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Quick Spoon: When the threat system takes over
Season 7 Episode 19
Why do good people sometimes say things they later regret?
Why do we shut down, snap, or go into fight mode when pressure rises?
In this Quick Spoon fr…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Quick Spoon: We don't choose who we become
Season 7 Episode 18
Why do some people push our buttons so easily?
And what if compassion wasn’t about excusing behaviour… but understanding how people are shaped?
In this…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Quick Spoon: The power of the pause, creating space to choose
Season 7 Episode 17
When life and work feel busy, speed can become the default.
We move quickly from one conversation to the next, reacting, deciding, replying, and solvi…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How to Stay at Your Best When Life Is at Its Worst with Dr Eric Goodman
Season 7 Episode 16
Dr. Eric Goodman joins Ross McIntosh for a practical and powerful conversation about how we respond when life feels overwhelming.
Why do smart, capabl…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Quick Spoon: Why leadership feels so hard
Season 7 Episode 15
Leadership roles often come with more pressure than preparation.
In this Quick Spoon, Ross reflects on why leadership can feel so difficult — especial…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Quick Spoon: Leadership isn't a title: what are you modelling?
Season 7 Episode 14
“I’m just a manager.”
“They’re a leader.”
These phrases reveal a common assumption at work: that leadership belongs to people with titles.
In this Quick…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Quick Spoon: Same words, different meaning
Season 7 Episode 13
A single word can mean different things to different people.
In this Quick Spoon, Ross shares a simple example from a conversation with Jess — where s…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Quick Spoon: “I’m just…”: the language that shrinks how we show up
Season 7 Episode 12
“I’m just…”
It’s a phrase that shows up in many workplaces — often without much thought.
But this seemingly small piece of language can have a signific…
2 months ago
Quick Spoon: You’re Not “a Creative” (And Other Labels That Stick)
Season 7 Episode 11
“You’re not a creative.”
It’s a simple phrase — but one that can have a lasting impact.
In this Quick Spoon, inspired by a conversation with Jess Lee, …
2 months ago
Quick Spoon: When grief stops you
Season 7 Episode 10
Grief can stop us in our tracks — but it can also shape what we do next.
In this Quick Spoon, Jill Stoddard shares a deeply human moment about loss, c…
2 months ago