Squiggly Careers

Squiggly Shortcut: Listen Like You Mean It (5 Ways to Improve)

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

90% of us think we're good listeners — but we retain about 20% of what we hear. In this Squiggly Shortcut, Sarah shares five practical ways to close...

How to read with a learning mindset

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the way you read could transform how much you actually learn, remember and use? In this episode, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from Ryan H...

Squiggly Shortcut: 3 Ways to Feel Less Stuck When Work Feels Uncertain

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does work feel a bit knotty right now? In this Squiggly Shortcut, Helen shares three practical ways to find your footing when everything around you fe...

Kaizen: The Japanese Method That Turns 1% Improvements into Career Growth

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore how to 'Kaizen your squiggly career', borrowing brilliance from the Japanese philosophy of continuous improve...

Squiggly Shortcut: Small Ways to Make Play Part of Your Team Day

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Squiggly Shortcut, Sarah shares how to bring small, low-pressure moments of play into team days, without falling into the trap of forced fun. ...

How to Stop Cynicism from Stalling Your Career Growth

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from a talk by Lord Michael Hastings at the London Interdisciplinary School about leading responsib...

Squiggly Shortcut: How to Boost Your Motivation in a Knotty Career Moment

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Squiggly Shortcut, Helen shares three simple ways to boost your motivation when you’re stuck in a “knotty moment” at work. Whether it’...

The 4 Attachment Styles and How They Show Up at Work

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from the psychology of attachment styles and explore what this concept can teach us about working r...

Squiggly Shortcut: How to ask for feedback in a way that puts learning first

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Asking for feedback can feel uncomfortable. What if you hear something you don’t agree with? What if it confirms your worst fears? And how do you as...

A Practical Guide to Prototyping at Work

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode comes to you from a very snowy New York, where Sarah and Helen are launching the US edition of Learn Like a Lobster - in the mid...

Squiggly Shortcut: Give to Gain - The Career Strategy Nobody Talks About

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If networking feels awkward or transactional, this Squiggly Shortcut offers a simpler starting point: give to gain. Inspired by the theme of Internati...

How to Change Behaviour at Work

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from a powerful Harvard Business Review article by James Elfer, Siri Chilazi, and Edward Chang on t...

Squiggly Shortcut: How to Influence People Who Disagree With You

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If influence sometimes feels uncomfortable or awkward, this is a fresh take that reframes it as collaboration rather than persuasion. In this Squiggly...

3 LinkedIn Top Voices to Follow for a Smarter, More Future-Proof Career

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make your LinkedIn feed work harder for your career instead of just scrolling past the same ideas on repeat? In this episode, Helen and Sar...

Squiggly Shortcut: 3 Self-Awareness Habits That Increase Your Career Growth

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Squiggly Shortcut, Helen shares why self-awareness is one of the most important skills for your career and how to build it in small, practical...

Deck of Brilliance: 3 Ways to Think Differently When You’re Stuck at Work

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself going round in circles with the same problem or struggling to come up with fresh ideas at work? In this episode, Helen and S...

Squiggly Shortcut: An Introverts Guide to Networking

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Squiggly Shortcut, Sarah shares practical, low-pressure ways to network when you’re more introverted than extroverted. Rather than forcing y...

Squiggly Careers Live: How You Can Keep Learning at Work (Even When It Feels Hard)

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special live episode of Squiggly Careers, Helen and Sarah take to the stage to explore one of the trickiest parts of career growth - learning ...

CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: Learning How to Let Go & Lead Differently with TEDs Logan McClure Davda

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fifth and final episode in our Shell-Shedding Moments series, a series where CEOs and leaders share the vulnerable moments, the challenges...

CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: Purpose, Perspective and Learning from Mistakes with Nick Bent

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fourth episode in our Shell-Shedding Moments series, a series where CEOs and leaders share the vulnerable moments, the challenges, mistake...

CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: Kill or Continue? Making Hard Decisions with Fight Story's Georgie Holt

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third episode in our Shell-Shedding Moments series, a series where CEOs and leaders share the vulnerable moments, the challenges, mistakes...

CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: How to Fix Friction at Work Fast with Helen Tupper

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special CEO Shell-Shedding Moments episode, Sarah interviews Helen, about the uncomfortable moments that help us grow. From difficult intervie...

CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: Opening Up about Mental Health at Work with Zaid Al-Qassab

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Shell-Shedding Moments, a series where CEOs share the vulnerable moments, the challenges, mistakes, and personal revelations that most peop...

How to ask for help at work (without feeling awkward)

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Squiggly Shortcut episode, Helen shares a practical, step-by-step framework for asking for help at work in a way that feels confident, clear, ...

5 formulas for a high impact introduction

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you introduce yourself in a way that turns a polite “nice to meet you” into a genuine “tell me more”? In this episode, Helen and Sarah ...

Skills Sprint: How to Lead Your Own Learning by Sharing It

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this fifth and final episode of the Learn Like a Lobster skill sprint, Helen and Sarah introduce "Helpful How-Tos" - a simple, fun way to share kno...

Skills Sprint: How to Lead Your Own Learning with Adaptability

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to learning at work, it’s easy to wait for permission - from managers, organisations, or “the right moment.” In this episode, Hele...

Skills Sprint: How to Learn in Hard Moments (Without Spiralling)

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is Day 3 of the Learn Like a Lobster skill sprint, and today Helen and Sarah share a simple way of reflecting on hard moments at work so you can ...

Skills Sprint: How to Learn From Feedback (Even When It’s Uncomfortable)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is Day 2 of the Learn Like a Lobster skill sprint, and today Helen and Sarah focus on one of the hardest - and most important - career skills: ho...

Skills Sprint: How to Learn as You Go (Without Finding More Time)

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Helen and Sarah are kicking off the Learn Like A Lobster skill sprint with Day 1: Learn As You Go.In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore how ...

Squiggly Shortcut: 5 Questions That Will Transform Your Career Conversations

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

January is always a good moment to pause, think about the big picture and zoom out when we're thinking about the future and direction of our career. I...

Spaciousness – How to manage your attention, not your time

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

🦞 Join our Learn Like a Lobster Sprint: https://bit.ly/4oZzJ3FIn this episode, Helen and Sarah explore the idea of spaciousness at work — a power...

Sign up the Squiggly Careers 'Learn Like A Lobster' Sprint 2026 🦞

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

🦞 Join our Learn Like a Lobster Sprint: https://bit.ly/4oZzJ3F🦞 Join our Learn Like a Lobster Sprint: https://bit.ly/4oZzJ3F Hosted on Acast. Se...

How To Reset Your Team To Achieve More Together

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

🦞 Join our Learn Like a Lobster Sprint: https://bit.ly/4oZzJ3FI In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore how to reset your team so you can achieve ...

Part 2: 6 Squiggly Careers Trends in 2026 – Redundancy, Accountability & Why Learning Matters More Than Promotions

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🦞 Join our Learn Like a Lobster Sprint: https://bit.ly/4oZzJ3FIn this episode, Helen and Sarah share part two of their career trends and themes for...

Part 1: 6 Squiggly Career Trends in 2026 - AI Agents, Disconnection & Employee Influencers

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🦞 Join our Learn Like a Lobster Sprint: https://bit.ly/4oZzJ3FIn this episode, Helen and Sarah kick off a two-part series exploring six Squiggly Ca...

End of Year Review: What Our Highs & Lows Taught Us In 2025

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Helen and Sarah do something they’ve made a tradition at Squiggly Careers: a year in review. This year they're sharing honest refle...

Squiggly Shortcut: How to Feel More in Control of Your Career (Even in Uncertain Times)

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes your career can feel unclear, uncertain, or hard to navigate — especially in a squiggly world where linear paths don’t really exist. If ...

How to Reduce Work Stress and Anxiety With Simple Breathing Techniques

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes work (and life) can feel full-on — especially at this time of year when deadlines, expectations and emotions all seem to intensify. Whethe...

Squiggly Shortcut: How To Move From Complexity To Clarity

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes work can feel messy, complicated, or simply “a lot”. Whether you’re drowning in tasks, unsure where to begin, or struggling to make se...

3 Hard Work Conversations & How To Handle Each One with Confidence

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Helen and Sarah revisit insights from three podcast guests—Amy Gallo, Celeste Headlee, and Dr. Sunita Sah—to tackle a topic many of us ...

Squiggly Shortcut: Discover Hidden Career Opportunities in 5 Minutes a Day

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Squiggly Career Shortcut, Helen shares five simple, everyday ideas that can have a big impact on your development—no long courses or huge ti...

The Power of Mattering: How to Feel Valued and Valuable in Your Career

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Squiggly Careers podcast, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from Dr. Zach Mercurio’s book The Power of Mattering. They talk about h...

Squiggly Shortcut: Why We Need To Ban The Word Busy

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When people describe their week at work in one word, pretty much 90% of people use the word busy. By swapping this vague default for a more specific a...

7 Types of Rest to Recharge and Do Your Best at Work

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, who writes about the seven types of rest that everyone needs.Rest is far m...

How To Be a Speed Learner in 5 Minutes

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Squiggly Shortcut, Helen shares five practical ideas to help you become a speed learner at work — so you can keep growing, adapting, and lea...

The Marshmallow Test: How to Master Delayed Gratification for Career Success

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Squiggly Careers podcast, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from a sweet source — the marshmallow experiment — to explore how the...

Squiggly Shortcut: You Don’t Need a Perfect Plan to Change Careers — Here’s What to Do Instead

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us will change career up to 5 times in our squiggly careers. In this shortcut, Sarah shares why career change isn’t about having the perfect...

Team Emotional Intelligence: The Secret to High-Performing Teams

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Squiggly Careers podcast, Sarah and Helen borrow brilliance from Vanessa Urch Druskat’s research on team emotional intelligence, fi...

Squiggly Shortcut: 3 Ways To Stand Out To Senior Stakeholders

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

✨ Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts— a series from the Squiggly Careers podcast, bringing you quick career tips in just 5 minutes, every Thursday. In ...

The Psychology of Seats: How To Boost Your Impact & Influence At Work

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Squiggly Careers podcast, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from an unexpected source — the psychology of seats. Inspired by a conv...

Squiggly Shortcut: How to Quieten Your Inner Critic

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

✨ Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts — a series from the Squiggly Careers podcast, bringing you quick career tips in just 5 minutes, every Thursday. In...

Map Your Career: 5 Visual Tools to Find Clarity and Direction

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Squiggly Careers podcast, Sarah and Helen borrow brilliance from an unexpected source — maps. Inspired by Jürgen Appelo’s Substa...

Squiggly Shortcut: 4 Questions to Help You Make a Difficult Career Decision

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

✨ Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts — a series from the Squiggly Careers podcast, bringing you quick career tips in just 5 minutes, every Thursday.In ...

Are You Wasting Your Talent? (Why Moral Ambition Matters)

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to live — and work — with moral ambition? In this episode of the Squiggly Careers podcast, Sarah introduces ideas from Rutger Br...

Squiggly Shortcut: How to ask for a pay rise

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

✨ Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts — a series from the Squiggly Careers podcast, bringing you quick career tips in just 5 minutes, every Thursday.In ...

Why Bringing Your Authentic Self To Work Is Bad Advice

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is “just be yourself at work” really the best advice? In this 500th episode of the Squiggly Careers podcast, Helen and Sarah explore the tricky to...

How to Stop Being a People Pleaser Without Guilt (3 Easy Tips)

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

✨ Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts — a brand new series from the Squiggly Careers podcast, bringing you quick career tips in just 5 minutes, every Th...

Learn Smarter: The Feynman Technique, Don’t Know Notebook & Problem Testing

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can a Nobel Prize-winning physicist teach us about navigating squiggly careers? In this new Borrowed Brilliance format, Helen introduces the curi...

Learn Like a Lobster: How to Keep Growing in Your Career

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big news! 🎉 Pre-orders for Helen and Sarah’s brand-new book *Learn Like a Lobster* are now live. In this special episode, they share why lobsters...

AI Skills Sprint: How To Design Your Future Career Using AI

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fifth and final episode of the Squiggly Careers x AI skills sprint series.Today, Helen and Sarah talk about exploring Future Possibilities...

AI Skills Sprint: How To Make Networking Easy with AI

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fourth episode of the Squiggly Careers x AI skills sprint series. Today, Helen and Sarah are talking about Networking. Before you skip thi...

AI Skills Sprint: How to cage confidence gremlins that are getting in the way of your growth

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third episode of the Squiggly Careers x AI skills sprint series and today Helen and Sarah are tackling Confidence. We all have gremlins - ...

AI Skills Sprint: How To Identify Your Values (Your Filter For Your Future)

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second episode of the Squiggly Careers x AI skills sprint series and today Helen and Sarah are diving into Values. Your values are what mo...

AI Skills Sprint: How To Discover Your Strengths Using AI (in 10 Minutes)

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of the Squiggly Careers x AI skills sprint series and today Helen and Sarah are kicking things off with Day 1: Strengths.Our...

Welcome to the Squiggly Careers AI Skills Sprint 2025 🥇

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is on everyone’s minds and we’re getting curious about how it can help to develop our squiggly career skills. Join us for a 5-day sprint from t...

#496 4 Team Habits That Are Holding You Back (and What to Do Instead)

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🥇 Sign up for the sprint here: https://bit.ly/41jasYOThis week, Helen and Sarah shine a light on the unhelpful habits that teams often slip into wi...

#495 The September Reset: Stop Old Habits, Start New Wins

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🥇 Sign up for the sprint here: https://bit.ly/41jasYOAre old habits holding you back from the progress you want to make? September often feels like...

#494 Be yourself more with skill

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fourth and final episode in the Squiggly Careers Quote Series, and today Sarah shares the quote that has shaped her approach to leadership...

#493 Challenge your limits, don't limit your challenges

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🥇 Sign up for the sprint here: https://bit.ly/41jasYOAre you letting other people set the boundaries for your career? This is the third episode in ...

#492 Never Live the Same Year Twice: How to Get Unstuck

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🥇 Sign up for the sprint here: https://bit.ly/41jasYOAre you unintentionally repeating the same career year again and again? This is the second epi...

#491 How to Run Your Own Race

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🥇 Sign up for the Skills Sprint here: https://bit.ly/41jasYOThis episode is the first in a four part mini series where Helen and Sarah focus on quo...

#490 Ask the Expert: How To Make Better Decisions with Andrew Likierman

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you making big decisions without applying real judgement? In this Ask the Expert episode, Sarah speaks with Sir Andrew Likierman about what good j...

#489 Four Work Complaints Everyone Has - And Realistic Ways to Take Back Control

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore the common complaints we all have about work—and how to respond to them in ways that are realistic. From en...

#488 Coping with curveballs – what to do when your day doesn’t go to plan

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had your day derailed by a last-minute request? A sudden change of plan? Or that dreaded moment when you're put on the spot and don’t have the ...

#487 Ask the Expert - The Power of Influence and the Messenger Effect with Steve Martin

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make sure your message gets heard—and acted on? In this Squiggly Careers Ask the Expert episode, Helen speaks with author and influence e...

#486 Why you don't delegate (and what to do differently)

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you always doing too much yourself? Do you struggle to let go, even when you know you should? In this episode of the Squiggly Careers Podcast, Hel...

#485 Why Thinking Together Boosts Team Performance

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore how to help teams think better—together. They share simple but powerful tools you can use to encourage refl...

#484 How Role modelling leads to rewards for your career

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We often talk about the value of having a role model - someone to learn from and be inspired by. But what about the impact of being a role model?In th...

#483 Ask the Expert: How to have better conversations with Jefferson Fisher

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Better conversations help you build stronger relationships, understand others more deeply, and make meaningful progress - together.In this episode, Sa...

#482 How to Stay in Control During Change At Work

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Change at work isn’t always something you choose — sometimes your role is restructured, your team shifts, or decisions are made around you. When t...

#481 Four AI Prompts To Accelerate Your Squiggly Career

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Self-reflection and career development can be supercharged with the right questions — and AI can help you ask them. In this episode, Helen and Sarah...

#480 The Art of Noticing: 9 Ways To Start Noticing At Work

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We spend so much of our time at work on autopilot that we often miss what's right in front of us. In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore the art of ...

#479 How To Manage Future Career Fear

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent survey, many of our listeners told us that their biggest career worries are around learning new skills and staying relevant. But what skil...

#478 Five assertiveness watch outs (and what to do instead)

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Assertiveness isn’t a tick-box skill or a one-size-fits-all tone. In this episode, Helen and Sarah unpack 5 common “assertiveness watch-outs” —...

#477 Why Your Energy is More Important Than Your Time

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how Helen and Sarah juggle running a business, hosting a podcast, and everything in between? Spoiler: it’s not about having more hours...

#476 Ask the Expert: Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Helen sits down with organizational psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Tasha Eurich to talk about her new book, Shatterproof: H...

#475 Ask the Expert: How to say no with Dr. Sunita Sah

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Sunita Sah, expert in defiance and decision-making, shares how to confidently say "no" in challenging situations. Sarah and Sunit...

#474 Squiggly short: How to Increase Your Impact by Understanding Your Boss

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Squiggly Short, Helen and Sarah break down why understanding your boss is key to increasing your impact at work. Learn how to read your manage...

#473 Why Understanding Your Manager Matters For Career Growth

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Figuring out what makes your manager tick can be one of the most powerful tools for career growth. In this episode, Helen and Sarah discuss the signif...

#472 Squiggly short: If You're Navigating A Toxic Workplace, Try This.

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Squiggly Short, Helen and Sarah offer a quick summary of practical tips for staying confident and coping when you’re dealing with a toxic wo...

#471 How To Cope And Stay Confident When Work Gets Toxic

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

1 in 10 people are facing a toxic work environment today, and while it can be tough, you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this episode, Helen and...

#470 Squiggly Short: Why ‘Finding Your Purpose’ Might Be Holding You Back

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this short, Helen and Sarah share why searching for your purpose could actually be holding you back in your career development, and how focusing on...

#469 Do You Need To Have A Purpose At Work?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your purpose can sometimes feel like a ‘should’—something we’re all expected to have figured out. The pressure to find a perfect purpo...

#468 Squiggly Short: The Surprising Benefits of Staying Put for Career Growth

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this short, Helen and Sarah are talking about how staying in your role can be really good for your growth. Very often in careers we’re given this...

#467 Pressure to Progress? Why Staying Where You Are Is Good For Career Growth

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pressure to move up, take on more, and chase promotions can leave a lot of us feeling like success only comes from climbing the ladder. But what if st...

#466 How to focus on outcomes to reduce overwhelm

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed is something most of us have experienced. Too many meetings, tasks, and requests—paired with too little time, clarity, and contr...

#465 Career Continuers: how to relook at retirement and develop career longevity

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fifth and final episode of the Squiggly Career Stage Series – 5 days of podcast episodes and practical tools to help you succeed in your...

#464 Career Changers: how to pivot and create new possibilities

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fourth episode of the Squiggly Career Stage Series – 5 days of podcast episodes and practical tools to help you succeed in your career.W...

#463 Career Setbacks: how to stay resilient which things go wrong

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third episode of the Squiggly Career Stage Series – 5 days of podcast episodes and practical tools to help you succeed in your career. W...