We’re all in a moment. And, we’re asking the big questions. Especially about work. Should I join The Great Resignation? Should I... more
Have you ever felt like you were drifting through life, unsure if the path you’re on is truly aligned with... more
Today's career transformation story is an inspiring example of how to courageously pivot when the work you once loved no... more
In today's career transformation story, you’ll meet Gabriela Pereira, who transitioned from her dream job as a toy designer to... more
Ever feel like the rug got pulled out from under you at work? A project imploded, a promotion evaporated, or... more
"How do you finish more of the projects that you start or do you need to complete everything?" This week on... more
Today, we're exploring one woman's journey from being a lawyer to a personal finance consultant. My guest today is Hannah Bell,... more
Have you ever felt like you were following a predetermined path in your career, only to realize it was leading... more
Is the way we work slowly killing us? Brigid Schulte, author of "Overwhelmed: How to Work Less, Accomplish More, and... more
Unlock the secret to turning every connection into a meaningful relationship that grows your business. In this insightful episode, Mo... more
Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions day after day, constantly busy but not really making... more
Meet Barbara Ellen Leicht, a former classroom educator who listened to those inner whispers telling her it was time for... more
In today’s episode, we’re digging into a story of listening to that nagging sense that you were meant for something... more
My guest today is Philippe Lazaro, communications manager and storyteller at the non-profit Plant With Purpose. Despite initially taking on... more
Today, we are incredibly excited to be sharing our new feature on the Sparked podcast, Career Transformation Stories. We've invited... more
Listener Marie asks, "When looking for niche job roles that match your criteria, how do you have patience in the... more
That little voice inside, you've heard it before, haven't you? Whispering "This place just isn't letting me thrive." Or maybe... more
How often have you felt diminished or dismissed, pigeonholed into some generational stereotype that fails to capture your true potential... more
Have you ever found yourself in a meeting, eyes wide, stomach dropping as a colleague says something that cuts right... more
What if you could tap into a state of optimal productivity, creativity, and joy whenever you wanted? I'm talking about flow... more
This week on the SPARKED podcast, we invited a listener to share what’s going on in their work & life,... more
Have you ever felt like you just don't quite fit into the culture of your workplace? That the way you... more
Have you ever felt like you're being pulled in a million directions, stretched incredibly thin as you try to juggle... more
Have you ever felt that the cutthroat, win-at-all-costs mentality celebrated in business today leaves you feeling empty instead of fulfilled? In... more
This week on the SPARKED podcast, we invite a listener to share what’s going on in their work & life,... more
* Discover Your Sparketype here * What if you've been searching for purpose, passion, joy and energy in all the wrong... more
You may not think of your work as your religion, but for many, it’s trying to become exactly that! Without... more
What if much of what you’ve been told about how to come alive and get ahead in work was, well,... more
* Discover Your Sparketype here * We all want to feel more alive in work, and also in life. But, how?... more
Are you unintentionally shutting down those around, so you you never get the benefit of their wisdom? Or, are you... more
This week on the SPARKED podcast, we invite a listener to share what’s going on in their work & life,... more
Follow the SPARKED Newsletter on LinkedIn here. What if our biggest regrets secretly held the keys to unlocking our greatest potential... more
Imagine, being in your 20s, fresh out of washing dishes at a local restaurant, borrowing just enough money to open... more
How do you blend a well-paying job and a side passion that lights you up? This week SPARKED podcast, we invited... more
Have you ever felt like you're drowning in stress, no matter what you try? That the weight of it all... more
When was the last time you asked yourself if your career is truly headed where you want to go? Do... more
Have you ever felt like creativity is a gift only meant for others? Like you just weren’t born part of... more
Have you ever felt that nagging sense that you're capable of achieving so much more, yet held yourself back because... more
Have you ever started the new year feeling unstoppable, only to hit February and realize your plans need a major... more
Money. Some view it as a dirty word. Others live their entire lives in pursuit of it. There is so... more
*Coaches & Leaders: Tap a Game-Changing Credential - The Certified Sparketype® Advisor Training. Next Training starts March 2024. Why do we... more
Many of us have felt the call to create our own professional path and start our own business. The call... more
Ever feel like you spend way too much time in the tactical details and lose sight of the bigger picture?... more
Overwhelm has become the post-pandemic pandemic. And it’s showing up in all parts of life - personal, professional, social, health... more
What story will your audience notice and act on? How do you cut through noise to connect? And why does... more
Imagine feeling like no matter how hard you work, how much you contribute, you just can't seem to get the... more
How do we transcend “us vs them” thinking? In turbulent times how do we build bonds instead of walls? In today’s... more
What truly ignites your inner spark? Does the work you’re doing fuel your fire or is it time to rewrite... more
*Coaches & Leaders: Tap a Game-Changing Credential - The Certified Sparketype® Advisor Training, Next Training starts March 2024 * When... more
Why do we stay silent when we know things aren’t right? How can leaders spark truth-telling in turbulent times? And how... more
How do we build a future of work that moves fast, makes amazing things happen, yet is more humane? One... more
Have you ever struggled to find the right words when tensions run high? Wanted to stand up for what you... more
Have you ever had a lightning bolt of inspiration, only to second-guess yourself when it's time to execute? I'm sure you... more
What if just 15 minutes could make or break your day? We all have habits and routines that seem to last... more
When was the last time life threw you a major curveball that upended your plans? Can you picture a time when... more
We all want to work in places where everyone feels included, valued, embraced, and maybe even celebrated. But, what if... more
We’ve all seen it and maybe even experienced it, the high pressure workload of starting your own business. The long... more
Morning routines. There is just soooo much mythology around them. Some of it’s true and valuable. But a whole lot... more
How do you know if you’re genuinely no longer interested in the work you’re doing and it’s time to do... more
Have you ever wanted to express your needs but held back for fear of rocking the boat? Only to finally... more
Follow the SPARKED Newsletter on LinkedIn here. What if your 5 senses secretly controlled everything from your mood to your creativity,... more
Ever feel like you’ve just outgrown your surroundings, and your environment is actually limiting your growth? Like the desk, room,... more
Have you ever felt like your team could do so much more if you just worked better together? We’ve all... more
Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here. We've all been there - mired in a project, job... more
Listen to part one here. Change is in the air, and it’s making many of us recoil. But, why? And, what... more
Change. Just the word makes so many people anxious. But why? Why do so many of us experience change, and... more
Have you ever looked at someone else, someone you admire, who’s maybe accomplished a lot, and just assumed they must... more
Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here. Have you ever felt burned out in work that, at... more
So, what if the single-minded pursuit of a career that made you feel everything important to you wasn't actually the... more
Have you ever felt yourself spiraling into a sea of unending tasks, where even the simplest work feels like climbing... more
How might you rethink the bargain you've made with work in light of life's recent shifts? As the ground continues... more
Is it only me, or do you feel like your work and life are pretty strongly affected by seasonal changes?... more
There are some people you click with instantly at work—your collaboration is effortless, productive and enjoyable. But with others, it... more
Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here. How do you know when it’s time to stop exploring,... more
Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here. So, how do you handle the dance between wanting lead... more
Are you struggling to find work that nourishes your soul - yet still provides stability? Do you feel like you’re... more
We’ve all heard the phrase, “don’t escalate things.” Especially, in the context of work. But, what if there were moments... more
Have you ever struggled with a problem or decision where the solution seemed impossible to see, yet obvious once someone... more
We’re often told, the only way to succeed in work - and, in no small part - in life, is... more
You’ve heard about it everywhere - AI, ChatGPT. But what does AI have to do, if anything, with how you... more
Do you feel like you're constantly sacrificing your own well-being for the sake of your patients or clients? Do you... more
There’s this myth in the world of business that, if you’re tough enough, practiced enough, and motivated enough, you can... more
Have you ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel, constantly running, but not getting anywhere? It's easy to get... more
Ever notice how, the moment you step into a new level of accomplishment and visioning, it’s amazing, but it almost... more
Are you unknowingly harnessing the power of anxiety to drive your success? In today's fast-paced, high-pressure world, it's no secret... more
Are you tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a fulfilling and sustainable... more
Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here. Have you ever found yourself stuck in the endless cycle... more
Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here. Question - when it comes to work, do you really... more
We constantly encounter complex problems at home, in our places of work, and in society at large. Even if we... more
Over the last few years, there’s been a massive acceleration in the trend of people leaving mainstream jobs to start... more
Following on from last week’s episode we dig deeper into how to ask for help in a way that is... more
Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here. There’s a mythology in work and in life, of the... more
It’s a challenge we all deal with. We show up, work incredibly hard, strive to create something powerful, unique, impactful.... more
What if this was the year you actually did the thing that you have dreamed of doing, the thing that’s... more
Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here. You’ve spent years becoming really good at what you do.... more
Got a career or business question for the Braintrust? Submit here. So many of us look at the world we live... more
How do we find the time to make our own art? How do you blend your own creative or expressive... more
Can social conditioning, past experiences, and external pressure affect the way we explore figuring out our Sparketype? Or, for that... more
Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here. How do you satisfy an impulse to build a living... more
Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here. Today’s listener Paulina asks, as an Essentialist who thrives and... more
How do you balance the desire to try something new whilst also wanting to feel like an expert in your... more
Loss and grief. They’re experiences none of us will escape. But some losses are so deep, they shatter your model... more
Last week on SPARKED we heard from DJ Didonna about the potential life changing experience of taking a sabbatical. And after... more
What if you could take anywhere from a month to a year off work to clear your mind, pursue a... more
Jonathan & Charlie discuss: Work ways vs team habits How the pandemic, #MeToo and Black Lives Matter came together to show us... more
So many people have said yes to the quest to blaze their own paths in business over these last few... more
What do you do when the job you’ve had for years and the organization you work for change in ways... more
Jonathan & Cynthia talk about: What is the purpose of inspiration Who are your creative ancestors The dance between consuming vs being inspired... more
Jonathan & Charlie discuss: 1. Stop conflating stability and freedom 2. How career gaps can be perceived 3. How to find freedom when... more
Jonathan & Cynthia discuss: When considering options believing there are ‘no false steps’ Does your age affect your willingness to run ‘career... more
Jonathan & Cyndie discuss: Creating a tool for folks to feel seen and understood If we can know ourselves and find work... more
Jonathan & Karen discuss: Unpacking assumptions about yourself Alternative ways of sharing & teaching Identifying your advantages Busting the ‘6 Figure’ coaching myth Building the... more
Jonathan & Jenny talk about: How you don't have to have your pivot planned out Using experiments to collect data Following the full... more
Jonathan & Azuraye chat about: The call to come home to the family business Recovering from a natural disaster that almost took... more
“We need people to lean on when things don't go as planned because we're gonna spiral down to the bottom.... more
We’re super excited to be introducing some fresh new formats to the mix here on the SPARKED podcast. Our new... more
“What we're seeing is that organizations are trending towards putting what I'll call programmatic things in place. Whereas employees are... more
Listener Marie asks, "When looking for niche job roles that match your criteria, how do you have patience in the... more
Every week on the SPARKED podcast, we invite a listener to share what’s going on in their work & life,... more
Every week on the SPARKED podcast, we invite a listener to share what’s going on in their work & life,... more
APPLY FOR THE SEPTEMBER INTAKE OF THE CERTIFIED SPARKETYPE ADVISOR TRAINING HERE. Every week on the SPARKED podcast, we invite a... more
We’re super excited to be introducing some fresh new formats to the mix here on the SPARKED podcast. Our new Hot Takes... more