Episode 27: The Lies We Tell Ourselves Part 2
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 27: The Lies We Tell Ourselves Part 2. In this episode – the second of two parts on the topic of lies humans tell ourselves – both Eric and Nayla share a lie/story that frequently show up in our clients.
Episode 26: The Lies We Tell Ourselves Part 1
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 26: The Lies We Tell Ourselves Part 1. Some of the hardest obstacles we have to overcome as leaders of ourselves are the lies that we tell ourselves. These lies serve as both detractors and motivators and are often the cause of many of our blind spots. To understand these lies requires that we examine our beliefs, both past and present, and review where our experiences conflict with our expectations.
Episode 25: You Only Think You Want More Control
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 25: You Only Think You Want More Control. In this episode of the Inside Job Podcast, we discuss the topic of control and the fact that our clients and colleagues struggle with something deeper when they express these feelings.
Episode 24: The Myth of Work-Life Balance
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 24: The Myth of Work-Life Balance. In this episode we address the popular concept of work-life balance, and why it is often misunderstood and is an unintentional source of stress. We bring to light the question, “How do I create the right amount of time and space in my life for all of the things that are meaningful and bring me joy?”
Episode 23: When Your Options Aren’t What You Expected
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 23: When Your Options Aren't What You Expected. In this week’s episode, we discuss how to make sense of career choices when what we expect and what we get are two different things. We talk about needs vs. values and the importance of changing the way we process these situations so we can expand the way we make meaning of our opportunities.
Episode 22: The Value of a Clean Break
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 22: The Value of a Clean Break. In a previous episode we talked about knowing when it’s time to leave, and this week we build on that idea by exploring how to exit with a clean break. Spoiler alert: it’s so much easier said than done.
Episode 21: Your Boss Is Not a Sorcerer
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 21: Your Boss Is Not a Sorcerer. Our managers may be our coaches, mentors, and people we truly value, but they are not mind readers or sorcerers. We make the case that it is OUR role as employees to know what we need, and to talk to our bosses about it so they have a better chance at supporting us the way that is best for everyone.
Episode 20: What We Love to Hate About Email
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 20: What We Love to Hate About Email. It’s really easy to complain about how much we hate email because we get so much of it. It overwhelms us, delays us and infuriates us. Let’s get beyond the complaining to understand that we can do about this. We dive a little deeper – what are the professional habits that lead us to overuse this tool – laziness, fear of conflict, lack of accountability?
Episode 19: What Are You Moving Towards?
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 19: What Are You Moving Toward? We’ve talked about how you know when it’s time to leave a job or professional situation, but how much do you know about how to explore what could be next? We discuss some of the ways we have managed our own exploration about our next steps, from daydreaming, to values and skills assessment, to enlisting the support of others.
Episode 18: To Gripe or Not to Gripe
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 18: To Gripe or Not to Gripe. When is it okay to complain about work? To whom? What is the difference between griping, unloading, advocating and expressing our true feelings at work? We talk about the emotional hot potatoes at work and the things we do to relieve our own pressure that are constructive and less constructive.
Episode 17: Knowing When It's Time to Leave
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 17: Knowing When It's Time to Leave. What are the signs and signals that tell you it’s time to move on professionally? We talk about the importance of noticing when boredom or resentment at work, or skepticism about your organization are pieces of information telling us we need a change. We explore the need to identify not only what we’re moving away from, but also what we’re moving towards as a next step.
Episode 16: Handling the Workplace Bombshells
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 16: Handling the Workplace Bombshells. We talk about the different kinds of workplace bombshells and what you can do to manage your reactions and minimize the impact. We offer ideas about what you can do to be more aware of both what’s happening organizationally and what’s happening to you in your mind when you get tough news.
Episode 15: The Magic of Asking for Help
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 15: The Magic of Asking for Help. Why is it so hard to ask for real help when we need it, especially at work? We talk about the messages of perfection, expertise, reputation and looking like we’ve got it under control. We offer a few thoughts on how we can enlist the support of people around us, give ourselves the freedom to focus by delegating, and even develop others along the way.
Episode 14: Challenging the Scarcity Mindset
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 14: Challenging the Scarcity Mindset. What if there aren’t enough opportunities, time and money? We talk about the limiting beliefs around scarcity, the ironies of how these beliefs that are meant to protect us from losing things we value actually trap us, and some ideas to free yourself of this mind trap.
Episode 13: You're Readier Than You Believe You Are
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 13: You're Readier Than You Believe You Are. In the first in a series of conversations about limiting beliefs, we explore how aiming for an ideal of ‘readiness’ for what’s next can hold us back from taking chances, asking for what we want, or seeing how much we’ve already accomplished. We explore how systems of measurement can lead to outdated forms of self-assessment, how comparison keeps us trapped, and how we don’t have to go it alone.
Episode 12: The Surprisingly Significant Gains of Working From Home
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 12: The Surprisingly Significant Gains of Working From Home. There are several things we thought we’d lose when we were sent to work from home…creativity, collaboration, community…Eric and Nayla talk about the steps they’ve taken to mitigate some of these losses. We also explore the surprising gains of being home full-time. We talk about using Zoom to build rather than bore, Artists Dates, and the joy of experiencing someone else’s toddler on the phone
Episode 11: Exhausted? Examine Your Boundaries
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 11: Exhausted? Examine Your Boundaries. Exhaustion, resentment, stress are all the signals that our boundaries need some strengthening. We talk about people-pleasing, saying yes when we mean to say no, and the ways in which we’re telling ourselves this is what work requires. We also explore the origin stories we all carry about what giving more and more of ourselves does for us, and offer a few points of entry to rewrite some healthier stories.
Episode 10: When Work Breaks Your Heart
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 10: When Work Breaks Your Heart. Work can hurt. Maybe it’s a layoff or firing, maybe it’s a professional disappointment, or a plan that doesn’t work out. Our instincts and culture tell us that we should get back to work – it’s just a job after all – figuring out what’s next. We know though, that there’s a time to experience the feelings and learn from them.
Episode 09: Creating (And Updating) Your Crew
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 9: Creating (And Updating) Your Crew. In this episode, we chat about the high value of having strong, restorative relationships with people who challenge us, open us to new ways of thinking, and support us. We talk about the people on our board of directors (our closest network), the people we’re just getting to know, and the sometimes awkward need to put some old relationships aside if they are no longer bringing out the best in us.
Episode 08: Don’t Feel Guilty if Works Feels Good
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 08: Don't Feel Guilty if Work Feels Good. There’s a dominant storyline around work being something we endure out of necessity. At the Inside Job, we think it’s great to feel good at work, and to learn from the moments where we experience flow, productivity and positive emotions.