Squiggly Careers

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Squiggly Careers is a weekly podcast that will help you take control of your career development. Hosted by the founders of Amazing If (https://www.amazingif.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 from talking to each other to interview other people who are leading the way in making work better. Past guests include entrepreneur and philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley, author of The Joy of Work Bruce Daisley, and neuroscience expert Amy Brann.  The Squiggly Careers podcast has been recommended by Harvard Business Review, Stylist, Marie Claire and Management Today. For more ideas, tools and inspiration every week, you can also sign up to their newsletter Squiggly Careers in Action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4 GÜN ÖNCE

    Squiggly Shortcut: How to Quieten Your Inner Critic

    ✨ Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts — a series from the Squiggly Careers podcast, bringing you quick career tips in just 5 minutes, every Thursday. In this shortcut, Sarah shares three practical reframes to help you quieten your inner critic — the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back in your squiggly career. From fear of failure to feeling “not good enough” or being put on the spot, we all have gremlins trying to stop us. Episode 505 🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster: PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 What are confidence gremlins? 00:42 Reframe 1 01:38 Reframe 2 03:21 Reframe 3 04:55 Where to go next for more 🎯 What You’ll Learn How to spot the confidence gremlins holding you backThree practical reframes to shift your mindset and take actionWhy focusing on small, achievable steps builds resilience and self-belief 🎧 Listen to Episode 387 to learn more: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ORexpOPpBQgp94cOmR6FE?si=kPkUOUxcTduREjGiQZm4Vg For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/ 📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction 📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 dk.

  2. 6 GÜN ÖNCE

    Map Your Career: 5 Visual Tools to Find Clarity and Direction

    This week on the Squiggly Careers podcast, Sarah and Helen borrow brilliance from an unexpected source — maps. Inspired by Jürgen Appelo’s Substack post “I Started Drawing Maps”, they explore how mapping can help you find clarity, confidence and direction in your squiggly career. You’ll hear about five different types of maps you can create to understand yourself and your work better — from mapping your energy and relationships to visualising your skills, possibilities and problems. Episode 504 🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster: PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction — Borrowing brilliance from maps 01:00 Why maps matter for our squiggly careers 06:40 The value of visuals for clarity and creativity 08:37 Map 1: Energy Map 13:30 Map 2: Give–Gain Map 18:45 Map 3: Skills Map 24:15 Map 4: Possibilities Map 30:00 Map 5: Problem Map 38:00 How to pick the right map for you 🎯 What You’ll Learn - How visual thinking can bring clarity to your career - Five creative ways to map your work and growth - How to use maps for reflection, self-awareness, and team development - Practical examples you can try right away 📚 Resources Mentioned I Started Drawing Maps by Jürgen Appelo https://substack.jurgenappelo.com/p/i-started-drawing-maps The Secret Language of Maps — Stanford Design School https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Language-Maps-Stanford-D-School/dp/1984858009 AI Skills Sprint: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNQl9gsac8BXnWe2qoGuHkLKwsygjP_Ma&si=5fD8VGW4Z46LgJFr For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/ 📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction 📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 dk.

  3. 16 EKI

    Squiggly Shortcut: 4 Questions to Help You Make a Difficult Career Decision

    ✨ Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts — a series from the Squiggly Careers podcast, bringing you quick career tips in just 5 minutes, every Thursday. In this shortcut, Helen shares four powerful questions to help you make a difficult career decision. When you’re weighing up your next move, it’s easy to get stuck in overthinking or uncertainty. These questions are designed to help you zoom out, get clear on what matters most, and move forward with confidence. Episode 503 🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster: PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts 00:28 Why career decisions can feel difficult 01:05 Question 1 – Create distance 02:10 Question 2 – Get data 03:05 Question 3 – Discuss 04:20 Question 4 – Define your drivers 🎯 What You’ll Learn - How to make big career choices feel more manageable - A practical four-step framework for clarity and confidence - Why connecting with your ‘why’ builds resilience in tough moments 🎧 Listen to Episode 297 to learn more: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oGa9JECFTOqKn79TPuZAQ?si=UhFXcSXkQ-Ki-2skkumLIQ For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/ 📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction 📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 dk.

  4. 14 EKI

    Are You Wasting Your Talent? (Why Moral Ambition Matters)

    What does it mean to live — and work — with moral ambition? In this episode of the Squiggly Careers podcast, Sarah introduces ideas from Rutger Bregman’s book Moral Ambition and Helen helps turn them into practical actions you can apply in your own career. You’ll hear why moral ambition is about using your 80,000 working hours wisely, how to close the belief–behaviour gap, and what small steps you can take to make a bigger difference. Together, Helen and Sarah explore how to connect Bregman’s big ideas to the everyday reality of squiggly careers. Episode 502 🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster: PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Moral ambition 05:59 The belief–behaviour gap (what we say vs. what we do) 12:01 Action 1 19:23 Action 2 23:58 Action 3 29:36 Reflections 🎯 What You’ll Learn -What moral ambition is and why it matters - How to spot your own belief–behaviour gaps - Practical ways to volunteer and use your strengths for impact - How to extend your positive influence beyond your current circle - Why finding morally ambitious role models helps you take action For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/ 📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction 📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 dk.

  5. 9 EKI

    Squiggly Shortcut: How to ask for a pay rise

    ✨ Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts — a series from the Squiggly Careers podcast, bringing you quick career tips in just 5 minutes, every Thursday. In this shortcut, Sarah shares a practical idea to help you confidently ask for a pay rise. While the conversation can feel anxiety-inducing, waiting rarely works — you need to advocate for yourself and highlight the impact you’re having. Sarah breaks it down into 3 simple tips to set you up for success. How To Ask For A Pay Rise  Episode 501 ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts 00:24 Create don't wait  01:23 Tip 1 – Understand the pay rise process in your company 02:26 Tip 2 - How to approach the conversation  05:09 Tip 3 - Summarise what's been said  05:08 Think about your pay rise tradeoff  🎯 What You’ll Learn - Why waiting to be noticed often doesn’t work - How to approach a pay rise as a series of conversations - 3 practical steps for how to ask for a pay rise 🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster: PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/ 📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction 📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 dk.

  6. 7 EKI

    Why Bringing Your Authentic Self To Work Is Bad Advice

    Is “just be yourself at work” really the best advice? In this 500th episode of the Squiggly Careers podcast, Helen and Sarah explore the tricky topic of authenticity — and why being 100% yourself at work might not always help you succeed. Borrowing brilliance from Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, they discuss the difference between effective vs. ineffective authenticity, why trust often matters more than “being real,” and how to adapt without feeling fake. You’ll learn three practical actions to help you show up authentically and intentionally in ways that work for you, your team, and your career. Episode 500 🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster: PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Announcement 02:19 Celebrating 500 episodes 🎉 06:32 What is “effective authenticity”? 09:05 Why trust may be more important than authenticity 11:40 Action 1 17:55 Action 2 21:16 Action 3 23:35 Questions to help you apply this week’s shortcut 25:41 What’s next: Borrowing brilliance from maps 🎯 What You’ll Learn - The difference between helpful and unhelpful authenticity - Why trust and emotional intelligence matter more than “bringing your whole self” - How to balance being true to yourself with adapting to your team - 3 actions you can take to use authenticity for career success 📚 Resources Mentioned Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead) by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Be-Yourself-Authenticity-Overrated/dp/1647829836 HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2025/08/do-you-have-an-emotionally-intelligent-team The Values Institute https://values.institute/ AI Skills Sprint - https://youtu.be/5swOYWW6l7M?feature=shared For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/ 📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction 📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 dk.

  7. 2 EKI

    How to Stop Being a People Pleaser Without Guilt (3 Easy Tips)

    ✨ Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts — a brand new series from the Squiggly Careers podcast, bringing you quick career tips in just 5 minutes, every Thursday. In this shortcut, Helen shares a practical idea to help you spot and stop people pleasing at work, so you can set boundaries, protect your time, and focus on what matters most. How To Stop Being A People Pleaser (3 Tips) Episode 499 ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts 00:35 What is people pleasing? 01:09 Tip 1 - Find your pause statement 02:06 Tip 2 - Use "don't" rather than "can't" 03:45 Tip 3 - Practice your no-cabulary 05:10 A reminder for your week 🎯 What You’ll Learn - Why people pleasing can hold you back in your career - A simple shortcut to say no with confidence - How to create small shifts that protect your priorities 🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster: PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/ 📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction 📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 dk.

  8. 30 EYL

    Learn Smarter: The Feynman Technique, Don’t Know Notebook & Problem Testing

    What can a Nobel Prize-winning physicist teach us about navigating squiggly careers? In this new Borrowed Brilliance format, Helen introduces the curiosity-driven ideas of Richard Feynman and Sarah helps turn them into practical actions for work. Together, they explore how Feynman’s playful approach to learning can help all of us grow with more clarity and confidence.You’ll discover the power of the Feynman Technique, why keeping a Don’t Know Notebook builds smarter learning habits, and how Problem-Testing can help you see new solutions to old challenges. Episode #498 🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster: PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR 🎯 What You’ll Learn How to make learning stick using the Feynman TechniqueA practical way to turn uncertainty into curiosity with a Don’t Know NotebookWhy playing with problems helps spark creative solutionsHow to use AI prompts to think and learn like Feynman 📚 Resources Mentioned Richard Feynman’s Mental Models: How to Think, Learn, and Problem-Solve Like a Nobel Prize-Winning Polymath (Learning how to Learn) http://bit.ly/3KnW101Shane Parrish on Richard Feynman: https://fs.blog/richard-feynman/ For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/ 📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction 📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 dk.
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Squiggly Careers is a weekly podcast that will help you take control of your career development. Hosted by the founders of Amazing If (https://www.amazingif.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 from talking to each other to interview other people who are leading the way in making work better. Past guests include entrepreneur and philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley, author of The Joy of Work Bruce Daisley, and neuroscience expert Amy Brann.  The Squiggly Careers podcast has been recommended by Harvard Business Review, Stylist, Marie Claire and Management Today. For more ideas, tools and inspiration every week, you can also sign up to their newsletter Squiggly Careers in Action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Squiggly Career
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    2017 - 2025
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    514
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