Steve Perkins, Founder and CEO of Greenhouse Coaching, shares practical ideas and tips for work, leadership, and life. This is a fun and insightful podcast, with personality gripes, coaching 'happy hours', and guest interviews telling the stories of their non-linear career paths. Get helpful tools and coaching at greenhousecoaching.co Follow Greenhouse: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
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#232 - Your Generalist Personal Brand Statement + Interview with Former Greenhouse Member Stefanie Naden
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Join Steve as he chats with Stefanie Naden, a former Greenhouse member, about her journey navigating the challenges of being a generalist in today's job market. Whether you're actively looking into multiple roles or just exploring new career paths, we've got some valuable strategies to help you stand out and confidently showcase your skills in the …
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Work-life balance - do you think it's just a myth? Steve sits down with David Gregory, co-host of the Addicted to Betterment podcast and Head of Partnerships at the PeopleForward Network, to talk about a simple exercise called The Life Wheel - a framework to help you design the ideal life experience that is fulfilling in every way. Because you actu…
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Have you ever felt like you're living and working at a fraction of your true potential...but you're waiting around for that one big breakthrough to make a change? Steve sits down with his good friend and leadership/life coach Curtis Carnes to talk about the power of everyday breakthroughs. Rather than waiting for more information or the next big id…
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This week, we're doing a deep dive into the core of identity and purpose. Steve sits down with Jason Orme and Jonathan Lawrence, co-founders of PROPER, a design club jazz firm based in Atlanta, to explore how their approach to brand strategy mirrors the journey of personal discovery we undertake with our clients at Greenhouse. Discover how unraveli…
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At parties and in everyday conversation, we tend to lead with what we do for a living...but what if we shifted the focus to who we want to be and what we want our lives to look like instead? Greenhouse Coach Britnie McDonald shares her insights on building work around life and walks through some practical steps for aligning your career with your li…
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Steve sits down with Tony Bond, Chief Innovation Officer of Great Places to Work, to explore the big shifts happening in the world of work. Tony shares his unique perspective, based on insights from working with top CEOs and gathering data from over 20 million employees worldwide, from hybrid and remote work to the evolving roles of leadership and …
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In this episode, Steve brings back guest Ashley Jablow to unpack the all-too-familiar feeling of feeling "stuck" in our lives and in our careers. Ashley's personal journey, along with those of her coaching clients, sheds some light on the real roadblock: the uncertainty of how to move forward. Listen in for practical tips and personal stories from …
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Join Steve this week as he talks about the perks and struggles of being a "generalist" with guest Chris Payne. Whether you're a job seeker, entrepreneur, or in a career transition, this episode is for you. Learn how to navigate the challenges of being multi-talented and hone in on how to communicate your unique skill set in interviews and networkin…
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Steve sits down with Tara Vander Dussen, a fellow entrepreneur who understands the struggles and triumphs of building a business from the ground up. Tara has a unique background in dairy farming and environmental science, and she's using it to bring a fresh, millennial perspective to agriculture on her podcast, Discover Ag. Tara's key takeaway for …
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Why is making friends as an adult so hard?? A lot of times, it's because we put so much pressure on ourselves to make it "perfect". This week, join Steve and his good friend Patricia Clarke as they vent about the challenges of adult friendships, share some ways they've tried to make those connections happen, and realize together that there really i…
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Ever wondered about the tiny nuances in how we're wired that shape our lives and relationships? This week, Steve and guest Ashley Jablow chat about Human Design - a scientific and philosophical framework that gives you a blueprint to understanding yourself and what makes you feel 'aligned' with life. Ashley recounts how understanding her energetic …
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Steve and Sundie have coached hundreds of corporate leaders on what it takes to lead well- so they have the cred to pull off an episode like this! This week, they share their top tips for excelling in your leadership role, especially if you're just starting out. From mastering the art of active listening to reclaiming control of your calendar, each…
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This week, Steve and Sundie dig a little more into generational dynamics in the workplace. After one of our viral TikTok clips sparked a big discussion on Gen Z's at work, we wanted to get perspective from a Gen Z'er themselves! So we invited guest Hannah Jonkers to share her insights and experiences. From TikTok reactions to real-life experiences,…
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Public school teachers have the highest burnout rate in the U.S., according to a recent Gallup survey. So let's talk about it! This week, Sundie chats with former public school teacher-turned-entrepreneur Lauren McCay about why the pandemic caused so many teachers to hit a burnout wall - and why it led to her eventually starting her own business. R…
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How can you help people on your team who are feeling burned out, when you as the leader are also burned out? Sundie shares some easy tips for recognizing when you're starting to hit that point - and how to show up for everyone else on your team at the same time. Some changes are also coming to the podcast, and to Greenhouse as a whole - so tune in …
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Does "good enough" give off a negative vibe for you? Does it make you feel like you're just settling? Sundie chats about the balance between being a 'maximizer' and someone who is content with where they are. And for most people, there are seasons in life for both! Resources: + Check out all of our new coaching topics! + Download our *free* Career …
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In the ever-evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work, leaders and teams are often faced with the challenge of staying connected and maintaining effective communication. Join Steve and Sundie on this week's mini as they explore how Voxer (and similar voice communication apps) fills the gaps in information communication -- a simple solution to th…
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Gallup surveys show that 5/10 people are now hybrid employees, with an average of 2.6 days per week in the office. But the caveat? People are really only happy with this setup if they're allowed to have a say in what that hybrid situation looks like. Sundie and Steve take a look at some other interesting remote and hybrid work statistics and weigh …
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This episode is all about carving time to remind ourselves the things we love to do and bring us joy. Steve shares some of his current goals and hopes he has for the new year, and he and Sundie talk about ways to carve the time and create the systems that allow us to think about what we really want. So what would bring you more joy and excitement? …
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Getting together with friends and talking about the same stuff every time (kids, weather, sports...) gets OLD! So how can you be more intentional about the way that you gather?由GreenhouseCoaching.Co
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In this episode of the Career Sweetspot podcast, Steve and Sundie dive into the idea of trading in traditional goals for creating rhythms. Drawing from his own experience, Steve shares how breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable chunks helped him achieve success without feeling weighed down. He emphasizes that adopting a rhythm-based appro…
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On today's mini episode, Sundie hones in on the spectrum of Warmth vs. Confidence -- how leaders sometimes struggle with the feeling of having to choose whether they are liked or whether they are respected by their team -- and how you can reflect on where you fall on that spectrum. Which one do want to learn into more, or are you happy with where y…
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In the spirit of the ‘new year, new you’ mindset, Steve and Sundie are trying something a little different for the month of January. They're doing a series of mini episodes - twice a week, short conversations on different topics that will (hopefully!) spark ideas of goals or intentions for you this year. But today's mini is actually all about throw…
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2024 is off to an exciting start for Greenhouse Coaching - we've partnered with Lost Office here in Richmond, VA! So this week, Steve and Sundie invited co-founders Christian Markow and Mark Brown onto the podcast to share their vision behind Lost Office -- steering away from conventional coworking models and towards an 'Oceans 11-inspired' mindset…
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Steve and Greenhouse Coach Tracey Baumwell break down the reality of 1:1 meetings - why they so often seem like a waste of time, what that time SHOULD be used for, and how to set up a new meeting framework that sets a tone of safety and trust. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Tracey's Worst Manager Relationship Experience (00:05:42) Approaches to Changing th…
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#207 - Sleep Hygiene, Social Anxiety + Your Personal Brand with Greenhouse Coach Desmond Lee
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Steve and Sundie invited Greenhouse Coach Desmond Lee on the podcast to talk about creating a Personal Brand - why it matters, what you can do with it, and how to start building your own. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Sleep Hygiene (00:03:46) Social Anxiety (00:05:20) Situational Awareness (00:09:12) Personal Brand with Greenhouse Coach Desmond Lee (00:…
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#206 - Workplace Apathy, Weekend Expectations + Relationship Coaching with Greenhouse Coach Katarina Polonska
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Relationships can be a maze. In this episode, we peel back the layers and chat about the struggles we all face but rarely talk about. Steve sits down with Greenhouse Coach Katarina Polonska to dive into the real talk on relationship struggles and shedding the "I'm good" mask - in both your personal life and your professional one. Timestamps: (00:00…
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#205 - Mandatory Time Off, Startup Failure Rates + Battling Imposter Syndrome with Greenhouse Coach Britnie McDonald
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You know when you look around a room at work and feel like you don't belong? Like you're a fraud? We have so many clients who feel this exact same way, so we're talking with Greenhouse Coach Britnie McDonald this week about some easy ways to get out of that mindset - so you can walk into a room and feel confident, knowing your unique gifts and abil…
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#204 - The Career Sweetspot Challenge + Setting Boundaries with Greenhouse Coach Rebecca Lee
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Steve sits down with Greenhouse Coach Rebecca Lee this week to talk all things boundaries: how to prioritize, how to say no, and how to make space for what really matters to you. Timestamps: (00:00:00) The Career Sweetspot Challenge (00:12:20) Introducing Greenhouse Coach Rebecca Lee (00:20:41) Boundaries + Learning How to Say No (00:43:03) Categor…
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Steve is joined by corporate executive turned entrepreneur Rasheeda Creighton for a fun chat about corporate detox, entrepreneurship, and navigating big career pivots. What can happen if you take a pause, gain a little clarity, and reclaim your time? Timestamps: (00:00:00) Filler Words (00:03:55) Coaching Shout Out (00:04:49) Personality Assessment…
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This week, Steve and Sundie explore the fundamental question: Is starting a business right for you? If you’ve had that lingering thought for awhile now, you should probably pay attention to it. Give yourself permission to pursue that entrepreneurial path, but be realistic about it too. Not everyone needs to fit the Steve Jobs mold to start a busine…
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Ever heard of the phrase “You can have it all”? Do they know what it takes to ‘have it all’?? The career, the home, the kids, the cooking, the cleaning, the color-coded calendar! Having it all doesn’t seem like much of an achievement when at the end of the day, you're too burned out to even enjoy all that you have worked for. Greenhouse Coach Dana …
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#200 - Milestone Episode Memories, Giver/Taker Friendships + A Simple Exercise for Career Clarity
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This week, we're celebrating our 200th episode (!) and looking back on some of our favorite early podcasting memories. Sundie also walks us through her own experience with career transition - how she decided it was time for a change, what she did to figure out her next steps, and she also shares a simple exercise you can use to get clarity on your …
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Delegation is also one of those things leaders tend to stumble into, without clarity on how they want to do it - without a predictable, repeatable framework. (This goes for the person on the receiving end of delegation as well.) Steve breaks down the secret to bridging the gap between accountability and ownership, and how to have that conversation …
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#198 - Airport IDs, Employee Recognition + Women Empowerment in the Workplace with Ellen Taaffe
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Sundie and Steve interview Ellen Taaffe, business school professor and leadership expert, about the limitations women often place on themselves in the workplace because of "The Mirrored Door" - the internal hesitation and self-reflection when presented with opportunities, preventing women from reaching their full potential. Timestamps: (00:00:00) F…
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This week, Steve and Sundie dive into the art of practical storytelling with Karen Eber, the CEO of Eber Leadership Group. Karen shares her unique approach to storytelling in the corporate world and reveals how the power of storytelling can transform your leadership style and workplace culture, making it more engaging and relatable. Timestamps: (00…
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Steve and Sundie chat with Jeff Apfel about his unconventional career journey, from studying law to ultimately founding Office Intelligence. Like many, he discovered that success in the real world goes beyond what's taught in traditional education, and he's now using his decades of experience to empower people with practical skills and the right mi…
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It's not the change itself but the fear and uncertainty surrounding it that often cause problems. Steve walks us through the ways effective communication, involving your team in the process, sharing what you know (and don't know), and being available for debriefing can make all the difference in successfully navigating change as a leader. Timestamp…
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Ever found yourself in a situation where you've got to give a talk, whether it’s a planned presentation or an impromptu meeting pitch? Prepping for it can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Sundie shares her own talk prep formula that centers on one simple trick: work backward. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Tanning Beds (00:04:36) Coaching Shou…
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#193 - Leadership Retreats, Communication Styles, and Kristi Skutvik Talks Company Culture + Moments That Matter
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On this week's episode, Steve interviews Kristi Skutvik, founder of Skutvik Consulting, a Southern California-based HR consulting company. From her unexpected shift from accounting to global studies, to finding her knack for building relationships and talking to people, Kristi navigated a winding path through corporate recruiting and HR to eventual…
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#192 - Lazy Workers, Tipping for Takeout + Greenhouse Coach Tracey Baumwell Talks Career Path + NPR Tiny Desk
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Have you ever felt lost in your career journey, transitioning from that set, guided school path to owning your own direction and figuring out what it is you are truly meant to do? Here to tell her own career transition story, we feature insights from Greenhouse’s own leadership development coach, Tracey Baumwell, who shares her journey from risk ma…
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#191 - Ted Lasso, Haircut Chats + Angie Trueblood Shares Her Experience with Entrepreneurship
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Have you tried Steve's calendar blocking method from Episode #186? Even if you have, it's probably pretty tough to get yourself to stick to them! In this week's episode, we talk everything from protecting those calendar blocks to Ted Lasso. We're packing a lot into this one! And to top it all off, we have a special guest interview with Angie Truebl…
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Ever wondered how a simple sticky note could trigger a whole wave of change? In this week’s episode, Sundie unravels the psychological power behind these little visual reminders and how they nudge us toward a better version of ourselves. Join us as we talk about picking just one thing, jotting it down on that sticky note, and watching it transform …
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In this episode Steve shares about his new relationship with rest and how it's feels good and isn't the result of burnout. He dives into rest AND productivity (and even some corporate deconstruction). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Pickleball (00:04:25) Coaching Shoutout (00:05:55) Personality Gripe (00:08:03) Charleston Trip / Needing Rest (00:10:29) What…
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We're used to prepping for work...creating meeting agendas, outlining action items, and communicating with coworkers. But how come we don't take that same approach to our home life? What would happen if we took the time to be intentional at home too? In a world filled with Netflix and Tik Tok distractions, it's easy to let external influences dicta…
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In this inspiring guest episode, Steve Perkins sits down with Fay Manolios, a former high-powered HR executive who made a life-changing decision to step back and reclaim her time. Whether you're seeking inspiration for your own career journey, or simply curious about the transformative power of bold decisions, Fay's story will motivate you to take …
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When you’re overwhelmed and busy, it’s very difficult to get yourself out of that rut – because there’s no time! Luckily, there’s a simple tool that can fix it all: your calendar. Looking at your calendar with a fresh perspective, and being proactive instead of reactive, will give you new clarity and the space to breathe. Steve Perkins walks us thr…
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In this episode, Steve Perkins is sharing the ultimate hack for establishing yourself in meetings! The best part? It's simple! He’ll explore why being the first to share a visual can level up your presence, giving you the power to steer the conversation, highlight your leadership skills, and get everyone on the same page. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (…
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Join us in this final episode of the Gen Z episode series as Sundie shares valuable tips for leaders on how to connect with their Gen Z team members, learn from their experiences, and provide the support they need. We'll explore the dos and don'ts of fostering meaningful working relationships with Gen Z and empower leaders to bridge the generation …
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The topic of structuring roles is often brought up, but most times the “role” discussion is actually about identity and priorities. People want to know their unique value on the team, and what they’re supposed to be working on. In this episode we discuss common issues with the role conversation, tips for people leaders, and a surprising take on the…
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