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  • Using behavioural science to persuade your colleagues to do anything (including giving you a pay rise) - with Phill Agnew of Nudge
    2024/11/19

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    #193: Phill Agnew is a marketing expert and host of the highest-ranking marketing podcast in the UK. He explains what behavioural science involves, how to use marketing principles to get a pay rise, and how to persuade your boss you have a good idea.

    What you’ll learn

    • [01:30] How Phill became a marketing expert.
    • [02:49] How curiosity gaps work.
    • [03:48] What behavioural science involves.
    • [05:30] What a “nudge means in a behavioural science context.
    • [07:16] The difference between a nudge and manipulating someone.
    • [09:16] The variable reward techniques gambling apps use to get you addicted to them.
    • [13:18] How social media uses variable rewards to keep you browsing.
    • [14:08] Positive ways variable rewards can be used.
    • [15:15] How to use anchoring to negotiate a salary rise.
    • [18:26] The problems with anchoring.
    • [19:28] Using loss aversion to get a pay rise.
    • [21:15] How to use the commitment principle and consistency principle to get a pay rise.
    • [24:11] The power of “no” and the door-in-the-face technique.
    • [26:52] How to have a difficult conversation with a colleague.
    • [28:48] What supercommunicators do and how they communicate.
    • [33:20] Techniques you can use when business networking.
    • [36:10] How to persuade your boss that you have a good idea.
    • [42:08] How giving people autonomy changes how they respond.
    • [45:12] How to use behavioural science in the workplace.

    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.

    • Nudge, Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein
    • Decoded, Phil Barden
    • Hooked, Nir Eyal
    • Indistractable, Nir Eyal
    • Octopus Energy
    • Dishoom
    • Never Split the Difference, Chris Voss
    • You Have More Influence Than You Think, Vanessa Bohms
    • The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg
    • Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg
    • How To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie
    • Nudge: Can Charles Duhigg Make Me Popular?
    • Episode 183: The secrets to effective business development and getting more clients - with Deb Feder of Feder Development
    • Influence, Robert Cialdini
    • The Art of Thinking Clearly, Rolf Dobelli

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    53 分
  • Navigating neurodiversity at work - with Kristen Carder of I Have ADHD
    2024/11/05

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    #192: Kristen Carder is host of the I Have ADHD podcast and a coach who has supported thousands of people with neurodiversity. She explains what neurodiversity means, common workplace challenges neurodivergent people face, and how we can improve the workplace for neurodivergent people.

    What you’ll learn

    • [01:38] What you need to understand about neurodiversity.
    • [02:46] How to define neurodiversity.
    • [03:30] What it means to be neurotypical.
    • [05:02] The challenge of getting a neurodiversity diagnosis and when to reach out.
    • [08:02] How to know if your struggles are due to being neurodivergent.
    • [10:38] The challenges for neurodivergent people in the workplace.
    • [13:11] The variety within neurodiversity.
    • [14:10] The challenges autistic people have in understanding implicit meanings.
    • [16:11] The positive attributes people with ADHD and autism have.
    • [18:23] How coaching can help people who are neurodivergent.
    • [19:43] How to disclose your neurodiversity in the workplace.
    • [21:45] The pros and cons of disclosing your neurodiversity at work.
    • [23:25] How to assess how accepting your workplace is.
    • [26:06] Strategies to deal with workplace conflicts.
    • [29:14] The common misconceptions about neurodiversity in the workplace.
    • [31:48] Techniques to dispel myths around neurodivergence in the workplace.
    • [34:26] How a neurotypical person can support their neurodivergent colleagues.
    • [39:03] What shame does to you and how to overcome it.

    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.

    • Tara Brach RAIN Technique
    • Megan Brown Enya @ADHDatwork
    • Two exercises to help you find career happiness

    For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/navigating-neurodiversity-at-work/

    Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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  • Relocating abroad: the essential guide to becoming an expat - with Nathan Cornwell of Nathan Cornwell Consulting
    2024/10/22

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    #191: Nathan Cornwell is an organisational psychologist and talent management consultant specialising in employability and leadership development. He explains how to move to another country for work, the preparation you need to do before expatriating and how to plan for your eventual return.

    What you’ll learn

    • [01:47] How Nathan became an expert in the expat world.
    • [05:14] The life events that lead to becoming an expat.
    • [06:51] Different ways to move abroad to work.
    • [07:56] How long people tend to be an expat for.
    • [10:13] The importance of planning for the future when moving abroad.
    • [13:25] How colleagues and family treat you differently when you move abroad.
    • [15:57] Preparation you need to do before expatriating.
    • [21:05] What to ask for in your job relocation package.
    • [24:47] The tax complications involved with working abroad.
    • [27:40] Different bureaucratic challenges with becoming an expat.
    • [30:00] How to figure out where to live when moving abroad.
    • [32:35] The childcare options available for expats.
    • [35:28] The options for spouses of partners who are expatriating.
    • [40:30] How to meet like-minded people when you move abroad.
    • [41:59] How to fully integrate yourself with a local culture.
    • [45:28] The most common mistakes people make when they move abroad for a job.

    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.

    • The Devil's Advocate
    • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey
    • The Culture Map, Erin Meyer
    • The High Performance Podcast

    For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/relocating-abroad-the-essential-guide-to-becoming-an-expat/

    Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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    55 分
  • Dealing with imposter syndrome - with Massimo Roselli
    2024/10/08

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    #190: Massimo Roselli is a trauma-informed career coach who helps individuals explore their career goals and overcome challenges. He explains the common symptoms of imposter syndrome, how trauma affects your mindset, and strategies that can be used to eradicate imposter syndrome.

    What you’ll learn

    • [01:25] What it means to be a trauma-informed career coach.
    • [03:12] The difference between therapy and trauma coaching.
    • [04:54] How trauma affects imposter syndrome.
    • [06:19] The definition of imposter syndrome.
    • [08:50] The difference between motivation and imposter syndrome.
    • [10:55] How imposter syndrome presents itself in individuals.
    • [12:22] The different personality traits that lead to imposter syndrome.
    • [16:46] Symptoms of imposter syndrome that are often overlooked.
    • [18:35] The benefits of dealing with imposter syndrome.
    • [21:58] How possible it is to eradicate imposter syndrome.
    • [23:00] Strategies that can be used to eradicate imposter syndrome.
    • [25:00] The subconscious thoughts behind imposter syndrome and the physical effects they result in.
    • [27:23] Why mindset work isn’t enough to deal with imposter syndrome.
    • [28:27] Breathing techniques that can help improve imposter syndrome.
    • [30:32] The physical effects of slowing your breathing down.
    • [32:13] Mindset practices that can help improve imposter syndrome.
    • [37:55] The effect of objectively observing your thoughts.
    • [39:55] An example of someone successfully eradicating their imposter syndrome.

    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.

    • The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention, Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes
    • Clare Josa
    • The Imposter Phenomenon, Pauline Clance
    • Impostersyndrome.com
    • Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory, Deborah Dana

    For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/dealing-with-imposter-syndrome/

    Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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    47 分
  • Why have a career when you can have an adventure? - with Andrew Bosomworth
    2024/09/24

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    #189: Andrew Bosomworth is a former electrician, scuba instructor and self-identified adventurer. He explains the benefits of trading career progression for adventuring, how he gets inspiration for different adventures, and the type of long-term plans most travellers have.

    What you’ll learn

    • [01:20] What it means to be a business manager in the Formula One industry.
    • [03:19] The benefits of having a team of staff from around the globe.
    • [04:25] How much time Andrew spends managing people.
    • [05:44] The different job roles Andrew has worked in.
    • [07:17] Travelling around Africa and different Massai traditions.
    • [09:44] The volunteering work Andrew did in Africa.
    • [10:33] How Andrew became inducted into a Massai tribe.
    • [13:03] The benefits of trading career progression for adventuring.
    • [18:40] How to get the inspiration for different adventures.
    • [20:15] The type of long-term plans that lots of travellers have.
    • [22:08] How to develop an adventurous mindset.
    • [27:19] Working as an electrician in a supermarket during Covid.
    • [28:55] Converting a van into a small house and driving around Europe.
    • [29:43] Working only two months a year by drastically reducing costs.
    • [32:00] Why switch from part-time to full-time work.
    • [34:10] The trade-offs involved with living in a van compared to working a full-time job.
    • [38:15] How most people respond to the idea of a mini-retirement.
    • [42:25] How to deal with the common fears around travelling.
    • [46:00] When the best time is to follow your dreams.

    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.

    • Die With Zero, Bill Perkins
    • “The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.”, Lily Tomlin
    • Two exercises to help you find career happiness

    For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/why-have-a-career-when-you-can-have-an-adventure/

    Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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    54 分
  • From Offer to Acceptance: Navigating Salary Negotiations - with Brandon Bramley of The Salary Negotiator
    2024/09/10

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    #188: Brandon Bramley has a background in strategic negotiations, over a decade of experience in negotiating salaries and is the founder of The Salary Negotiator. He explains how to approach salary negotiations, why different people are offered different compensation for the same role, and how to respond to a new job offer.

    What you’ll learn

    • [01:53] How often people can successfully negotiate their salary.
    • [02:33] Why companies are happy to negotiate salaries.
    • [04:00] Why different people will be offered different amounts for the same role.
    • [05:06] The culture around salary negotiations in the UK and USA.
    • [06:30] The danger of negotiating too hard.
    • [08:01] Common myths and fears around salary negotiation.
    • [09:36] How companies normally respond to salary negotiations.
    • [10:56] How to assess a compensation offer and the type of negotiation you should pursue.
    • [14:34] How to compare compensation packages at different companies.
    • [17:02] Understanding pension contribution packages in a new job role.
    • [19:14] How to find out the industry standard salaries for a particular role.
    • [21:29] When a salary negotiation starts.
    • [24:48] When to be candid about how much you are currently earning.
    • [26:21] How to approach a salary negotiation.
    • [28:44] How to respond to a new job offer.
    • [29:12] The tone you should have when carrying out a salary negotiation.
    • [31:29] What to do if you’re disappointed with the final salary offer.
    • [33:03] How your salary negotiation should change if you’re dealing with an external recruiter.
    • [35:13] Negotiation techniques to overcome pushback.
    • [36:52] Negotiating a salary with your current company.
    • [38:45] The reality of salary negotiation and how it should be approached.

    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.

    • Payscale
    • Glassdoor
    • Salary.com
    • Comparably
    • Land Your Dream Job Anywhere, Mac Prichard

    For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/from-offer-to-acceptance-navigating-salary-negotiations/

    Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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    44 分
  • Are you career conscious? How to plan your career with intention and clarity - with Louise Lapish of Gatewood Consulting
    2024/08/27

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    #187: Louise Lapish has been working in career management for over two decades and has helped countless people find their dream job and advance in their careers. She explains the problems with traditional job searching methods, how to proactively find a new career, and shares some practical tips to assess if a job is a good fit for you.

    What you’ll learn

    • [02:17] The differences between working with individuals and working with teams.
    • [03:48] The problems with traditional job searching methods.
    • [05:13] How many requirements of a job description you need to meet before applying.
    • [06:33] How to know if a job is going to be a good fit for you.
    • [08:06] What it means to be career conscious.
    • [10:57] The rise in portfolio careers and having flexibility in the workplace.
    • [12:49] The benefits of being conscious about the career you want to pursue.
    • [14:55] The first steps to becoming career conscious.
    • [16:57] The value of getting personal testimonials and tracking your achievements.
    • [18:40] What should you include in your career plan.
    • [21:13] What’s included in a career scorecard.
    • [24:33] How often you should assess your career goals.
    • [27:44] Practical tips to assess if a job is a good fit for you.
    • [29:48] What’s included in a proactive career search.
    • [32:36] How to be better at talking about your work and career.
    • [35:40] What good quality networking consists of.
    • [37:10] How to frame your situation when you’re made redundant.
    • [39:29] The amount of time you should spend applying for jobs.
    • [41:02] The importance of self-care when applying for a new job.

    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.

    • Reed Courses Life's Work: How to get ahead in a career you love
    • The Seven Steps to Career Consciousness

    For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/are-you-career-conscious-how-to-plan-your-career-with-intention-and-clarity/

    Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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    45 分
  • Positioning yourself for promotion and mastering career advancement - with Porschia Parker-Griffin of Fly High Coaching
    2024/08/13

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    #186: Porschia Parker-Griffin is a Professional Certified Coach, a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Master Practitioner, and a director and business consultant. She explains how to actively position yourself for a promotion, how you can demonstrate that you should be promoted, and what to do if you’re passed over for promotion.

    What you’ll learn

    • [1:37] Why so many people can increase their salaries.
    • [2:30] How Porschia got involved in coaching business professionals.
    • [4:32] What getting a promotion is really about.
    • [5:23] How taking on more responsibilities can lead to a promotion.
    • [8:37] How to make yourself stand out without doing overtime.
    • [10:56] What motivates people to want a promotion.
    • [12:45] How to know when a promotion isn’t the right thing for you.
    • [15:24] The skills you need to get promoted regardless of your industry.
    • [17:40] The importance of developing leadership skills.
    • [19:50] How to communicate well in a workplace.
    • [21:55] Getting promoted by changing jobs.
    • [24:25] How to actively position yourself for a promotion.
    • [26:40] What to consider if you’re seeking a promotion.
    • [28:41] Ways to demonstrate that you should be promoted.
    • [34:05] How to avoid being given busy work that won’t lead to recognition.
    • [35:39] How to figure out which tasks lead to promotion.
    • [36:46] How to decline doing a task that your boss has given you.
    • [38:15] Constructive ways to respond to being overlooked for a promotion.

    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.

    • What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith
    • Career 101 Podcast

    For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/positioning-yourself-for-promotion-and-mastering-career-advancement/

    Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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    45 分