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Rachel Cooke is your guide to leadership and communication, helping you craft a workplace environment you can feel good about. She’ll share tips to help you balance your work and personal life, effectively invest your time, and be mindful about where you’re devoting your energy. Let Rachel help you navigate your path to success—however you define it.

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    • 4.3 • 674 Ratings

Rachel Cooke is your guide to leadership and communication, helping you craft a workplace environment you can feel good about. She’ll share tips to help you balance your work and personal life, effectively invest your time, and be mindful about where you’re devoting your energy. Let Rachel help you navigate your path to success—however you define it.

    I can’t keep up with the changing priorities

    I can’t keep up with the changing priorities

    Employees at every level are feeling exhausted – not from too much work, but from too much changing of direction. If it feels like every day there’s a new set of priorities, here are some things you can do to stay afloat.

    • 8 min
    5 questions to help us keep burnout at bay

    5 questions to help us keep burnout at bay

    So many of us are still struggling with burnout. And while we can’t always conquer it in a single effort, sometimes just finding small ways to ease it in moments can give us the breathing space we need to move forward.

    • 8 min
    Leading with vulnerability with Jacob Morgan

    Leading with vulnerability with Jacob Morgan

    Vulnerability has become a buzzy word in the workplace. But author and speaker Jacob Morgan is here to say vulnerability can be a superpower when done well. But can also cause harm or damage when misunderstood.

    • 44 min
    How to deal With a disappointing workplace

    How to deal With a disappointing workplace

    People are feeling really disappointed by and at work these days. Leaders are making (or not making) choices we don’t love. So how can we constructively manage this disappointment while holding onto our jobs?

    • 8 min
    How to solve an organizational problem that won’t go away

    How to solve an organizational problem that won’t go away

    Organizations lose tremendous productivity - and employee engagement - when breakdowns in the system go unnamed and unsolved. But there are some simple strategies that can equip and empower you to solve the thing once and for all. Here is a step by step plan.

    • 7 min
    How to lead up when the moment commands It

    How to lead up when the moment commands It

    There’s a lot of information out there about leadership. Which we often assume to mean leading those reporting to us. But an ability to lead up – to manage our managers effectively – is an equally important part of the job. Here are some tips on doing it well.

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
674 Ratings

674 Ratings

ASobering ,

Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠

This is one of the most insightful podcasts that I have ever come across! Rachel does such a great job of sharing her wisdom and I love how she leads meaningful conversations with guests who bring so much experience to the table. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!

Brandon (iloveshinyobjects.com ,

Great tips!

Short to the point helpful tips! Thank you so much Rachel!

emj-js ,

Thoughtful insight, great tips!

Rachel's content is helpful and practical. I love the length of the show-- quick and packed full of awesome nuggets. Rachel's examples are clear and I feel like things I can put into practice immediately. THANKS!

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