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by Craig Sheffield of Idea Field Productions

5.0(2 reviews)
16 episodes
Updated Weekly
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Podcast Overview

Field Talk’s mission is to engage in meaningful conversations with professionals of various backgrounds and areas, providing you with valuable insights and knowledge you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a life-long learner, serial careerist, or just a curious individual, listen in to learn from others about how they get things done and stay relevant while remaining healthy and feeling fulfilled. Imagine integrating knowledge from project managers, designers, producers, and artists while learning about their processes and identifying ways you can all improve. With Field Talk, you’ll have access to a treasure trove of wisdom to help you avoid mistakes and unlock your true potential. Join Craig Sheffield in Field Talk and embark on a journey of growth, discovery, and success. Let’s get creative!

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10/11/2023

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Episode thumbnail for Learning from a Headhunter: Insights on Relationships and Growth with Alan McIvor

November 3, 2024

Learning from a Headhunter: Insights on Relationships and Growth with Alan McIvor

In this engaging conversation, Craig is joined by the dynamic Alan McIvor, a seasoned headhunter and talented musician, as they explore the fascinating intersection of career development and personal passions. Key Topics Covered: Alan McIvor's unique career journey from musician to executive headhunter in Taiwan. The role and responsibilities of a headhunter in the recruitment industry. Effective job searching tips: leveraging LinkedIn and maintaining proactive networking. The emotional and financial challenges faced by headhunters in a commission-based industry. Alan's advice on skills that appeal to recruiters: balancing hard and soft skills. Insights into the work-life balance and organizational strategies of a high-functioning professional. Importance of networking and maintaining resilience through career transitions. Overview Alan McIvor shares his unique journey from his early life in Edinburgh to his adventures across Asia. Not only is Alan a headhunter with the Paul Wright Group, specializing in recruiting senior-level professionals in Taiwan, but he also boasts an impressive background that includes teaching business at National Taiwan University and contributing insightful content for the American Chamber of Commerce. Throughout the episode, Alan offers invaluable insights into the world of executive search and headhunting. He discusses the importance of networking and the power of LinkedIn for job seekers, highlighting the need for both hard and soft skills. Alan also delves into the emotional challenges of working in a commission-based recruitment industry, sharing how resilience is key to thriving when deals fall apart unexpectedly. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of Alan’s personal and professional growth, including his experiences balancing a thriving career alongside family life and musical pursuits. Alan recounts his journey through various career transitions, offering advice on how to embrace risk-taking and be proactive in pursuing one’s career goals. He emphasizes the importance of being comfortable with failure as part of the learning process and the power of maintaining strong professional relationships. Join Craig and Alan as they unravel the dynamic world of executive search and the art of balancing multiple passions. This episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories that will resonate with anyone looking to navigate their own career path while staying true to their creative pursuits. Subscribe, share, and leave a review to show your support for the show! Links Alan on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcivoralan/ Alan's writing - https://crossing.cw.com.tw/author/1746 Aurora Jiguang on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cfgM0NVduEm4Bd29vSWfk?si=3DWhomYETi2LxU5_rnQO7Q 

Episode thumbnail for Unlocking Calm and Clarity: Seamas Manly's Journey in Holistic Healing

October 6, 2024

Unlocking Calm and Clarity: Seamas Manly's Journey in Holistic Healing

In this enlightening episode, Seamas shares fascinating techniques to calm the heart, relieve stress, and enhance mental clarity. We delve into gentle movements to calm the heart, tapping specific points to harmonize the central nervous system, and practical advice on mastering presentation skills, including structure, engagement, humor, and posture. Seamas's journey extends beyond these techniques as we explore his unique experiences teaching in Taiwan and how culture and communication barriers shape his work. We also discuss his ongoing quest for personal and professional growth, exercises like cross crawl and lazy eights to balance brain hemispheres, and the principles behind Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) that can easily be incorporated into your routine. Sit back, relax, and get ready for a conversation that promises to enrich your mind, body, and soul. Join us for insights on holistic living that can transform your everyday life.   Links: Seamas on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/seamasmanly Seamas on Bandcamp: http://seamasmanly.bandcamp.com/  Creative English with Seamas Manly: https://creativeenglish.substack.com/ The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o Nick Ortner on EFT: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/blog/does-the-physical-act-of-tapping-on-acupoints-really-make-a-difference-research-says-yes/  

Episode thumbnail for From Military Discipline to Creative Pursuits: Yohai Zilber's Path to Innovation

September 2, 2024

From Military Discipline to Creative Pursuits: Yohai Zilber's Path to Innovation

Summary This episode is a remarkable journey through music, tech, military service, and mastering the art of productivity, featuring our special guest, Yohai Zilber. Yohai Zilber is an educator, online content creator, and the head of strategic growth at Sound Gym, an innovative educational technology company. In this episode, Yohai shares his incredible story of discovering his singing talent during his teenage years, navigating life's challenges through music, and finding his path through mandatory military service in Israel. He also discusses his roles at Sound Gym, his dedication to guiding others on their journeys of spirituality and personal growth, and his unique approach to productivity. Join us as Yohai delves into his military experiences, the lessons learned, and how they shaped his perspective on life and career. He also opens up about coping with the loss of his father, his struggles with dyslexia, and how these experiences fueled his passion for education and technology. Discover how Yohai balances external goals with internal fulfillment, embraces experimentation, and utilizes project-based learning to gain transferable skills. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will resonate with you and encourage you to take on new challenges. Tune in, get creative, and be inspired by Yohai Zilber's journey. Key Highlights: Yohai's discovery of his singing talent and use of music to cope during his teenage years The impact of Yohai's military experience on his life and the challenges faced during and after his service Yohai's multifaceted role at Sound Gym and the company's approach to education and technology Insights on productivity, learning, and patience in developing habits The importance of embracing different life phases and the concept of the "hero's journey" Yohai's take on the challenges of balancing internal growth and external influences in goal-setting Craig and Yohai's discussion on project-based learning and acquiring transferable skills in the digital world Links Soundgym - https://www.soundgym.co/  Tonegym - https://www.tonegym.co/ Guitargym - https://www.guitargym.co/  Yohai on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yohaizilber/videos Yohai on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yohaizilber/

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What is Field Talk?

Field Talk’s mission is to engage in meaningful conversations with professionals of various backgrounds and areas, providing you with valuable insights and knowledge you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a life-long learner, serial careerist, or just a curious individual, listen in to learn from others about how they get things done and stay relevant while remaining healthy and feeling fulfilled.

Imagine integrating knowledge from project managers, designers, producers, and artists while learning about their processes and identifying ways you can all improve. With Field Talk, you’ll have access to a treasure trove of wisdom to help you avoid mistakes and unlock your true potential.

Join Craig Sheffield in Field Talk and embark on a journey of growth, discovery, and success. Let’s get creative!

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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