Winning the Game of Work

Terry McDougall

Winning the Game of Work is a podcast for high-achievers who recognize that being smart and hard-working are simply table stakes in today's competitive workplace. Executive Coach, Author, and Host Terry McDougall interviews business leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, authors, and thought leaders on the unwritten rules of what it takes to lead a happy and successful career. This insightful podcast continues the meaningful work that was started with the Amazon best-selling book Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms. This podcast is for anyone who wants to lead a successful career that you enjoy without losing yourself in the process. 

  1. The Role Authenticity Plays in Happiness at Work with Author Mora Brinkman

    06/13/2023

    The Role Authenticity Plays in Happiness at Work with Author Mora Brinkman

    Mora Brinkman is author of A Little Off, Always On: A Memoir. She is a Chicagoland-based healthcare digital marketer, content creator by day, and author by night. For almost twenty years, Mora has worked in communications and marketing. She spent her formative years in the agency world at Fleishman Hillard, a Global PR and Marketing Agency, then moved into in-house communications and product management roles at Becton Dickinson and Astellas Pharmaceutical. She has recently held Director of Marketing Communication and Content roles at private equity medical technology companies and is currently the Director of Digital Marketing at Aspen Surgical. She graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Journalism with a degree in Strategic Communications and Boston University with a Master of Science in Corporate Public Relations. New Degree Press just published her first book, A Little Off. Always On.: A Memoir, this May. In this book of humorous essays, she writes about fitting in, standing out, and how our instinct to belong impacts our physical and mental health. How to get in touch with Mora:  Website: https://www.morabrinkmanwrites.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/met4bd/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morabrinkman/****************************** Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall: www.terrybmcdougall.com www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougall Terry@Terrybmcdougall.com Her book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

    32 min
  2. Use Your Brain & Behavior to Master the Future of Work with Dr. Jennie Byrne

    03/20/2023

    Use Your Brain & Behavior to Master the Future of Work with Dr. Jennie Byrne

    Dr. Jennie Byrne is  Chief Patient Officer at Belong Health. She lives to connect the dots between people and ideas in new and unexpected ways. She's a clinical translator between segments of our complex health system -- clinicians, finance, operations, data, technology, research. I have strong people skills and enjoy bringing psychological savvy and EQ to complicated problems.  Clients have called Dr. Byrne a triple threat because she: 1) Clinical Experience -- nearly two decades of clinical experience as an MD/PhD 2) Entrepreneur -- I’ve founded and grown a clinical organization through the entire life cycle of inception to exit 3) C-level Leadership -- led teams to create and innovate clinical programs as a C-level leader She's the author of Work Smart: Brain/Behavior/Creativity and the Future of Work which was released in January 2023. In the book she asks the questions many of us are asking today: Why are we experiencing empathy fatigue and what can we do about it?Where did the Traditional (prepandemic) Office culture come from? How can we make work not suck? ABOUT THE BOOK  Everyone thinks the future of work is about better technology. In Work Smart Dr. Jennie Byrne will convince you that the future of work is about being a better human.  You will learn a little science about how human brains and behavior work, and you will learn a lot about how the workplace can be better. This book will leave you with a passion and excitement for creating a new workplace that is more humanistic and equitable. Ultimately, this book is your tool to work smarter rather than work harder.  In this book, you will:  Learn how to manage your time aggressively and intentionally. Learn how to cultivate empathy and challenge assumptions. Relearn how to communicate in the digital age. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne Website: drjenniebyrne.com Email: dr.jennie.byrne@gmail.com Book: Work Smart ****************************** Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall: www.terrybmcdougall.com www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougall Terry@Terrybmcdougall.com Her book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

    43 min
  3. Elevating 1 Million Women Leaders in Technology with Coach Dr. Jane Lovas

    03/13/2023

    Elevating 1 Million Women Leaders in Technology with Coach Dr. Jane Lovas

    Dr. Jane Lovas, transformation strategist, thought leader, author, and speaker is on a mission to cause and elevate 1 million women leaders in tech by 2030. As the founder of Lovas Consulting, she is a Consultant, Stakeholder Centered Certified Executive/Leadership Coach, Host of the Podcast Leadership Re-Imagined and creator of Clarity Focus Release™, a model to help companies grow by keeping them focused on where they want to go. A known speaker, Jane tailors her messages to her clients and audiences using personal stories that are delivered with wit and humor. She has facilitated numerous workshops and seminars on change, goals, and various technical subjects. As an adjunct instructor at Leeward Community College and Hawaii Pacific University (HPU), while attending HPU, Jane taught Introduction to Computers. Jane has a BS in Information Systems from Park University in Parkville, MO., and a Master’s of Science in Information Systems from Hawaii Pacific University. She has consulted to companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Washington Mutual Inc., Fannie Mae, Nextel Communications, and XO Communications where she has a proven track record of successfully turning around failing projects while improving morale, communication, and team cohesiveness. Jane is the author of Put Your Big Girl Panties On and Kick Your Fears in the Ass and Co-Author of Seen and Sustained: Best Practices in Communication that Increase the Visibility of Small and Diverse Businesses with Akia Garnett, Mali Phonpadith, and Tamecia Bradshaw. Website: https://www.lovasconsulting.com/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/janelovas Email: jlovas@lovasconsulting.com ****************************** Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall: www.terrybmcdougall.com www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougall Terry@Terrybmcdougall.com Her book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

    38 min
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Winning the Game of Work is a podcast for high-achievers who recognize that being smart and hard-working are simply table stakes in today's competitive workplace. Executive Coach, Author, and Host Terry McDougall interviews business leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, authors, and thought leaders on the unwritten rules of what it takes to lead a happy and successful career. This insightful podcast continues the meaningful work that was started with the Amazon best-selling book Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms. This podcast is for anyone who wants to lead a successful career that you enjoy without losing yourself in the process.