Squiggly Careers

#597 How thinking inside the box will lead to more opportunities for your squiggly career.

Could putting more constraints on your career actually create more possibilities? In this episode, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from David Epstein's book (Inside th

#596 3 ways teams can learn when they are not together

The people you work with make a significant difference to your development. In this shortcut, Sarah shares 3 ways to learn more from the people around you. 🎯 What You'll

#595 How to Answer AI Questions in Job Interviews

Getting ready for a job interview can feel daunting, but what happens when you have to face an AI interviewer or answer tough questions about how you use artificial intel

#594 How to increase your autonomy

Increasing your autonomy has a proven impact of work wellbeing and fulfilment and in this shortcut, Helen talks through 3 practical actions to help you to earn more auton

#593 No Regret Skills: How to Get Better at Adaptability

When things change at work, how good are you at changing how you think or act in response? In the second part of our No Regret Skills mini-series, Helen and Sarah turn t

#592 How to look for leaders you can learn from

The leaders you surround yourself with make a significant difference to your squiggly career. In this shortcut Sarah shares 3 ways to look for leaders to learn from and w

#591 No Regret Skills: How to Make Better Decisions

With so many skills competing for our attention, how do you decide which ones are worth investing in? In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore the idea of 'no regret ski

#590 How to increase your impact in every meeting

We spend a lot of our working week in meetings, but how much impact are you having when you're in them? In this Shortcut, Helen shares three simple ways to increase your

#589 How to use the next 88 days at work wisely

With 88 working days left until the end of the year, how will you choose to spend your time? September can bring a 'new pencil case' feeling – a useful opportunity to res

#588 How to Decide Which Goals to Give Up

Setting goals is one thing. Knowing when to let go of them is another. In this Shortcut, Helen explores the idea of productive quitting and why trying to hold on to too

#587 80,000 hours with Benjamin Todd (A Career Well Spent Series)

How can you make sure the 80,000 hours you spend at work are truly well spent? In this episode, we challenge the traditional advice to "follow your passion" and look at h

#586 Questions to ask in an interview

Most of us focus on preparing for the questions we'll be asked in an interview, but what we ask at the end is just as important. It is your ultimate opportunity to take c

#585 What to make of a life with Jim Collins (A Career Well Spent Series)

Are you feeling lost in a career fog or facing a major transition? In this special episode, Sarah is joined by legendary author and researcher Jim Collins to explore what

#584 How to Create Your AI Learning Plan

AI is changing quickly, which can make it hard to know where to start. If you're feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn, you're definitely not alone. In thi

#583 Big Time with Laura Vanderkam (A Career Well Spent Series)

Do you feel constantly defeated by a packed calendar and rushed for time? Reclaiming control of your schedule starts with changing how you view your 168 hours. This epis

#582 How to use AI as your thought partner

Outsourcing your thinking to AI erodes the value of your contribution and means you are less likely to make a distinctive difference. Using AI as a thought-partner is a s

#581 The 100 year life with Lynda Gratton (A Career Well Spent Series)

How do we design a career that lasts a lifetime without running out of energy? In this episode, Sarah talks to world-renowned expert Lynda Gratton about how to navigate a

#580 Small actions to increase your assertiveness

Do you struggle to speak up in meetings or find yourself watering down your ideas? Assertiveness isn't about being the loudest person in the room; it is built through sma

#579 How to build an M-shaped career

Do you feel like you were never meant to master just one thing? It is time to move beyond the traditional career path and embrace the potential of an M-shaped career. In

#578 How to overcome your distraction downfall

Do you find yourself constantly checking your phone or email instead of focusing on your most important work? In this squiggly shortcut, Helen shares practical ways to be