mind, please consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Connect with Anna Oakes:

• Anna’s Instagram
• Anna’s LinkedIn

• Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!
• Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here!
• Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us!
• Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!

• @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter 
• Erin’s LinkedIn 
• improve it! TikTok 
• improve it! Instagram 
• improve it! Facebook 
• improve it! website 
• Book a Laugh Break 
• Book a Workshop 
• Email Erin: [email protected]

🌟 Learn more about Workday Playdate: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page
🎤 Book Erin to speak: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/keynote-speaker
📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
📱 For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

If this conversation made you think differently about work, leadership, or building joyful teams, please follow Workday Playdate on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use more play in their workday.