Podcasts about how to ask for a raise

Are you ready to master the art of negotiation and transform your life? Join us for an empowering conversation with Tricia Brouk, a renowned director and speaking coach, as she shares her invaluable insights on how to confidently negotiate your worth and unlock unprecedented success. From her days as a dancer in New York City to coaching top speakers on the TEDx stage, Tricia's journey is a testament to the power of knowing your value and refusing to settle. Key Highlights:Overcoming the Fear of Negotiation: Learn how to coexist with fear and confidently ask for what you deserve, turning potential rejection into powerful opportunities.Knowing and Articulating Your Worth: Discover how to quantify your value and articulate your unique contributions, giving you the leverage you need in any negotiation.Expanding Beyond Monetary Compensation: Explore the art of negotiating beyond salary, including travel expenses, testimonials, and access to valuable networks.The Art of Creative Negotiation: Understand that negotiation is a creative, back-and-forth process, where "no" doesn't mean the conversation is over, and alternative solutions can be found.Building a Legacy of Abundance: Recognize the importance of negotiating your worth to not only improve your own life but also to create a legacy of empowerment for future generations of women.Discover practical strategies to overcome fear, identify your leverage, and build a life of abundance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to step into their power and create a lasting legacy.Tricia Brouk, an award-winning director and producer, empowers professionals to become influential speakers through authentic storytelling. Founder of The Big Talk Academy, she's certified countless speakers and produced TEDxLincolnSquare. Author of bestsellers "The Influential Voice" and "The Invitation," Tricia's expertise spans decades, placing speakers on global stages and helping them monetize their expertise. Her podcast, "The Big Talk," ranks in the top 1%. Her work, including the documentary "Big Stages," solidifies her as a leading voice in speaker development.Tricia's Links:WebsiteSocialsFree MasterclassDocumentaryWant to hear a specific topic? Text Us!Always and Never About Money Episode Links:Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MoneyMasteryWithChelseaSocials: https://linktr.ee/the_money_whisperMoney Mastery Website: www.moneymastery.workReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AlwaysandNeverMoney/

Ep #273: Equal Pay Day 2025: How Powerful Women Negotiate Their Pay (And Win)You're doing incredible work. You're hitting it out of the park. Your company says they value you - but your paycheck tells a different story. Or maybe you've been telling yourself that the money doesn't matter that much… as long as you're not traveling all the time, or working exhausting hours, or drowning in stress. But deep down, you know better. You do care about the money. And you know you deserve it. In honor of Equal Pay Day 2025, I'm cutting through the noise and giving you two things to help you get the pay you already deserve: 1. Simple, doable strategies to negotiate for - and get - a higher salary, and 2. The mindset shift you need to become the kind of leader who commands both money and influence, without working harder or burning yourself out. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I'll walk you through real-life examples from women I've coached to double their salaries, land C-suite roles, and finally feel valued for the brilliant, badass leaders they already are. Plus, I'll show you exactly how to advocate for yourself with simple, direct asks, how to build influence across your org while gunning for a promotion, and why having both money and a career you love isn't just possible - it's your birthright.Unlock the missing piece in your leadership development. Take the quiz: www.ReadytoBePromoted.com

Most women don't ask. It's time for you. If you've been hesitant or nervous about asking for a raise but know you want to land that pay increase, this episode is for you! Learn 8 strategies to get a “yes” from your boss.Here's a sneak peek:Tackle your self-doubt. Recognize that you are worthy of asking. This is a business deal. There's no shame in asking. List your accomplishments. Both tactical deliverables (the more specific, the better - numbers are best when possible) and character/personality strengths that make you likable and easy to work with. Support your case with why you deserve this.Know your number and be specific. What do you want? Ideal number and also what you will settle for. Do your research and know what's standard or typical for the company. 3% is generally standard. Some companies have both merit and standard of living increases.Keep your boss's and the company's interests in mind. What matters to your boss? Where does your potential raise intersect with what they want?Be confident and considerate. Be mindful of body language, tone, and words that can make you sound hesitant. Don't waffle or waver.Paint a positive picture. What will this enable you to do for the company and how will it help you be more engaged/dedicated, etc?Practice in advance with a friend or coach. Anticipate questions and objections.Be clear on next steps - if it's a “no” ask why (what is the logic/help me understand) and use it as a learning. Ask what you can do going forward, ask if you have their support and be persistent with a timeline - can we revisit this in 3 months?Some resources for you:Want to speak with confidence and get 3 tips to command any room? I've got a free workshop on Zoom: Sept 18 from 12-1 PT / 3-4 ET. Sign up here: https://karenlaos.com/become-a-confident-communicator-free-workshop/When women come together, magical things happen. If you're looking for connection and community, join us on a free Zoom call: Sept 27 from 8-9am PT/11-12 ET to talk about what gets in the way of asking for what we want. It's a safe and supportive place where we share resources and encourage one another. You can sign up here: https://karenlaos.ac-page.com/conversation-connection Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Powerful Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator. Get my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: https://karenlaos.lpages.co/words-to-avoid/ Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Episodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/

Some resources for you:If you're a woman who wants to advance your career by ditching doubt and upleveling in your communication skills and confidence, check out The Power House, my mastermind: https://karenlaos.com/the-power-house/When women come together, magical things happen. If you're looking for connection and community, join us on a free Zoom call: August 23 from 8-9am PT/11-12 ET to talk about what gets in the way of asking for what we want. It's a safe and supportive place where we share resources and encourage one another. You can sign up here: https://karenlaos.ac-page.com/conversation-connection-waitlistSchedule a call with me if you're intrigued to learn more about working with me: http://karenlaos.ac-page.com/clarity-call-scheduling-page Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Powerful Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator. Get my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: https://karenlaos.lpages.co/words-to-avoid/ Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Episodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/

Asking for a promotion can be nerve-wracking experience for Graphic Designers—it's like stepping into the ring, ready to fight. Whether you're aiming to move up in your agency or looking to climb the in-house ladder, the process can feel brutal and, if mishandled, can leave you doubting your worth.But what if there's a way to nail the ask and come out victorious?This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we dive headfirst into the art of requesting a job promotion. We're bringing you a blend of no-nonsense advice, actionable strategies, and real-life stories to help you master the ask and secure that next step in your career.From the worst ways to ask for a promotion (don't ambush your boss in the bathroom!) to the best tactics that show you're ready for the next level, this episode is packed with everything you need to prepare for and execute the perfect promotion request.By the end of this episode, you'll be armed with the knowledge to approach your boss confidently, present your case clearly, and turn your ambition into reality. Tune in and learn how to turn your hard work into a well-deserved promotion with The Angry Designer podcast.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

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Are you ready to break boundaries, change the game, and elevate your professional career? This episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast promises to be a transformational experience as we guide you on the path to becoming an elite personal trainer. We kick off with enlightening insights on the importance of physical fitness, providing actionable tips on executing push jerk variations and push presses. We further help you raise the bar for your strength standards, emphasizing the value of running a quarter mile in under 75 seconds and pressing 0.85 times your body weight.Ever wondered how to negotiate your worth and command more in your salary? We've got answers! Our journey continues as we unfold the art of negotiation - providing valuable strategies to help you demonstrate your value and command a higher pay. We introduce you to the concept of 'intrapreneurship', a game-changing approach to becoming irreplaceable in your company. Also, discover the power of networking, goal setting, and crafting a bullet-proof plan to smash those goals.As we round off this enlightening episode, we inspire you to maintain a confident mindset - because confidence, they say, is the key to winning! We underscore the benefits of attending seminars to expand your knowledge and experience, and let you in on the secrets to starting and scaling your own gym. Plus, learn how to leave your clients respectfully - because even goodbye can be a beautiful memory! Join us on this episode and ignite the spark to become the best version of your professional self.Want to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternshipWebsite: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitnessNASM study guide: ...

Getting a bigger pay rise is an ordeal that most people hate going through. I share 8 ways of getting a salary raise that will make the preparation and conversations with your manager much easier.Many people don't do the right preparation before asking for a salary increase. We think in terms of ourselves – why we need get a bigger salary because we want to go on that holiday, get a new car etc.  This is the wrong approach. Our preparation should be thinking about the company and all the benefits they have got from employing, all the value you have created for them.  Taking this approach to getting a bigger salary is much more likely to be successful – you are subtly highlighting to the company what they would lose if you got a job elsewhere and look, the cost of the pay rise you are asking for is small in comparison.  Work out why you deserve to get a bigger pay rise in terms of the value you provide to the company. Next, look at the external factors that would support getting a bigger salary. Take a look at what other companies are paying for your role. Gather these adverts and use them to support getting a bigger pay raise.When thinking about how to negotiate a salary increase, you should be realistic. Ask for a sensible figure and your manager will need to consider it. Ask for too high a figure and you lose trust and credibility with your boss. The next step in getting a bigger salary is to document your achievements, arguments, and evidence. This helps build your case and acts as a useful reference point for your manager. When planning how to ask for a raise at work always give your boss warning that you want to talk about salary. Ask for a pay rise in private, never in public. Ask for a meeting to specifically talk about getting a raise at work.  If you ask for pay raise and your manager immediately says “yes”, you have asked for too little. Expect some negotiation. I share salary negotiation tips which will give you plenty of options. If you get a no to a salary increase or only a small increase way below your expectations, have a plan B (and C). Steps to take include negotiating on areas other than your salary which will benefit you. Getting job offers from other companies paying more should also be considered. A final step in how to get a good salary must include helping your manager overcome objections from HR or those higher up in the company. Find out what the objections are and work out how to overcome or counter them.  There is a lot you can do stack the odds in your favour when in salary increase negotiations. Take these steps and get a bigger salary!Good luck. Enhance.training

Are you ready to be incredibly empowered? This is the episode you need to listen to. Known as the The Duchess of Decorum by her 960,000+ followers, Pattie Ehsaei (@duchessofdecorum TikTok ), has established herself as one of the leading financial experts in the space. Pattie's TikTok teachings on female equality in the workplace, financial literacy, workplace decorum and financial independence for women have over 6.1 MILLION likes—answering questions such as “How do I maintain financial independence in a relationship?” “How do I make and keep a budget?” “How do I maintain my power in the workplace?” “How do I ask for a raise?” “How do I navigate male dominated industries?” These are the type of questions that Pattie provides real and honest answers to, that keep her fans begging for more.

Are you ready to be incredibly empowered? This is the episode you need to listen to. Known as the The Duchess of Decorum by her 960,000+ followers, Pattie Ehsaei (@duchessofdecorum TikTok ), has established herself as one of the leading financial experts in the space. Pattie's TikTok teachings on female equality in the workplace, financial literacy, workplace decorum and financial independence for women have over 6.1 MILLION likes—answering questions such as “How do I maintain financial independence in a relationship?” “How do I make and keep a budget?” “How do I maintain my power in the workplace?” “How do I ask for a raise?” “How do I navigate male dominated industries?” These are the type of questions that Pattie provides real and honest answers to, that keep her fans begging for more.

Are you ready to be incredibly empowered? This is the episode you need to listen to. Known as the The Duchess of Decorum by her 960,000+ followers, Pattie Ehsaei (@duchessofdecorum TikTok ), has established herself as one of the leading financial experts in the space. Pattie's TikTok teachings on female equality in the workplace, financial literacy, workplace decorum and financial independence for women have over 6.1 MILLION likes—answering questions such as “How do I maintain financial independence in a relationship?” “How do I make and keep a budget?” “How do I maintain my power in the workplace?” “How do I ask for a raise?” “How do I navigate male dominated industries?” These are the type of questions that Pattie provides real and honest answers to, that keep her fans begging for more.

We talk a lot about saving money, as that's a key way to grow your wealth, improve your finances, and reach financial independence. The other way to do these things is to increase your salary through a promotion, asking for a raise, and just being indispensable at your job! This week we're talking about getting a promotion, and next week we'll talk about asking for a raise. We've learned a lot over the years, and here's our biggest career advice to all of our listeners:How to get promoted:First, let's start with what it's not about. It's not about being the best software engineer, analyst, or project manager. And it's not about how long you've been doing some job. It's about if you can inspire, influence people, execute, think strategically, execute a vision, simplify a complex message, and manage pressure and stress.  Are you compassionate?  Will people follow you? It's truly the old adage, “what got you here won't get you there.”Understand that it's as much about timing as it is about you. The right role needs to open up at the right time.Leverage your current role to show you have these leadership competencies for the next role. Do your current role differently, pick up new projects or work cross-functionally to show your capabilities for the next level.Find different roles and gain diverse experience. Depending on company culture, you might have to take multiple laterals before even being considered for a promotion.Leadership roles involve tons of decision-making, recommendations, and influence. And to persuade people, you can't just tell them what to do, you need to understand where they are coming from, be able to speak their language (perhaps literally), and simplify complex topics to make others understand them. Give people options, pros and cons, and let them come to the same decision you've come to. Be a strong public speaker. Speak powerfully and prolifically. If you're quiet and shy, you are unlikely to be considered for larger leadership roles. This takes practice and focus, it doesn't come naturally to some of the best speakers out there!Build your relationships and network.  Find leaders who inspire you, and learn from them!Define your personal brand and make every interaction bring it to life!Lastly, remember that it really comes down to one person: the hiring manager. It's their decision, and promoting you will need to help them be more successful.  Remember your job is always in service to someone, no matter what level you are; maintain a service mindset and lack of an ego, and that can make you incredibly successful in your career.  Also, it's okay not to want to get promoted. Not everyone wants more responsibility or accountability. It is okay to want to focus on being the best you can be at your job and leave it at that. Top 3 Takeaways:It takes hard work to be successful.  It takes EQ as much as IQ, and you must lean into the softer skills, often more than the hard skills.  As you succeed in your career, the money will come, and you need to be prepared to handle it responsibly.  Show References:Book: What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How successful people become even more successfulBook: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?Book: The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living---Follow friends on FIRETwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInLeave us a voicemail or text us: 404-981-3370eMail us at:  friendsonfiremm@gmail.comVisit our website: www.friendsonfire.org---Other LinksMaggie's Blog: Mostly Minimal LifeMike's Book: Your New Relationship with Money

What is your salary range? It's one of the most commonly asked interview questions. Everyone wants to know what a prospective employee will cost them, and most job seekers have a pretty good idea of what they are worth and how much money they are making in their current job but is it really their true value?    Hey everyone, today on the Mary Guirovich show we are talking about why it's important to claim your value, mistakes that people make when claiming their value, and how you can claim your value the right way. Tune in to hear more! In Today's Episode We Discuss:    Why is it important for you to claim your value? [01:53] Some mistakes that people make when claiming their value [04:07] How can we properly claim our value?  [09:28] Gender parity gap and why it exists [16:37]   Limited Time Free Masterclass: Why Earning a Promotion Feels So Dang Hard and What to Do Instead! https://www.maryguirovich.com/masterclass/   Find Mary on:   Facebook    LinkedIn   Instagram   Twitter   YouTube   Resources: Follow the Podcast Follow & Review on Apple Podcasts Are you following my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today so you don't miss any future episodes! I would also appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! I read each of them, and they help me make sure I am providing the content that you love to hear!   

As Christians, we believe that God is real. But living in a world that doesn't always share our beliefs can sometimes make it hard to maintain the level of faith and trust needed to believe in Him. In today's episode, we want to cover a few different things: why it is so important to believe; what holds us back from believing; and how you can actually up level your faith in God and start daring to dream greater dreams. Let's delve in. In Today's Episode We Discuss: Why belief is so important [03:00] What placebo is? [03:40] Beliefs are actually stored in our subconscious [05:20] Reaching our God given potential [07:03] what holds us back from believing [07:14] Belief can change in a moment[16:32] Four steps to changing our beliefs. [17:20]  Resources Mentioned: Follow the Podcast Joe Dispenza's Book: You Are The Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter Mary's Book: God's not done with you: How to Advance Your Career and Live In Abundance Follow & Review on Apple Podcasts Are you following my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today so you don't miss any future episodes! I would also appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! I read each of them, and they help me make sure I am providing the content that you love to hear!   Let's Connect!  Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube

Show Description: In today's episode, we cover how to effectively ask for a raise at work, identifying healthy lifestyle supplements, and how to reframe your mindset in all areas of your life. Show Highlights: 2:50-37:50: We provide updates on what's been happening in our lives, key business updates, and side projects we've been working on 37:50-44:40: Tim explains how to properly ask for a raise at work by outlining a simple, but strategic, process. 44:40-51:40: Slager highlights the importance of healthy supplements for lifestyle by analyzing Creatine. 51:40-54:35: In book talk, Slager talks about having a fixed vs. growth mindset by recapping key takeaways from Dan Fleyshman's "How to Grow Your Personal Brand for Under $1000." 54:35: Tim talks about how to train your mind like your body by analyzing a section of Gary Mack's "Mind Gym."

In today's episode, I breakdown how to reframe your message using questions in order to increase buy-in. This tip can be used when selling, fundraising, asking someone out on a date, or asking your boss for a raise. Enjoy!Quick shoutout to Jonah Berger and his book, "The Catalyst", for providing some of the material for today's episode!Interested in joining our upcoming workshop on negotiating a raise? If so, you can register via this link:https://www.persuasionschoolpodcast.com/listenerworkshopsReserve a spot today for $99! The workshop will take place on Wed, June 16th, at 3pmET. It'll be live, led by me, and includes plenty of time for Q&A; allowing for customized solutions for those who attend.You can also register via the link in my bio on Instagram if you follow me there! @itsjakesavageUpdate: Monday Q&A will be moving to Patreon in June! All existing Q&A episodes will still remain free and available on whatever platform you use but future episodes will only be available through a monthly subscription of $4. Then, as the Patreon membership grows, I will begin only answering questions from Patreon members. This move is not meant to be a "cash grab" from my audience. It's simply to support the continued production of the show. Producing three episodes per week is time consuming and expensive. A simple $4/mo subscription for just one of our weekly segments will help the show to continue!How do you use Patreon? Follow these three steps to continue listening to our Monday Q&A: 1) Visit patreon.com/persuasionschool ; 2) Sign up; 3) Stream our Q&A episode via Patreon's site, their mobile app, or you can copy and paste the audio feed into your favorite podcast streaming platform!

A lot of people feel uncomfortable negotiating with their boss for a raise and other perks. But if you don't ask, you won't get. And it's definitely a lot easier to save money if you're making more of it. We hear from a group of friends (who tell each other everything) as they discuss their recent experiences asking for a raise. Plus, Roma talks to Hadiya Roderique, who taught negotiation at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and also was a lawyer. She shares her tips on how to make your case like an expert.

We've had some questions pop up lately around asking for raises during the pandemic so I thought we could discuss this through a Q&A session!In today's episode, I answer one woman's question on this topic and I also provide my strategy for how to make "the ask". This strategy can be replicated by almost anybody and I think it'll resonate with many listeners. I hope that you give it a try!Enjoy!

Do you think your should get a pay rise but haven't had he courage to ask for one . Do you think you deserve a raise but dont know how to got about asking . Jon and Mel are joined by our guest HR Consultant Jonathon Woolfrey who gives his take on the ways you should go about asking for a pay rise.

It’s extremely important to know your costs, both for your personal expenses and for your business.Even more important than knowing your costs is KNOWING YOUR VALUE! Let’s get you THINKING about this...If you have knowledge, skills and wisdom, you’re in luck because YOU'RE SO VALUABLE in today’s marketplace!!In this solo episode, your Host Jeffrey Mort covers:Why real time costs are importantThe basic costs of doing businessWhy competitive undercutting is unhealthyHow experienced skilled labor is undervaluedJeff also offers transformational questions like:Do you really know your value?Do you want to make more money?What’s the max value in your position?Are you worth more than you get?Listen in to get FOUR CALLS TO ACTION to be creative and re position yourself to Live your best life and accelerate your career!Thanks for listening, Jeff appreciates you!***FEATURED PRODUCT***Timberland PRO Men's Hypercharge 6" Composite Toe Waterproof Industrial Boot**As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. MENTIONED LINKSFreshbooks All-in-one Accounting SolutionGlassdoor3PHASE RADIO EPISODE #005 HOW TO ASK FOR A RAISE!JOIN THE ALL NEW 3PHASE OFFICE HOURS PROGRAM! GET YOUR FREE OFFICE HOURS SESSION BY TYPING IN “FREE SESSION” HEREFOR MORE INFORMATION WORKSHEETS AND TRAINING, EMAIL JEFF HERE.JeffreyMort.com is a global educational resource with a vision to serve and revolutionize the electrical industry through Leadership, Health & Wellness and Skills! Stay up to date by joining the community today!Check out your exclusive Resource Center built just for you.It’s easy to Become a Patron and support 3PHASE RADIO for valuable content, bonus episodes, downloads and direct access programs with your host!3PhaseRadio.com is a wicked cool website built for you with love by Juxxe Development!Plug into 32 years of industry expertise by clicking Ask Jeff and let me know what’s on your mind!Join the 3 PHASE RADIO Facebook group!If you are iSupport the show (https://patreon.com/3phaseradio)

Liz and Kat answer a listener question around how to ask for a raise. We talk about the best ways to approach the topic, how to read the situation before you ask, and ultimately how to be successful in getting yourself paid more for your job.

Wordsmith Lynne Franklin, author of "Getting Others To Do What You Want," explains the psychology of persuasion on this episode of the Curiosity Podcast. As a consultant to executives and teams on persuasive communication, she studies how the brain affects our choices and behavior to help people solve their problems and get what they want. Plus, learn how Curiosity Podcast listeners can get special pricing AND free shipping on any order from Lovepop plus $30 off your first week of HelloFresh using promo code CURIOSITY. More from Curiosity: Special pricing AND free shipping on any order from Lovepop For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, enter promo code CURIOSITY Learning Styles Don't Exist Mirror Neurons Activate With Your Actions And The Actions Of Others You Can't Remember Names Because You're Not Paying Attention Extra Credit Question And Answer Additional resources discussed: Lynne Franklin Wordsmith "Getting Others To Do What You Want" All You Need to Know About the "Learning Styles" Myth, in Two Minutes | Wired 10 Cognitive Biases That Distort Your Thinking | Verywell Calming Your Brain During Conflict | Harvard Business Review "Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone" To learn more about this topic and many others, check out Curiosity.com, download our 5-star iOS or Android app, and join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and everywhere else podcasts are found so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello cubicle avoiders, open space ostracizers, corner office curtailers, home den dwellers, and coffee shop congregators. My name is Brock Armstrong, and I am… not the Workplace Hero. It’s true! I am learning this workplace stuff along with you, episode by episode, we are both learning to flex our day job muscles at the same time. You can think of me as your workplace safety net.   Before we get started with today’s topic… Did you know that there are show notes for all the podcasts over at the website www.workplacehero.me? There is. Quite robust ones at that! I know that the majority of you are listening to this podcast while you are on the bus, in your car, at the gym or otherwise not near a pen and paper - so to take the onus off of you having to try to remember the important points and valuable takeaways, I am making it easy for you. The only thing you need to remember from this episode is www.workplacehero.me/home. Slick eh?   Ok, here we go!   The other day I posted a short video on Instagram and Twitter asking people what they thought the next episode should be about. I suggested two options: How To Ask For A Raise and How To Prepare For A Big Day (like a presentation or the final sprint on a big project). Well, a fellow with the Instagram handle WholeDoods wrote back (quite quickly, I might add) with a great suggestion. He said: how about “The perils of working from home...how to not turn into a weird recluse who never puts on pants etc.” I wrote back (quite quickly) saying: “That's a good one! I could have fun with that. Thanks!”   So that is exactly what we are going to cover on today’s episode. The good, the bad, the awkward and the comfort or working from home.   I have been working from home on and off (mostly on) since 2010 and I have made some mistakes along the way that I like to think I have learned from. I have also made some advances in my setup, my workspace, my gear and my work hours over those years. Along with some help from a few articles, I found at Forbes and Inc.com, I will now endeavour to help you avoid the mistakes that I have made.   Working from home is great on so many levels. Not having to commute saves money and time and can actually make you happier (as we learned in the episode at workplacehero.me/commute). A plethora of free tools make it dead simple to check in with a decentralized office or teammates that may also be working in their homes, scattered around the globe. And… yes, if you want to work in sweatpants or pajamas, you certainly can. I don’t do it often but I have been known to rock the old sweat-shorts.   But there are challenges, as well. How do you keep from getting distracted by things like dirty dishes or that pile of laundry? How do you handle a spouse, partner or roommate who also happens to be home during the day? Also, how the heck do you get anything done if you have kids around?   I may not have (or have found in my research) all the answers but here is a decent list to start with.   1. Make A To Do List: First, go to workplacehero.me/todo and listen to that episode. Now, identify what needs to get done every day and make sure to do it. As long as I have a plan on how to complete the list of daily tasks on my personal to-do list, it doesn't matter if or how I may be interrupted or what my actual work hours are, as long as I get things done by the end of my day.   2. Use the cloud: Klaus Sonnenleiter, president and CEO of Franklin Lakes, insists that important documents need to be uploaded to a cloud storage service such as Dropbox or Google Drive. This way you can log in from anywhere and never need to worry about having your files with you. That can come in very handy for those of us who like to get out of the house occasionally and work from a coffee shop or shared workspace. No need to drag along external hard drives.    3. Get dressed: I find that the most important thing for me is to keep a regular routine and that means that I shower and dress every day as if I were going to an actual office. Getting dressed makes the home office feel more like a real office and it reminds everyone, especially you, that even though you may be sitting at the kitchen table staring at your laptop, that you are actually indeed working.   4. Don't let friends or family members interrupt you: Boundaries are only as effective as they are enforced. I have joked for years now about getting a hat that says “I am at work” that I can put on to remind my partner that I am indeed “at work” even if I am standing at the window staring at the trees. I have not invested in said hat yet but I do get great results for a quick “working”.   Catherine Simms, co-founder of the company Whiner & Diner, also has this advice to avoid drop-in visitors. "I just tell them that it is not a good time [and] over the weekend would be better," she says. She also instructs them to call first to see if she's home. Then when they do she doesn't pick up, at least during work hours.   Here's an idea from John Meyer, CEO of Miramar. He advises that you hang or tape coloured construction paper on your office door. Tape the red paper up when you cannot be disturbed and the green paper when it's OK to come in. Yellow paper means to check first. He ads that kids, no matter what age, understand this message and actually kind of enjoy playing along.   5. Get out of the house occasionally: Even in the most awesome of home offices we can fall into a routine, and a routine is the enemy of creativity. Changing your environment, even just for a day, brings new types of input and stimulation, which in turn stimulates creativity and inspiration.   It sounds counter-intuitive, but working from a bustling coffee shop or a shared work space can be less distracting than working from a quiet office. Being surrounded by awesome team- and officemates means being interrupted for water cooler chats and work questions. Being interrupted kills productivity. The coffee shop environment combines the benefit of anonymity with the dull buzz of exciting activity. Unlike working at home, with the ever-present black hole of solitude and procrastination, a coffee shop provides the opportunity of human interaction, but on your terms.   6. Invest in creating a comfortable office: Deb McAlister-Holland, a freelance marketing professional in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, says the $5,000 she spent remodeling her home office was the best thing she ever did to increase her productivity. I agree! I love my current home office. I have a sit-stand desk from ikea, some awesome 1950s robot artwork on my walls, a ton of plants, plenty of natural light and a lot of storage space to keep everything neat and tidy.   I would encourage you all to establish a few different working locations around the house as well. One where you can stand, one where you can sit, even one where you can squat or kneel. If there is one thing we have learned in the past 14 episodes of this podcast it is that we need to vary our body position as often as possible throughout the day - so take the time to establish that in your work habitat so it is easy and automatic rather than a chore to relocate depending on your task.   7. Be clear about your working hours: This was a big lesson for me. For a couple years I never felt like I was actually off the clock because there wasn’t a clock for me to be on. This is really not good for your nervous system. You know when the doctor refers to “low level stress?” Well, this is it and it ain’t good.   At first, you can even go as far as to post your hours of operation on your home office door (or laptop lid), as with any brick and morter office and stick to those hours. Indicate in your email signature, your Skype status, and your voicemail what your hours of operation are, and again - stick to them. As tempting as it is to check your work email before bed - don’t do it! Stick to your business hours.   8. Pretend you're not home: During those work hours, don't answer your home phone (if you still have one of those) or the door during business hours (unless you are expecting a delivery). This way, you are never tempted to chat or take time off or slack off in any way. This is a good strategy to stay focussed and on task.   9. Don't go to non-work appointments in the middle of the day: I’ve heard some people say that they try to make doctor and dentist appointments just as they would in a company office, first thing in the morning, last thing in the day to minimize disruptions of their work. Personally, I think this is one of the perks of working from home - I can do stuff when the line-ups are shorter, the waiting rooms are empty and the streets are less crowded. I’ll leave this one up to you guys to decide which is best for you but personally going to a matinee on a Wednesday afternoon is one of the reasons I dig being a freelance, work from home, contract monkey.   10. Get some in-person time with co-workers: For about 18 months I worked full-time for a distributed company. By distributed, I mean that we had no office to go to… even if we wanted to. We kept in touch via email and conferencing software called Zoom. We had retreats  and a conference once a year but aside from that, we never saw each other face-to-face. That really took a toll on both our camaraderie and our communication. I don’t work full-time for that company anymore but I heard the other day that they have gotten themselves some primo office space and are encouraging team members to start using it. I think this is a great move. In-person meetings are important, now and then.   11. Use Video Conferencing whenever possible: Like I just said, while it's ideal if you can occasionally meet in-person with coworkers, sometimes it's not possible because teams are separated by geography. In that case, video chatting is the next best thing. There are tons of versions out there and many of them are free to use. I like Zoom and Skype but I know a lot of people who use Google Hangouts as well. Choose the platform that works best for you and team and encourage everyone to turn on the camera… no matter what state their hair may be in.   12. Enjoy your flexibility: Just like my affinity for Wednesday afternoon matinees, if you find your focus wavering you can always just take a break with a bike ride, a long walk, or even by throwing in the towel and quitting work for the rest of the day. That's according to Patti Hill, founder and managing director of Penman PR. She says “Because my work schedule can be as flexible as I need it to be, sometimes it's important to walk away, it's amazing what a cool dip on a hot day can do for helping boost the creative juices."   13. Stay out of the kitchen: This is a dirty little secret of noobie telecommuters, but it can be like the freshman 15 all over again. I shudder at the thought of how many times I opened the fridge that first year I was working from home. Like many of the things I have mentioned so far, this takes discipline but it is important and worthwhile. Sticking to a meal schedule is as important as sticking to a work schedule. Go for a walk or do some stretching when you feel the need to procrastinate rather than grabbing a snack. Movement will help boost your mood and creativity where snacking will just make you feel sleepy and perhaps even ashamed.   14. Buy a noise-cancelling headset with a mute button: The last thing you want is to be in an online meeting and have the doorbell ring or police sirens blaring the background. "Perception is reality," says New York City-based Jonathan Vlock, co-Founder of the meal-planning app Cooking Planit. You want people to think you run a tight ship, and have all of the necessary resources at your fingertips. This is especially critical when you are an entrepreneur talking to someone at a larger organization. People can't visualize your home but they can certainly visualize an office, and that is exactly what you want them to [see and hear].   This can also be an issue when taking a call or meeting when you are working at a coffee shop. As much as you like to give the air of being the creative type who can work anywhere, it is often more important to give the air of a professional who takes their work seriously. Using a good set up headphones and learning how to toggle the mute button can go a long way.   15. Check in with co-workers and the boss several times a day: Several years ago I worked for a small company that let me telecommute a few times a week. Because I wanted everyone in the office to know I was really working and not napping (which honestly I sometimes did), I made a point of emailing and calling co-workers and especially my boss a few times a day. And actually, now that I think about it, they called and emailed me more often on those days as well. Heh.   16. Set aside a specific place exclusively for work: You’ll be able to deduct it from your taxes and, as we have talked about already, it will help you psychologically. As Richard Eisenberg wrote in Secrets of Claiming a Home-Office Deduction, although an estimated 26 million Americans have home offices, only 3.4 million taxpayers claimed their home-office deductions. Eisenberg notes that many people with home offices skip the tax breaks because they're worried the write-offs will spark a tax audit. That’s not really the case these days. Don’t be a chump! Write that sucker off.   17. Accept that your rise to the top might be thwarted, or do something to fight back. I feel like this is changing nowadays but some employers still think that you can't really manage others when you work from home. I think they’re probably right on some levels. Being a boss means face-time. But even getting promoted often gets tied up in the out-of-sight out-of-mind factor. To combat that, I suggest you make a diligent effort to show-up on a regular basis for meetings and other office gatherings. If you make a big enough splash on those occasions, it will be harder for you to be out-of-mind even when you are out-of-sight.   18. Force yourself to be an extrovert. Working remotely can prevent you from building workplace relationships and chances to meet new people in an office — those things rarely happen when you work from home. This is a bit of an intangible loss, but, again, push yourself to get out of the house, and squeeze in a lunch, or coffee with colleagues or friend and even bosses. I found joining a running club and teaching some evening swim classes greatly reduced the chances of me becoming a weird hermit that never spoke out-loud to anyone… other than the cat.   19. Take an aggressive stance on taxes and retirement savings. When you work for yourself, this is essential since you don't have an employer’s plan to automatically set funds aside for you. Get some good financial advice (probably not from me or this podcast) and follow it. I have been stunned at the end of the year with a crippling tax bill more than once. Now, I plan ahead. I encourage you tip skip the part where you are stunned and get right to the part where you have it under control.   Ok… now that I have brought up taxes, it is probably time to bring up your homework.   Feel free to choose any of the items on the list and implement it right away but in my experience the biggest challenge and hurdle for most people who work from home is sticking to a schedule. So, your homework is to write down your “office hours” post them somewhere and stick to them rigidly for the next 5 days. It’s ok if you need to adjust them based on your workload but treat them the same way you would if you had an office job… and don’t be the lone person still sitting in their cubicle when the janitorial staff come in. Trust me. No one likes that person. Not even the janitor.   Do you have any great tips for your fellow Workplace Heros? If so, head over to workplacehero.me/home and leave them in the comments section. It’s a little lonely over there right now so let’s see if we can’t brighten it up a little bit. That’s workplacehero.me/home   From my experience, to work from home on a regular basis, you must be well-organized, have time management skills and be a self-starter. Not everyone is hardwired that way. It’s important to be honest with yourself before you take the leap. Even if you are hardwired that way, you may still have to make rules, exert some discipline and for goodness sake - put on some pants!   **   Workplace Hero is researched, written, narrated and recorded by me Brock Armstrong in gorgeous Vancouver BC. Podcast logo by Ken Cunningham and music by my old band, The Irregular Heartbeats. Today Heroic idea came from Instagram follower WholeDoods with inspiration from Inc and Forbes.com. Shownotes for this podcast episode can be found at www.workplacehero.me/home   Now go make this week count!  

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