The Speaking Up Podcast

Episode 114: The Benefits of a Digital Detox

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to a recent report, the average American spends three hours on their phone every day. If you're an entrepreneur or busy professional, the ch...

Episode 113: How To Survive & Thrive As The New Kid On The Block

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're 23 or 43, starting a new job is never easy. At first you may feel uncomfortable or nervous and it may take time to settle in. You were ...

Episode 112: The Benefits of Monotasking

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard the term multitasking, and I bet you even consider it a strength of yours, am I right? But what about monotasking?  It's not as...

Episode 111: The Secrets to Digital Vision Boards

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many benefits to creating a vision board for yourself. I recently tried making a virtual vision board, which was even better – you can ...

Episode 110: How to Get a New Career in the New Year

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many, the new year can trigger a lot of change from small resolutions to huge life decisions such as buying a house or changing careers. Are you g...

Episode 109: How to Make Life Upgrades Stick

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is widely known that many of us will fail to see through on our new year's resolutions. I prefer to call them life upgrades. Whether you're setting...

Episode 108: How to Get What You Want in 2023

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you struggle to keep your New Year's Resolutions? Well, you're not alone.  I think one of the reasons we all struggle to keep our resolut...

Episode 107: Why You Need To Reflect On 2022

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I find that before I move forward into the new year, I need to take time and reflect on the year gone by. Reflecting on our achievements over the past...

Episode 106: How to Curb Holiday Stress and Enjoy the Season

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody wants to be around someone who is constantly stressed out, particularly during the holiday season. It puts everyone on edge, and often that per...

Episode 105: The Art of Making Small Talk

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you been filled with anxiety ahead of a social or networking event, worried that you won't know what to say?  Do you find yoursel...

Episode 104: Strategies to Combat Year-End Stress

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The year-end stress is real, folks! And there many things that can contribute to it – at home you might have the pressure of hosting social events, ...

Episode 103: 5 Simple Ways to Count Your Blessings & Why You Should

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I consider myself an optimistic person, but even I don't always make time to sit down and count my blessings... but I should, and so should you! If we...

Episode 102: Is it Better to be Liked or Respected at Work?

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When I was an entry level junior at the bottom of the career ladder, everyone liked me, and I'm sure you remember those days too! But as you begin to ...

Episode 101: How to Avoid Resting Zoom Face

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember a time, before the pandemic, when meetings were held face-to-face? When working from home was the exception, not the rule? And when yo...

Episode 100: The Best of The Speaking Up Podcast

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe The Speaking Up Podcast has reached 100 episodes?!  I am so grateful to all of you for listening and sharing this show, as we continu...

Episode 99: 6 Tips for Making Your 5-Year Plan

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you want to be when you grow up?  It's a daunting question, which many of us find difficult to answer. But have you ever truly sat down and g...

Episode 98: You Might Hear Me, But Are You Really Listening?

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us probably never think about our listening style but, as the saying goes, we have one mouth and two ears for a reason.  Listening is an impo...

Episode 97: What to do When Life Throws You a Curveball

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a perfect world, everything will go to plan. Schedules will be kept, nothing will break, and everything will remain perfectly within our control. ...

Episode 96: Hate Your Job? You're Not Alone

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hate may be a strong word, but sometimes work can feel so stressful, unfulfilling or overwhelming that you just think "I really hate my job!" - but th...

Episode 95: Don't Link Your Identity to Your Job

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you define yourself by your job title?  You have worked hard to get where you are and you're proud of the talents and skills you have, I completel...

Episode 94: Is Worrying Robbing You Of Joy In The Present?

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 94 - Is Worrying Robbing You Of Joy In The Present? When we let fear creep in, we are truly worrying about something that hasn't happened yet....

Episode 93: You Didn't Hear Back from the Interview - Now What

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all have to face rejection. Some of us more than others, and it never seems to get easier. Sometimes you might go for a job interview and believe y...

Episode 92: Why you should embrace a back to school mindset

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  Episode 92 : Why you should embrace a back-to-school mindset? Is it time to lose the summer break mindset and get back to your pre-summer level...

Episode 91: How Much Will You Sacrifice for Your Job?

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you have too much on your plate? Are you prioritising your boss over your family?  As ambitious career-driven individuals we've all ...

Episode 90: How to Effectively Manage Conflict

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Workplace conflicts are inevitable, so it's important you know how to deal with them effectively, and in this episode I share some of the strategies I...

Episode 89: How to Make Friends at Work

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us spend more time at work than we do at home, so finding allies at the office is important. Making connections with co-workers can boost our ...

Episode 88: How Much is Too Much to Sacrifice at Work?

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Where is your line in the sand?    We all have limits, and it's important for you to know yours. Those who don't can often agree to things they don...

Episode 87: Empathy is a Superpower to Use at Work

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being called sensitive or emotional as a child often came with negative connotations, and is generally seen as a bad quality to bring to the workplace...

Episode 86: How to Open the Doors of Opportunity

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a dream career, but getting there is not easy. Trust me, I know from experience! But as the old proverb goes, as one door closes another o...

Episode 85: Make an Action Plan to Beat Burnout

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over half of Americans have experienced burnout in their careers! Burnout can often creep up on us slowly. You're excited about a new job or promotion...

Episode 84: Crisis Creates Opportunity with Amanda Ma

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast I am joined by special guest Amanda Ma whose company, Innovative Marketing, is internationally known for its  full-ser...

Episode 83: No Decision is the Worst Decision - How to Beat Indecisiveness

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sometimes struggle to make decisions?  In researching this episode, one of my team quoted a lyrics from the song Freewill by Canadian band Rus...

Episode 82: How to Find Your Purpose and Get Motivated

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do you do what you do?  What's your purpose, your reason for getting out of bed in the morning?  This might not be immediately obvious to you, s...

Episode 81: Secrets for Starting Your Day Happy: 5 Toxic Habits to Kick to the Curb

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember being told not to check your phone first thing in the morning? Grabbing the phone, checking calendars, responding to emails – all of these ...

Episode 80: Mistakes Aren't the End of the World: 3 Ways to Recover

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sorry, I made a mistake. Such simple words, and yet we find it to hard to say them. The truth is, we all make mistakes. Being called out for a mis...

Episode 79: How to Thrive in a Hybrid Workplace

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us, working from home became the new normal during the pandemic. We started to find a good rhythm and we got really used to it, so what if...

Episode 78: You Only Have 24 Hours in the Day. Here's How to Work Smarter, Not Harder!

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Studies have shown the traditional eight hour work day doesn't really work anymore. Since the pandemic forced companies to adopt a more flexible worki...

Episode 77: The Secrets of Social Media Success with Amy E. Goodman

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, in honor of AAPI Month (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders), I am joined by lifestyle correspondent and media maven Amy E. Good...

Episode 76: How to Confidently Enter A Room

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're going for a job interview, giving a presentation or just networking at an event, when you walk into a room all eyes will be on you.  I...

Episode 75: How Many Browser Tabs are Open in Your Mind?

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our brains are a computer and, just like our laptops or iPads, if we have too many tabs open at once we stop being able to process anything properly,...

Episode 74: Secrets for Using Your Superpowers at Work

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're an organizational wizard, spreadsheet supremo, or brainstorming maestro, we all have superpowers. Knowing what they are and owning them...

Episode 73: How to Use Habits to Make Life Simpler and Happier

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been said that it takes 21 days to fully make or break a habit – that is, making it so automatic that you don't even think about doing it. We t...

Episode 72: 5 Ways to Graciously Accept Negative Feedback

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When someone pays you a compliment, do you accept it, or do you brush it off with "thanks, but..."? Many of us find it difficult to accept compliments...

Episode 71: 5 Simple Ways to Deliver Feedback Without Hurting Feelings

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There comes a time in all of our working lives when we have to give negative feedback to an employee or colleague. It may be that they have a super me...

Episode 70: How to Get Yourself in the Media with Trae Bodge

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Speaking Up Podcast I am joined by Trae Bodge, a lifestyle journalist and smart shopping expert with a passion for helping you ...

Episode 69: How to Learn Awesome New Skills Through Online Courses

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learning new skills is a great way to leverage your professional worth, amp up your online presence and make yourself stand out as an industry leader....

Episode 68: The Secrets for Coping with a Bad Boss

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What stresses you out most about your job?   Research by the American Psychological Association found that roughly 80% of employers consider their s...

Episode 67: How to Use Uncomfortable Silence to Your Advantage

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have all had those awkward conversations where all of a sudden... crickets. How you react to those uncomfortable silences can say a lot about how y...

Episode 66: Why "Adulting" About Money Is Important with Bobbi Rebell

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Speaking Up Podcast I am delighted to be joined by a fellow former Reuters anchor-turned-host of the hugely popular podcast Mo...

Episode 65: Make Your Own Luck

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of Ireland what comes to mind? Guiness, horse racing, the color green? Or maybe Lucky Charms, four-leaf clovers, and that elusive pot o...

Episode 64: Simplify Your Life in 3 Easy Steps with Paige Killian, Professional Organizer

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard the saying 'cluttered desk, cluttered mind'? On this episode of The Speaking Up Podcast I am joined by professional organizer, friend, and ...

Episode 63: How to Take an Amazing Headshot

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Considering the importance of social media in today's world, and the need for us all to make a killer first impression, your headshot has never been m...

Episode 62: Self-Care Is Not Selfish: 5 Simple Self-Care Strategies

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate International Women's Day, this special episode takes a look at self-care, because as women we wear so many hats – wife, mother, daught...

Episode 61: How to Build a Supportive Network

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's true – it really can be lonely at the top, but it's even lonelier if you don't build a strong support network on your way up.  You may think c...

Episode 60: Everyone Has Influence! You, Too, Can Be an Influencer

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard of the term 'influencer'? Well, did you ever think that you may just be an influencer?  You may not have thousands of followe...

Episode 59: Why Leaving Your Job is the Best Thing for Your Career

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know when it's time to move on from your current job?    This can be one of the toughest decisions you make in your career, but if you'r...

Episode 058: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others – Here's Why!

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's so easy to compare yourself to someone else. You wish you had their job, their salary, or even their looks. The grass is always greener, right? ...

Episode 057: The Surprising Reason NOW is the Time to Switch Careers

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there was ever a time to make a switch in your career, this is it.  Leveraging the hot job market is something I talk about with my executive coac...

Episode 056: Why You're Bad At Managing Your Time and How To Fix It

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know February is National Time Manage Month?  When it comes to time management, every single one of us has a slightly different method that w...

Episode 055: 7 Compelling Reasons to Check Your Ego at the Door

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence can be a great thing, and it can take you far. However, when your ego gets in the way it can make you think you're the only person good e...

Episode 054: 5 Secrets to Tackling Work from Home Challenges

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to Ladder - 25% of all professional jobs in North America will be remote by end of this year.  Do you want to keep working from home? Are y...

Episode 053: 3 Ways to Develop a Killer Personal Brand on Social Media in 2022

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many misconceptions about social media I could probably write a book. Should you post every day? Should you be on every platform? How muc...

Episode 052: How to Crush Your Social Media Fears

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I know many of you have made a commitment to improve your social media games this year, so in this episode I am going to give you three top tips to he...

Episode 051: Work-Life-Motherhood Harmony - Kick Guilt to the Curb

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all wear many hats. You can be a spouse, parent, caregiver, employee, business owner, sibling, and more. There will be times you are more work-focu...

Episode 050: 4 Tips for Coping with Covid Stress

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love it or hate it, working from home has become the norm for many of us since the Covid pandemic began, and it's a trend which looks here to stay. Th...

Episode 049: Multitasking is Not Your Friend

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's world we're surrounded by distractions. 'Being busy' is often seen by society as a badge of honour – it's not. Neither is multi-tasking....

Episode 048: What I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Own Business

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to my top 7 strategies you need to know before launching your own business.  For a lot of people who take the dive into entrepreneurship, the...

Episode 047: How to Prep for an Interview Without Losing Your Mind

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For a lot of people, interviews can be a stressful, anxiety-inducing process. We may often freeze in the moment or slip into the vast majority of for...

Episode 046: How to Take Career Conversations from Awkward to Awesome

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most professionals spend more time with our colleagues than we do with our loved ones, so it's no surprise that even when we're not in the office, w...

Episode 045: How to Up Your Side Hustle Game in 2022

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since the pandemic, you may have found yourself furloughed, or at least working from home. This may even have become a permanent situation, which has...

Episode 044: Vision Boards Help Manifest and Crush Your Goals

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Visualization is a powerful tool to help you achieve your goals, and that's why in this episode I am showing you why vision boards can motivate and i...

Episode 043: Five Ways to Make 2022 the Best Year Ever

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us thought things would go back to normal in 2021, and yet there is a lingering sense of unfulfillment in the air. Do you feel like you fail...

Episode 042: Rock Your Resolutions: 10 Ways to Make them Stick

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I don't want to burst your bubble, but I can tell you why some New Year's Resolutions don't work. There are many reasons why – perhaps you were ex...

Episode 041: Setting Boundaries

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Early in my career, I was told by someone more senior that it's better to be respected than liked. Personally, I have found the two can co-exist, tho...

Episode 040: How to Manage Holiday Expectations

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the holidays in full swing, it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed and stressed. You want to make everything perfect and magical, especially if ...

Episode 039: 5 Ways to Conquer Holiday Overwhelm

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have friends for whom the holidays are the most special and wonderful time of the year. Do you ever envy them?  Some people revel in the ho...

Episode 038: How to Not Feel Guilty When You Put Yourself First

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't take time to look after yourself, why do you expect anyone else to? And yet most of us do not prioritise self-care as much as we should...

Episode 037: 5 Signs You're A Natural Born Leader (even if you don't think you are!)

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wish you had killer leadership skills? Do you ever look at people you admire and wish you could lead the way they do? The good news is yo...

Episode 036: Get Featured as an Expert on TV

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're talking about something I'm really passionate about, and it's something I have a lot of experience in!   If you think you h...

Episode 035: Don't Let Decision Fatigue Get You Down

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever battled with decision fatigue – that moment of feeling complete overwhelm when faced with a major decision?  Studies have found de...

Episode 034: 3 Ways to Stand Out When Working from Home

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're currently working from home and most of your calls are on Zoom, you're probably wondering how you can possibly level up and get that promo...

Episode 033: Gearing Up for Difficult Conversations

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If someone cuts in front of you in line, or sits in your seat at the movie theatre, do you confront them? Or do you constantly run through in your mi...

Episode 032: 4 Ways to WOW with Your Elevator Pitch

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's world with social media, whether you like it or not, you have a personal brand. And it's important for all of us to know not just how to ...

Episode 031: How to Stand Out on Zoom

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like a lifetime ago when Covid wasn't part of our vocabulary and Zoom wasn't an essential tool for work, but nowadays it seems like everyone ...

Episode 030: 5 Soft Skills that will Set you Apart

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't already list your soft skills on your resume, you may want to start considering it. Employers value soft skills, and promoting them c...

Episode 029: How to Find a Support System in the Workplace

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We spend a huge part of our working lives surrounded by our colleagues and peers, so it's natural that so many of you have been asking about how to b...

Episode 028: Energy Flows Where Your Thoughts Go - Where Are Yours Taking You?

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you dreading getting out of bed? Are you worried about a presentation or work project? Do you wake up and think, "ugh, that's today?"  Even if...

Episode 027: 4 Ways to Say No Without Feeling Bad About It

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we edge closer to Thanksgiving and the festive season, it's so easy to feel overwhelmed with busy social diaries, family events and all the extra ...

Episode 026: 5 Sure-Fire Ways to Ask for a Raise

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How many times do you think "I deserve a raise?" This may be true, but does your boss know? Does your boss know exactly what you do, what you've acc...

Episode 025: Does It Have to be Lonely at the Top?

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the past 18 months, many of us have had more time to reflect on our own solidarity, and for those who are very successful in their careers it can ...

Episode 024: Stop Being Intimidated - Assertiveness is NOT a Dirty Word

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I'll be touching on a topic that is very personal to me, as it's something I struggled with early on in life. I'm going to tell you h...

Episode 023: 3 Tips to Combat Criticism

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Negative feedback is one of the hardest parts of any job, and makes for difficult conversations in the corporate world. You've probably had it in the...

Episode 022: 5 Tips for Savvy Self-Promotion

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone knows that one person. The one who is always better, bigger, grander and more important than anyone in the room. The person who will one-up ...

Episode 021: 5 Tips to Avoid Tornado Brain

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about goal-setting, and how you can use them to take control of your day, be more productive and, most importantly, tame that nas...

Episode 020: Giving Your Career A Makeover

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck in a rut with your personal brand? Is your image in need of a major revamp? Do you find this is impacting your career? If not, it cert...

Episode 019: Mindset Matters – 3 Simple and Effective Ways to Switch Yours

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off this week with a big topic - empowerment. One question I get more than any other is how did I become such a confident speaker? I go...

Episode 018: Finding the Courage to Speak Up

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Speaking Up Podcast I want to talk about courage. Specifically, I'm going to give you tips to help you find your own courageous...

Episode 017: Where Are You on the Happiness Scale?

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If I asked you to measure your happiness on a scale of 1 to 10 right now, what would you say?  In this episode I talk about how you can set up you...

Episode 016: 3 Easy Steps to Design Your Dream Life

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2020 was a year like no other; a wild ride that many of us still haven't fully recovered from. While you may not be feeling as optimistic as you were...

Episode 015: How to Use Rejection to Empower You

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rejection is something we all face at some point in our lives. Whether it's unrequited love or an unsuccessful job interview. But rejection isn't som...