"You Should Know," a podcast delving into pivotal leadership challenges in the workplace. With broad topics, it engages anyone invested in the evolving world of work. Join us as we unravel workplace dynamics. Proudly brought to you by WRKdefined with hosts William Tincup and Ryan Leary.
You Should Know
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"You Should Know," a podcast delving into pivotal leadership challenges in the workplace. With broad topics, it engages anyone invested in the evolving world of work. Join us as we unravel workplace dynamics. Proudly brought to you by WRKdefined with hosts William Tincup and Ryan Leary.
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Recent Episodes
July 6, 2026
Mastering Global Communication: How to Communicate with Clarity, Confidence, and Impact
Strong communication isn't about using bigger words or speaking perfect English. It's about making ideas clear, building trust, and creating connections across cultures. In a world where teams span countries and time zones, the ability to communicate with confidence and clarity has become one of the most valuable professional skills anyone can develop. In this episode, you'll learn why confidence often has a greater impact than flawless grammar, how unconscious bias influences the way we perceive accents and communication styles, practical strategies for simplifying complex ideas without losing meaning, how AI is helping non-native English speakers communicate more effectively, why storytelling remains one of the most powerful business skills, and what leaders can do to create more inclusive communication across global teams. One of the most overlooked challenges in international business isn't language itself. It's the assumptions people make about competence, credibility, and intelligence based on how someone speaks. Those biases affect hiring, leadership, collaboration, and decision-making more often than most people realize. The conversation also explores why simpler communication is often stronger communication. Removing unnecessary jargon, choosing clear language, and focusing on understanding instead of sounding impressive can dramatically improve relationships with colleagues, customers, and clients around the world. Artificial intelligence is changing the way professionals prepare presentations, write emails, and communicate across languages. Used well, AI isn't replacing communication skills. It's helping people express their ideas more clearly and confidently than ever before. Whether you lead global teams, work with international clients, or simply want your message to have greater impact, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately. Key Takeaways Why confidence often matters more than perfect English and how it helps reduce unconscious bias. How accents, cultural norms, and communication styles influence trust, credibility, and collaboration. Practical ways to simplify your communication so your message is understood by any audience. How AI can improve writing, speaking, and overall communication for native and non-native speakers alike. Why storytelling and clarity consistently outperform jargon in business conversations. Actionable strategies for creating more inclusive and effective communication across global teams. Guest: Peter Novak, Strictly Speaking Group Connect with Us : William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined: Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 10, 2026
Assessments Are Dead. Skills Intelligence Is Taking Their Place
Most employees hear the word “assessment” and immediately think of being judged. Kian Katanforoosh thinks that mindset is outdated. The future isn’t about screening people out. It’s about measuring skills, accelerating learning, and helping people prove what they can actually do. The biggest workforce advantage may not be talent. It may be learning velocity. Skills intelligence, AI readiness, workforce development, learning velocity, talent management, skills-based hiring. This conversation explores how AI is reshaping the way organizations measure and develop human potential. In this episode… Kian explains why traditional assessments have earned a trust problem, how AI is reinventing skills measurement, and why learning velocity could become one of the most important workforce metrics of the future. Sharp discussion on AI readiness, skills verification, talent mobility, workforce development, and the future of hiring. Key Takeaways : • Kian argues organizations should stop thinking about assessments and start thinking about skills intelligence • Modern AI can evaluate far more than multiple-choice questions, including problem-solving, coding, communication, and real-world tasks • Trust in skills measurement requires transparent design, continuous auditing, and humans remaining in the loop • Kian believes AI is already less biased than humans in many evaluation scenarios because human bias remains deeply inconsistent • Large organizations often have thousands of managers applying different hiring standards, creating inconsistency that AI can help reduce • Candidates and employees should have the ability to challenge AI-generated outcomes and trigger human review when needed • Meta reportedly hired 7 of 11 top AI researchers from OpenAI, highlighting how intense the AI talent war has become • Kian predicts compensation will increasingly be tied to verified skills rather than traditional credentials or tenure • One metric his customers track is “learning velocity,” measuring how quickly a person improves skills over time • Learning velocity may become a stronger predictor of future potential than current skill level alone • Skills adjacency helps organizations identify employees who can successfully transition into new projects or roles • Kian believes employees will eventually carry verified skills passports between employers instead of relying on self-reported resumes and profiles • LinkedIn profiles are largely self-reported, while future skills credentials will likely be independently verified • Organizations rolling out skills measurement should focus on employee empowerment rather than compliance or screening • AI readiness is becoming the first major use case for enterprise-wide skills measurement programs • Leaders who pretend to understand AI create what Kian calls “dangerous amateurs” throughout the organization • Effective AI transformation starts with leadership openly measuring and improving their own capabilities first • Employees engage more when skill development is tied to clear incentives, promotions, recognition, or financial rewards • The future of workforce development is less about completing courses and more about reaching measurable skill outcomes Guest : Kian Katanforoosh CEO and Founder of Workera, AI educator, Stanford lecturer, and workforce innovator helping organizations measure, verify, and develop skills through AI-powered skills intelligence and learning platforms. LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiankatan Connect with Us : William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ WRKdefined : Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 5, 2026
You’re More Than Your Job Title. So Why Are You Building Your Career Around One?
Most people spend years trying to find the perfect career fit. Sarabeth Bickerton thinks that’s the wrong goal. The real problem isn’t fit. It’s belonging. People don’t want to be squeezed into someone else’s box. They want to be seen, known, and valued for who they actually are. The workforce is obsessed with skills and titles while people are searching for identity. Career belonging, professional identity, personal branding, workforce development, career growth, leadership. This conversation explores what happens when people stop defining themselves by their job descriptions. In this episode… Sarabeth explains why career belonging matters more than career fit, how professional identity evolves throughout life, and why hybrid professionals are becoming one of the most overlooked talent groups in the workforce. Sharp discussion on personal branding, career transitions, identity, leadership, and the future of work. Key Takeaways : • Sarabeth argues people want to be “seen, known, and valued,” not simply matched to a job opening • Many employees feel invisible at work because they are viewed only through their job title instead of their broader capabilities • She believes career belonging is becoming more important than traditional notions of career fit • Sarabeth identifies three professional identity types: singularity (experts), multiplicity (generalists), and hybridity (people who combine multiple disciplines) • Hybrid professionals often create value by connecting skills and perspectives that normally exist in separate functions • Many organizations still hire using binary expert-versus-generalist thinking while overlooking hybrid talent • Companies are increasingly hiring for adaptability, agility, and the ability to navigate ambiguity because jobs are changing faster than ever • A highly skilled employee can still fail in the wrong role if their professional identity does not align with the work environment • Professional identity is fluid and evolves throughout a person’s life rather than remaining fixed forever • Losing a job, losing a loved one, and going through a divorce are three of the biggest triggers of identity crises • Many career transition programs focus on resumes and job applications before helping people understand who they are becoming • Sarabeth encourages people to map dozens of professional identities instead of reducing themselves to a single title • One of her most powerful exercises involves asking others how they perceive your impact beyond your job description • She uses “First, Best, and Only” career moments to uncover patterns of unique strengths and identity traits • Personal branding is not about marketing yourself. It starts with understanding your identity first • The biggest career breakthroughs often happen when people finally find language that accurately describes who they have been all along Guest : Sarabeth Bickerton Founder of More Than My Title, author, researcher, and career strategist helping professionals understand their professional identity, build career belonging, and move beyond the limits of job titles and traditional career paths. LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarabethberk/ Connect with Us : William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ WRKdefined : Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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