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In this episode of b Cause Work Doesn’t Have to Suck, Erin opens up about her recent health overhaul. From chronic back pain to sugar detoxes, she’s sharing how she’s turned things around in the last six months.
Some of the things you'll hear are:
1.) Erin's wake-up call to change her health habits.
2.) Her surprising relationship with sugar and how she kicked it to the curb.
3.) The power of weightlifting and macronutrients in her transformation.
4.) The unexpected perks: less pain and a happier mindset.
239: 5 Things I've Learned on My Health Journey
188: Stress, Sex, & Sleep: The Truth About Your March to Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
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Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“The headline is you don't have to be a victim. The best is not over.”
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over again, expecting different results.”
"It's so easy to get caught up in being the victim and blame it on all the things—perimenopause, the company, the macro environment—but there's always a different way to do things."
"The moment I stopped focusing on what I couldn’t control and started focusing on what I could, everything shifted."
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Let’s face it—everyone has work complaints. Whether you’re thriving in your role or just trying to get by, we can all agree that sometimes work... just sucks. So, how do you make it less serious and a little more bearable? Well, believe it or not, a bit of humor can go a long way.
This week’s guest, Kate Davis, will show you how lightening up and adding humor can turn even the toughest workdays around
Kate is a twelve-time nominee at the Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Female Standup and the prestigious Phil Hartman Award. Kate is also the star of her own hour-long comedy special on CTV and the Comedy Network, “Comedy Now.” Kate Headlines across the country and has performed at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Hubcap Comedy Festival, The Kitchener-Waterloo Comedy Festival and LOL.
Kate has also shared the stage with Lewis Black and Seth Meyers. Hosted events for the former President, Bill Clinton, Barbara Walters and many others. Kate made it to the final round in Toronto for “Last Comic Standing” 2008 season. Kate has 2 Comedy Albums out “House Arrest and Tested Positive” available on all platforms. Her first book the Breast-Feeding Diaries won the iparent media award and her second book called “Second Best Mom - Stories, Tips and Okay Advice” is now available on all platforms.
Some of the things you'll hear are:
1.) What happened one night when she walked into a comedy club after putting her children to bed
2.) How she used humor even in a solemn situation to make things better
3.) Why humor should be a key strategy you use for business success (even if you're not the one dishing out the funny stuff!)
4.) Her three commandments for using more humor in the workplace
5.) What happened when she sang a Campbell's soup song to a director when she was 18
Website: https://katedavis.ca/
LinkedIn: @KateDavis
Instagram: katedaviscomic
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
"So often, we're worried about losing our sense of importance. That’s why people are afraid of humor. But the truth is, lightening up allows us to take risks. It helps us think differently, communicate differently, and makes us more receptive."
"There are ways to bring humor into situations without putting yourself in a vulnerable position. There are plenty of ways to take the risk out of humor."
“If you're looking for humor in moments, you're going to find humor in those moments.”
“Laughing is one of the easiest ways to be mindful.”
“Be yourself and bring that to everything.”
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Ready to kick self-doubt to the curb and reclaim your power?
Meet Kathy Caprino—a career coach, former corporate VP, therapist, and Forbes contributor who’s basically done it all.She’s here to drop the truth bombs you need to close those pesky power gaps and level up. Tough feedback? She’s got hacks. Asking for what you deserve? Kathy’s got that covered too. Buckle up, because you're about to learn how to own your power like never before.
Some of the things you'll hear are:
1.) Why having power isn't the "dirty word" you might think it is
2.) The 7 damaging power gaps that hold most women back
3.) Simple changes to how you preface challenging or tough feedback
4.) The thing you need to absolutely do first before asking for what you deserve
5.) Her powerful, tough-love question: "What if I had the power to shift this?"
Instagram: @kathycaprino
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kathycaprino
Website - kathycaprino.com
Kathy's podcast - findingbrave.org
Kathy’s Book: The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“Don't mess with me. It is not going to go well for you.”
“You can't do this well if you don't believe you deserve more.”
“Our communication, our action, our approaches, if they're grounded in what you feel is legitimately deserving, what you legitimately deserve, you're going to be much more compelling.”
“What can I do to shift this?”
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Michelle L. Gardner, Senior Supervising Director of Foundation Relations, is a master at linking dreamers with doers—those who want to make a difference and those who can make it happen.
In this episode, we chat with Michelle about how The 50 Percent Rule is shaping her work and driving real, positive change.
Some of the things you'll hear are:
1.) How her personal brand of TRUST + GRATITUDE impacts her work and success
2.) Her unique approach to using donor needs to fuel positive change
3.) Why she joined The 50% Ruler workgroup
4.) What The 50% Rule means to her and why she thinks it holds so much power
5.) How she recently 50% Ruled something and what came of it
Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-l-gardner-cfre-2426542/
Binghamton University: https://www.binghamton.edu/organizations/b-first/michelle-gardner.html
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
"If I keep tearing down the scaffolding and starting from zero every time, I'll never get past the halfway point. I need to build on the foundation that came before me—that's how I improve, and that's how we get better."
"They hired you not to be the person who was here before, but to be yourself—and more. To be that person, plus you."
"It's about taking the map from someone who's holding it upside down and saying, 'Let's start by turning the map right side up and heading to a place we agree is wonderful, better, or different.'"
“I am putting my stamp on it and I don't feel apologetic.”
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Ever wonder what makes you, well, you? If you're intrigued by what drives you—or those around you—this episode is your map to unlocking those secrets.
In this episode, Erin and Nicole sit down with Kaitlyn Czapiga to explore the fascinating world of Human Design. Kaitlyn breaks down how their family fits into the different Human Design types—Manifestors, Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors—and explains how understanding these types can help each of us find greater peace and empowerment by better understanding ourselves and others.
Kaitlyn, a Hypnotist, Reiki Master, and the creative force behind Soul Magic, blends the mystical with the practical. She’s here to explain how Human Design can help you heal, grow, and embrace your unique wiring. Get ready for a conversation filled with fresh ideas, candid insights, and a whole lot of authenticity.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about Human Design, how you can use it in your own life, and what it can already tell you about it, visit: mybodygraph.com or soul-magic.com to learn more.
The 50% Rule is available for pre-order now! Click here to grab your copy.
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
"If you don't have the energy to do the thing you should do, then you should take the energy you have to do something else."
"You are able to look at your children and see their differences, and you are fostering them so uniquely."
"We're supposed to be selfish in the work that we do, because we should feel satisfied."
"Have the courage to uncover things for yourself and live without regret or fear from others."
"The mind will lie to you, and we will lie to ourselves, but our gut is hard to ignore."
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And that’s a wrap on National Authenticity Day, and what a ride it was—literally!
Since it’s both National Authenticity Day AND National Rollercoaster Day, Erin took up Mall of America’s invitation (dare?!) to announce our National Authenticity Day award winners in the most authentic way possible: the Nickelodeon-themed Orange Streak rollercoaster…and she and Nicole are telling you all about it.
They also talk about how authenticity is having a moment, not just at Mall of America but in the Olympics with people like Snoop Dog and in the political spere with people like Tim Walz. Nicole caps off the episode with her hilarious original “rap” titled 10,000 Complaints.
Listen to this episode, then go check out the full interview with local radio and TV host, Falen Bonsett here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QanWdbGBtlw
The 50% Rule is available for pre-order now! Click here to grab your copy.
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“Authenticity as a currency makes you rich. It's not the car. It's not the job title. Your level of authenticity is your richness. It is your value. If you have that, lead with that.”
“Don't wait for somebody else to take that risk and get that job because they have the freaking guts to get off the freaking train of doing the same wheels to the motion.”
“How many of us feel out of control? And that is why we can't be our authentic self.”
“And then I wrote a really funny rap song about the experience and sent it around to everybody because you know, that's worth 30 minutes of my lunchtime.”
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Erin turned 50!
In this episode, Erin spills the tea on hitting the big five-oh. From the highs of newfound wisdom to the lows of being uncomfortable in your own skin, Erin dishes out her reflections on aging, health hiccups, and embracing change.
239: 5 Things I've Learned on My Health Journey
The 50% Rule is available for pre-order now! Click here to grab your copy.
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“I think he also bought some nude art of me.”
“Let me be f*cking 50 and have fun.”
“It’s all about the little moments.”
“You might not know the whole me because the whole me can be slightly terrifying.”
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This week’s episode features Maritza Gé. Maritza is an Executive Assistant to the CEO at ATS Corporation and one of our 2024 Authenticity Award judges.
We think you'll enjoy her authenticity, articulation, and reflection as Maritza and Erin discuss topics ranging from the power of being small to her thoughts on self-acceptance.
Some of the things you'll hear are:
1.) Why she sees so much power in seeing yourself as small
2.) Her unique way of celebrating her son's birthday
3.) What most people get wrong about working with the CEO
4.) Her thoughts on self acceptance and where to get it
5.) Her powerful tip for making work suck less
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maritzage/
The 50% Rule is available for pre-order now! Click here to grab your copy.
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“There's a lot going on in the world-we're just a tiny little part.”
“Where do you want to be? Focus on that.”
“Find the time to make the interaction.”
“Authenticity helps to not only build trust with your employees, but also, it helps with your reputation and brand identity.”
“Make time for yourself and things will happen and the magic will happen.”
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The 50% Rule is Out(ish)!
In this episode, you’ll hear Erin give you the inside scoop on what The 50% Rule is and insight into how it has helped her and so many others go from underdog status to unmatched success in career and daily life.
She also reads an excerpt from one of the chapters about ‘Sleeprunning Syndrome’.
Ready to liberate you from life's mini hurdles and launch to new heights?
The 50% Rule is available for pre-order now! Click here to grab your copy.
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
"I started seeing the 50 percent rule everywhere—Hamilton, Weird Al Yankovic, John Madden, Whitney Houston, Shopify, the Volkswagen bug campaign. This rule wasn't just a mantra; it was a strategy that helped people go from underdog to unmatched."
"I would just watch these light bulbs go off—not just the permission to throw out the half, but the permission to add in the creativity and do their own thing and think about it differently."
"Since you were a baby and watched your parents walk and talk, you've been copying. You've been taught that to succeed, you should just emulate those around you."
"You reflect on all that dreaming and work and discipline you've been doing. And in an instant you feel like a Pomodoro. The energy and excitement you once had to go for the big job or start your own company, host a great party, invent a new product. Lead something big at your company was just that—a dream."
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Becoming a thought leader in today's workplace isn't just about knowing your stuff—it's about standing out and shaking things up. With a dash of confidence, a sprinkle of creativity, and a rebellious streak against the status quo, you CAN turn heads and inspire change. Are you ready to ditch the ordinary, share your brilliance, and leave a lasting mark on your industry? Then you’ll love this week’s guest, Julie Develin.
Julie is a Sr. Partner, Human Capital Management Advisory & Human Insights at UKG, co-host of the The People Purpose podcast, keynote speaker, and a top 100 HR Influencer for 2023
Some of the things you'll hear are:
1.) How you can become a thought leader before anyone tells you you can and how that can take many forms
2.) How her company, UKG, thinks more creatively about how to "3D" their thought leadership
3.) If you lack confidence to be more vocal, take a stance, and become a thought leader, where you can find it
4.) Some tough love on how you need to think about workplace trends you might not like
5.) Her top tip for making work less suck
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdevhr
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
"If you don't have confidence in yourself, look for the confidence others have in you. Take that confidence and use it as energy and strength for yourself."
"So many of us have things to say, but we keep them bottled up. You never know who you'll affect by sharing your thoughts. What you say can have a significant impact on someone's life."
“Employees have become smarter with social media. If organizations are not transparent, employees will dig and find the information themselves. The question then becomes: do you, as an organization, want to control the narrative, or do you want the narrative to be controlled for you?”
“Does your organization treat you and others like people and not just cogs in the wheel?”
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When you hear endless griping, do you yearn for a giant mute button?
Well, it’s time to turn down the volume on all that complaining! We're all busy, we're all tired, and we've all got a lot on our plates, but can we agree whining isn’t really getting us anywhere? What if we stopped the whining, embraced positivity and got things done instead? This week’s guest has some thoughts on that.
Christine Cashen is keynote speaker, the author of two books, and on a mission to stop global whining.
Some of the things you'll hear are:
1.) Why you sometimes need to make up stories about other people
2.) How to H.A.L.T. yourself and the four things you can diagnose to figure out why you might be complaining
3. ) How working at the Bloomingdale's men's socks and underwear department was the best decision she made
4. ) What the 10 coin challenge is and how it can help you lift others and yourself
5. ) Why she walks around with a banana and corded phone
Website: https://christinecashen.com/
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“You've got to find your ways to cope and you've got to find a way to protect yourself.”
“Say what you mean, mean what you say, and don't be mean when you say it.”
“Bring compassion back in a fashion you just don't know.”
“What can I do to work on myself rather than how do I change everybody else out there that's irritating?”
“Lift up others so that you can be lifted.”
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Working with a team of different generations can be a challenge, but it also brings awesome opportunities for growth and innovation. Curious how to make it work? This week’s guest has the answers.
Meagan Johnson is a nationally recognized multi-generational expert who has been studying and speaking about generations since 1997! Meagan focuses on fostering collaboration across generations, avoiding stereotypes, and understanding what drives each generation to succeed.
Some of the things you'll hear are:
1.) How she decided to stop being miserable at her jobs and instead, focus on something that fascinated her
2.) The biggest thing people got wrong about Millenials
3.) A super creative way one leader is incentivising employees to form bonds and relationships (and no, it's not forcing them into the office)
4.) What a "Stay Interview" is and how one company threw out annual reviews and replaced it with this instead
5.) Why you need to stop saying "I'm too busy" and what to say (and think) instead
https://meaganjohnson.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaganjohnsonspeaker/
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
"We always assume that Baby Boomers are always going to be there, but they're not, professionally or personally. It's important that we ask them, talk to them about what they've learned, and what they've done professionally."
"Gen X is a very independent generation. We really brought working from home into the limelight, making it more acceptable and recognized as legitimate work."
“Millennials helped us make that transition of technology becoming part of our work and our personal life.”
"Gen Z is going to help us with AI, just like millennials helped us with that social media transition. AI is going to help take the tasks that our talented people don't need to waste their time on and let them spend their time on stuff that's important."
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Are You Fitting In or Standing Out?
In this episode, Erin gives you permission to chuck the rulebook and transform your business strategy. You’ll hear Erin give real examples on how bold, authentic communication can make your business unforgettable and connect with your customers in ways you've never imagined.
In this episode you’ll hear how:
1.) Authenticity boosts both your internal culture and your external sales game.
2.) Authentic communication helps you stand out and build trust inside and out.
3.) To say goodbye to corporate buzzwords and hello to genuine, relatable language.
4.) Erin's rewrites show how real language makes a real impact.
5.) Tips to challenge the norm, stand out, and make your business unforgettable.
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
"The same value that you get when you're using authenticity internally, in culture and leadership, is just as profound when applied externally, to sales, business development, and marketing materials."
"If you start to train your people and rewire their brain to see the value of using authenticity, it will help you both externally to stand out, and internally to improve culture and engagement."
"We focus so much on the innovation and the cool features, and then what do we do? We throw it in a brown Amazon package."
If you just have the guts and vision to be more authentic, to be bolder, to talk like a human, you would easily stand out."
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Ever notice how your friendships shift as you hit major milestones like getting married, moving to a new city, or having kids?
This episode dives deep into the complexities of relationships during these significant life changes. Erin and Nicole explore ways to maintain strong, meaningful connections as our lives grow and evolve. Whether it’s forging new friendships or nurturing old ones, this discussion offers real insights on how to adapt and keep your relationships thriving through it all.
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“Your friends will lie to you, but your enemies won't.”
“Do something that terrifies you. The only expectation is that you simply show up.”
“We don't control everything, but we control who we are and what we do and how we react to situations.”
“There’s so many people in the world that are deeply craving to know you.”
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Bogged down by endless PowerPoints, meetings, and other 'stupid rules' throughout your workday? It’s no wonder you feel overloaded and uninspired. The constant stream of unnecessary tasks and interruptions leaves little room for creativity and productivity.
So how do you identify these time-wasters so you can reclaim your day and focus on what truly matters? This week’s guest, Lisa Bodell, has some ideas.
Lisa Bodell is an award-winning author and CEO of FutureThink. She has repeatedly been selected as one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World and recognized as one of the top 50 futurists. As a futurist and expert on the topic of innovation and simplicity, she serves as a global council member of the World Economic Forum, and has helped thousands of senior leaders ignite innovation at Bloomberg, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, and more.
In this episode you’ll hear:
1.) Why your busy schedule and crap work is (in part) your fault ... and what to start doing differently
2.) What a Simplicity Champion is and how they can fuel both innovation and culture at your company (3 birds with one stone)
3.) How to stop giving time away without thinking, and the two-word phrase you can use to change the game
4. ) What a "Kill a Stupid Rule" process looks like and what it can spur
5.) Her two biggest Buck That! stories that will inspire you to shove aside others' (strong) opinions from time to time and trust your gut
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-bodell-futurethink/
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“Doing the same things might feel good, but you're not growing.”
“Subtraction has value.”
“We play an active role in complexity and we choose it more than we think with the best of intentions.”
“If people really faced the fact that they create their barriers, they wouldn't be the victim in their own story all the time.”
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When you hear the word "negotiation," does it feel like you're gearing up for battle?
For many, the concept of negotiation brings to mind tense standoffs, strategic moves, and a relentless drive to win. It's easy to picture a scenario where every word and gesture is a tactical play in a high-stakes game. But does effective negotiation really need to be this way? This week’s guest has some thoughts on that.
Fotini Iconomopolous helps people negotiate to get what they want, personally and professionally.
Best-selling author of HarperCollins’ “Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want” Fotini is the person Fortune 50 executives call into to help with their high stakes negotiations or to empower their teams through her intensive workshops on negotiation, communication and persuasion.
In this episode you’ll hear:
1.) What most people get wrong when thinking about negotiations
2.) The one most important thing to do (or not do?) when negotiating
3.) A powerful phrase you can use to give space and levity in your conversation
4.) A mock scenario of how to approach asking for a raise or promotion
5.) What happened when she pushed her boss and boss' boss for equal pay
Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want
Website: https://fotiniicon.com/
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
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Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“If you can go in there with a curiosity complex, a problem solving complex, instead of a combative one, you're going to get a lot further.”
“It starts with the attitude before the aptitude.”
“People will talk themselves into or out of a deal if you just give them enough space to be able to do that.”
“Questions are your tool to get them to do what you want without making them feel like they've been told.”
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“What keeps people from doing the things that they want to do? It's a lack of energy and a lack of courage.” -Juan Bendana
In this episode, we're unraveling the layers of energy, leadership, and confidence with Juan Bendana.
Juan is an internationally recognized keynote speaker that helps leaders navigate uncertainty and exponential change by developing the unwavering confidence to thrive in any environment. Juan brings a decade of experience on stage presenting to category leading companies such as Disney, American Express and Sony Pictures. His Science-backed Framework, the Confidence Cycle, has helped over 250,000 leaders thrive both personally & professionally.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
1.) How to prioritize energy and not being a victim of it.
2.) Two things NOT to do when someone else's energy is in the dumps.
3.) A super powerful (and super easy) question to start meetings.
4.) Three things people get wrong about confidence.
5.) Two steps nobody talks about when pursuing big goals.
6.) The spotlight effect and why it should matter to you.
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/juanbendana/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-bendana-1a683694/
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“What are the things that actually light me up physically, psychologically, and environmentally?”
“People meet your energy before they meet you.”
"The more judgment you get, the more hate you get. Welcome the judgment. Welcome the haters. They're great. Give them something to talk about.”
“What keeps people from doing the things that they want to do? It's a lack of energy and a lack of courage.”
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What makes a candidate truly stand out?
In this episode, Erin and Nicole spill their secrets on the overlooked elements that make hiring managers say, “Hell yes!” This episode is sparked by a question from listener, Terry Fitzgerald. Terry asks,”What is the best thing you can do to make yourself attractive to potential employers?”
Learn everything from building genuine connections to mastering the art of controlling the interview narrative as Erin and Nicole share practical insights that can transform your job search journey.
Ready to leave a lasting impression? Tune in to this episode to get started.
Episode 177: How He Went from Ignored to His Dream Job with Joshua Cruz
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
"They want something that's different, that stands out."
"The key to job hunting is realizing nobody hires when shit is good."
"What if your number one goal is simply to connect?"
"You can control your narrative from the very beginning."
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Ever found yourself in career limbo, hesitating to jump on a new opportunity because it wasn't the perfect fit?
In this episode, Erin shares her take on the concept of "getting on the bus" and why saying 'yes' to imperfect opportunities may be your ticket to your dream job.
Get ready for some real-life scenarios, stories, and a little dose of tough love that might just make you rethink turning down your next big chance.
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Episode 54: Don't Take "No" for an Answer: Erin Interviews Erin Berube
Episode 157: How to Have a Big Career by Not Conforming with Martha Temple
https://www.bauthenticinc.com/keynote-speaking
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
"Get on the frickin bus."
‘Realize that the perfect match is highly unlikely, and that your better strategy is to look for the house that you can remodel.”
"If a great leader and a great company are trying to get you on a bus that's maybe not taking you exactly where you want to go, get on the frickin bus."
"Finding your next job is like buying a house. It's all about location, location, location."
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We've all been there – working long hours, spending evenings checking things off our list, and hitting the pillow stressed, exhausted, and overwhelmed. When things don't work out, we hustle harder. But is this really the best way to live?
What if we didn’t have to sacrifice our ambition or goals to live a fulfilling life? What if instead we were more thoughtful about how we pursue them? Well, Mel, today’s guest, has a thing or two to say about that.
Mel Miles is a coach, speaker, and the founder of Soulcation, a company that helps people develop vacation-like routines that revive the soul.
In this episode, you’ll hear Mel discuss:
- How to crack the code and create a life that feels good
- Tips to dodge the ‘fake rest’ trap and what to do instead
- What Patriarchal Stress Disorder is and how to break free from it
Check out Mel’s book, Soulcation
Episode 106: Take a Soulcation: How Authenticity Sets Us Free
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
Work with Us
Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
“We can fill our schedules with things that we think are rest without actually tuning into our body and asking, “What do I need right now?”
“If you're not doing something to connect with pleasure, you lose the sense of liveliness.”
“The actual feelings people were connecting to on vacation, that brought them the most joy and created the happiest memories, were feelings that they could access in their everyday life.”
“The work of being a human is knowing it's time to leap…letting go without yet knowing the answers, without yet knowing where we're going to end up.”
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