Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPurpose is a verb: How to practice intentional leadership, with Ira Bedzow
Episode 878
878. We often talk about "finding" our purpose as if it’s a destination on a map. But what if purpose isn’t a noun, but a verb? This week, Rachel tal…
2 months, 1 week ago
How to be more strategic at work (Reissue)
Episode 724
724. Being strategic at work is about focusing less on quantity—how much you can get done—and leaning instead on doing the right stuff in the wisest …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top five work lessons from 2025 to carry into the new year
Episode 877
877. As we close the books on a heavy year, Rachel shares her top five work lessons from 2025 to carry into the new year. She looks at why uncertaint…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
5 moves to beat uncertainty and build a better 2026
Episode 876
876. It's been a hard year. As we head into 2026, Rachel shares five practices to help you focus on what you can control and make your work better.
M…
3 months ago
The power of watching
Episode 875
875. As we close out the year, Rachel explores why observation - not action - might be the key to unlocking what's already working. Learn how to find…
3 months, 1 week ago
The 3 fundamental human needs that aren't changing about work, with JP Elliot
Episode 874
874. In a world defined by change, what are the human elements of work that remain constant? We look at this question with JP Elliot, founder of Futu…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
It’s time to rethink your “productivity” (Reissue)
Episode 718
718. “Productivity” is the thing we’ve been chasing for years—more, better, faster. But is it really serving us? Or is it time for us to rethink how …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why leaders should stop solving and start inviting change
Episode 873
873. Employees are waiting for leaders to fix work. Leaders are drowning trying to fix everything. Rachel explains why both sides are stuck in an out…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The 4 ways to rebuild your "second place" for belonging
Episode 872
872. Work used to be a place where connection happened naturally. Now it's not - and the impacts run deeper than we realize. Rachel explores why we'v…
4 months ago
How to make hard choices as a leader
Episode 871
871. When there's no clear right answer, how do you move forward? Rachel shares insights from philosopher Ruth Chang and her own experience to help l…
4 months, 1 week ago