May 22, 2024: Navigating Workplace Politics (Re-Release of Episode 81)
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | May 22, 2024: Navigating Workplace Politics (Re-Release of Episode 81)
During our conversation, we talked about how to make sense of workplace politics, and what to do about it. We talk about personal power versus political power and how to stand up for ourselves when we want to have more influence at work.
Episode 212: Hi! I'm the problem. It's me.
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 212: Hi! I'm the problem. It's me. In this episode, we dig into why we blame others and avoid taking responsibility for situations we’re unhappy with.
Episode 211: The Power of a Good Ask with Jeff Wetzler
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 211: The Power of a Good Ask with Jeff Wetzler. In this episode, Jeff Wetzler joins us to share his philosophy and framework for making all of us better askers so we can tap into the hidden wisdom of the people around us.
Episode 209: Demystifying Executive Search with Tory Clarke
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 209: In this episode, executive search leader, Tory Clarke, helps demystify the world of executive search and recruiting.
Episode 208: Can We Change How Others See Us
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 208:In this episode, we discuss if it’s possible to change how others see you and what you need to know if you’re providing feedback to members of your organization.
Episode 207: Reinventing Yourself with Lesley Jane Seymour
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 207: Former Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief, Lesley Jane Seymour, is on the show to talk about all things reinventing yourself, whether it be your career or personal life.
Episode 204: I just quit my job!! With Maricella Herrera
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 204: Host of the Sh*t I Just Quit My Job podcast, Maricella Herrera, shares her experience quitting her job and what she’s learned from her guests’ experiences.
Episode 199: Threatening to Quit: Ask a Coach
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 199 | Threatening to quit? Ask a coach: In this episode, we share our thoughts on two recent questions we’ve received from listeners of the podcast.
Episode 198: The Ghosts of Work
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 198: The Ghosts of Work. In this episode, we share our thoughts on why we need to make peace with the ghosts of work that follow us around.
Episode 195: How Will You Measure Success
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 195: How Will You Measure Success? In this episode, we share our thoughts on how success should be measured. If you want to be more successful, you just need to work harder… right?
Asking what success means or looks like for you is one of the most foundational questions you can ask yourself. It’s something we work on often with our clients and something we frequently redefine for ourselves. Take a listen to this week’s episode to find out our thoughts on how success should be measured.
Episode 194: Blockbuster, Billie Jean, and Your Goal Setting Barriers
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 194: Blockbuster, Billie Jean, and Your Goal Setting Barriers. In this first episode of 2024, we reflect on the goals, or questions, we set for ourselves going into 2023. Did we achieve them? Did we under or overestimate the barriers to accomplishing our goals? Are we setting the same goals in 2024 or are we changing things up?
Episode 191: Exhaustion -- What's Guilt Got To Do With It
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 191: Exhaustion - What’s Guilt Got to do with It? In almost every conversation with a client, exhaustion is sitting there with us and part of the conversation. In this episode, we try to understand what could be going on, what we’re seeing in our client’s lives and in our own lives, and what we think we can start to explore or experiment with to start getting different outcomes.
Episode 190: When They Tell You It’s Your Mindset
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 190: When They Tell You It’s Your Mindset. In this episode, we discuss the merits of and damage caused by putting a heavy emphasis on the power of mindset and finding happiness.
Episode 187: When Is Enough Enough
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 187: When Enough is Enough. In this episode, we discuss how you can tell when enough is enough when it comes to your work relationships, your role in the company, and even your career path. The question of when enough is enough becomes even more difficult to answer when things aren’t catastrophically broken. How do you know when it’s time to leave a role when it’s good, but not great? Let’s explore this topic together.
Episode 186: A Goal Setting Booster Shot
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 186: A Goal Setting Booster Shot. We share what we see when people are frustrated by the goals they set for themselves and offer some guidance to help you get back on track if you’re not achieving your goals.
Episode 184: Being More Coachable
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 184: Being More Coachable. If you want to know how you can become better or be more coachable, take a listen to the practical tips we have for you in this week’s episode.
Episode 181: Do I matter at work?
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 181: Do I Matter At Work? What if I, as an employee, feel like I don’t matter? As a leader who wants their team to feel like they matter, how do I create an environment that fosters that feeling?
This episode was inspired by not only our clients who ask us these types of questions on a regular basis, but also by a GQ interview with a member of the band Blink 182 and recommendations from the U.S. Surgeon General about workplace wellbeing. We explore how employees can evaluate if they believe they matter and how leaders can help their employees feel like they matter.
Episode 180: How Design Thinking Informs the Inside Job with Andy Hagerman Part 2
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 180: How Design Thinking Informs The Inside Job. Andy Hagerman, of The Design Gym joins us to discuss what it really takes to become inspired and get creative when solving a problem in our work or lives.
Episode 174: What If I'm A Hard Person to Lead
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 174: What If I Am A Hard Person To Lead? This week, we shift the focus from becoming better leaders to becoming someone who can be better led.
Episode 173: Who Am I To Do That Thing
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 173: Who Am I To Do That Thing? This week, we focus on what drama really is, what our role is in perpetuating it, and how to resolve it.
We address questions like: how can you adjust your role in the drama to increase your chances of helping the situation? How often do you stop yourself from going after something you want? How often is your reason for stopping yourself related to who you are or what you’re capable of?