The Generalist World Pod
Episodes
From screens to streets: Why local community work is the future
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
📚 What You'll LearnWhy the "back to the 90s" prediction suggests internet-era careers will be massively disrupted as AI forces us to reconnect with...
How to go fractional (the realistic version)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
📚 What You'll LearnWhat a fractional role actually is (a senior embedded leader working part-time for multiple companies, not just consulting or fr...
He survived a performance improvement plan by refusing to abandon himself
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What You'll LearnWhy interpreting friction as personal failure keeps you stuck, and how to reframe it as a signal that something needs communication o...
What happens when a cat matchmaker can't stop saying yes
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What You'll LearnWhy volunteering for nonprofits' behind-the-scenes operations work is an untapped opportunity to build new skills and meaningful conn...
The guy teaching robots to not destroy your suitcase
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learnHow to get diverse teams speaking the same language using glossaries and visual communication across global organisationsWhy using AI...
How to answer “so what do you do” as a generalist
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What You'll LearnHow to answer "what do you do?" as a generalist using the "I'm at my best when [X], and that's when I step away" frameworkWhy identif...
How to build a team that actually wants to work for you
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to turn around failing teams by implementing honest leadership, accessible office hours, and graceful exit ritualsWhy building r...
The community operator who made Milly "redundant"
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to build community with members rather than for them by co-creating value from the earliest stagesWhy successful community metri...
How to build a satisfying, sustainable career as a mid-life generalist
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What You'll LearnHow to leverage your network's second-degree connections rather than direct contacts when job hunting as a generalistWhy the 50+ demo...
Lessons in career design from a Physicist turned Entrepreneur
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karolina Sarna is a physicist-turned strategy coach and founder. Originally trained in atmospheric physics, she moved from research to applied space s...
Expert facilitator shares GOLDEN advice
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What You'll LearnHow to design workshop experiences using the Kaos Pilots 5E model (excitement, entry, engagement, exit, extension) to guide groups fr...
She's a Top Voice who's been working remotely since 2012
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What You'll LearnHow to advocate effectively for flexible work arrangements by getting clear on specific needs and organizational obstaclesWhy trust i...
She generated $20M helping founders scale - here’s how
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What You'll LearnHow to break the "whiteboard paralysis" that keeps founders stuck in planning mode instead of testing ideasWhy situational leadership...
She quit the 9–5 to build a business around alignment
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to identify misalignment through body awareness and journaling techniquesThe framework for transitioning from traditional employ...
How to embrace your generalism
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to transition between industries by focusing on transferable relationship-building skills rather than domain expertiseWhy commun...
Exec coach shares why generalists are the future
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to make business decisions that align with your company's values using simple goal-setting frameworksThe life-profit-impact tria...
Stop applying for jobs & do this instead
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to get jobs by building relationships instead of just filling out online applicationsHow to figure out what companies need and s...
He has a SaaS, and a community AND a co-working space?!
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to leverage competitive markets as opportunities rather than obstacles when building new ventures or productsWhy community-drive...
The road to $10M (from a Chief of Staff in NYC!)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to learn new skills by jumping in first, then studying - this builds deeper understanding than following tutorialsWhy connecting...
Organizational Psychologist on selling without the ick
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What You'll Learn:How to transform from viewing generalism as a career liability into recognising it as a competitive advantageThe four-stage framewor...
This generalist is fixing healthcare's biggest problems... with brain science?!
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to create your own role by raising your hand for interesting projects and linking development needs to work assignmentsWhy movin...
Asking a Fractional CTO how to work with startups AND have massive impact
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to apply reframing philosophy to transform challenges into growth opportunities and learning experiencesThe fractional CTO model...
Ex-chief of staff builds her startup with no coding experience?!
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:How to make faster decisions by trying things instead of overthinking themHow to lead teams by taking care of everyone while still g...
your 'figure-it-out-ability' is a career asset!
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What you'll learn:The advantage of being able to move between very high concepts and also dive into the weeds of an ideaHow to find the ‘red thread’...
Generalist with a PhD longer than you can pronounce?!
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shern Tee is a lecturer, researcher, physicist and coder who specializes in all molecular dynamics simulations weird and unusual. Currently, he teache...
20yrs in one org to Design Ops Strategist!?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Milly Tamati and Lucy Nersesian explore the journey of being a generalist in the professional world, particularly in design oper...
take the "side door" (career hack!)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking diverse carer journeys! From focusing on transitions between industries, to the concept of 'side doors' in career opportunities, t...
she's built a FIRE portfolio career & shares what's working right now
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Milly Tamati interviews Taylor Elyse Morrison, who shares her journey through various business environments and her embrace of a portfolio career. Tay...
She spills the tea on fractional marketing
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Milly Tamati and Terra Milo explore the multifaceted world of generalists, focusing on Tara's journey in fractional mar...