Wednesday, June 26, 2019

#14: Sam Bennett on Overwhelm and Perfectionism


If you're sick of saying, "I'm so overwhelmed!" this episode is for you. Sam Bennett helps creative people get unstuck so they can do their best work. She's the author of Get It Done and Start Right Where You Are, and in this episode, she gives us her advice for making time for work that energizes you.

Show notes:

Get It Done by Sam Bennett

Start Right Where You Are by Sam Bennett

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Disclaimer: The points of view expressed in this podcast are Kristin Wong and Dara Blaine's and do not represent any other person or entity. The opinions of our guests do not represent our own. We do not guarantee any desired or specific results in connection with this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to hold us liable for any of the decisions, actions or results in your own life, career or business. Listeners are 100% responsible for any decisions or actions they take after listening to this podcast. Listening to this podcast does not create any sort of counseling, coaching or other relationship. 


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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

#13: What Do Feelings Have to Do With It?


When it comes to setting goals, we think a lot about how we want to feel once we achieve them, but very little about how we want to feel while working toward them. 

In The Desire Map, author Danielle LaPorte suggests an alternative: making goals centered around what she calls your "core desired feelings." 

 

Show notes:

The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals With Soul by Danielle LaPorte.

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Disclaimer: The points of view expressed in this podcast are Kristin Wong and Dara Blaine's and do not represent any other person or entity. The opinions of our guests do not represent our own. We do not guarantee any desired or specific results in connection with this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to hold us liable for any of the decisions, actions or results in your own life, career or business. Listeners are 100% responsible for any decisions or actions they take after listening to this podcast. Listening to this podcast does not create any sort of counseling, coaching or other relationship. 

 


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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

#12: How Negotiation Helps You Work Smarter


Negotiating is crucial for workaholics, who have a tendency to say yes to everything. Negotiating your time, salary, and workload gives have more control over your work situation. And that control gives you the freedom to decide on your own relationship with work. In this episode, we cover a number of strategies for successful negotiating.

 

Show notes:

Secrets of Six-Figure Women by Barbara Stanny

Tandem Anchoring: Information and politeness effects of range offers in social exchange by Malia Mason

Ladies Get Paid

Payscale

Glassdoor

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Disclaimer: The points of view expressed in this podcast are Kristin Wong and Dara Blaine's and do not represent any other person or entity. The opinions of our guests do not represent our own. We do not guarantee any desired or specific results in connection with this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to hold us liable for any of the decisions, actions or results in your own life, career or business. Listeners are 100% responsible for any decisions or actions they take after listening to this podcast. Listening to this podcast does not create any sort of counseling, coaching or other relationship. 


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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

#11: Being a Workaholic Parent


What does it look like when workaholics become parents? In this episode, working mom-of-four Rebecca Ford sheds some light on the myth of "having it all." She tells us what it's like to balance an obsession with work – which often feels like freedom – with being present at home. 

 

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Disclaimer: The points of view expressed in this podcast are Kristin Wong and Dara Blaine's and do not represent any other person or entity. The opinions of our guests do not represent our own. We do not guarantee any desired or specific results in connection with this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to hold us liable for any of the decisions, actions or results in your own life, career or business. Listeners are 100% responsible for any decisions or actions they take after listening to this podcast. Listening to this podcast does not create any sort of counseling, coaching or other relationship. 


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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

#10: The Burden of Being a Control Freak


Being a control freak and being a workaholic go hand in hand. When you're addicted to work – and when your work defines you – chances are, you have a hard time allowing others to contribute to the work you do. In this episode, we talk about learning to let go of our control freakery so we can have a healthier relationship with work.

Show notes:

Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less by Tiffany Dufu

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Disclaimer: The points of view expressed in this podcast are Kristin Wong and Dara Blaine's and do not represent any other person or entity. The opinions of our guests do not represent our own. We do not guarantee any desired or specific results in connection with this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to hold us liable for any of the decisions, actions or results in your own life, career or business. Listeners are 100% responsible for any decisions or actions they take after listening to this podcast. Listening to this podcast does not create any sort of counseling, coaching or other relationship.

 


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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

#9: Workaholism vs. Work Addiction


In today's episode, we talk about the difference between being a "workaholic" and being legitimately addicted to work. We discuss research from psychologist Mark Griffiths, who defines six traits of behavioral addiction and how they relate to work.

Show notes:

Workaholics Anonymous

Work Addiction and "Workaholism" by Mark D. Griffiths, Ph.D.:

6 Traits of Behavioral Addictions

Is There Really Such a Thing as a "Workaholic"? by Jordan Weissmann

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Disclaimer: The points of view expressed in this podcast are Kristin Wong and Dara Blaine's and do not represent any other person or entity. The opinions of our guests do not represent our own. We do not guarantee any desired or specific results in connection with this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to hold us liable for any of the decisions, actions or results in your own life, career or business. Listeners are 100% responsible for any decisions or actions they take after listening to this podcast. Listening to this podcast does not create any sort of counseling, coaching or other relationship.

 


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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Bonus: Where Do We Go From Here?


From saying "no" to juggling multiple projects, we've learned a lot about managing our workaholism over the past few months. So what's helped us the most? And where do we go from here?

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Disclaimer: The points of view expressed in this podcast are Kristin Wong and Dara Blaine's and do not represent any other person or entity. The opinions of our guests do not represent our own. We do not guarantee any desired or specific results in connection with this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to hold us liable for any of the decisions, actions or results in your own life, career or business. Listeners are 100% responsible for any decisions or actions they take after listening to this podcast. Listening to this podcast does not create any sort of counseling, coaching or other relationship.


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