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Career Sweetspot

336 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratings

Steve Perkins, Founder and CEO of Greenhouse Coaching, shares practical ideas and tips for work, leadership, and life. This is a fun and insightful podcast, with personality gripes, coaching 'happy hours', and guest interviews telling the stories of their non-linear career paths.
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#224 - Entrepreneurship + Taking Action with Tara Vander Dussen, the Millenial Milkmaid

March 20, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes

Steve sits down with Tara Vander Dussen, a fellow entrepreneur who understands the struggles and triumphs of building a business from the ground up. Tara has a unique background in dairy farming and environmental science, and she's using it to bring a fresh, millennial perspective to agriculture on her podcast, Discover Ag. Tara's key takeaway for aspiring entrepreneurs? You have to take action and give your ideas a shot—don't let fear hold you back. Tune in for some inspiring insights and pr...

#223 - Navigating Adult Friendships + Low-Pressure Gathering with Patricia Clarke

March 13, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes

Why is making friends as an adult so hard?? A lot of times, it's because we put so much pressure on ourselves to make it "perfect". This week, join Steve and his good friend Patricia Clarke as they vent about the challenges of adult friendships, share some ways they've tried to make those connections happen, and realize together that there really is something to 'imperfectly gathering' that powers those potential relationships. Patricia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patriciaclarkes...

#222 - Ashley Jablow: Strategy for Life + Human Design

March 06, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes

Ever wondered about the tiny nuances in how we're wired that shape our lives and relationships? This week, Steve and guest Ashley Jablow chat about Human Design - a scientific and philosophical framework that gives you a blueprint to understanding yourself and what makes you feel 'aligned' with life. Ashley recounts how understanding her energetic blueprint has transformed her approach to life, allowing her to flow with the current rather than resist it. (0:00) Intro (6:05) Ashley Jablow (43...

#221 - 5 Top Tips for New Managers

February 28, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes

Steve and Sundie have coached hundreds of corporate leaders on what it takes to lead well- so they have the cred to pull off an episode like this! This week, they share their top tips for excelling in your leadership role, especially if you're just starting out. From mastering the art of active listening to reclaiming control of your calendar, each tip is designed to empower you to lead with confidence and clarity. So, whether you want to fine-tune your approach or are just craving that ext...

#220- Gen Z's Take on Work + Purpose

February 21, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes

This week, Steve and Sundie dig a little more into generational dynamics in the workplace. After one of our viral TikTok clips sparked a big discussion on Gen Z's at work, we wanted to get perspective from a Gen Z'er themselves! So we invited guest Hannah Jonkers to share her insights and experiences. From TikTok reactions to real-life experiences, join us as we explore how Gen Z is reshaping work culture and values. For better or for worse? You decide! Resources: + Check out all of our new...

#219 - Teacher to CEO: How Burnout Led to Building a Business

February 14, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

Public school teachers have the highest burnout rate in the U.S., according to a recent Gallup survey. So let's talk about it! This week, Sundie chats with former public school teacher-turned-entrepreneur Lauren McCay about why the pandemic caused so many teachers to hit a burnout wall - and why it led to her eventually starting her own business. Resources: + Feeling burned out? Work with us to fix it! + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. Contact Greenhouse Coaching: + Head to ...

#218 - How To Show Up As a Leader... When You’re Burned Out Too

February 07, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes

How can you help people on your team who are feeling burned out, when you as the leader are also burned out? Sundie shares some easy tips for recognizing when you're starting to hit that point - and how to show up for everyone else on your team at the same time. Some changes are also coming to the podcast, and to Greenhouse as a whole - so tune in to hear from Sundie herself what those changes will be! Resources: + Feeling burned out? Work with us to fix it! + Download our *free* Career Tr...

#217 - Good Enough Isn't So Bad (Mini Series)

February 01, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes

Does "good enough" give off a negative vibe for you? Does it make you feel like you're just settling? Sundie chats about the balance between being a 'maximizer' and someone who is content with where they are. And for most people, there are seasons in life for both! Resources: + Check out all of our new coaching topics! + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. Contact Greenhouse Coaching: + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, ...

#216 - How Remote Teams Can Connect and Communicate Well (Mini Series)

January 30, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes

In the ever-evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work, leaders and teams are often faced with the challenge of staying connected and maintaining effective communication. Join Steve and Sundie on this week's mini as they explore how Voxer (and similar voice communication apps) fills the gaps in information communication -- a simple solution to the challenge of staying connected in a workforce landscape that's constantly changing. Resources: + Check out all of our new coaching topics! + Dow...

#215 - A Hybrid Work Check-in (Mini Series)

January 25, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes

Gallup surveys show that 5/10 people are now hybrid employees, with an average of 2.6 days per week in the office. But the caveat? People are really only happy with this setup if they're allowed to have a say in what that hybrid situation looks like. Sundie and Steve take a look at some other interesting remote and hybrid work statistics and weigh in on what challenges (and benefits!) come to the table with this new workforce structure. Resources: + Check out all of our new coaching topics!...

#214 - Doing More Of What We Love (Mini Series)

January 24, 2024 16:51 - 12 minutes

This episode is all about carving time to remind ourselves the things we love to do and bring us joy. Steve shares some of his current goals and hopes he has for the new year, and he and Sundie talk about ways to carve the time and create the systems that allow us to think about what we really want. So what would bring you more joy and excitement? Resources: + Check out all of our new coaching topics! + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. Contact Greenhouse Coaching: + Head to t...

#213 - Gathering with Intention (Mini Series)

January 18, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes

Getting together with friends and talking about the same stuff every time (kids, weather, sports...) gets OLD! So how can you be more intentional about the way that you gather?

#212 - Turning Goals Into Rhythms (Mini Series)

January 16, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes

In this episode of the Career Sweetspot podcast, Steve and Sundie dive into the idea of trading in traditional goals for creating rhythms. Drawing from his own experience, Steve shares how breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable chunks helped him achieve success without feeling weighed down. He emphasizes that adopting a rhythm-based approach can lead to consistent progress and ultimately surpassing initial goals. By focusing on rhythms instead of rigid goals, individuals can avoid f...

#211 - Warmth vs. Competence (Mini Series)

January 11, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes

On today's mini episode, Sundie hones in on the spectrum of Warmth vs. Confidence -- how leaders sometimes struggle with the feeling of having to choose whether they are liked or whether they are respected by their team -- and how you can reflect on where you fall on that spectrum. Which one do want to learn into more, or are you happy with where you fall?

#210 - Themes Over Goals (Mini Series)

January 09, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes

In the spirit of the ‘new year, new you’ mindset, Steve and Sundie are trying something a little different for the month of January. They're doing a series of mini episodes - twice a week, short conversations on different topics that will (hopefully!) spark ideas of goals or intentions for you this year. But today's mini is actually all about throwing the classic idea of 'goals and intentions' out the window (because they just seem too overwhelming!) and instead focusing on one main theme fo...

#209 - BTS at Lost Office: Building Collaborative Teams with Christian Markow + Mark Brown

January 03, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes

2024 is off to an exciting start for Greenhouse Coaching - we've partnered with Lost Office here in Richmond, VA! So this week, Steve and Sundie invited co-founders Christian Markow and Mark Brown onto the podcast to share their vision behind Lost Office -- steering away from conventional coworking models and towards an 'Oceans 11-inspired' mindset that cultivates a culture of team collaboration and collective success. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro to Lost Office - What is it? How is Greenhou...

#208 - Feedback and 1:1's with Greenhouse Coach Tracey Baumwell

December 13, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes

Steve and Greenhouse Coach Tracey Baumwell break down the reality of 1:1 meetings - why they so often seem like a waste of time, what that time SHOULD be used for, and how to set up a new meeting framework that sets a tone of safety and trust. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Tracey's Worst Manager Relationship Experience (00:05:42) Approaches to Changing the 1:1 Framework (00:17:49) Small Tweaks Make a Big Difference Resources: + Check out all of our new coaching topics! + Download our *free* Career...

#207 - Sleep Hygiene, Social Anxiety + Your Personal Brand with Greenhouse Coach Desmond Lee

December 06, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes

Steve and Sundie invited ​Greenhouse Coach Desmond Lee​ on the podcast to talk about creating a Personal Brand - why it matters, what you can do with it, and how to start building your own. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Sleep Hygiene (00:03:46) Social Anxiety (00:05:20) Situational Awareness (00:09:12) Personal Brand with Greenhouse Coach Desmond Lee (00:26:08) Steve's Experience With Personal Brand Resources: + Check out all of our new coaching topics! + Download our *free* Career Transition Pla...

#206 - Workplace Apathy, Weekend Expectations + Relationship Coaching with Greenhouse Coach Katarina Polonska

November 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

Relationships can be a maze. In this episode, we peel back the layers and chat about the struggles we all face but rarely talk about. Steve sits down with Greenhouse Coach Katarina Polonska to dive into the real talk on relationship struggles and shedding the "I'm good" mask - in both your personal life and your professional one.  Timestamps: (00:00:00) Workplace Apathy (00:10:21) Virtual Tardiness (00:12:20) Intro to Greenhouse Coach Katarina Polonska (00:48:06) Why Is Katarina Drawn to Rel...

#205 - Mandatory Time Off, Startup Failure Rates + Battling Imposter Syndrome with Greenhouse Coach Britnie McDonald

November 22, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes

You know when you look around a room at work and feel like you don't belong? Like you're a fraud? We have so many clients who feel this exact same way, so we're talking with Greenhouse Coach Britnie McDonald this week about some easy ways to get out of that mindset - so you can walk into a room and feel confident, knowing your unique gifts and abilities are needed and appreciated by the world. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Mandatory Time Off (00:06:23) Virtual Tardiness (00:08:21) Startup Failure R...

#204 - The Career Sweetspot Challenge + Setting Boundaries with Greenhouse Coach Rebecca Lee

November 15, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes

Steve sits down with Greenhouse Coach Rebecca Lee this week to talk all things boundaries: how to prioritize, how to say no, and how to make space for what really matters to you. Timestamps: (00:00:00) The Career Sweetspot Challenge (00:12:20) Introducing Greenhouse Coach Rebecca Lee (00:20:41) Boundaries + Learning How to Say No (00:43:03) Categories of Boundaries Resources: + Check out all of our new coaching topics! + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. Contact Greenhouse Coa...

#203 - Filler Words, Gen Z Living Wage + Corporate Detox with Rasheeda Creighton

November 08, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes

Steve is joined by corporate executive turned entrepreneur Rasheeda Creighton for a fun chat about corporate detox, entrepreneurship, and navigating big career pivots. What can happen if you take a pause, gain a little clarity, and reclaim your time? Timestamps: (00:00:00) Filler Words (00:03:55) Coaching Shout Out (00:04:49) Personality Assessment: Insights Discovery (00:08:59) Interview with Rasheeda Creighton (00:27:37) Post-Corporate Life Detox Resources: + Want to take the Insights Di...

#202 - Confidence, Extroverted Thinkers + Is Starting a Business Right For You?

November 01, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes

This week, Steve and Sundie explore the fundamental question: Is starting a business right for you? If you’ve had that lingering thought for awhile now, you should probably pay attention to it. Give yourself permission to pursue that entrepreneurial path, but be realistic about it too. Not everyone needs to fit the Steve Jobs mold to start a business – you just need to know what you want to do and take the steps to make it happen. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Hand Movements + Public Speaking (00:0...

#201 - Burnout + What To Do About It with Greenhouse Coach Dana Lin

October 25, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes

Ever heard of the phrase “You can have it all”? Do they know what it takes to ‘have it all’?? The career, the home, the kids, the cooking, the cleaning, the color-coded calendar! Having it all doesn’t seem like much of an achievement when at the end of the day, you're too burned out to even enjoy all that you have worked for. Greenhouse Coach Dana Lin is on the podcast today to talk about a few simple tools and techniques you can use to make space, and why it's so important to have those boun...

#200 - Milestone Episode Memories, Giver/Taker Friendships + A Simple Exercise for Career Clarity

October 18, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes

This week, we're celebrating our 200th episode (!) and looking back on some of our favorite early podcasting memories. Sundie also walks us through her own experience with career transition - how she decided it was time for a change, what she did to figure out her next steps, and she also shares a simple exercise you can use to get clarity on your own career path. Timestamps: (00:00:00) 200th Episode Reminiscing (00:09:45) Coaching Shoutout (00:11:35) Personality Gripe (00:14:55) Figuring Ou...

#199 - Fun Guys, Quiet Promotions, and Instilling Ownership as a Leader

October 11, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes

Delegation is also one of those things leaders tend to stumble into, without clarity on how they want to do it - without a predictable, repeatable framework. (This goes for the person on the receiving end of delegation as well.) Steve breaks down the secret to bridging the gap between accountability and ownership, and how to have that conversation with the people you manage. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Fun Guys (00:04:41) Coaching Shoutout (00:08:20) Personality Gripe (00:09:10) Ownership - What ...

#198 - Airport IDs, Employee Recognition + Women Empowerment in the Workplace with Ellen Taaffe

October 04, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes

Sundie and Steve interview Ellen Taaffe, business school professor and leadership expert, about the limitations women often place on themselves in the workplace because of "The Mirrored Door" - the internal hesitation and self-reflection when presented with opportunities, preventing women from reaching their full potential. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Forgetting Your ID at the Airport (00:06:08) Coaching Shoutout (00:07:33) Personality Gripe (00:09:53) Guest Interview with Ellen Taaffe (00:23:07)...

#197 - Small Town Bars, Quick Judgements + Corporate Storytelling with Karen Eber

September 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour

This week, Steve and Sundie dive into the art of practical storytelling with Karen Eber, the CEO of Eber Leadership Group. Karen shares her unique approach to storytelling in the corporate world and reveals how the power of storytelling can transform your leadership style and workplace culture, making it more engaging and relatable. Timestamps: (00:00:00) The 'Small Town Bar' Vibe (00:04:24) Coaching Shoutout (00:07:00) Personality Gripe (00:10:20) Guest Interview with Ted Talk speaker Karen...

#196-Salary Jumps, Timelines + Jeff Apfel Talks Office Intelligence

September 20, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes

Steve and Sundie chat with Jeff Apfel about his unconventional career journey, from studying law to ultimately founding Office Intelligence. Like many, he discovered that success in the real world goes beyond what's taught in traditional education, and he's now using his decades of experience to empower people with practical skills and the right mindset for a fulfilling career. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Focused Coaching Topics To Fix Specific Pain Points (00:04:40) Coaching Shoutout (00:05:59) ...

#195 - Overthinking , Personality Colors + Leading Through Change

September 13, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes

It's not the change itself but the fear and uncertainty surrounding it that often cause problems. Steve walks us through the ways effective communication, involving your team in the process, sharing what you know (and don't know), and being available for debriefing can make all the difference in successfully navigating change as a leader. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Dirty Car Title/Overthinking (00:05:03) Coaching Shoutout (00:07:33) Personality Gripe (00:11:23) The Problem Isn't The Change Itsel...

#194 - Tanning Beds, Interrupting + How to Prep for a Talk

September 06, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes

Ever found yourself in a situation where you've got to give a talk, whether it’s a planned presentation or an impromptu meeting pitch? Prepping for it can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Sundie shares her own talk prep formula that centers on one simple trick: work backward. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Tanning Beds (00:04:36) Coaching Shoutout (00:08:13) Personality Gripe (00:15:37) You've Been Asked to Give a Talk - What Now? (00:22:33) The Slide Decks Aren't the Presentation - You...

#193 - Leadership Retreats, Communication Styles, and Kristi Skutvik Talks Company Culture + Moments That Matter

August 30, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes

On this week's episode, Steve interviews Kristi Skutvik, founder of Skutvik Consulting, a Southern California-based HR consulting company. From her unexpected shift from accounting to global studies, to finding her knack for building relationships and talking to people, Kristi navigated a winding path through corporate recruiting and HR to eventually starting her own business. She's on a mission to help companies redefine culture by creating small pockets of moments that matter - a workplace ...

#192 - Lazy Workers, Tipping for Takeout + Greenhouse Coach Tracey Baumwell Talks Career Path + NPR Tiny Desk

August 23, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes

Have you ever felt lost in your career journey, transitioning from that set, guided school path to owning your own direction and figuring out what it is you are truly meant to do? Here to tell her own career transition story, we feature insights from Greenhouse’s own leadership development coach, Tracey Baumwell, who shares her journey from risk management administrator to fulfilling her true calling. Tune in to explore for yourself the challenges, revelations, and motivation behind taking co...

#191 - Ted Lasso, Haircut Chats + Angie Trueblood Shares Her Experience with Entrepreneurship

August 16, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes

Have you tried Steve's calendar blocking method from Episode #186? Even if you have, it's probably pretty tough to get yourself to stick to them! In this week's episode, we talk everything from protecting those calendar blocks to Ted Lasso. We're packing a lot into this one! And to top it all off, we have a special guest interview with Angie Trueblood, founder of The Podwize Group, who shares her journey from biology teacher to successful entrepreneur. Angie is a breath of fresh air in the sm...

#190 - Saying No, Listening Differences + The Sticky Note Mindset Hack

August 09, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes

Ever wondered how a simple sticky note could trigger a whole wave of change? In this week’s episode, Sundie unravels the psychological power behind these little visual reminders and how they nudge us toward a better version of ourselves. Join us as we talk about picking just one thing, jotting it down on that sticky note, and watching it transform into a habit. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Steve's a Hero! (00:03:10) Coaching Shoutout (00:05:52) Personality Gripe (00:08:03) The Sticky Note Hack (00...

#189 - Pickleball, Saying the Thing, Rest + Sabbaticals

August 02, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes

In this episode Steve shares about his new relationship with rest and how it's feels good and isn't the result of burnout. He dives into rest AND productivity (and even some corporate deconstruction). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Pickleball (00:04:25) Coaching Shoutout (00:05:55) Personality Gripe (00:08:03) Charleston Trip / Needing Rest (00:10:29) What Steve Has Been Doing for Rest (00:19:42) Sundie's Sabbatical Resources: + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other t...

#188 - Summer TV Shows, Leadership Communication + 'Saying The Feeling'

July 26, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes

We're used to prepping for work...creating meeting agendas, outlining action items, and communicating with coworkers. But how come we don't take that same approach to our home life? What would happen if we took the time to be intentional at home too? In a world filled with Netflix and Tik Tok distractions, it's easy to let external influences dictate our lives. So in this week's episode, Steve Perkins explores the importance of hitting that 'upper-right quadrant' at home -- being proactive in...

#187 - Reclaiming Time: a Career Transition Interview with Fay Manolios

July 19, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes

In this inspiring guest episode, Steve Perkins sits down with Fay Manolios, a former high-powered HR executive who made a life-changing decision to step back and reclaim her time. Whether you're seeking inspiration for your own career journey, or simply curious about the transformative power of bold decisions, Fay's story will motivate you to take charge of your own path -- and embrace new opportunities! Timestamps: (00:00:00) Happy Hour: Steve Gets Pulled Over (again) (00:06:57) Coaching Sh...

#186 - Be the CEO of Your Own Calendar

July 12, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes

When you’re overwhelmed and busy, it’s very difficult to get yourself out of that rut – because there’s no time! Luckily, there’s a simple tool that can fix it all: your calendar. Looking at your calendar with a fresh perspective, and being proactive instead of reactive, will give you new clarity and the space to breathe. Steve Perkins walks us through the steps to create calendar blocks -- and shares tips for protecting that time! -- in this week's episode. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Happy Hour...

#185 - Picture-Perfect Meetings: Establish Yourself With a Visual!

June 28, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes

In this episode, Steve Perkins is sharing the ultimate hack for establishing yourself in meetings! The best part? It's simple! He’ll explore why being the first to share a visual can level up your presence, giving you the power to steer the conversation, highlight your leadership skills, and get everyone on the same page. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (Opting in to a lay-off?) (6:20) Coaching Shout Out (8:40) Personality Myth (12:25) Use a visual to establish yourself in a meeting. (15:27) What t...

#184 - Gen Z (Part 3): The 3 C's of Relating + Leading Gen Z

June 21, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes

Join us in this final episode of the Gen Z episode series as Sundie shares valuable tips for leaders on how to connect with their Gen Z team members, learn from their experiences, and provide the support they need. We'll explore the dos and don'ts of fostering meaningful working relationships with Gen Z and empower leaders to bridge the generation gap to embrace their team's unique perspectives. “If you are a manager, managing Gen Z's, think about whether you are bringing your own assumption...

#183 - Role Definition Reloaded: Empowering Teams for Success

June 14, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes

The topic of structuring roles is often brought up, but most times the “role” discussion is actually about identity and priorities. People want to know their unique value on the team, and what they’re supposed to be working on. In this episode we discuss common issues with the role conversation, tips for people leaders, and a surprising take on the real issue that causes tension with defining roles. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Happy Hour: Are the 90's back? (00:03:29) Coaching Shoutout (00:08:51)...

#182 - Gen Z (Part 2): What Do They Bring to the Table?

June 07, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes

In today's episode, Sundie delves deeper into her series on Gen Z in the workplace. Every generation brings its own unique set of adjustments to the workplace, and today we'll explore what makes Gen Z such a valuable addition to any team. In constantly evolving world, each generation comes with a fresh perspective, and today we're focusing on the positive contributions that Gen Z offers to the workplace. “Our parents were afraid of us… right? But we brought great things into this world and t...

#181 - Streamlining Administrative Work: Making Time for What Matters Most

May 31, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes

In this episode we explore practical strategies for streamlining administrative work and tasks as a business leader or solopreneur. Many of us know the frustrations of forgetting tasks or constantly feeling behind, and these common problems can hinder productivity and prevent you from focusing on key aspects of your business. Through this episode, we share tips to help you focus on the big picture and reduce the overwhelm of daily administrative tasks. "If you don't prioritize your life, eve...

#180 - The Confidence Code: How to Speak Up, Stand Out, and Succeed

May 24, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes

(9:22) People always tell you to just 'be confident!' - but what does that mean? (14:28) Remember (and rock!) your areas of expertise. (19:08) Try on a new skill - and see what happens over time. Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! + Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM + Ema...

#179 - The Power of Authenticity: Overcoming the Fear of Sounding 'Sales-y'

May 17, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes

(10:18) You can't just start a business - you also have to sell the product or service. (15:41) Be upfront about your intentions. (20:44) Use an invitational tone. (25:30) Lean into natural curiosity and relational conversation. (33:00) Share your own struggles. Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, W...

#178 - Gen Z (Part 1): The Ultimate Guide to Gen Z at Work

May 10, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes

(09:33) What workplace shifts are we seeing right now? (15:28) Address the communication gap. (24:07) Their 'place of purpose' has changed. (30:33) How to deal with 'extreme' feelings? Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! + Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM + Email us at in...

#177 - 'Keep or Kill' Lists: The Productivity Hack You've Been Missing

May 03, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes

Sundie and Steve recap the Career Sweetspot Workshop from this past weekend (0:20). Context and tactics for the ‘Keep or Kill’ list (11:09). Our ‘Keep’ list (18:35). Our ‘Kill’ list(28:37). Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and more! + Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM + Email us ...

#176 - The Power of Personality: Leveraging Your Traits for Career Fulfillment

April 26, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes

(10:40) Personality assessment results can affect years of your life. (14:20) Look at the themes - don't take the results so literally! (27:51) Some themes and career pivots seem surprising. But are they really? (35:01) Don't make assumptions based on personality. Resources + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching,...

#175 - Career Clarity: Figuring Out What You Want to be When You 'Grow Up'

April 19, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes

(06:26) The clues are rooted in your childhood games. (11:59) Three reasons why so many people want to make a change. (22:55) The rise of the gig economy. (30:01) Purpose is important again. Resources + Check out our *free 'What You Played as a Kid' guide + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out our other tools and coaching offers. Contact Greenhouse Coaching + Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and mor...

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