Jim's Take

Where Do You Fit, Now That The Rules Have Changed? (Ep. 164)

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 164: Where Do You Fit, Now That The Rules Have Changed?The world is changing faster than many people can adapt - and for a growing number of p...

Can We Stop Optimizing and Go Back to Trusting Ourselves? (Ep. 163)

27 Apr 2026

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We’ve gone too far with optimization.From sleep scores and calorie tracking to productivity hacks and endless self-improvement systems, optimization...

Is Your Burnout Misalignment? (Ep. 162)

14 Apr 2026

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Episode 162: Is Your Burnout Misalignment?Most people think they’re overwhelmed. Maybe they aren’t - they could be misaligned. In this episode, J...

Making 2026 Your Year - an exercise in cutting the noise (Ep 161)

15 Dec 2025

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Jim’s Take – Episode 161Setting Up 2026 for Success: Five Categories That Actually MatterAs the year winds down, everyone becomes reflective. Jour...

Gratitude Without the Holiday Hangover (Ep. 160)

24 Nov 2025

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Episode Summary:In episode 160 of Jim’s Take, Jim dismantles the idea of gratitude as a seasonal, soft, feel-good emotion and rebuilds it as a year-...

Never Enough: The Pressures of Our Environments (Ep. 159)

10 Nov 2025

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Title: Never Enough: The Pressures of Our Environment and the Path Back to Self-Worth | Jim FrawleyDescription:In Jim’s Take Episode 159, executive ...

Nothing is Real Anymore: On Trust, Suspicion and Thinking for Yourself (Ep. 158)

13 Oct 2025

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Nothing Is Real Anymore: Trust, Suspicion, and Thinking for Yourself | Jim FrawleyDescription:Trust is the glue that holds society together - yet it’...

Sober October and Sobriety Revisited (Ep. 157)

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Title: Sober October and Sobriety RevisitedDescription:In this episode of Jim’s Take, executive coach and Bellwether founder Jim Frawley shares the ...

That's Not The Flex You Think It Is (Ep. 156)

22 Sep 2025

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Title: That’s Not the Flex You Think It Is | Jim’s TakeDescription:Flexing. We all do it. The humble brag on LinkedIn. The “I never sleep” gri...

You Will Never Be Ready - So Stop Waiting (Ep. 155)

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Title: You’ll Never Be Ready - So Stop WaitingHost: Jim FrawleyTheme: “Readiness” is a socially acceptable form of procrastination. Action creat...

The Myth of Work-Life Balance (Ep. 154)

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Title: The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Why You’re Already Doing It (and How to Do It Better)Description:You’ve been told for decades to “find you...

Everyone is So F***ing Angry (Ep. 153)

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 153 – Everyone Is Still So F***ing AngryHost: Jim Frawley Length: ~27 minutes Keywords: anger, judgment, rage economy, stress management, pe...

How to Network Without the Grossness and Anxiety (Ep. 152)

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Honest, no-fluff advice on how to actually enjoy networking and use it as a strategic tool to prepare for change—especially in the face of AI and wo...

Pride is the Point: You've Already Done the Hard Part (Ep. 151)

14 Jul 2025

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EPISODE TITLE:Pride Is the Point: You’ve Already Done the Hard Part | Jim’s Take #151DESCRIPTIONWe’re surrounded by pressure to “move forward”...

The Philosophy of Failure (Ep. 150)

07 Jul 2025

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Jim’s Take Episode 150: The Philosophy of Failure — Are You Even Dreaming Big Enough?New York | Global Coaching | Personal Growth | Business Minds...

Nothing Matters. Be Selfish. (Ep. 149)

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're flipping the script.In a world that’s endlessly screaming for your attention—but rarely in your interest—it’s time to talk ab...

The Cost of Constant "Influence" and the Inundation of Marketing (Ep. 148)

09 Jun 2025

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Episode 148 – Marketing is Breaking Us: The Cost of Constant Influence and How to Push BackKeywords: marketing fatigue, digital burnout, attention e...

Are All of Our Problems Social Problems? (Ep. 147)

21 May 2025

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Episode Title: Are All of Our Problems Social Problems?Episode Number: 147Host: Jim FrawleyKeywords: social wellness, mental health, fear of failure, ...

The Lost Art and Skill of Leisure (Ep. 146)

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jim breaks down something we’ve all lost touch with: leisure—not vacations, not performative “self-care,” but the daily, esse...

Where Has All the Civility Gone? (Ep. 145)

26 Mar 2025

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Episode SummaryWhy does it feel like everyone is constantly on edge? In this episode of Jim’s Take, Jim explores the steady erosion of civility in m...

The Chaos of Capitalism (Ep. 144)

12 Mar 2025

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Episode SummaryThe world feels like it’s on the edge of something big—markets are swinging, costs are rising, and everyone has suddenly become an ...

Beliefs Amid Chaos (Ep. 143)

12 Feb 2025

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Episode 143: Belief Systems Amid Insane ChangesWelcome to Jim’s Take!In this episode, Jim dives into the evolving landscape of belief systems as we ...

Defining Your Authentic Self with Ronan Rooney (Ep. 142)

29 Jan 2025

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Episode Summary: In this captivating episode of Jim's Take, Jim welcomes the incredible Ronan Rooney, a thought leader, author, and philosophy enthusi...

True Resiliency (with Claire Bowes) Ep. 141

08 Jan 2025

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Episode Summary:In this deeply inspiring episode of Jim’s Take, we are joined by the extraordinary Claire Bowes from Northern Ireland. A mother, bus...

2025 and the Battle of Apathy (Ep. 140)

18 Dec 2024

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Episode Title: 2025 and the Battle of ApathyEpisode Summary:In this reflective final episode of 2024, Jim dives into an unexpected theme: apathy. As w...

Should There Be Billionaires? (Ep. 139)

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

**Podcast Show Notes: Jim’s Take - Episode 139****Title:** Should There Be Billionaires? A Reflection on Wealth, Society, and Change**Episode Summar...

Creating Joyful Spaces with Sharon McNulty (Ep. 138)

04 Dec 2024

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Episode Summary:In this episode of Jim's Take, Jim is joined by Sharon McNulty, founder of Joyful Spaces and a multi-award-winning professional organi...

The Benefits of Struggle (Ep. 137)

21 Nov 2024

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Episode Summary:In this short yet thought-provoking episode, Jim dives into the concept of struggle—not as a source of trauma, but as a necessary an...

Navigating Political Conversations at Work (Ep. 136)

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Times are changing. With information moving so quickly, and higher expectations of employees for their organization to “have their back,” executiv...

Building Social Wellness with Janine Kutliroff of Brya (Ep. 135)

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is a well known epidemic of loneliness in the world, and the increasing levels of change are exacerbating the challenge. I'd argue there are thr...

On Being Socially Relevant with Sam Kelly (Ep. 134)

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Goddess is Back! Jim and Sam have a good discussion on the personal accountability of being social, how we build our own communities, and have a s...

My Ayahuasca Experience (Ep. 133)

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I recently took an Ayahuasca journey - eight days at Spiritquest Sanctuary in Iquitos, Peru. As requested, I've recounted the journey -from what Ayah...

The Desperate Need for Relevance (Ep. 132)

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jim gives his take on the "desperate need for relevance" - our innate desire for value, acceptance and belonging. As the world evolves, we are fearing...

Technology Truths with Catherine Murnin (Ep. 131)

05 Jun 2024

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Episode 131 - Jim and Catherine break down "technology truths." We are on the precipice of technological change unseen before. How do we prepare for c...

On Resiliency with Catherine Murnin (Ep. 130)

22 May 2024

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Resiliency is a buzzword. But it's necessary. Jim sits down with Catherine Murnin, founder of The Wellbeing Pathway, to chat realistic resilience, why...

Why Middle Management Sucks (Ep. 129)

15 May 2024

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Ahhhh middle management. Where you get to sandwich between theory and reality, with outrageous expectations and mitigated work life balance. This epis...

Creativity with Purpose (avec Catherine Murnin) (Ep. 128)

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our second of four interviews with Catherine, we cover Creativity with Purpose, and how creativity is a massive drive to our wellbeing. Come for th...

Addressing Insecurity (Ep. 127)

01 May 2024

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Let's cover the biggest issue in corporate nobody is talking about: Insecurity. Not just a simple "impostor syndrome" conversation - but what causes i...

Connections and Community, With Catherine Murnin (Ep. 126)

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our first of four conversations, Catherine and Jim outline how to build ideal connections and community, based on aligning with your personal value...

Rethinking the Seat at the Table (Ep. 125)

20 Mar 2024

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In the journey of our careers and social lives, the pursuit of a "seat at the table" has become a familiar phrase, symbolizing recognition, validation...

Breaking Down "Gentle Leadership" (Ep. 124)

07 Feb 2024

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In episode 124 of "Welcome to Jim's: Take Happy Week," Jim delves into the concept of gentle leadership, initially expressing skepticism towards the l...

Finding Optimism Amid Cynicism (Ep. 123)

10 Jan 2024

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Welcome to 2024. We are going to kick it off with lots of isms. Shedding the collective dumpster fire of 2023, much of what I’ve been hearing is th...

The Desperate Need for Simplicity (Ep. 122)

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From Thoreau's thoughts at Walden Pond to responding to macro levels of change - we are all pining for simplicity.

Re-Thinking Time Management (Ep. 121)

17 May 2023

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Today the topic is time – how we think about it, frame it ...

Your Mental Health is Your Responsibility (Ep. 120)

10 May 2023

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My commentary on my own mental health has been shared before...

The Case Against Empathy (Ep. 119)

03 May 2023

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Like many other buzzwords, the word ‘empathy’ has been t...

TedX and Personal Accountability (Ep. 118)

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a quarter of mayhem, and as I take a restock of ...

We Need a Guru We Can Trust (Ep. 117)

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That feeling you’ve got? The one where you think it’s st...

AI and the Future of Work: What Matters to You (Ep. 116)

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohhhhh the AI thing. It’s bananas. It’s crazy. It’s go...

What To Do With The White Men In Your Office? (Ep. 115)

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spicy headline? Yes.  I will kick this off with this statem...

Episode 114: Where Has All The Ambition Gone?

01 Feb 2023

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It’s a hot topic, on multiple fronts: Where is the ambitio...

The Four I’s of 2023 (Ep. 113)

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 2023. We are tripping into this year with a bit of anx...

The Joy of Not Knowing (Ep. 112)

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does anyone remember the time where we didn’t know somethi...

Real Resiliency: From Zero to One with Dan MacQueen (Ep. 111)

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you meet a person and know they have a story that ...

Fire All the Coaches (Ep. 110)

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A month ago, I published an article on HR.com regarding how ...

The Accountability of Advocating for Yourself (Ep. 109)

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Up this week: How to Advocate for Yourself.  I recognize it...

The “New” Politics of the C-Suite (Ep. 108)

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you know my podcast and posts, you know I generally avoid...

Quiet Quitting and Firing: A Game of Expectations (Ep. 107)

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The buzz has been around for a bit this summer – first on ...

Generational Battle Royale: Boomers, X, Millennial and Z (Ep. 106)

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I cover generational differences, something consis...

Turning Believability Into a Skill (Ep. 105)

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey folks – this week I want to cover another one of those...

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like 2007 (Here’s How to Prepare) Ep. 104

08 Jun 2022

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There has been a lot of discussion going around about the si...

The Strength and Power of “Soft Culture” Words

01 Jun 2022

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Today we are talking about culture and how it relates to wha...

Why I Quit Corporate (And Could Consider Going Back) Ep. 102

18 May 2022

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This week marks 6 years since my last official day in corpor...

On Forgiveness: In Conversation with Forgivity (Ep. 101)

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m thrilled to have Dr. Veronica Ruelas and Den...

Episode 100!

23 Mar 2022

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Milestone alert! This week I have published my 100th episode...

Nutrition (sans the Nonsense) – In Conversation with Marissa Winters, MA RDN NBC-HWC (Ep. 99)

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Food, diet, and nutrition are always difficult topics to cov...

Wellness, Re-Organized (Ep. 98)

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we roll up on 100 episodes, I want to revisit one particu...

Re-Finding Motivation (Ep. 97)

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I generally avoid motivation as a speaking topic because it’...

Adapting in Motion: Preparing for an Economic Downturn (Ep. 96)

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's be proactive in preparing for the next downturn ... here's how.

Master Mentors with Scott Miller (Ep. 95)

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott keeps good company - the type that you learn from over and over again. Here's how to find a mentor.

Estate Planning Basics with Joanne Seminara (Ep. 94)

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

PSA: Just having a will isn't enough - Joanne shares what you need and how easy (and important) it is to get it done.

A Mental Health in the Workplace Discussion with David Jaques (Ep. 93)

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

David Jaques shares his mental health story and how we can start the conversation at work.

Ted Lasso is a Metaphorical MasterClass on Corporate Culture (Ep. 92)

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At its most basic, Ted Lasso is a macro, meta-level fight between good and evil; a social commentary on acceptable and productive workplace behaviors.

Having Influence Without Authority (Ep. 91)

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wrap the insecurity series up with a few minutes on how to have influence, without necessarily having authority tied to it.

Aiming Too Low (Ep. 90)

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Within the context of insecurity, we ask the question: Are we aiming too low?

Healthy Communication Styles in the Workplace (Ep. 89)

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your culture is driven by your communication; and knowing what makes healthy vs. destructive communication is one skill all leaders must learn.

On Imposter Syndrome (Ep. 88)

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imposter Syndrome: No matter how many times we tell ourselves we are capable, we continually have a nagging voice in the back of our head that makes u...

Let’s Chat About My (and Your) Insecurity (Ep. 87)

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week - we are covering insecurity. My insecurity. Your insecurity. And the reason it’s one of the bigger impacts on what we can accomplish.

Women of Color in Tech: In Conversation with Susanne Tedrick (Ep. 86)

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Susanne Tedrick, technology exec and author of “Women of Color in Tech” offers a blueprint for the leadership of any organization who wants to do ...

Finding Passion, a Hobby and French Navy Watches (Ep. 85)

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it's not so complicated to find a purpose, hobby or passion. Scott shares how he found his spark, with plenty of sound advice on finding you...

Bounce-Back-Ability (Ep. 84)

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bouncing Back is a process - and one that takes focus. Here's how to improve your "BounceBackAbility"

Practical Resilience and Mental Health: In Conversation with Enda O’Doherty (Ep. 83)

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chatting with Enda O'Doherty on real resilience, mental health, and why he is climbing mountains with a washing machine on his back.

Jumpstart Your Future: In Conversation with Ben Lampron (Ep. 82)

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bestselling author and manufacturing executive Ben Lampron is part of the crew of people who recognize that things can be different for a lot of peopl...

The Future of Video and Authentic Marketing with Anna Downes, CEO, Video Sherpa (EP. 81)

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Video is now table stakes for businesses and entrepreneurs. We chat with Anna Downes about the balance of time vs. ROI, and what makes good video.

Communicating to the C-Suite (Ep. 80)

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is an effective process to follow when communicating to the C Suite. Here are the steps.

How to Run. (It’s a Metaphor.) (Ep. 79)

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I love metaphors and I love running. So, let's use running as a metaphor for any new thing you want to try.

Ready for the C-Suite? Re-Framing the Promotion Mindset (Ep. 78)

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Getting to the C-Suite needs a different frame of mind - I explain how to get there.

Defining Leadership. Psst – It’s Emotional. (Ep. 77)

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I get it - "leadership" as a topic is a bit basic. But moving beyond "how" a leader should act and into the emotional connection of leadership is a st...

The Three Skills Your People Need in the New Economy (Ep. 76)

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Much has been said about the “new economy” and where the world is going to go once the pandemic is over, but not enough around the vastly differen...

Building Your Personal PR Plan (Ep. 75)

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the workplace evolves, the stakes get higher on making sure we are able to influence the story that precedes us. Reputation, personal “brands,”...

Irish Bellwethers: Sam Kelly, Tweeting Goddess Will Build Your Community (Ep. 74)

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There will always be a debate on social media - the negatives and the positives - and that’s great; there should be. But at the end of the day, espe...

Building Your Virtual Community (Ep. 73)

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recents events have shown me that we now have the platform to have more influence to build the community to make us better.

How to Adapt to Change: From the Office to Home. (Ep. 72)

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the office to the individual - adapting to change is the new skill set we can all use.

On Career Coaching (Ep. 71)

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the "purpose" question to "how do I get a job" ... here are the fundamentals to a career coach session.

2020 Year in Review. (Ep. 70)

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While 2020 can be considered a dumpster fire, there are plenty of positive, important lessons to bring into the new year.

What Do You Need Right Now? (Ep. 69)

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first question to start your inner dialogue is, "What Do I Need Right Now?" - Your ultimate response to managing change.

What Are You Creating? (Ep. 68)

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we differentiate ourselves in the new economy, we have to ask ourselves: what are we creating that has value?

On Burnout (Ep. 67)

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we cover the burnout that is driven by uncertainty, stages of workplace burnout, and the only way to beat it: recovery.

On Uncertainty and Building Resilience (Ep. 66)

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week - we’re covering the uncertainty aspect that 2020 has brought, and how tapping into the new favorite corporate buzzword: resiliency.

Humility & Humiliation (Ep. 65)

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Humility and Humiliation go hand in hand and can both be detrimental to your success in the new economy.