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  • #471 How To Cope And Stay Confident When Work Gets Toxic

    #471 How To Cope And Stay Confident When Work Gets Toxic

    · Squiggly Careers

    1 in 10 people are facing a toxic work environment today, and while it can be tough, you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this episode, Helen and Sarah dive into what makes a team feel toxic and who can contribute to that culture. They also share practical tips for staying confident and in control, even when the environment around you feels challenging. From finding pockets of light-relief to documenting your experience to seeking support outside your team, this episode is filled with actionable strategies to help you protect your well-being and keep moving forward with confidence.


    Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SquigglyCareers


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  • #470 Squiggly Short: Why ‘Finding Your Purpose’ Might Be Holding You Back

    #470 Squiggly Short: Why ‘Finding Your Purpose’ Might Be Holding You Back

    · Squiggly Careers

    In this short, Helen and Sarah share why searching for your purpose could actually be holding you back in your career development, and how focusing on purposeful work instead could be a more flexible and fulfilling approach. They also offer some useful tools and prompts to help you do understand what meaningful work looks like to you - without the pressure of having it all figured out.


    Full episode: https://shows.acast.com/amazingif/469-do-you-need-to-have-a-purpose-at-work


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  • #469 Do You Need To Have A Purpose At Work?

    #469 Do You Need To Have A Purpose At Work?

    · Squiggly Careers

    Finding your purpose can sometimes feel like a ‘should’—something we’re all expected to have figured out. The pressure to find a perfect purpose can leave us feeling stuck or unsure, especially when career paths are more squiggly than straightforward. But does having a purpose really matter? And if so, how do you stay connected to it?


    In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore the difference between having a purpose and feeling purposeful at work. You’ll learn how to reflect on what truly motivates you, define your squiggly career sweet spot and connect with your core values—even if you’re still figuring things out.


    (00:00) The problem with 'purpose'

    (07:00) Why do we care about purposeful work?

    (08:39) Finding your squiggly career sweet spot

    (09:36) Defining your core values

    (11:02) Defining your strengths

    (13:10) Energy audits

    (14:14) What do you want to make better?

    (16:35) What do you care about that's bigger than your job?

    (18:42) ChatGPT 1 sentence purpose statement

    (21:05) Summary


    📚 Resources Mentioned:

    McKinsey Research Paper: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-search-for-purpose-at-work

    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth: https://shorturl.at/b6oFv

    Values Tools Kit: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/

    16 Personalities: https://www.16personalities.com/

    Principles you: https://principlesyou.com/


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  • #468 Squiggly Short: The Surprising Benefits of Staying Put for Career Growth

    #468 Squiggly Short: The Surprising Benefits of Staying Put for Career Growth

    · Squiggly Careers

    In this short, Helen and Sarah are talking about how staying in your role can be really good for your growth. Very often in careers we’re given this narrative that up is the only way, success is about seniority and that we should all be thinking about our next step. This can create a lot of pressure for your progression, particularly if you’re thinking “I like the job that I do and I just want to do more of what I enjoy”. Listen to learn 3 ideas for action to help you grow in your current role.


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    4. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ [www.amazingif.com/books/](http://www.amazingif.com/books/)

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  • #467 Pressure to Progress? Why Staying Where You Are Is Good For Career Growth

    #467 Pressure to Progress? Why Staying Where You Are Is Good For Career Growth

    · Squiggly Careers

    Pressure to move up, take on more, and chase promotions can leave a lot of us feeling like success only comes from climbing the ladder. But what if staying where you are could be just as valuable for your career growth? The truth is, success doesn’t actually mean seniority.


    In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore why staying in your current role can help you build a stronger foundation for long-term career success.


    They share why staying put can actually be a smart move, how you can continue growing without constantly seeking advancement, and 3 practical actions to increase your impact in your current position.


    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:47) Why staying where you are is good for your growth

    (02:36) Success doesn’t necessarily mean seniority

    (04:37) Why you shouldn’t quit your job too soon

    (05:55) How to deal with progression pressure

    (08:21) Idea for Action #1 - How to increase your impact

    (17:03) Idea For Action #2 - Grow yourself by growing others

    (21:33) Idea For Action #3 - Practice Your Positioning

    (27:00) Summary


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  • #466 How to focus on outcomes to reduce overwhelm

    #466 How to focus on outcomes to reduce overwhelm

    · Squiggly Careers

    Feeling overwhelmed is something most of us have experienced. Too many meetings, tasks, and requests—paired with too little time, clarity, and control—can make work feel unmanageable.


    In this episode, Helen and Sarah share three practical actions to help you regain focus and reduce overwhelm.


    They explore how shifting your mindset from tasks to outcomes can bring clarity, help you prioritise what truly matters, and create a greater sense of control in your work.


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    4. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ www.amazingif.com/books/

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  • #465 Career Continuers: how to relook at retirement and develop career longevity

    #465 Career Continuers: how to relook at retirement and develop career longevity

    · Squiggly Careers

    This is the fifth and final episode of the Squiggly Career Stage Series – 5 days of podcast episodes and practical tools to help you succeed in your career.

    We’ve focused on 5 stages where we know people need some extra squiggly support and in today’s episode we’re looking at Squiggly Career Continuers, to help people relook at retirement and develop career longevity.

    Sarah and Helen share their insights on continuing your career into later life and talk to two people to learn from their expertise; Avivah Wittenberg-Cox a thought leader specialising in gender and generational balance and Andrew Aitken, Economist at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

    You can download the free Career Stage Guide to support this episode here https://www.amazingif.com/listen/career-continuers

    For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email [email protected]


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    4. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ www.amazingif.com/books/

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  • #464 Career Changers: how to pivot and create new possibilities

    #464 Career Changers: how to pivot and create new possibilities

    · Squiggly Careers

    This is the fourth episode of the Squiggly Career Stage Series – 5 days of podcast episodes and practical tools to help you succeed in your career.


    We’ve focused on 5 stages where we know people need some extra squiggly support and in today’s episode we’re looking at Squiggly Career Changers, to help people pivot and create new possibilities.


    Sarah and Helen share their insights on career change and interview three people to learn from their experience; Jenny Blake, author of Pivot and Oli Kelly and John Rothera who share their story of career change.


    You can download the free Career Stage Guide to support this episode at https://www.amazingif.com/listen/career-changers


    For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email [email protected]


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  • #463 Career Setbacks: how to stay resilient which things go wrong

    #463 Career Setbacks: how to stay resilient which things go wrong

    · Squiggly Careers

    This is the third episode of the Squiggly Career Stage Series – 5 days of podcast episodes and practical tools to help you succeed in your career.


    We’ve focused on 5 stages where we know people need some extra squiggly support and in today’s episode we’re looking at Squiggly Career Setbacks, to help people stay resilient when things go wrong.


    Sarah and Helen share their insights on career setbacks and interview three people to learn from their experience; Amy Schoenthal, author of The Setback Cycle and Mary & Ken Okoroafor who share their personal setback story.


    You can download the free Career Stage Guide to support this episode at https://www.amazingif.com/listen/career-setbacks


    For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email [email protected]


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    3. Sign up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools: https://bit.ly/sc-podmail

    4. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ www.amazingif.com/books/

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  • #462 Career Returners: how to build confidence after a break

    #462 Career Returners: how to build confidence after a break

    · Squiggly Careers

    This is the second episode of the Squiggly Career Stage Series – 5 podcast episodes and practical tools to help you succeed in your career.


    We’ve focused on 5 stages where we know people need some extra squiggly support and in today’s episode Helen and Sarah are looking at Squiggly Career Returners, to help people build career confidence after a break.


    Sarah and Helen share their insights on returning and interview two people to learn from their experience; Julianne Miles MBE, Co-Founder and CEO of Career Returners and Mila Fadeeva, who returned to her career in Strategy & Operational Excellence after a 10 year career break.


    You can download the free Career Stage Guide to support this episode at https://www.amazingif.com/listen/career-returners


    For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email [email protected]


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    4. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ www.amazingif.com/books/

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  • #461 Career Starters: how to learn and grown in your first job

    #461 Career Starters: how to learn and grown in your first job

    · Squiggly Careers

    This is the first episode of the Squiggly Career Stage Series – 5 podcast episodes and practical tools to help you succeed in your career.


    We’ve focused on 5 stages where we know people need some extra squiggly support and in this episode Helen and Sarah are looking at Squiggly Career Starters, people who are looking to learn and grow in their first job.


    Sarah and Helen share their insights on this stage and interview two people to learn from their perspective; Yemurai Rabvukwa and Sarah Gregory from social mobility charity, Upreach.


    You can download the free Career Stage Guide to support this episode at https://www.amazingif.com/listen/career-starters


    For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email [email protected]


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    4. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ www.amazingif.com/books/

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  • #460 How to Master Small Talk (Even if You're an Introvert)

    #460 How to Master Small Talk (Even if You're an Introvert)

    · Squiggly Careers

    Small talk is part of lots of the meetings and moments that we experience at work and most of us don't enjoy it! This week, Sarah and Helen discuss why small talk matters for connection and how to approach it. They share 'small talk starters', the importance of listening to what is said (instead of being distracted by what you want to say) and how to transition from small talk into what needs to come next.


    To use the PodSheet that supports the episode, head to amazingif.com/listen


    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:54) The hatred of small talk

    (07:10) The quick connection approach

    (09:24) Different small talk practices

    (10:26) Small-talk starters

    (20:55) Half listening vs whole listening

    (27:12) When to stop the small talk

    (35:15) Final thoughts


    For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email [email protected]


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  • #459 3 Types Of Awareness To Accelerate Your Career Growth

    #459 3 Types Of Awareness To Accelerate Your Career Growth

    · Squiggly Careers

    Awareness is a key skill to support your squiggly career but one that can feel hard to improve. This week, Helen and Sarah talk through 3 different types of awareness; self-awareness, situational awareness and relational awareness. They share ideas to assess your awareness and special actions you can take to improve in any area where you might have a gap.


    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:07) The different types of awareness

    (02:27) Self-awareness

    (09:53) Situational awareness

    (18:43) Relational awareness

    (28:45) Final thoughts


    To use the PodSheet that supports the episode, head to amazingif.com/listen


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    2. Sign-up for our Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint https://bit.ly/skillssprint2024

    3. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ www.amazingif.com/books/

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  • #458 How To Deal With Any Challenge At Work (Career Scenario Planning)

    #458 How To Deal With Any Challenge At Work (Career Scenario Planning)

    · Squiggly Careers

    This week, Helen and Sarah are talking about how to use scenario planning as a tool to increase your career resilience. They work through a matrix that you can apply to your career to spot different situations and take proactive action to mitigate risk and maximise opportunity.


    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:25) Benefits of scenario planning

    (04:57) Part 1: a sample matrix

    (07:07) a) best case - promotion

    (08:54) b) worst case - redundancy

    (10:33) c) unwanted - changing role

    (13:15) d) hopeful - job-crafting

    (16:22) Part 2: why wait?...

    (17:17) a) best case - sponsorship and skills

    (18:46) b) worst case - create connections

    (20:09) c) unwanted - look sideways

    (21:44) d) hopeful - shadowing

    (25:02) Part 3: AI add-on

    (30:09) Final thoughts


    To use the PodSheet that supports the episode, head to amazingif.com/listen


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    3. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ www.amazingif.com/books/

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  • #457 3 Ways To Give And Get Constructive Feedback

    #457 3 Ways To Give And Get Constructive Feedback

    · Squiggly Careers

    Feedback is a powerful tool for career growth, but it can be hard to give and to get. When learning becomes the priority, feedback becomes much easier and more effective.

     

    This week, Helen and Sarah explore three ‘stop and start’ practices to make feedback more impactful. Whether you’re giving or receiving feedback, these actions can help you to reset your approach and focus on growth.


    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:53) Feedback and learning

    (03:41) Three stops and starts


    (06:38) ad hoc vs always on

    (12:18) strengths vs weaknesses

    (21:28) outsourcing vs owning

    (27:48) Final thoughts

     

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  • #456 How To Make Difficult Decisions with Dan Ariely

    #456 How To Make Difficult Decisions with Dan Ariely

    · Squiggly Careers

    This is the final episode of our Videobook Club series where Helen and Sarah review and reflect on 4 different Videobooks to identify ideas everyone can put into action to support their development.


    In this episode, Helen talks to Dan Ariely about how his work on decision making can inform our career thinking and help us to make better choices. The Squiggly Careers Videobook Club is brought to you in partnership with LIT Videobooks, who have given the Squiggly Careers Community access to their library of videobooks for free in January and February 2025. Use this link (before the end of Jan 2025) to sign-up and get free access: https://amazingif.typeform.com/videobookclub


    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:23) Irrational decisions

    (04:13) Decision to leave work

    (07:42) "Try before you apply"

    (10:00) Lack of investment in self-development

    (13:18) Dan's career advice

    (17:07) Final thoughts


    For more information on Squiggly Careers, email [email protected]


    1. Join our free Videobook Club: https://amazingif.typeform.com/videobookclub

    2. Sign up for our Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint: https://bit.ly/skillssprint2024

    3. Sign up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools: https://bit.ly/sc-podmail

    4. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’: https://www.amazingif.com/books/

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  • #455 The Science Behind Making Better Decisions

    #455 The Science Behind Making Better Decisions

    · Squiggly Careers

    Welcome to week 4 of the Squiggly Careers Videobook Club. This week, Helen and Sarah are diving into decision making and discussing Dan Ariely’s Videobook, Predictably Irrational.


    Together they talk about the statements that stuck, what surprised them and the action they are going to take as a result of watching.


    The Squiggly Careers Videobook Club is brought to you in partnership with LIT Videobooks, who have given the Squiggly Careers Community access to their library of videobooks for free in January and February 2025. Use this link (before the end of Jan 2025) to sign-up and get free access: https://amazingif.typeform.com/videobookclub


    (00:00) Introduction

    (02:43) Arousal

    (03:40) Significant statements

    (08:41) Surprising topics

    (15:32) Take-away actions

    (18:36) The Squiggly Career Videobook and others

    (21:02) Final thoughts


    For more information on Squiggly Careers, email [email protected]


    1. Join our free Videobook Club: https://amazingif.typeform.com/videobookclub

    2. Sign up for our Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint: https://bit.ly/skillssprint2024

    3. Sign up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools: https://bit.ly/sc-podmail

    4. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’: https://www.amazingif.com/books/

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  • #454 Burnout: Solve Your Stress Cycle with Amelia Nagoski

    #454 Burnout: Solve Your Stress Cycle with Amelia Nagoski

    · Squiggly Careers

    This is our second episode on Burnout as part of the Squiggly Careers Videobook Club series, running throughout January.


    Each week, Helen and Sarah focus on a different Videobook and identify insights and ideas that everyone can put into action to support their career development.


    In this episode, Sarah talks to one of the authors Amelia Nagoski about the stress cycle and why we need to find new ways to release the stress in our bodies to prevent burnout.


    The Squiggly Careers Videobook Club is brought to you in partnership with LIT Videobooks, who have given the Squiggly Careers Community access to their library of videobooks for free in January and February 2025. Use this link (before the end of Jan 2025) to sign-up and get free access: https://amazingif.typeform.com/videobookclub


    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:08) The stress cycle

    (12:58) Struggling to rest

    (15:20) Final thoughts


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  • #453 How to manage stress at work

    #453 How to manage stress at work

    · Squiggly Careers

    Welcome to week 3 of the Squiggly Careers Videobook Club. This week, Helen and Sarah are diving into Burnout: The secret to solving the stress cycle by Amelia and Emily Nagoski.


    Together they talk about the statements that stuck, what surprised them and the action they are going to take as a result of watching.


    The Squiggly Careers Videobook Club is brought to you in partnership with LIT Videobooks, who have given the Squiggly Careers Community access to their library of videobooks for free in January and February 2025. Use this link (before the end of Jan 2025) to sign-up and get free access: https://amazingif.typeform.com/videobookclub


    For more information on Squiggly Careers, email [email protected]


    1. Join our free Videobook Club: https://amazingif.typeform.com/videobookclub

    2. Sign up for our Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint: https://bit.ly/skillssprint2024

    3. Sign up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools: https://bit.ly/sc-podmail

    4. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’: https://www.amazingif.com/books/

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  • #452 Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion at Work with Robert Cialdini

    #452 Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion at Work with Robert Cialdini

    · Squiggly Careers

    This is the second episode of the Squiggly Careers Videobook Club where Helen and Sarah focus on a different Videobook each week in January and identify insights and ideas that everyone can put into action to support their career development.


    This week, the focus is on Influence by Robert B. Cialdini. In today’s episode, Helen and Robert discuss his work and how it can be applied to people’s career development. The Squiggly Careers Videobook Club is brought to you in partnership with LIT Videobooks, who have given the Squiggly Careers Community access to their library of videobooks for free in January and February 2025. Use this link (before the end of Jan 2025) to sign-up and get free access: https://amazingif.typeform.com/videobookclub


    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:29) Influencing career development

    (02:22) Budget persuasion

    (03:12) The rule of reciprocation

    (05:02) Alternative compliments

    (06:29) Personal conversation beats email

    (10:36) Use of emojis

    (11:44) Actions to increase influence

    (13:30) Influencing your manager

    (15:25) Bob's career advice

    (16:22) Final thoughts


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