HeyJaredb Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck
A podcast obsessed with helping GenX(ish) leaders, who should be at the top of their careers but don't feel like they are.The b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck podcast isn't another boring, stuffy leadership podcast.
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- Sep 29, 2026
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318: How to Make Life One Big Game Show with Rich Bracken (opens the original)
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What does "killing it" actually look like behind the scenes? Because sometimes it's a huge stage and an incredible opportunity. And sometimes it's a soggy airport sandwich, a missed flight, or admitting that something just isn't working. In this episode, Erin sits down with speaker, author, and emotional intelligence expert Rich Bracken for a chat about the side of success we don't always talk about (or get to hear). They dig into why we're so quick to measure accomplishments but ignore how we a
317: What to Do With Work "Triggers" That Spiral You Backward (opens the original)
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Nicole shares an update that she's becoming "boss lady" again, which means rediscovering every leadership trigger she thought she'd already dealt with. You'll also hear Erin and Nicole talk about interim leadership, over-functioning, trying to prove yourself, doing two jobs for approximately "stripper money," and the uncomfortable realization that growth doesn't mean your old habits disappear. It means you catch them faster. They also get into Ella, Erin's daughter, leaving for college, and why
316: Micro Motivator: The Easiest Way to Tell More Stories at Work (opens the original)
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Think you're bad at storytelling at work? You might just be doing it backwards. In this Micro Motivator, Erin shares the simple storytelling mistake that makes job interviews, presentations, and workplace communication way harder than they need to be. In this episode, you'll hear: How to find the right story without forcing it Why your best stories can do more heavy lifting than you think How to make storytelling at work feel natural, not painfully rehearsed Book Erin to speak Ready to modernize
315: The One Thing That Makes People Say Yes with David Allison (opens the original)
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What if the reason people aren't buying, engaging, staying, or following your lead isn't because they need another motivational poster about "teamwork"? It might be because you have no idea what actually matters to them. In this episode, Erin sits down with David Allison, founder of the Valuegraphics Research Company and author of The Values Map , to talk about why demographics, generic corporate values, and a bunch of buzzwords slapped on an office wall don't tell us nearly as much as we think
314: Why You Need to Trust Your Creative Process (opens the original)
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Erin tried to become a "better" speaker. She got the coach. Did the reps. Rehearsed the lines. Followed the advice. And then realized she may have accidentally polished the magic right out of herself. In this solo episode, Erin shares what happened when a huge speaking opportunity pushed her into full preparation mode, why over-rehearsing made her feel less connected on stage, and the old coaching advice that came back swinging: Trust your creative process. This one is for anyone who has ever tr
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