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Squiggly Careers
Squiggly Careers is a weekly podcast that will help you take control of your career development. Hosted by the founders of Squiggly Careers. (https://www.squigglycareers.com/), Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper, together they cover all things work: from how to manage stress and overcome your confidence gremlins to micro-aggressions and discovering your strengths. Each episode is full of ideas, actions, hints, and tips that you can put into practice straight away. Every so often they take a break…
Episodes
Squiggly Careers#25 Building your personal brand
A strong personal brand can help you to navigate your Squiggly Career, bringing you into contact with more opportunities which align to what you want to be…
Squiggly Careers#24 How to work flexibly
Flexible working is thankfully on the rise, but that doesn't mean it's easy to ask for or to manage. Helen and Sarah share their experiences on when it's…
Squiggly Careers#23 Stepping out of your comfort zone
Comfort zones feel nice and safe, but they can hold you back from having a happy and fulfilling career. In this week's episode Helen and Sarah share what they…
Squiggly Careers#22 How to build your network
Networking has a bit of a bad reputation and in this episode, Helen and Sarah talk about how thinking of it simply as 'people helping people' has transformed…
Squiggly Careers#21 How to start a side project
Having run a 'side project' for the last 5 years, Helen and Sarah are experienced in how to make them work and how to get the support you need to keep them…
Squiggly Careers#20 How to tackle difficult conversations
If you ever feel like you avoid those tricky conversations at work, you're not alone. Many of us struggle to say what's on our mind when we fear conflict or…
Squiggly Careers#19 How to master the art of feedback
We all know that feedback helps us to grow and develop, but we've all experienced plenty of times when we have either received poorly communicated feedback or…
Squiggly Careers#18 How to find a mentor
Mentors can be extremely valuable for your career, helping you to navigate even the most squiggly times! However, it can be hard to know how to find a great…
Squiggly Careers#17 How can you find more time
As people juggling corporate jobs, their own business, studies, charitable work and family life, Helen and Sarah know a thing or two about finding time. In…
Squiggly Careers#16 How to find a job
At some point, we're all faced with the challenge and opportunity of finding a new job. This can be a tricky time, where knowing what you're great at and what…
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Squiggly Careers#15 A Fear Of Senior People
Are you paralysed with nerves when you’re faced with the boss? Are you too afraid to venture an opinion when you’re surrounded by experienced colleagues? In…
Squiggly Careers#14 A Fear Of Being Put On The Spot
Freezing up or waffling on are normal, but unhelpful reactions to being put on the spot. If this sounds like you - don’t worry. Helen and Sarah have some…
Squiggly Careers#13 A Fear Of Being Too Young
Feel like your age is holding you back at work? Well Helen and Sarah are here to help. No, they’re not offering an ageing elixir but practical, actionable…
Squiggly Careers#12 Top Tips: Resources to Build Confidence
From empowering TED Talks to inspiring books, there are so many resources you can use to help build your confidence. In this bonus episode, Sarah runs through…
Squiggly Careers#11 A Fear Of Failing
Scared of making that next career move? Afraid you might fall short of perfection? In this episode, Sarah and Helen explain that the quest to be the best can…
Squiggly Careers#10 Top Tips: Confidence Building Techniques
In this bonus episode, Sarah shares her top three techniques for building confidence. From the simple questions you can ask yourself, to the ways you can shift…
Squiggly Careers#9 A Fear Of Your Body's Reaction (e.g. blushing, fainting, sweating)
Does nervous energy sometimes take you over? Do you sometimes feel yourself blush or start to sweat in tricky work situations? This week Sarah and Helen are…
Squiggly Careers#8 Top Tips: Three Things That Can Undermine Your Confidence
In this bonus episode Helen tackles three things that can undermine your confidence... and how to stop that happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Squiggly Careers#7 A Fear Of Not Knowing Enough
Scared of asking a ‘stupid’ question? Panic when a colleague starts talking about something you’re not familiar with? Not applying for that job because you…
Squiggly Careers#6 Top Tips: Common Confidence Mistakes
In this bonus episode Sarah shares three common mistakes that get in the way of building confidence – with practical tips on how to avoid them. Hosted on…
Squiggly Careers#5 Confidence gremlin series: A Fear Of Presenting
Whether it’s the crowd of 500 strangers that gets your nerves tingling, or the awkwardness of a presentation to your peers – this podcast will help you…
Squiggly Careers#4 Confidence gremlin series: Three Ways to Boost Your Confidence
In this bonus episode Helen shares three top tips to help boost your confidence at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn…
Squiggly Careers#3 Confidence gremlin series: A Fear Of People Not Liking You
It might sound a little childish but a 'fear of people not liking you' is one of the most common confidence gremlins at work. Whether you're starting a new job…
Squiggly Careers#2 Confidence gremlin series: A Fear Of Numbers
When it comes to the numbers, do you find yourself hiding in the background? Does the idea of talking through a budget, or financial report send shivers down…
Squiggly Careers#1 Confidence gremlin series: A Fear Of Being Found Out
Do you find yourself worrying that you're in a job and you might get 'found out'? Ever feel like you're having to fake your way through the day? This week's…