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Building trust when things go wrong25 Oct 202400:08:35

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Hey y'all, in this episode, I'm diving into what it really takes to build trust at work—especially when things aren't going according to plan. We'll cover the key ingredients to trust (spoiler: it's not just about delivering results) and why it's built during the toughest moments. If you want to know how to show up, even when things are messy, and create strong relationships with your leaders and team, this episode is for you. Let's talk about transparency, empathy, and consistency, and how to use them to strengthen trust, even when everything feels like it's falling apart.

 

Listen in and learn how to handle the hard stuff like a pro!

 

P.S. If you haven't scheduled your coffee chat yet, now's the time. Let's dive into your specific situation and get you unstuck. Details in the show notes!

 

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Need to have a hard conversation with your bad boss? Use this framework18 Oct 202400:13:26

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*** 3 STEPS TO DEAL WITH A BAD MANAGER: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager

 

In this episode, I walk you through a practical framework to help you navigate those awkward and tough conversations with a bad manager. We all know how challenging it can be to work with someone who lacks emotional intelligence or leadership skills, but I'm here to show you how to address these problems directly and constructively. From setting the tone of the conversation to aligning on solutions, I'll share key steps you can use to make sure you're heard and respected. Ready to learn how to handle these situations like a pro? Tune in.

 

Framework recap:

-       Establish Intensity

-       Address the elephant

-       Suggest an outcome

-       Estimate the duration

-       Identify source

-       Clarify the scope

-       Establish frequency

-       Describe the effect

-       Understand the severity

-       Clarity next steps

-       Define the time frame

-       Set next check in

 

Additional resources:

·      Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat

·      3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager

·      One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense

The Proven Formula to Get What You Want16 Aug 202400:14:02

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Hey, I'm Lindsay Lyman, and in this episode, I'm revisiting one of the most popular topics we've ever covered—how to achieve the results you really want in life. We've all been taught the same formula: work hard, achieve your goals, and then you'll be happy. But what if that formula is all wrong? In this episode, I break down why the old way of thinking keeps us stuck and introduce a proven method that actually works. If you're tired of chasing future success and ready to start living a fulfilled life now, this is the episode for you. Tune in and learn how to flip the script on your life!

 

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113. The opposite of perfection07 Oct 202200:11:12

Perfectionisum is a defence mechanisum to try and prevent from feeling judged, shame or blame. It's not achieve and is a habbit for so many of us. But if we're not trying to be perfect, does that mean we should just be sloppy and lazy in what we do? Just us this week as we dive into what to aim for instead of perfection and how to get there. Listen and learn. 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

112. Motivation part 2 - the 3 biggest lies30 Sep 202200:16:35

Join us for the second part of our motivatiton series as we dive into 3 of the bigges lies about motivatiton. Learn why we all fall into the  trap of believing these lies and what to do instead. Listen and learn. 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

110. How to have a healthy relationship with your skip level leader09 Sep 202200:11:33

Most people want to build a relationship with their skip level manager because they want them to like them and help put in a good word. While you skip is a tool to use to grow your career, when your goal in building a relationship is to get something out of them, it never works. Join me this week as we dive into why and what you should be doing with your skip level leader instead. Listen and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

109. The REAL problem02 Sep 202200:15:04

When we have a problem, most of us can an gree on the problem, but the challenge comes into play when it comes to the impact and why it's a problem. Join us this week as we dive into the biggest mistake we all make when we have a problem. List ane learn.

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

108 - The impact of words20 Aug 202200:13:54

I'm guessing there are a few words you hate. Things like moist and ointment. Me too. Words are important. They can impact how we feel and have a big impact on people. Join us this week as we dive into why this is and how to pay more attention to the words you say to yourself. Listen and learn. 

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

107. The power of stories12 Aug 202200:16:05

Stories are so much more powerful than statistics. They connect us emotionally and bring to life the data behind them. Because stories create an emotional connection, we can gain a deeper understanding of other people's experiences. Have you ever thought about the stories you tell yourself about your life? The stories about your career and how far along it is. Or about your company or title or salary. Stories are powerful and can impact what choices we make. Just us this week as we dive into how to better understand your story and how to make sure it's the one you want to be telling yourself. Listen and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

106. Growth vs Grounding05 Aug 202200:20:59

We all want to keep growing and progressing, but when do you know when to focus on changing and evolving and when to not? In this episode, we dive into the difference between growing and being grounded in liking who you are to better understand how. Listen and learn how. 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

105. Letting it go when it's not fair29 Jul 202200:14:58

When someone does something that really makes us made, it can be hard to let it go. Things like being thrown under the bus in a meeting or you manager not backing you up. But when we feel stuck and continue to be angry, it only penalizes us and not them. Join us this week as we talk about how to let things go when it really was not fair. 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

104. Transitions22 Jul 202200:11:18

Most of us struggel and feel uncomfortable as we transition between things. Small things like going from work to home feel uncomfortable and we can get a bit agitated at times. Big transitions like changing companies or re-orgs can have a same a bigger impact. Join us this week as we talk about what this is and how to get get through them without eating all your feelings. Listen and learn. 

103. Killer Confidence Course15 Jul 202200:26:32

Confidence is not something your born with. It's a skill you have to learn and practice. Self-doubt is an easy habit. Learning to be confident when you've never done something before is a skill no one has taught you until today. In through course, you will learn the three key elements of confidence, the difference in confidence versus self-confidence, and how to start having more of it today. Listen and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

Explaining Your Skills After Years at the Same Company09 Aug 202400:12:17

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Feeling stuck when it comes to describing your skills and strengths to potential employers? You're not alone. In this episode, I dive into why it's so challenging to talk about what you're good at and how you can start getting clear on the unique value you bring to the table. From tips on identifying your hidden talents to a practical exercise that breaks down your achievements, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Ready to showcase who you really are and why that's your biggest asset? Let's get started!

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102. Career Growth Detox08 Jul 202200:15:09

When we're not growing at work, we get bord and start looking for the next big thing. But constantly chasing growth can lead to burnout if you don't take a few breaks along the way. Listen in this week as we talk about what taking a career break really means and why not taking it is slowing you down. Listen and learn.  

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

101. Identity01 Jul 202200:17:43

When you're asked into introduce yourself, what do you say? How do you identify yourself? Most often we tell people about the role we play in life, our hobbies, and our interests. But when you base your identity mainly on things outside of you, when they change, we become a mess. Listen in this week as we talk about why we do this and how to create a self-identity that's more empowering through the ups and downs of life. Listen and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymanncoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

100 Thoughts24 Jun 202200:12:49

Episode 100! Join us this week as we recap the main mental model of self coaching while hearing 100 of my go to thoughts. These are the quick and simple thoughts that keep me moving towards my goal. Practice thinking these thoughts and create your own go to list as well. Listen and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

99. Do less17 Jun 202200:17:15

Human nature is to grow and increase. This means we're not comfortable doing less or taking things away. When things go wrong out work, our natural response is to increase steps to make sure it does not happen again. We tell ourselves we'll work smarter by delegating and automating, but when was the last time you just stop doing something. When you already work at full capacity, unless you stop doing something, you're going to burn yourself out. This week we dive into how you can stop doing things and why it's so important. Listen and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

98. Listener Q&A10 Jun 202200:21:25
Join us this week as I answer some of the most frequently asked listener questions. Ranging from bad manger. To lacking motivation at work, these are things we've all struggled with at times. Listen and learn Submit your questions to lindsay@lindsaylymancoaching.com.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

97. Match my energy03 Jun 202200:15:15

When you start a new job or walk into a meeting where you don't know the people, what do you do? Most of us observe things and follow along to the social norms of others. We match their energy. But when someone gets worked up and starts acting like a jerk, we tend to respond in the say way. Join us as we dive into why we as humans do this and how it can sometimes be helpful. You'll also learn what to do if you find yourself matching someone's energy you don't want to. Listen and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

96. Stress and overwhelm20 May 202200:14:09

Two of the most common reasons people struggle at work is because of stress and overwhelm. We tend to use these words interchangeably, but they mean very different things. And understanding the difference is important to reduce them. Listen in this week as we dive into what is stress, why it leads to overwhelm and how to remedy them. Listen and learn how.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

95. Taking credit for your work13 May 202200:14:11

Learning to take credit and feel proud of your work is surprisingly hard. Most of us are the first to take ownership and fault when things don't go as planned. But it's crazy that when things do go as planned, we struggle to take the credit. We think it's just luck or not really a big deal. Listen in this week and learn how to feel proud of the good work you're doing and why it's so important.  Listen and learn.

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

94. What to do when your employee is stuck and overwhelmed06 May 202200:15:17

Sometimes when you have a really bad day, the most helpful thing is to find a good friend and complain for a bit. But what do you do when it's your employee? When they get to a point where they've lost hope and are struggling, your first instinct might be to list and try to help. But doing this makes it worse. This week we dive into how to actually help people when they get stuck and overwhelmed. List and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

93. Bad Managers, and how to deal with them29 Apr 202200:19:05
We've all had one if not many of them. Unfortunately there are a lot of bad managers out there. Join us this week and we dive into how to deal with a bad manager. There are 3 types of bad managers and in this episode, we dive into how to deal with the really bad ones. Listen and learn how to stop letting bad managers hold you back. Listen and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

Working hard is amazing but watch out for these 3 traps02 Aug 202400:19:38

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*** 3 STEPS TO DEAL WITH A BAD MANAGER: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager

 

Hey, it's Lindsay! After nearly 12 years at Amazon, I've seen how overachievers can burn out from stress and anxiety. But here's the thing—having a successful career shouldn't cost you your mental health and personal time.

In this episode, I dive into the concept of hard work and how to approach it in a healthy, fulfilling way. I'll share a personal story about tackling a massive yard project and how it taught me the importance of having a clear goal, avoiding fake work, and knowing when to rest. We'll also discuss common biases about work ethic and the challenges of balancing hard work with avoiding burnout.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious about how to work smarter, not harder, this episode is for you. Let's explore how to stay ambitious without sacrificing your well-being. Tune in and learn how to find that sweet spot where hard work feels good and truly rewarding!

 

Additional resources:

·      Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat

·      3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager

92. The 3 questions to answer and know if you're ready to be a manager22 Apr 202200:18:19

It's natural corporate progressions to move from an individual contributor (IC) to manager at some point in your career. But how do you know when that time is right?  There are A LOT of bad managers out there. Chances are you've had one. Don't be one! Listen in this week and learn how to know if you, or your team members, are ready to move from an IC to management position. Listen and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

91. How to escalate15 Apr 202200:18:08
We're all humans, working with other humans, making it up as we go. This means there are going to be times when we're stuck and just don't agree on the path forward. This week we're diving into when to escalate and how to do it in a way that's effective and kind. Escalating something can quickly make people turn into jerks that have to be right, but when you follow the steps outlined in this week's episode, it's magic and so much more fun. List and learn.

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

90. Unreasonable goals08 Apr 202200:19:08

Does the thought of working on stretch goals or BEHAG goals kill you motivation? Creating goals that are hard to reach can really burn you out if there's no wining along the way. Join us this week as we dive into creating unreasonable goals and why they work better than stretch goals. Listen and learn how.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

89. How to get more out of your 1:101 Apr 202200:14:18

Your one-on-one meeting with your manager is a chance to focus on you and your career. It's your chance to learn, grow, and get the help needed to do so. This week we're talking about how to get more of what you need from your one on one. This is not your average "have an agenda, and ongoing meeting" advice. This is taking it a step further to understand the 6 different types of support we need from our managers and how to get it. Listen and learn.

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

88. Busy25 Mar 202200:14:40

Most of us wear busy las a self-deprecating badge. A common response to the question, how are you doing these days; good and so buys. We think if we're not busy that something has gone wrong. And if this is you, your brain is probably addicted to feeling busy. But the opposite of busy is not lazy. It's space, growth, and ideas. Listen in this week and learn how to get out of the busy cycle and what to try instead.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

87. The Growth Formula18 Mar 202200:17:25
Part of being a human means we have a core desire to continue to grow and learn. But knowing how to keep pushing yourself to the point where you're creating and leading the way can be challenging. In this episode we talk about the mental model for growth and how to be the one thinking of and making up new ideas. Listen and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

86. Hard day11 Mar 202200:07:20

Today was a really hard day. So hard in fact I had to log off of work early and let myself feel it all. Join me this week as I share what I do on hard days and why it's okay to not be okay. Listen and learn.

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

85. Psychological safety with Nichelle Johnson04 Mar 202200:31:12
Do you ever find yourself at work hesitant to speak up because you're worried about the impact? Do you easily go along with the group? Do you find that you just don't care? If so, these are signs that you might be struggling with psychological safety. Nichelle Johnson guests speaks about how to move out of anxiety and survival mode and into a space where you feel excited and inspired to learn and grow in your career. List and learn how.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today

84. The 4 steps to deal with ambiguity25 Feb 202200:16:59

The more senior you get in your career, the more ambiguity there is to deal with. But it's overwhelming and stressful when we don't feel like we can really grasp where to even start or which direction to head. Listen in this week and we break things down into 4 easy steps to delivery on ambiguous asks at work.  List and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

83. Decision Fatigue18 Feb 202200:18:31

The more decisions you have to make, the more fatigued your brain gets. The more fatigued your brain gets, the harder it is to make decisions. Research has shown, your decision-making skills are better earlier in the day. So, how do you make decisions during work, but save some energy for decisions at home? The pandemic has made seemingly simple decisions even harder to make. Listen in this week and learn the 4 ways to make decisions easier. List and lear how.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

Why 'It'll Get Better When' is a Lie26 Jul 202400:13:31

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*** 3 STEPS TO DEAL WITH A BAD MANAGER: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager

 

Hey y'all, it's Lindsay Lyman! After nearly 12 years at Amazon, I saw countless overachievers burn out from stress and anxiety. But guess what? Your successful career doesn't have to cost you your mental health and personal time.

 

In this episode, we're tackling the common stressors like project deadlines, back-to-school routines, reorgs, holiday sales pressure, and the constant chase for promotions. I'll show you why waiting for these hurdles to pass won't bring you the happiness you seek and how your brain tricks you into believing things will be better when they're over.

 

We'll dive into practical strategies to stop waiting for relief and start finding joy and peace right now. Learn how to deal with stress in the present moment, address real problems, and enjoy the journey without being overwhelmed by hypothetical what-ifs.

 

Ready to feel better today? Tune in and let's do this together. And if you need more personalized help, head over to LindsayLymanCoaching.com/chat to schedule a free coffee chat. You got this!

82. Why "Think Big" is a bunch of crap11 Feb 202200:12:37

It's the time of year where so many of us get feedback on our performance. Being told we should "think big" is such a scape goat feedback response. It's what leaders say when they don't know what else to tell you to work on. But when we tell ourselves to "Think Big" it rarely works. Join us this week and we talk about why and what we're rebranding "Think Big" to. List and learn.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

81. Intent vs. Impact05 Feb 202200:20:40

Title: 81 Intent vs Impact

Podcast Summary

 

I like to assume most people have a good intent because I really think they do. But the impact of what we do does not always line up with the intent. Join us this week and we talk about the 4 steps to optimize to the impact and not just the intent.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

80 The only skill you need to be successful28 Jan 202200:13:47

Listen in as we talk about the most important skill that will not only impact your career, but every aspect of your life. This one skill is the secret to getting promoted, reaching health goals, having the type of relationships you want, making more money, and to loving your life. And the good news is it's not based on how you look, your education, your job title or your past experience. Listen in and learn the 4 steps to doing this skill.

 

Know someone that's great at web design and development? Email me at Lindsay@lindsaybuchancoaching.com

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

79. Being vs. Becoming21 Jan 202200:13:59

We are constantly told we need to change to be better. Lose weight, make more money, work less, focus more on your family. And then we're quickly sold a quick way to get these things. But what if there was nothing wrong with you? What if you focused more on being you and being happy with you? This week we're diving into when to focus more on being and want to move to "becoming something else. If you don't like who you're being along the way, you're not going to like who you're becoming. List and learn more.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

78. Stop pretending to celebrate your wins14 Jan 202200:15:23

Happy hours, launch parties, and annual awards are great, but they don't give you that daily boost of endorphins. Learning to really celebrate your wins everyday will help you feel motivated to keep going. But you've been going about it all wrong. This in this week and learn how to celebrate the good stuff and really feel the excitement. Listen and learn how.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaybuchancoaching.com/call and let's get you feeling more confident today.

Self care17 Dec 202100:16:26

If you feel like you need to take a break to rejuvenate, you're doing self care all wrong. Pedicures, massages, and baths are great, but that's not what true self care is. If you were really taking care of yourself, you would not need a break. Your life would include things like a bath, but because you like them, not because you need to escape your life. Listen in this week and learn the 3 things to do to have true self care. When you learn how to take care of yourself, breaks are not required. You're just all in to live your best life ever. Listen and learn how.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat and let's get you feeling more confident today.

How to move forward, when you don't know what to do03 Dec 202100:09:03

Ever feet stuck when you just don't know what to do? Sometimes the data can be argued towards both decisions which makes it hard to decide. Join us this week as we talk about what to do when just don't know what to do. It's easier than you think. Listen and learn how.

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat and let's get you feeling more confident today.

Meeting Overload13 Nov 202100:20:06

Studies show that people spend an average of 23 hours per week in meetings. I'm guessing now that many of us work in hybrid settings, this number is even higher. We all agree we need less meetings, but at the same time they can feel like a necessary evil. Join me this week as we dive into what to do about meeting overload. This is not your typical info like make sure to have an agenda and purpose, but we get real about solving the root cause of the issue. List and learn how.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat and let's get you feeling more confident today.

 

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why meetings are cause more burnout now than ever
  • Mental models for when to not have a meeting
  • Practical ideas on how to cut down on your meetings right now

 

Referenced on the show:

Sneaky Thoughts05 Nov 202100:17:49

When someone asks you how you're doing, most of us say some generic response like fine or good. The same thing happens when we feel stuck or consumed on what to do. Or that thing that's nagging you over and over. There are so many sneaky little thoughts that keep us stuck. Things like I don't know or I'll do it tomorrow. Listen in this week and learn what to do about it.

 

Ready to get some free 1:1 help? I offer a limited number of free coaching calls each week. Grab time on my calendar at http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat and let's get you feeling more confident today.

73. The most important meeting you're not having29 Oct 202100:15:26

Learning from your failures is a great sounding idea. But most of us are going about it all wrong. We over complicated it, avoid thinking about what we screwed up, or just pretend we will remember next time. Learning to apply this simple project management best practice to your week will be a game changer in changing things for the better. Listen in and learn how.

 

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How To Work Less When You Have So Much To Do19 Jul 202400:15:28

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Hey there, I'm Lindsay Lyman. I spent almost 12 years at Amazon, where I saw so many brilliant and successful overachievers burn themselves out due to stress and anxiety. But having a successful career doesn't have to come at the expense of your mental sanity and personal time. In this episode, I'm going to share how you can make small, manageable changes to break free from the productivity hamster wheel and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.

 

Key Takeaways

·      Recognize the signs of being trapped in a cycle of overcommitment and stress.

·      Understand that big changes often start with small, manageable steps.

·      Learn practical strategies to roll back unnecessary commitments and regain control of your schedule.

·      The importance of setting boundaries and saying no to maintain a sustainable work-life balance.

·      Hear personal anecdotes and real-life examples of how these strategies have helped others reduce stress and increase productivity.

 

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Remember, making small, intentional changes can lead to big improvements in your work-life balance. You've got this! Tune in next week for more insights and strategies to help you thrive in your career without burning out.

72. Interview with Rich Hua - Principal Global Strategist and Founder of EQ@Amazon21 Oct 202100:27:41

Join me this week and get to know Rich Hua. He's a Principal World Wide Go To Market Specialist for AWS at Amazon and the founder of Amazon's EQ community. Rich has helped thousands of people better understand Emotional Intelligence (EQ). As someone that's been kicked out of preschool, received an education from a top school, became a Pastor, and is an Engineering genius, he's learned so much along the way. List and learn from one of the greats.

 

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71. Moving from individual contributor to manager08 Oct 202100:17:31

Shifting your career from being an individual contributor to manager can be amazing and hard. It's exciting to keep growing and learning new things. But also hard because what skills needed to manager are very different. You can't just hustle your way through any more. You have to level up your work to deliver at the next level. Listen in this week and learn the 4 tips to make the transition smoother.

 

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70. Creating a strong personal brand01 Oct 202100:15:41

A brand is an intangible feeling and thought you have about something. When you feel excited, cool, and intrigued, you're more likely to engage with that brand. Building a personal brand  is no different. But most people are trying to optimize the completely wrong part of their personal brand. They're trying to make sure other people like them, but this is the wrong thing to focus on. Listen in this week and learn what you should be doing instead.

 

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