Squiggly Careers
Episodes
#64 How to Write a Brilliant CV
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
January is the busiest time of the year for job applications, which makes it a good time to be getting your CV in order. Polishing off your CV isn’t...
#63 Ten Habits to Transform Your Career (part 2)
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Start 2019 with new habits to transform your career. Covering topics like email management, curiosity and strengths, episode 63 is part 2 of the '10 h...
#62 Ten Habits to Transform Your Career (part 1)
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling a bit lost in your career, it can be hard to know where to start. In the last episode of the Squiggly Career podcast for 2018, Helen...
#61 The Art of Reflection
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re busy it can seem counterintuitive to stop and reflect, but research shows reflection could be the secret to unlocking better work. In th...
#60 How to be Great at Decision Making
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's information fuelled world, we are each facing over 35,000 decisions a day! Thankfully, the vast majority are unconscious, but when it comes...
#59 How to Grow Your Gravitas
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gravitas isn't just for the Leadership Team! Everyone can operate with gravitas at work as a way of influencing people, generating support and standin...
#58 How to be a Growth Mindset Manager
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Managers are a key part of people being their best at work. This week, Helen and Sarah are talking about what it takes to be a 'Growth Mindset Manager...
#57 How to Create a Vision for your Career
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Squiggly Careers can making planning a bit pointless. All of the opportunity that we are faced with creates possibilities we can't predict. In this en...
#56 How to be Yourself at Work
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being yourself at work is fundamental to a career that makes you happy. It's not always easy though. Sometimes we can find ourselves acting in a way t...
#55 How to Get Unstuck
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's normal to lose your mojo for your work from time to time. Feeling like this over a longer period though can lead to anxiety, stress and unhappine...
#54 How to be a Brilliant Communicator
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Communication plays a big role in our careers, but Squiggly Careers mean that the rules are changing! Now we need to be able to communicate in virtual...
#53 How to Be Brave
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With so much change at work, we're all faced with more decisions than ever about our careers and finding jobs and companies where we can be at our bes...
#52 Leadership Lessons
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Helen and Sarah share their views on what has been consistent in the best leaders they have worked for and been inspired by. They identify ...
#51 Unlocking Creativity at Work
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of people assume they are not creative because they don't have a conventional 'creative' job, however we all have the opportunity to bring new th...
#50 How to Leave Well
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With a rise in the number of people exploring different routes of employment (self employment is set to triple by 2020) and data that shows we are now...
#49 Top Tech for Work
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Sarah and Helen talk about the technology they use on a daily basis to help them succeed in their Squiggly Careers. They talk ...
#48 Taking Growth Mindset from theory to action
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How much time do you spend in fixed vs. growth mindset at work? In this week's podcast, Sarah and Helen talk about how to identify your fixed mindset ...
#47 Getting Back to Work
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Does September ever remind you of going back to school? This week's podcast is about the post holiday opportunity to hit refresh on your year. New Yea...
#46 How Many Hours Should You Work
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The 40 hour work week was established as part of the New Deal in 1937, yet it's still the prevailing work structure we work within. More recently, tec...
#45 How to Manage a Career Pivot
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Over 60% of us would consider a complete change to our careers, but many people struggle to take the leap and put those dreams into action. In this we...
#44 Feeling Lonely at Work
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace loneliness is on the rise and in this week's podcast, Sarah and Helen talk about what is causing the increase, the times in their careers wh...
#43 Career Q&A
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Helen and Sarah are back with another Squiggly Career Q&A, where they respond to questions from the Amazing If community. This week they cover how...
#42 How Knowing Your Values Unlocks Career Happiness
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Values are what makes you you and knowing that can help you to make better decisions at work, leaving you more fulfilled and happy. This week, we shar...
#41 How to be Great at Interviews
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love interviews or loathe them? In this week's podcast, we share some of our best and worst interview experiences and what we have learnt about...
#40 Introverts, extroverts and being your best at work
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a natural preference towards introversion or extroversion. In this week's podcast, Sarah and Helen talk about their own preferences and wh...
#39 How to Improve your Work Well Being
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Squiggly Careers are full of opportunity and change, but they can also be confusing and stressful, affecting our happiness and mental health. In this ...
#38 How to Get Promoted
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Getting promoted is not the be all and end all of a happy career, but it's relevant to most people at some point. In this week's episode, Helen and Sa...
#37 How to Build and Be Part of Brilliant Teams
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being part of a great team makes such a positive difference to how you feel at work. Equally, those bad teams make the snooze button even more appeali...
#36 How to Use Grit to Supercharge Your Career
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Angela's Duckworth's TED Talk on Grit is one of Amazing If's 'must watches' for people looking to invest in their Squiggly Career Skills. In this week...
#35 How to get a pay rise
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Asking for a pay rise can be one of the most difficult conversations we're faced with at work. In this week's episode, Helen and Sarah share 5 actions...
#34 How to be brilliant in a new job
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're in the early days of a new job, or feel like you're stagnating in a current one, Sarah and Helen's '5 ideas for impact' will help you t...
#33 How to Manage Your Manager
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Managers are key to a happy career, but we don't get to pick them so we need to develop the skills to manage them the best we can. This week, Helen an...
#32 Squiggly Career Q & A
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Sarah and Helen tackle audience career questions and cover everything from how to fund your learning when your company won't p...
#31 Imposter Syndrome
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that over 70% of us suffer from Imposter Syndrome at work? A fear that you don't know enough, aren't good enough and might get 'found out...
#30 How to present authentically
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Presenting is often a part of our jobs, whether it's to a small team or on a big stage. Being able to present yourself and your ideas with confidence ...
#29 How to manage stress
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Busy is the new normal and our always on jobs with never ending To Do lists are causing higher levels of workplace stress than ever before. This week,...
#28 How to fix your career plan
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of Squiggly Careers, rigid career plans can hold you back. Instead, Helen and Sarah share the value of exploring your career possibilities,...
#27 Finding out your strengths
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing what you're great at is a big part of taking control of your career but many of us haven't got the insight or confidence to talk about it with...
#26 Why curiosity is a career super skill
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Curiosity is an amazing skill to support your career development. It helps you to learn more, create more and connect more. Whilst some people may be ...
#25 Building your personal brand
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A strong personal brand can help you to navigate your Squiggly Career, bringing you into contact with more opportunities which align to what you want ...
#24 How to work flexibly
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Flexible working is thankfully on the rise, but that doesn't mean it's easy to ask for or to manage. Helen and Sarah share their experiences on when i...
#23 Stepping out of your comfort zone
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comfort zones feel nice and safe, but they can hold you back from having a happy and fulfilling career. In this week's episode Helen and Sarah share w...
#22 How to build your network
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Networking has a bit of a bad reputation and in this episode, Helen and Sarah talk about how thinking of it simply as 'people helping people' has tran...
#21 How to start a side project
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having run a 'side project' for the last 5 years, Helen and Sarah are experienced in how to make them work and how to get the support you need to keep...
#20 How to tackle difficult conversations
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever feel like you avoid those tricky conversations at work, you're not alone. Many of us struggle to say what's on our mind when we fear confl...
#19 How to master the art of feedback
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that feedback helps us to grow and develop, but we've all experienced plenty of times when we have either received poorly communicated fee...
#18 How to find a mentor
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mentors can be extremely valuable for your career, helping you to navigate even the most squiggly times! However, it can be hard to know how to find a...
#17 How can you find more time
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As people juggling corporate jobs, their own business, studies, charitable work and family life, Helen and Sarah know a thing or two about finding tim...
#16 How to find a job
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At some point, we're all faced with the challenge and opportunity of finding a new job. This can be a tricky time, where knowing what you're great at ...
New To Squiggly Careers?
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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#15 A Fear Of Senior People
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you paralysed with nerves when you’re faced with the boss? Are you too afraid to venture an opinion when you’re surrounded by experienced coll...
#14 A Fear Of Being Put On The Spot
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Freezing up or waffling on are normal, but unhelpful reactions to being put on the spot. If this sounds like you - don’t worry. Helen and Sarah have...
#13 A Fear Of Being Too Young
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like your age is holding you back at work? Well Helen and Sarah are here to help. No, they’re not offering an ageing elixir but practical, acti...
#12 Top Tips: Resources to Build Confidence
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
From empowering TED Talks to inspiring books, there are so many resources you can use to help build your confidence. In this bonus episode, Sarah runs...
#11 A Fear Of Failing
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Scared of making that next career move? Afraid you might fall short of perfection? In this episode, Sarah and Helen explain that the quest to be the b...
#10 Top Tips: Confidence Building Techniques
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Sarah shares her top three techniques for building confidence. From the simple questions you can ask yourself, to the ways you ...
#9 A Fear Of Your Body's Reaction (e.g. blushing, fainting, sweating)
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Does nervous energy sometimes take you over? Do you sometimes feel yourself blush or start to sweat in tricky work situations? This week Sarah and Hel...
#8 Top Tips: Three Things That Can Undermine Your Confidence
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode Helen tackles three things that can undermine your confidence... and how to stop that happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
#7 A Fear Of Not Knowing Enough
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Scared of asking a ‘stupid’ question? Panic when a colleague starts talking about something you’re not familiar with? Not applying for that job ...
#6 Top Tips: Common Confidence Mistakes
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode Sarah shares three common mistakes that get in the way of building confidence – with practical tips on how to avoid them. Host...
#5 Confidence gremlin series: A Fear Of Presenting
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s the crowd of 500 strangers that gets your nerves tingling, or the awkwardness of a presentation to your peers – this podcast will hel...
#4 Confidence gremlin series: Three Ways to Boost Your Confidence
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode Helen shares three top tips to help boost your confidence at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#3 Confidence gremlin series: A Fear Of People Not Liking You
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It might sound a little childish but a 'fear of people not liking you' is one of the most common confidence gremlins at work. Whether you're starting ...
#2 Confidence gremlin series: A Fear Of Numbers
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the numbers, do you find yourself hiding in the background? Does the idea of talking through a budget, or financial report send shive...
#1 Confidence gremlin series: A Fear Of Being Found Out
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself worrying that you're in a job and you might get 'found out'? Ever feel like you're having to fake your way through the day? This ...