Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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We're drowning in a sea of doing. Waging unwinnable battles to pack more and more work into less and less time. At what cost? For what purpose? It's a direct path to overwhelm and burnout.

 In our conversation today, Louise Miller offers a radically different, deeply human definition of productivity than I haven’t seen anywhere in the world. We discussed shifting how you think about productivity and how you can be productive in a way that reduces stress, allows us to focus on what truly matters, and lets us do our best work calmly.

If you are someone who loves achieving great things but feels like you sometimes sacrifice too much along the way, this episode is tailor-made for you.

[00:26] Meet Louise Miller: A New Perspective on Productivity

[01:28] Redefining Productivity: Doing What Matters

[05:46] The Treehouse Analogy

[08:42] The Neuroscience Behind Productivity

[10:03] Practical Steps to Boost Productivity

[12:11] Conclusion: Embrace a New Way of Working

Get more details in the show notes on our website.

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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At some point in time, I can almost guarantee you that someone will ask you this small talk question - “How’s work?”

 This is one of my least favorite small-talk conversation openers. I just don't understand why people ask it. Maybe it's out of genuine curiosity, or perhaps an attempt to show that they care.

But let's be honest, “How's work?”, its a lazy question. You don't need to remember the details of someone's job, their role, their company, or even actually care about the answer. And most people know this, which is why they usually respond with something short and unremarkable before steering the conversation elsewhere.

The result? Missed opportunities for real human connection. If you truly care about the person you're talking to or want to create a meaningful, memorable moment, it's time to retire this question and instead, try something that sparks genuine interest and reflection.

Instead, why not ask: “ What was the very best part of your career that you used to really enjoy doing?”

Learn more about this Joy At Work Experiment on our website

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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We are delving into the common mistakes mid-career professionals make on LinkedIn profiles and how you can avoid them.

Jo Watson, a talented copywriter, shares her expertise in crafting authentic, engaging profiles that make great first impressions. We discuss the dangers of trying too hard and the importance of genuine interaction over superficial efforts. Jo also provides practical questions to ensure your profile stands out for the right reasons.

[00:10] Meet Jo Watson: The Copywriting Expert

[00:58] Common LinkedIn Profile Mistakes

[01:31] The Problem with Trying Too Hard on Linkedin

[03:39] The Importance of Authenticity on Linkedin

[07:02] Practical Tips for LinkedIn Success