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  • Never waste a good workplace crisis
    Jun 23 2026

    902. We already know what's slowing us down at work — too many priorities, meetings that go nowhere, no space to experiment, and processes that create drag on everything. So why aren't we fixing any of it? Rachel breaks down why we stay frozen on problems we could actually solve, and how to find the one move between all and nothing that finally gets things moving.


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    9 mins
  • Productive, Happy, Focused—How Small Habits Bring Big Success
    Jun 20 2026

    Can small habit changes really lead to a more productive, focused, and happy life? They can! Author and podcaster Jeff Sanders's shares his secrets to forming habits that lead to success.


    Encore Episode: Episode 598 originally aired May 2020


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    25 mins
  • The 3 conversations every team needs right now
    Jun 16 2026

    901. Three challenges showing up in organizations everywhere right now. Rachel shares what she's hearing, what she's designing, and what's actually helping teams move.


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    9 mins
  • How to Love Your Job Even When It Isn't Perfect
    Jun 13 2026

    Not every job is a perfect fit, but that doesn't mean you can't love the one you're with. Your job can be a whole lot more than just a means to a paycheck.


    Encore Episode: This episode originally aired in February of 2020.


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    9 mins
  • Career advice for new grads (that I wish I had)
    Jun 9 2026

    900. Graduating into uncertainty isn't new. Every generation has done it. Rachel shares five pieces of career advice she wishes someone had handed her on the way out the door.


    Expert advice for navigating life after graduation — for new grads and the people cheering them on. From finances and freelancing to nutrition and knowing when to ask for help, find it all in our "Life After Graduation" playlist on Spotify.


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    11 mins
  • How to make the most of an interim leadership role
    Jun 2 2026

    899. Two listeners wrote in this month asking how to make sense of a temporary leadership stint. Rachel shares five practices for turning a short employment stretch into a meaningful career chapter, both for the team you're leading and the version of you who walks out the other side.


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    9 mins
  • The hidden beliefs holding you back, with bestselling author and behavioral design expert, Nir Eyal
    May 26 2026

    898. We're drowning in information, advice, and self-help — so why do we still feel stuck? Returning guest Nir Eyal, author of the new bestseller "Beyond Belief," explains the motivation triangle most people are missing and why your brain is actively working against change. In a rare unscripted moment, Nir walks Rachel through an inquiry-based coaching exercise that surfaces a limiting belief she's been carrying for decades — and the conversation takes a turn neither of them expected.


    Nir Eyal's book, "Beyond Belief"


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    42 mins
  • 5 things AI can't replace, and why that’s your advantage
    May 19 2026

    897. AI is changing work fast — but some capabilities remain deeply human. This week, Rachel Cooke breaks down five things AI still can't do well, from reading a room to knowing your stakeholders, and explains how to turn those into your professional edge. If you've been anxious about AI replacing your job, this episode reframes what to actually focus on.


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    8 mins