Squiggly Careers

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#224 How to negotiate for what you need Aug 10, 2021

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In this weeks episode Sarah is in conversation with ex FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. Together they discuss how having the right mindset impacts our negotiations and the difference between positive and negative emotions. Chris then shares negotiation techniques we can all try out including how to move from wandering to knowing, calibrated questions and practising your late night DJ tone.

To learn more about Chris' work go to: www.blackswanltd.com

To buy Chris' book: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/never-split-the-difference-negotiating-as-if-your-life-depended-on-it/9781847941497

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#223 How to kickstart your career this summer Aug 03, 2021

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Summer is a great time to kickstart your development with lots of small actions to support your career. There are lots of low effort actions you can tale to invest in your impact, develop your network and explore your future. In this episode Helen and Sarah talk through lots of quick and effective ideas that you can get started with straight away.

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#222 How to manage ego at work Jul 27, 2021

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This week, Helen and Sarah tackle the tricky topic of ego at work. What it is, how it shows up and holds us back and how to respond to it. They share a survey to support your self-reflection and lots of ideas for action to manage your own ego and protect yourself from the impact of other people's.

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#221 How to reshape your role Jul 20, 2021

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This week, Helen talks to author and speaker Dorie Clark about the practicalities of reshaping your role. Whether you're looking for new ways to develop in your existing job or interested in exploring alternative opportunities, this conversation has lots of practical ideas and insights to help you take action!

For more insights on Dorie's work and her latest book 'The Long Game' head to https://dorieclark.com/

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#220 How to explore your progression possibilities Jul 13, 2021

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One of the great things about squiggly careers is that you can develop in different directions and promotion isn't the only option. However, progression can feel hard when it's not always clear where we could go and how we can get there. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about exploring your progression possibilities and share practical ideas and approaches to support your career development.

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#219 How to find role models at work Jul 06, 2021

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This week, Helen and Sarah discuss the importance of role models in our careers. Role models are people you admire and find inspiring. They help you to boost your belief and activate your ambition. Sarah and Helen talk about why basing your role models around what you're missing, reflecting on anti role models and investing time in a role model mood board can all be helpful for your development.

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#218 How to create rituals at work Jun 29, 2021

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This week, Helen and Sarah are talking about why rituals matter and how to make them work for you. This discuss the difference between rituals and routines, how to create collective and individuals rituals and share 5 ideas for action to inspire you to create rituals at work.

This episode is sponsorted by Union hand-roasted coffee, a company on a mission to help people discover speciality coffee and make the perfect cup at home. You can try their coffee through their coffee club and get it delivered to your door. To get £5 off your first 3 CoffeeClub boxes, use the code ‘ritual’ on www.unionroasted.com/squigglycareers .

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#217 Progression with Sophie Williams Jun 22, 2021

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In our final episode of our Ask The Expert series, Helen speaks to author Sophie Williams about progression at work.

Sophie is the author of two books; Anti-Racist Ally: An Introduction to Action and Activism and Millennial Black which looks at how Black women’s intersectional identities shape their experiences of work. Her career has included working in leading advertising agencies and running her own agency Blanket Fort. Together they talk about how the glass cliff holds people back and what actions can be taken to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to progress at work.

You can follow Sophie's work at http://sophiewilliamsofficial.com/

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#216 How to ask better questions Jun 15, 2021

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Asking great questions is an invaluable career skill. It helps to accelerate your learning and build better relationships, but it's not always easy. This week Helen and Sarah talk about the skill of asking questions. They explore different techniques and approaches and reflect on how different people and places require you to adapt your style to get the insights and answers you need.

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#215 How to find a career sponsor Jun 08, 2021

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This week on the Squiggly Careers podcast, Helen talks to economist and author Sylvia Ann Hewlett about sponsorship. Sylvia is the author of 'Forget a mentor, find a sponsor' and 'The Sponsor Effect' and has a huge amount of insight and expertise on the topic. Together they talk about the difference between sponsorship and mentoring, the importance of starting with what you have to give and how to build a relationship based on trust. It's full of practical examples of people who have put sponsorship into practice in their career.

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