by Juan Kingsbury
Frustrated even though you "did everything right"? That is why we started a podcast for Career Blindspot to talk about what work nuance, triggers, clichés, and most importantly, how to do better for ourselves. 200 episodes in and counting. 🎙️ Tune in, share, and put it to use—because 40 plus hours/week may not be your whole life, but it is still your life.
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July 6, 2026
<div class="py-2 px-3 gap-3 stack" data-testid= "ai-actions-response-content"> <div>Would More Time Actually Make You Happier? (It Might Be Energy You're Missing)</div> <div> </div> <div>Juan questions whether having more free time would actually make people happier, proposing that many would feel just as miserable because they wouldn't know how to use the extra time beyond more consumption or distraction. Juan cites the pandemic as evidence: despite eliminating commutes and gaining time, many remote workers felt more frustrated and guilty, realizing they weren't working continuously and were drained by meetings and distractions. The core issue is framed as energy and quality rest rather than time, illustrated by Juan's wife, Courtney, correcting "I don't have time" to "I don't have energy," and a pattern of meeting others' priorities while neglecting one's own. The episode ends with a practical call to action: set a 5–15 minute timer to close your eyes and rest or nap to regain clarity.</div> <div> </div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">00:00 Would More Time Help</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">01:06 Pandemic Time Paradox</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">01:34 Work From Home Reality</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">02:18 What Fills Free Time</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">02:54 Time Versus Energy</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">04:09 Vacation Escape Loop</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">05:17 Quality Rest Matters</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">06:31 Clear Head Over Hours</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">08:30 Slow Down To Recharge</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">08:50 Five Minute Reset</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">10:08 Closing Thoughts</span></div> </div> <div class= "sticky right-0 p-2 z-1 row justify-end transition-opacity AiActions-module--pTHKXZ"> <div class="IconButton-module--RuUKvt"> </div> </div>
June 30, 2026
<div class="py-2 px-3 gap-3 stack" data-testid= "ai-actions-response-content"> <div>Top Five Career Influences: Mentors, Coaches, and Unexpected Teachers</div> <div> </div> <div>Juan talks about his five key career influences and urges all of you to do the same and reach out to someone you haven't thanked in a while. He credits Louise, a Glendale Community College fitness center boss and health/wellness faculty member, for building confidence and telling him at 19 he'd be paid to speak. Mike D., a City of Glendale Parks and Recreation supervisor, made him feel valued, reliable, and modeled accountability through a sincere apology after overreacting. Brad and Debbie Harper introduced Juan to DISC, motivators, assessments, and health, with Debbie remembered as a generous community connector. Executive coach Rico Pena helped unlock growth with kind, nonjudgmental coaching. Actor Kevin Pollak (and friend Jamie Foxx) influenced through Pollak's early podcast, modeling creative networking, integrity, and long-term career building.</div> <div> </div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">00:00 Top Five Influences Setup</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">01:02 Louise Sees Your Potential</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">03:16 Mike and Being Reliable</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">06:15 Brad and Debbie Assessment World</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">09:30 Rico Pena Coaching Breakthrough</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">12:29 Kevin Pollak Creative Networking</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">15:01 Wrap Up and Call Someone</span></div> </div> <div class= "sticky right-0 p-2 z-1 row justify-end transition-opacity AiActions-module--pTHKXZ"> <div class="IconButton-module--RuUKvt"> </div> </div>
June 22, 2026
<div class="py-2 px-3 gap-3 stack" data-testid= "ai-actions-response-content"> <div>Why "Nice" Isn't a Compliment at Work</div> <div> </div> <div>Juan argues that being described as "nice" is rarely a real compliment in the workplace and often signals a lack of meaningful contribution, unlike respect earned through skill or expertise. Using an example from teaching gymnastics at The Little Gym, he explains that vague praise like "good job" provides no useful feedback, similar to calling someone "nice" without specifics. Juan contrasts being merely polite with being kind and assert that aiming to be nice can become an insecurity-driven restraint that prevents honest opinions and skill-building. He observes that difficult coworkers may still be respected for competence, while "nice" can mask low value. Lastly, Juan reflects on regretting times they stayed "nice" instead of calling out racism or sexism, concluding with a call to action to stop prioritizing niceness over values and honesty.</div> <div> </div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">00:00 Is Nice a Compliment</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">00:40 Nice at Work Means Nothing</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">01:41 The Empty Praise Problem</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">02:40 Specific Feedback Wins</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">03:39 What Kids Really Remember</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">04:53 Nice Versus Kind</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">05:41 Respect Beats Niceness</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">07:17 When Niceness Creates Regret</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">07:50 Calling Out Bias</span></div> <div class="stack gap-1"><span class= "text-default-fg-primary label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">08:46 Stop Being Nice</span></div> </div> <div class= "sticky right-0 p-2 z-1 row justify-end transition-opacity AiActions-module--pTHKXZ"> <div class="IconButton-module--RuUKvt"> </div> </div>
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Frustrated even though you "did everything right"? That is why we started a podcast for Career Blindspot to talk about what work nuance, triggers, clichés, and most importantly, how to do better for ourselves.
200 episodes in and counting. 🎙️ Tune in, share, and put it to use—because 40 plus hours/week may not be your whole life, but it is still your life.
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