Career Sweetspot
340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsSteve 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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#92 - Gabe Smith: How to move from "doer" to leader.
November 25, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutesToday Steve sits down with special guest Gabe Smith, Founder & CEO of 3rd Source to talk about the dilemmas of delegation as a leader, and business owner. The key takeaway? In order to lead well you need to release people to do their work, but that requires you to change your job from doer --> people-developer. The result on the other side is amazing, but the transition is painful. Listen in!...Show Links:Connect with Gabe: Social | WebsiteConnect with us: Social | Website | Membership Contac...
There's freedom within a framework.
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.31 MBToday on the podcast Steve shares about a recent inspirational moment on the road and how it relates to our view of productivity in the workplace. The key takeaway? There's freedom within a framework . . . Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
#91 - There's freedom within a framework.
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutesToday on the podcast Steve shares about a recent inspirational moment on the road and how it relates to our view of productivity in the workplace. The key takeaway? There's freedom within a framework...Show Links:Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership 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 [email protected] Resources ...
Three tips for effective meetings.
November 11, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBWe've all been there: the moment when a team meeting finishes and you leave wondering... "What was the point of THAT meeting?!" Today on the podcast, Sundie teaches us three tips for how to have more effective meetings that make lasting impact on your team culture. . . . Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
#90 - 3 tips for effective meetings.
November 11, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutesWe've all been there: the moment when a team meeting finishes and you leave wondering... "What was the point of THAT meeting?!" Today on the podcast, Sundie teaches us three tips for how to have more effective meetings that make lasting impact on your team culture....Show Links:Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership 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 an...
#89 - The Best of: Justin Earley- How daily and weekly rhythms changed his life.
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutesDaily and weekly rhythms impact even the mundane of our lives in an extraordinary way.Steve is back this week to talk about the importance of rhythms with special guest, Justin Earley: Lawyer, Speaker and Award-Winning Author of The Common Rule. Together they discuss how our habits form us into the people we are becoming, and why it matters to keep rhythms in our lives. This is such an important and timely episode - we think you’re going to love it as much as we do!...Show Links:Connect with...
Justin Earley: How daily and weekly rhythms changed his life.
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBDaily and weekly rhythms impact even the mundane of our lives in an extraordinary way. Steve is back this week to talk about the importance of rhythms with special guest, Justin Earley: Lawyer, Speaker and Award-Winning Author of The Common Rule. Together they discuss how our habits form us into the people we are becoming, and why it matters to keep rhythms in our lives. This is such an important and timely episode - we think you’re going to love it as much as we do! . . . Show Links: C...
Dana Spinola: How owner of Fab'rik turned her passion into an award-winning company.
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBEver wonder if you can really love what you do? Steve had the amazing opportunity to sit down and talk with Dana Spinola, the visionary founder & CVO of innovative clothing brand, Fab'rik. She shows us how you can love what you do! On this episode Dana shares everything from how she manages her calendar as a busy CEO, to creating a company culture where people look forward to Mondays, and how they actually hold dreaming meetings at work! Dana says, "Dreaming is really just hoping for what...
#88 - The Best of: Dana Spinola - How owner of Fab'rik turned her passion into an award-winning company.
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutesEver wonder if you can really love what you do?Steve had the amazing opportunity to sit down and talk with Dana Spinola, the visionary founder & CVO of innovative clothing brand, Fab'rik. She shows us how you can love what you do!On this episode Dana shares everything from how she manages her calendar as a busy CEO, to creating a company culture where people look forward to Mondays, and how they actually hold dreaming meetings at work! Dana says, "Dreaming is really just hoping for what your...
Nona Jones: How success is really defined.
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB"Success comes from within, and it's important to have a sense of peace, and assurance of your value." This is just the tip of the iceberg on this week’s episode with guest - author, speaker, entrepreneur and Facebook Executive, Nona Jones. Nona shares about work-life balance, how to struggle well against comparison and what it was like to write her first book. Seriously, you'll want to tune in for this one! . . . Show Links: Connect with Nona! Social | Books | Academy Connect with us! ...
#87 - The Best of: Nona Jones - How success is really defined.
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes"Success comes from within, and it's important to have a sense of peace, and assurance of your value."This is just the tip of the iceberg on this week’s episode with guest - author, speaker, entrepreneur and Facebook Executive, Nona Jones.Nona shares about work-life balance, how to struggle well against comparison and what it was like to write her first book. Seriously, you'll want to tune in for this one!...Show Links:Connect with Nona! Social | Books | AcademyConnect with us! Social | Webs...
#87 - The Best of: Nona Jones - How success is really defined.
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB"Success comes from within, and it's important to have a sense of peace, and assurance of your value." This is just the tip of the iceberg on this week’s episode with guest - author, speaker, entrepreneur and Facebook Executive, Nona Jones. Nona shares about work-life balance, how to struggle well against comparison and what it was like to write her first book. Seriously, you'll want to tune in for this one! . . . Show Links: Connect with Nona! Social | Books | Academy Connect with us! ...
Special Guest | What is success?
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB"Success comes from within, and it's important to have a sense of peace, and assurance of your value." This is just the tip of the iceberg on this week’s episode with guest - author, speaker, entrepreneur and Facebook Executive, Nona Jones. Nona shares about work-life balance, how to struggle well against comparison and what it was like to write her first book. Seriously, you'll want to tune in for this one! . . . Show Links: Connect with Nona! Social | Books | Academy Connect with us! ...
Carey Nieuwhof: How to battle burnout.
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWe hear about burnout all the time. Maybe you’ve felt burnt-out in the past, are burned-out now, or maybe you think - that'll never happen to me! Today Steve sits down with Carey Nieuwhof, (former lawyer, now podcaster and leadership author) to discuss how to battle burnout. What we love about Carey’s message is this: you can move from burnout to thriving. He shares actionable steps to both move forward out of burnout, and prevent it in the future. Listen in! . . . Show Links: Connect ...
Special Guest | How to battle burnout.
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWe hear about burnout all the time. Maybe you’ve felt burnt-out in the past, are burned-out now, or maybe you think - that'll never happen to me! Today Steve sits down with Carey Nieuwhof, (former lawyer, now podcaster and leadership author) to discuss how to battle burnout. What we love about Carey’s message is this: you can move from burnout to thriving. He shares actionable steps to both move forward out of burnout, and prevent it in the future. Listen in! . . . Show Links: Connect ...
#86 - The Best of: Carey Nieuwhof - How to battle burnout.
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutesWe hear about burnout all the time. Maybe you’ve felt burnt-out in the past, are burned-out now, or maybe you think - that'll never happen to me! Today Steve sits down with Carey Nieuwhof, (former lawyer, now podcaster and leadership author) to discuss how to battle burnout. What we love about Carey’s message is this: you can move from burnout to thriving. He shares actionable steps to both move forward out of burnout, and prevent it in the future. Listen in!...Show Links:Connect with Carey!...
#85 - The Best Of: Nicole Unice - Let's be real.
October 07, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutesWe all do it. Comparing ourselves to others - our life situation, what we have, how we’re using our time - and feeling bad because they don’t look the same. But what if we exchanged the judgment for honesty and curiosity? What if it was more about being honest with yourself, curious about your wants and struggles, and aligning your actions/decisions with your gifts and direction? These are just a few of the things discussed on this week’s episode of The Greenhouse Podcast, with my special g...
Special Guest | Stop judging yourself.
October 07, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWe all do it. Comparing ourselves to others - our life situation, what we have, how we’re using our time - and feeling bad because they don’t look the same. But what if we exchanged the judgment for honesty and curiosity? What if it was more about being honest with yourself, curious about your wants and struggles, and aligning your actions/decisions with your gifts and direction? These are just a few of the things discussed on this week’s episode of The Greenhouse Podcast, with my speci...
Nicole Unice: Let's be real.
October 07, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWe all do it. Comparing ourselves to others - our life situation, what we have, how we’re using our time - and feeling bad because they don’t look the same. But what if we exchanged the judgment for honesty and curiosity? What if it was more about being honest with yourself, curious about your wants and struggles, and aligning your actions/decisions with your gifts and direction? These are just a few of the things discussed on this week’s episode of The Greenhouse Podcast, with my speci...
Voice Memos | How to multiply yourself.
September 30, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.14 MBAre you over scheduled? Overwhelmed? Frantic? Constantly late? It might be time to consider how to multiply yourself. Listen in as Steve shares his in-the-moment thoughts on a voice memo today! . . . Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
#84 - How to multiply yourself.
September 30, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutesAre you over scheduled? Overwhelmed? Frantic? Constantly late?It might be time to consider how to multiply yourself. Listen in as Steve shares his in-the-moment thoughts on a voice memo today!...Show Links:Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership 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 [email protected] Resources Get y...
#83 - How to focus on what matters most.
September 23, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutesWhat do you do when you're stuck about where to focus your time?There are always WAY more things that need to be done, than what you have time for.Listen in as Steve and Sundie talk today about a framework for consistently focusing on the things that matter most, and how to get unstuck and move forward. ...Show Links:Register for our FREE job workshop!Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individua...
Coffee Chats | How to focus on what matters most.
September 23, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat do you do when you're stuck about where to focus your time? There are always WAY more things that need to be done, than what you have time for. Listen in as Steve and Sundie talk today about a framework for consistently focusing on the things that matter most, and how to get unstuck and move forward. . . . Show Links: Register for our FREE job workshop! Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
#82 - How to be yourself [with a twist]
September 16, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutesWe receive this advice all the time in our life - "... just be yourself!"But what does that actually mean?Today Sundie debunks this question with Steve, and instead asks: Are we really meant to be ourselves all the time? Listen in for all the strategic details of how to be yourself, with a twist!...Show Links:Register for our FREE job workshop!Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coachi...
Coffee Chats | Be yourself [with a twist]
September 16, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBWe receive this advice all the time in our life - "... just be yourself!" But what does that actually mean? Today Sundie debunks this question with Steve, and instead asks: Are we really meant to be ourselves all the time? Listen in for all the strategic details of how to be yourself, with a twist! . . . Show Links: Register for our FREE job workshop! Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
Coffee Chats | The "career maze" explained!
September 09, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBHave you ever thought, "I'm an adult, but I STILL don't know what I want to be when I grow up!" And wonder why you can't seem to figure it out? Today, Steve and Sundie talk about our career as a maze, and how our paths may take many twists and turns. Together they call out what many of us feel as we're navigating our career direction. Listen in! . . . Show Links: Register for our FREE job workshop! Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
#81 - The "career maze" explained.
September 09, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutesHave you ever thought,"I'm an adult, but I STILL don't know what I want to be when I grow up!"And wonder why you can't seem to figure it out? Today, Steve and Sundie talk about our career as a maze, and how our paths may take many twists and turns. Together they call out what many of us feel as we're navigating our career direction. Listen in!...Show Links:Register for our FREE job workshop!Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page o...
#80 - How to shift from doer to leader.
September 03, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutesAt some point, you need to make the shift from a "doer" to a leader.The problem is, no one tells us when or how to do this!Listen today as Steve processes this with us, and how we can make this necessary shift to live into our greater purpose and potential....Show Links:The E-Myth BookRegister for our FREE job workshop!Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Worksh...
Voice Memos | How to shift from doer to leader.
September 03, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MBAt some point, you need to make the shift from a "doer" to a leader. The problem is, no one tells us when or how to do this! Listen today as Steve processes this with us, and how we can make this necessary shift to live into our greater purpose and potential. . . . Show Links: The E-Myth Book Register for our FREE job workshop! Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
Coffee Chats | 7 Tips for Your LinkedIn Profile
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIf there's one social media platform to maintain, it's your LinkedIn profile. This episode isn't just for job seekers - if you're a professional, this episode is for you too. Listen in as Sundie shares 7 tips for LinkedIn, and why this platform matters professionally! Show Links: Sundie's Tips on Personal Brand Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
#79 - 7 Tips for your LinkedIn profile.
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutesIf there's one social media platform to maintain, it's your LinkedIn profile. This episode isn't just for job seekers - if you're a professional, this episode is for you too. Listen in as Sundie shares 7 tips for LinkedIn, and why this platform matters professionally! Show Links:Sundie's Tips on Personal BrandConnect with us! Social | Website | Membership Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Workshops, and m...
Coffee Chats | What does confidence look like?
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWhat does confidence actually look like? And, how do you grow in it? Listen in today as Sundie and Steve talk about what confidence is, and two main ways you can channel this professionally. Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
#78 - What does confidence look like?
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutesWhat does confidence actually look like? And, how do you grow in it?Listen in today as Sundie and Steve talk about what confidence is, and two main ways you can channel this professionally.Show Links:Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership 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 [email protected] Resources Get your fr...
#77 - How do you explain what you do?
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutesHow do you talk about what you do? Today's episode is specifically for business owners, but actually this topic applies to so many of us! We've talked a lot about personal brand (check out our previous podcast on that, linked below), and today we're going to focus on some of the nuances of business. But, don't run away if you're not a business owner! Everyone needs to know how to talk about what they do. Listen in as Steve and Sundie talk about 3 tips for how to do this well!Show Links:Sundie...
Coffee Chats | How do you talk about what you do?
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBHow do you talk about what you do? Today's episode is specifically for business owners, but actually this topic applies to so many of us! We've talked a lot about personal brand (check out our previous podcast on that, linked below), and today we're going to focus on some of the nuances of business. But, don't run away if you're not a business owner! Everyone needs to know how to talk about what they do. Listen in as Steve and Sundie talk about 3 tips for how to do this well! Show Lin...
#76 - How to be an adult without growing up.
August 05, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutesHow do you be responsible, and accomplished - but also seek child-like curiosity and fun?Listen in as Steve and Tommy discuss 12 ways that you can be an adult without growing up:- Find your passion- Invest your life in something that is bigger than you, that captures your passion- Invest in people younger than you- Learn from those that are older than you- Take care of your body!- Learn not to procrastinate, but avoid being a "responsible-aholic"- Smile, laugh and find joy everyday- Always be...
Coffee Chats | How to Be an Adult Without Growing Up
August 05, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBHow do you be responsible, and accomplished - but also seek child-like curiosity and fun? Listen in as Steve and Tommy discuss 12 ways that you can be an adult without growing up: - Find your passion - Invest your life in something that is bigger than you, that captures your passion - Invest in people younger than you - Learn from those that are older than you - Take care of your body! - Learn not to procrastinate, but avoid being a "responsible-aholic" - Smile, laugh and find joy everyday...
Coffee Chats | A Simple Guide to Giving Feedback
July 29, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat if "getting feedback" was a good thing? Today, Steve and Sundie explore how to give feedback in the workplace, and what we need to do to make it a constructive experience for everyone! Listen in for all three tips to giving great feedback. // Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
#75 - A simple guide to giving feedback.
July 29, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutesWhat if "getting feedback" was a good thing?Today, Steve and Sundie explore how to give feedback in the workplace, and what we need to do to make it a constructive experience for everyone! Listen in for all three tips to giving great feedback.//Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership 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 ...
#74 - What's the one thing everyone wants?
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes... and is free for you to give? Listening! Everyone wants to be heard - it’s the best thing you can do for someone. Today’s podcast episode is a special one that Steve was able to share out to an incredible team of doctors and nurses through the PAUSE program at Mercy Health a few weeks ago. Tune in for some listening inspiration! Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership Contact Greenhouse Coaching Head to the Connect page of our website to inquire about Individual Coachi...
Voice Memos | What's the one thing everyone wants?
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.66 MB... and is free for you to give? Listening! Everyone wants to be heard - it’s the best thing you can do for someone. Today’s podcast episode is a special one that Steve was able to share out to an incredible team of doctors and nurses through the PAUSE program at Mercy Health a few weeks ago. Tune in for some listening inspiration! Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
Coffee Chats | How to Talk About Yourself
July 15, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB“So, tell me about yourself…” The dreaded question! Steve and Sundie co-host the Greenhouse Podcast today to talk about building your personal brand statement, and how to best answer the question “So, tell me about yourself...” Listen in for the details, and click here to get your FREE guide to writing a great personal brand statement. Show Links: Informational Interviewing Podcast Episode Lauren Sweeney’s Podcast Episode Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
#73 - How to talk about yourself.
July 15, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes“So, tell me about yourself…” The dreaded question!Steve and Sundie co-host the Greenhouse Podcast today to talk about building your personal brand statement, and how to best answer the question “So, tell me about yourself...” Listen in for the details, and click here to get your FREE guide to writing a great personal brand statement. Show Links: Informational Interviewing Podcast Episode Lauren Sweeney’s Podcast Episode Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership Contact Greenhouse Coachi...
Voice Memos | Turning Thought Into Action
July 08, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MBWhat’s that one thing you want to do, or you’re most excited about, but talk yourself out of it? Steve solo-hosts the Greenhouse Podcast today to talk about pursuing what’s possible - your next right thing. Listen in for all the details! // Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership
#72 - Turning thoughts into action.
July 08, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutesWhat’s that one thing you want to do, or you’re most excited about, but talk yourself out of it? Steve solo-hosts the Greenhouse Podcast today to talk about pursuing what’s possible - your next right thing. Listen in for all the details!// Show Links:Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership 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 ...
#71 - Part 2: 5 tips for better team communication.
July 01, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutesDoes your team have good communication norms?Steve and Sundie are back today to continue discussing how to have better communication with your team in a three part process.It’s important to value how another person processes, their communication style and how they get the job done. Frustration may occur when you are working with a team, or individually and there is communication confusion: based on expectations, personality types and team norms. Listen in for the 3 part process to implement l...
Coffee Chats | Part 2: 5 Tips for Better Communication
July 01, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBDoes your team have good communication norms? Steve and Sundie are back today to continue discussing how to have better communication with your team in a three part process. It’s important to value how another person processes, their communication style and how they get the job done. Frustration may occur when you are working with a team, or individually and there is communication confusion: based on expectations, personality types and team norms. Listen in for the 3 part process to impleme...
Coffee Chats | 5 Tips for Better Communication
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBDoes your team have good communication norms? Steve and Sundie are back today with 5 tips for better communication with your team! It’s important to value how another person processes, their communication style and how they get the job done. Frustration may occur when you are working with a team, or individually and there is communication confusion: based on expectations, personality types and team norms. Listen in for all 5 tips! // Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membe...
Coffee Chats | Part 1: 5 Tips for Better Communication
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBDoes your team have good communication norms? Steve and Sundie are back today with 5 tips for better communication with your team! It’s important to value how another person processes, their communication style and how they get the job done. Frustration may occur when you are working with a team, or individually and there is communication confusion: based on expectations, personality types and team norms. Listen in for all 5 tips! // Show Links: Connect with us! Social | Website | Membe...
#70 - Part 1: 5 tips for better team communication.
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutesDoes your team have good communication norms?Steve and Sundie are back today with 5 tips for better communication with your team! It’s important to value how another person processes, their communication style and how they get the job done. Frustration may occur when you are working with a team, or individually and there is communication confusion: based on expectations, personality types and team norms. Listen in for all 5 tips!//Show Links:Connect with us! Social | Website | Membership Cont...