Whether you’re leading a team or working for someone who is, you’ve probably seen (or experienced) some of the classic management fails. In this episode, we’re calling out five of the most damaging mistakes managers make from micromanaging and ego trips to treating people like tools instead of human beings.

But this isn’t just a vent session. We’re digging into the why behind these mistakes what drives them, why they happen at all levels, and how to avoid falling into the same traps. We also talk about how managers are often set up to fail by broken systems, and how that tension shows up for everyone on the team.

What’s in it for you?

🔹 If you’re a manager, you’ll learn:

• How to spot and fix the behaviors that are quietly undermining your leadership
• How to build trust, delegate better, and ditch the micromanaging habits
• The exact mindset shift that separates good managers from forgettable ones

🔹 If you’re not a manager:

• You’ll finally understand why some managers act the way they do (even when it sucks)
• How to manage up and protect yourself from the fallout of poor leadership
• A sneak peek at what not to do if you ever step into a leadership role

This episode’s got honesty, hard lessons, and a few uncomfortable truths but if you’re serious about improving your work life (or your leadership), you’ll walk away with real tools and a better understanding of how to navigate it all.

Hit play, this one’s worth it.

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In this episode, we’re calling BS on some of the biggest narratives that dominate corporate life. You’ve likely heard them a hundred times yourself:

“There’s a war for talent.”

“We build high-performing teams.”

“We’re looking for real leaders.”

But when you compare those talking points to what actually happens inside organizations, the contradictions become impossible to ignore. With more than 15 years in the trenches including leading teams, managing change, and seeing how the system really works behind the scenes from top to bottom. Add in some research, some data, and a few unfiltered conversations, and we’re ready to say what most people won’t: a lot of what companies preach just doesn’t hold up in practice.

Is it all just marketing? Is it a case of best intentions? Or are they intentional lies?

The only way to start fixing things is be acknowledging the problem, so join us to be part of the conversation.

Additional resources:

Nine Lies About Work | Common Myths | Marcus Buckingham & Ashley Goodall

Overwhelmed by Employee Turnover? Have Stay Conversations

Why Leadership Training Fails—and What to Do About It

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We all have habits we wish we could break but what if quitting wasn’t about willpower at all? What if the real key was learning how your brain works and using that to your advantage?

In this episode, I share how I painlessly quit smoking after more than two decades and not by suffering through withdrawal, but by hacking the habit at the root. Using neuroscience-backed techniques and practical tools, I rewired my brain, redefined my identity, and shut down the voice that once planned my life around cigarettes.

What’s in it for you?

• Learn how habits are formed and how to break them for good
• Discover the power of identity shifts and mindset rewiring
• Use visualization and delay tactics to take control without going to war with yourself
• Explore tools like habit inventories, the “10-more-minute” method, and neuroplasticity-based visualizations
• Understand why accountability and self-compassion matter more than willpower

Whether you’re trying to quit smoking or just want to break a bad habit holding you back this episode is your roadmap to real, lasting change.

👉 Habits aren’t destiny. They’re systems. And systems can be hacked. Tune in to hack yours!!!

Additional Resources:

Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear

Good Anxiety — Wendy Suzuki

Welcome to Scarlett & Grey

No.1 Habit & Procrastination Expert: We've Got ADHD Wrong! Break Any Habit & Never Be Distracted!

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Big-picture thinking is one of the most talked-about but least understood skills in today’s workplace. We’re told to “see the forest, not just the trees”, but what does that actually mean in practice? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to become a big-picture thinker and explain why so few people actually are.

Packed with insights from working closely with executives across industries, we break down top-down and bottom-up thinking, real-world tools like the SIPOC model, and why developing this skill is more mindset than mystery.

What’s in it for you?

• Learn the difference between the big picture and top-down thinking
• Understand which type of thinker you are and how to grow from there
• Discover practical tools like the 5 Whys, the 5 W’s, and the concentric circles model
• See how big-picture thinkers uncover risk, unlock innovation, and stand out in any role
• Get honest about echo chambers, incentives, and the real-world systems shaping your work

Whether you’re feeling stuck in the weeds or just want to level up your strategic game—this is your roadmap to zooming out.

👉 Big thinkers aren’t born. They’re built and this episode shows you how.

Additional Resources:

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What actually gets you out of bed in the morning? Is it the paycheck? The praise? Or something deeper?

In this episode, we dig into the science and psychology of motivation, what fuels it, what kills it, and how to create it on demand. From extrinsic motivators like money and recognition to the intrinsic drivers that truly sustain us, you’ll learn how to build a motivation system that actually works.

We’ll break down the SPACES model—Self-esteem, Purpose, Autonomy, Certainty, Equity, and Social Connection—and help you pinpoint what moves you (and what doesn’t). We’ll also explore why Gen Z and Millennials are walking away from hustle culture, and why boomers might have gotten it wrong all along.

💥 What’s in it for you:

✅ Discover your real motivators—beyond the job title or the bonus
✅ Learn a neuroscience-based model to stay motivated for the long haul
✅ Understand the generational shift in work, purpose, and identity
✅ Get 3 brain-based hacks to trigger motivation and build daily momentum

Whether you're burnt out, just getting started, or coaching others—this is the clarity you didn’t know you needed.

🎧 Tap play. Your future self will thank you.

References:

Neuroscience, How Our Brains React To Change And How Best To Handle It By Hilary Scarlett, Scarlett

Neuroscience for Organizational Change | Kogan Page

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The world won’t wait and neither should you. The next wave of future-proof skills is here.

We kicked off this season exploring five timeless superskills to help you thrive in a rapidly changing world. Now, we’re back with five more game-changing abilities that will define your ability to lead, adapt, and succeed, no matter what the future throws at you.

As technology changes and uncertainty are now the new norm, these skills will separate the resilient from the replaceable.

In this episode, we explore:
✅ Why adaptability now trumps expertise in a world of rapid disruption
✅ The critical role of communication in a remote, global workforce
✅ How to become a faster, deeper learner in a world of short shelf-life skills
✅ Why building a personal brand is now career insurance
✅ How AI-savviness can transform you from a bystander into a future builder

Whether you’re rethinking your career path, leveling up your leadership, or future-proofing your skillset, these five superskills will help you stay relevant, valuable, and ahead of the curve.

Listen now and your future self (and future opportunities) will thank you.

Resources:

Joshua Foer: Can Anyone Learn To Be A Master Memorizer? : NPR

5 Types of Stories Leaders Need to Tell

Building a StoryBrand 2.0 - StoryBrand

Introduction to AI - Training | Microsoft Learn

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Conflict. Just the word is enough to make many of us uncomfortable. Whether it’s the tension in a meeting, the conversation you keep putting off, or the unspoken disagreement that lingers like background noise — conflict is everywhere at work. But most of us were never taught how to deal with it. So, we avoid it.

In this episode, we take a deeper, more human look at why we avoid conflict, how that avoidance impacts your well-being, your relationships, and even your career — and most importantly, how to handle it skillfully, not fearfully.

You’ll be guided through a self-assessment, hear relatable truths about our biological aversion to confrontation, and learn practical tips for managing conflict with clarity, confidence, and empathy.

What’s in it for you?

• Understand the Real Reasons You Avoid Conflict
• Discover the Top 3 Sources of Workplace Conflict
• Gain Practical, Ready-to-Use Conflict Management Tips
• Shift Your Mindset from Conflict-Averse to Conflict-Ready
• Improve Mental Health and Self-Esteem

Whether you lead people, are dealing with conflict at work, or just someone tired of walking on eggshells generally, this episode will give you the tools, language, and mindset you need to stop fearing conflict and start taking control of it.

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