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Absence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)Strategic thinking can grow both vegetables and companies.Even someone in our most intimate circle can still surprise us when we get them toshare their life stories with us. In this episode, Stephen’s life partner, Karin, explainshow from her earliest memories, she was drawn to nature and that no matter howexhilarating her myriad challenges in organic farming, running a health-orientedNGO or doing strategy and management consulting around the globe, she stillrecharges her energy by time in the garden or walking in the Jura with her Englishsetter (and sometimes wi...2025-07-0658 minAbsence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)Opportunistic and flexible : from Boy Scout to talent scout, selling calendars to software, the story of an usual career path far from finished.Listen to the intriguing narrative of a young professional who might have ended up working in energy or big pharma except that he was a bit 'math phobic,' and who preferred launching a startup to finishing a degree in business. Hear how Raphael reinforced his natural talents at sales (and cycling) from childhood, discovered a passion for new technology almost before the term existed, and parlayed this combination into a successful career in recruiting IT professionals and software sales at a B2B level internationally. His ideal future career aspiration? Well, it's a navigator's dream of alternating arrival...2025-04-221h 07Absence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)Career Pathways, Part 3: the DrifterIn this episode, we wrap up our discussion of the three modes of career approaches, focusing on the least planned, the potentially most frivolous yet freedom inducing, which contrasts with the other two sides, "Navigator" and "Explorer " principally by its free form nature and lack of attachment to specific outcomes. Ready to ride the waves before testing the surf, or more inclined to check the Windsurf app and the local meteo before donning your wetsuit? Either way, watch out for the sharks of unplanned circumstances!---------------------------------------------------------Creditsintro:...2025-03-1342 minAbsence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)Career Pathways, Part 2: the Explorer ModeAs we continue to look at different modes of managing career pathways, we share our fascination with you about the Explorer approach. Perhaps with less strategic planning than in the Navigator mode, this way of operating still requires planning, research and preparation, with big doses of self-confidence and a willingness to stretch beyond your comfort zone. Explorers are not risk averse, as we'll hear from our special guest, Ruppert, who shares his life journey till now. Grab a strong beverage, and get ready for liftoff!---------------------------------------------------------Credits:Guest: Rupert Krebs2025-01-2549 minAbsence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)Career pathways, planned or unplanned? - Part 1In today's episode, we'll talk about three different modes of approaching your career: the Navigator, the Explorer and the Drifter. It's quite likely you will choose different approaches as you evolve and in response to changing circumstances and external pressures, and each can bring you a range of opportunities of varying value. We will hear from Jamshid about his own journey to date, and another historical champion of self-made progression, Benjamin Franklin. As usual, we will also share insights on what games your mind plays as you move through the labyrinth of choices in your professional life.
2024-11-2750 minAbsence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)Resilience reprised: further insights into improving your strength of character - Part 2As a follow-up to our exciting and insightful exchange with fellow career change enthusiast, Gary Anello, we delve into the workings of your mind during stressful periods of your life, with a view towards monitoring tendencies and seeking to focus on positive outcomes. Find out why tough times tend to generate heavy negative feelings and discover how you can work to change that as you move forward towards your next success.
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Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saffischer
Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in...2024-08-3145 minAbsence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)Resilience: Redefining and reenforcing your ability to bounce back - Part 1Redefining and reenforcing your resilience. A central component to surviving life's up's and down's, resilience is key to dealing with long-term job searches, being rejected even when we are the "perfect candidate," and not receiving the recognition we deserve. Our special guest, Gary Anello, delves into the makeup, and strengthening, of resilience in today's episode. The good news is that we can all build a stronger base for responding to life's unfair twists and turns.
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Guest: Gary Anello
Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer and Jamshid...2024-07-1547 minAbsence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)Consolidating Confidence : Your Hidden Traits and Interpersonal Skills - Part 3Emotional intelligence, or EQ, can be summed up in one phrase; self awareness added to empathy for others. In this episode, we explore the key role your personality, work habits and values play in making you a successful team member and future leader. These unseen and unmeasurable qualities differentiate effective and esteemed colleagues and managers over those petty bosses who focus only on themselves. We underline the critical importance that self-reflection, regulating our impulses and resilience play in improving our EQ.
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Intro: Karin Hagemann
Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer and Jamshid...2024-05-3138 minAbsence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)Enhancing Your Confidence - Part 2In today's episode, we come back in detail on how to manage the "Imposter Syndrome" which Jamshid introduced in our first episode. Many listeners asked for practical tips, and boy does he give you a long list of those in some detail! In addition, we'll talk about another mental game our brain loves to play called the Dunning-Kruger Effect, which can swing us too far the other way, making us falsely overconfident. We will delve into different areas of perception that affect everyone, positive or negative, and how to cope with these. The unifying messages are about reinforcing your...2024-04-1838 min
Absence of Ego (or, unlocking your inner force)Boosting Confidence - Part 1It's crazy how stress can kill our confidence, especially during a professional transition! Tune in to find out how you can achieve your career goals by understanding how your mind works during the process. Bonus points for boosting your self-esteem along the way!
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Intro: Karin Hagemann
Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer and Jamshid Asadzadeh
Music:
"Morning" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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