Absence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)

About Absence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)

"Absence of Ego" is an innovative podcast series designed to guide listeners through the multifaceted journey of professional development and career transition. Hosted by Stephen, a seasoned career counselor, and Jamshid, a data scientist with a rich background in neuroscience, each episode delves into the psychological and practical aspects of making a career change, from understanding one's own value to mastering the art of the job search. For more info, check out our website: https://www.careerthrivability.com/

Publisher

Stephen Fischer and Jamshid Asadzadeh

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Mar 2024

Latest episode

19 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jul 2026

   HOW NOT TO BE CONVINCING: A "mocking" interview performance.

   We thought we would have some fun and hope to bring you a smile or two as you listen, as well. Jamshid plays a very poorly prepared alter ego as a candidate for data manager in this episode, and while some of his answers and comments may make you wince, we've actually heard real candidates make similar errors, especially during their first-ever industry job interviews. Stephen tries to redirect the exchange a few times in order to follow a more common HR script, but cooperation is not the key word for this hilarious (and at times, alarming) exchange. Tune in, sit back, and learn exactly how to not get the job! As always, we welcome your own experiences, feedback and suggestions at: ⁠absence_of_ego@sustainable-outreach.com⁠ (mailto:absence_of_ego@sustainable-outreach.com). You can also reach out to Jamshid or Stephen on LinkedIn, too. --------------------------------------------------------- Credits Intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠⁠ Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2. 

   9 Feb 2026

   Showcase your whole self: why personality, workstyle and character do matter for the final choice of candidate.

   Our guest, Bertrand Willi, is a specialist in helping clients create positive work atmospheres in order to attract, retain and co-develop talented professionals at all levels. Most recently, as the facility manager for the Swiss Federal Railway system, he also manages a very large time across language, culture and ethnic origins, from technicians to sales and marketing roles. He gives us an insider's view of how in the final selection, often it comes down to the soft skills and potential for growth of the person who is chosen for the job, with the hard skills more important at the initial stages of selection. Once you have been invited for the interview cycle, both you and the company should be confident you could do the job, but are the position, the team and the company values the best fit for you, and vice versa? As always, we welcome your own experiences, feedback and suggestions at: absence_of_ego@sustainable-outreach.com (mailto:absence_of_ego@sustainable-outreach.com). You can also reach out to Jamshid or Stephen on LinkedIn, too. --------------------------------------------------------- Credits Guest: Bertrand Willi Intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠⁠ Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

3. 

   19 Dec 2025

   Swimming with sharks: interviewing is not for the faint-hearted!

   In this episode, we are again fortunate to have as our special guest Ms. Natalya Izergina, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for CS Behring, doing what she knows best: interviewing kindly but persistently our second guest (and willing sacrificial lamb), Ms. Regina Fakhretdinova, a gifted mathematician about to finish her PhD in Mechanics. Luckily for her, Regina has a natural sense of calm, but as you will hear, it would still have been much less stressful if she had known how to prepare better for typical HR questions. Once again, you will enjoy the lively exchange and feedback from three perspectives on how to succeed in those nerve-wracking job interviews with non-specialists. You will also learn a lot about certain kinds of important analytical processes in the oil and gas sector as a bonus. Remember to share the link with friends and colleagues, and we love to hear from you about your own experiences. In fact, we may even invite you to be a guest on a future episode! Write to us at: absence_of_ego@sustainable-outreach.com --------------------------------------------------------- Resources STAR method: https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-method --------------------------------------------------------- Credits Guests: Natalya Izergina and Regina Fakhretdinova Intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠⁠ Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

4. 

   8 Nov 2025

   A Mock Interview So Real It's Scary

   Two special guests put theory into practice in a genuine exchange between a real candidate and a very experienced recruiter. While we always delve into the mind games we have to face in different professional situations, and there are many in the interview cycles of recruitment, for the next two episodes we are fortunate to share with you  "live" exchanges to both underline successful strategies and illustrate areas to focus on improving. Our special guest, Natalya Izergina, who brings more than 20 years' recruitment practice to the role play, is the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at CSL Behring, a life sciences company, and in today's exercise, her willing "victim" is Andrei Variu, an astrophysicist cum data  enthusiast who is currently making the transition from academia to industry, so the opportunity to have an  exchange with a recruiter on the kind of HR questions which drive techies mad (like, "tell me about yourself") was too good to pass up. As a monitored exercise, he received feedback not only from Natalya but also from Jamshid and Stephen. We hope this and the next simulation will help you in your own job interview preparation. Let us know what you think and share any examples from your own experience of best practices and what to avoid at: absence_of_ego@sustainable-outreach.com (mailto:absence_of_ego@sustainable-outreach.com) --------------------------------------------------------- Resources STAR method: https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-method --------------------------------------------------------- Credits Guests: Natalya Izergina and Andrei Variu Intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠⁠ Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

5. 

   24 Sept 2025

   An inner view of the INTERVIEW cycle - Part 1

   Even for very experienced candidates with several professional transitions to their credit, the job interview cycle can be grueling, sometimes horribly so. At the very least, given that one normally applies for a variety of positions during a given period, they demand a significant amount of time and energy. We continue to explore what goes on in our psyche during this process and suggest ways to improve your confidence before, during and after each interview or related step in the recruitment process. Being a bit nervous is a good thing as it provides an adrenaline buzz you can use to your advantage, but thorough preparation and a few tricks to slow down the exchange will also help you proceed in a more confident manner. Remember that you can contact us at absence_of_ego@sustainable-outreach.com (mailto:absence_of_ego@sustainable-outreach.com) with your feedback and suggestions. If you like the episode, why not follow us, too? --------------------------------------------------------- Resources https://ikigaitest.com/ (https://ikigaitest.com/) (free test to identify what you are best at, most passionate about, and where and how you can find ways to be remunerated for doing this) Impostor Syndrome: Clance, P. R., & Imes, S. A. (1978). The Impostor Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice, 15(3), 241–247. Easy summary: APA article on Impostor Phenomenon (https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud) Dunning–Kruger Effect: Kruger, J., & Dunning, D. (1999). Unskilled and Unaware of It: How Difficulties in Recognizing One's Own Incompetence Lead to Inflated Self-Assessments. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 77(6), 1121–1134. Easy summary: Psychology Today – Dunning–Kruger Effect (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effect) Stress and Performance (Yerkes–Dodson Law): erkes, R. M., & Dodson, J. D. (1908). The relation of strength of stimulus to rapidity of habit-formation. Journal of Comparative Neurology and Psychology, 18(5), 459–482. Easy summary: Verywell Mind – Yerkes–Dodson Law (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-yerkes-dodson-law-2796027) Amygdala and Threat Response: LeDoux, J. E. (2000). Emotion Circuits in the Brain. Annual Review of Neuroscience, 23, 155–184. Easy summary: Harvard Health – The Amygdala and Fear Response (https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/the-amygdala-where-emotions-shape-decisions) Social Threat & Pain Overlap: Eisenberger, N. I., Lieberman, M. D., & Williams, K. D. (2003). Does Rejection Hurt? An fMRI Study of Social Exclusion. Science, 302(5643), 290–292. Easy summary: Greater Good Science Center – Why Social Rejection Hurts (https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_social_rejection_hurts) Prefrontal Cortex Regulation & Stress: Arnsten, A. F. (2009). Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 10(6), 410–422. Easy summary: Two Parts of the Brain Govern Much of Mental Life (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thinking-in-black-white-and-gray/202111/two-parts-the-brain-govern-much-mental-life?utm_source=chatgpt.com) --------------------------------------------------------- Credits Intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠⁠ Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

6. 

   6 Jul 2025

   Strategic thinking can grow both vegetables and companies.

   Karin Hagemann discusses her experiences in organic farming, NGOs, and strategy consulting, highlighting the importance of aligning personal values with professional work, in an interview with Stephen Fischer and Jamshid Asadzadeh.

7. 

   22 Apr 2025

   Opportunistic and flexible : from Boy Scout to talent scout, selling calendars to software, the story of an usual career path far from finished.

   Listen to the intriguing narrative of a young professional who might have ended up working in energy or big pharma except that he was a bit 'math phobic,' and who preferred launching a startup to finishing a degree in business. Hear how Raphael reinforced his natural talents at sales (and cycling) from childhood, discovered a passion for new technology almost before the term existed, and parlayed this combination into a successful career in recruiting IT professionals and software sales at a B2B level internationally. His ideal future career aspiration? Well, it's a navigator's dream of alternating arrival and departure, sharing with others and caring for the planet. Along the way, you might also get inspired to try serious sports as a motivational driver for your professional success. --------------------------------------------------------- Credits Intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠⁠ Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Raphael Peter Music Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

8. 

   13 Mar 2025

   Career Pathways, Part 3: the Drifter

   In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of the three modes of career approaches, focusing on the least planned, the potentially most frivolous yet freedom inducing, which contrasts with the other two sides, "Navigator" and "Explorer " principally by its free form nature and lack of attachment to specific outcomes. Ready to ride the waves before testing the surf, or more inclined to check the Windsurf app and the local meteo before donning your wetsuit? Either way, watch out for the sharks of unplanned circumstances! --------------------------------------------------------- Credits intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saffischer) Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BCg86xS%2BGQBCZvxlNa4tY0Q%3D%3D) Music Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA)) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/royaltyfreemusic-29393722/)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://goo.su/janevo) Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

9. 

   25 Jan 2025

   Career Pathways, Part 2: the Explorer Mode

   As we continue to look at different modes of managing career pathways, we share our fascination with you about the Explorer approach. Perhaps with less strategic planning than in the Navigator mode, this way of operating still requires planning, research and preparation, with big doses of self-confidence and a willingness to stretch beyond your comfort zone. Explorers are not risk averse, as we'll hear from our special guest, Ruppert, who shares his life journey till now. Grab a strong beverage, and get ready for liftoff! --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Guest: Rupert Krebs intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saffischer) Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BCg86xS%2BGQBCZvxlNa4tY0Q%3D%3D) Music: Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA)) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/royaltyfreemusic-29393722/)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://goo.su/janevo) Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

10. 

    27 Nov 2024

    Career pathways, planned or unplanned? - Part 1

    Career experts Stephen Fischer and Jamshid Asadzadeh explore three modes of approaching your career - the Navigator, Explorer, and Drifter - and reveal how to unlock your inner force for professional growth.

11. 

    31 Aug 2024

    Resilience reprised: further insights into improving your strength of character - Part 2

    As a follow-up to our exciting and insightful exchange with fellow career change enthusiast, Gary Anello, we delve into the workings of your mind during stressful periods of your life, with a view towards monitoring tendencies and seeking to focus on positive outcomes. Find out why tough times tend to generate heavy negative feelings and discover how you can work to change that as you move forward towards your next success. --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saffischer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saffischer) Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BCg86xS%2BGQBCZvxlNa4tY0Q%3D%3D) Resources: 23 Resilience Building Activities & Exercises for Adults (https://positivepsychology.com/resilience-activities-exercises/) James-Lange Theory of Emotion: Definition and Examples (https://www.simplypsychology.org/what-is-the-james-lange-theory-of-emotion.html) Storytelling Brain: The Left-Brain Interpreter (https://www.mindunderstandingitself.com/2019/03/31/storytelling-brain-the-left-brain-interpreter/) THE LEFT BRAIN INTERPRETER - Chasing Consciousness Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@ChasingConsciousnessPodcast)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N3PzxG1R2c) Carol Dweck: A Summary of Growth and Fixed Mindsets (https://fs.blog/carol-dweck-mindset/) The power of yet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-swZaKN2Ic) Shifts to and from Daylight Saving Time and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc0807104) Music: Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA)) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/royaltyfreemusic-29393722/)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://goo.su/janevo) Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

12. 

    15 Jul 2024

    Resilience: Redefining and reenforcing your ability to bounce back - Part 1

    Redefining and reenforcing your resilience. A central component to surviving life's up's and down's, resilience is key to dealing with long-term job searches, being rejected even when we are the "perfect candidate," and not receiving the recognition we deserve. Our special guest, Gary Anello, delves into the makeup, and strengthening, of resilience in today's episode. The good news is that we can all build a stronger base for responding to life's unfair twists and turns. --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Guest: Gary Anello Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer and Jamshid Asadzadeh Resources: Gary Anello: linkedin.com/in/garyanello (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyanello?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B24KmLuRgQTq94%2FzjunTYCw%3D%3D) Music: Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA)) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/royaltyfreemusic-29393722/)⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠ (https://goo.su/janevo) Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

13. 

    31 May 2024

    Consolidating Confidence : Your Hidden Traits and Interpersonal Skills - Part 3

    Emotional intelligence, or EQ, can be summed up in one phrase; self awareness added to empathy for others. In this episode, we explore the key role your personality, work habits and values play in making you a successful team member and future leader. These unseen and unmeasurable qualities differentiate effective and esteemed colleagues and managers over those petty bosses who focus only on themselves. We underline the critical importance that self-reflection, regulating our impulses and resilience play in improving our EQ. --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer and Jamshid Asadzadeh Resources: 1- Global network focusing on emotional intelligence training and resources: ⁠⁠https://www.6seconds.org/⁠⁠ (https://www.6seconds.org/). 2- Online Emotional Intelligence Assessment: ⁠⁠https://www.talentsmarteq.com/test/⁠⁠ (https://www.talentsmarteq.com/test/). 3- Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. New York, NY: Bantam Books. 4- Goleman, D., Boyatzis, R., & McKee, A. (2002). Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press. 5- Morrell, M., & Capparell, S. (2001). Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer. New York, NY: Viking Penguin. 6- Crafting an elevator pitch (with examples): ⁠⁠How to Give a Great Elevator Pitch (With Examples) – Harvard FAS | Mignone Center for Career Success⁠⁠ (https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/blog/2022/09/07/how-to-give-a-great-elevator-pitch-with-examples/) 7- The Marshmallow Test: Delayed Gratification in Children: ⁠⁠https://www.thoughtco.com/the-marshmallow-test4707284#:~:text=The%20marshmallow%20test%20was%20created,to%20receive%20a%20better%20reward⁠⁠ (https://www.thoughtco.com/the-marshmallow-test-4707284#:~:text=The%20marshmallow%20test%20was%20created,to%20receive%20a%20better%20reward) Music: Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA)) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/royaltyfreemusic-29393722/)⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠ (https://goo.su/janevo) Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

14. 

    18 Apr 2024

    Enhancing Your Confidence - Part 2

    In today's episode, we come back in detail on how to manage the "Imposter Syndrome" which Jamshid introduced in our first episode. Many listeners asked for practical tips, and boy does he give you a long list of those in some detail! In addition, we'll talk about another mental game our brain loves to play called the Dunning-Kruger Effect, which can swing us too far the other way, making us falsely overconfident. We will delve into different areas of perception that affect everyone, positive or negative, and how to cope with these. The unifying messages are about reinforcing your self-knowledge, taking in feedback while gauging its usefulness, and achieving a realistic and honest sense of self. This should prepare you for more effective interactions throughout your career evolution. --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer and Jamshid Asadzadeh Resources: 1-   Impostor Syndrome Quiz by Dr. Valerie Young 2-  TED talks such as “Thinking your way out of impostor syndrome” by Dr. Valerie Young 3-  ⁠https://www.selfstir.com/individual-solution/⁠ (https://www.selfstir.com/individual-solution/) and ⁠https://4289024.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4289024/360-review-template.pdf⁠ (https://4289024.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4289024/360-review-template.pdf) 4-  Christian, Brian. "Chapter 9: Uncertainty." In: "The Alignment Problem: How Can Machines Learn Human Values," Brian Christian, Atlantic Books, 2020. Music: Theme music: Inside You - Leva (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA)) Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - RoyaltyFreeMusic ( (https://pixabay.com/users/royaltyfreemusic-29393722/)https://goo.su/janevo) (https://goo.su/janevo) Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    6 Mar 2024

    Boosting Confidence - Part 1

    It's crazy how stress can kill our confidence, especially during a professional transition! Tune in to find out how you can achieve your career goals by understanding how your mind works during the process. Bonus points for boosting your self-esteem along the way! --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Intro: Karin Hagemann Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer and Jamshid Asadzadeh Music: "Morning" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

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Quality

14

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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