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Roos&Shine

A podcast for anyone who is on a career redesign journey. In Season 2 of the Roos&Shine podcast our focus shifts to all the practical insights and inspiration you need to design, upgrade or change your career (in the mids of a global pandemic). In a fun, insightful and inspiring manner each episode is dedicated to help you identify and take the necessary steps to find your purpose and drive to design your dream career. And is it actually possible to redesign your career in 6 months? Follow along on our live experiment as we apply all of the insights on one of our hosts (Josefine) as she leaves Colombia (and full time job) and moves to Brighton in the UK and redesigns her career. Recording from Atlanta and Brighton the Roos Sisters share experiences from their global lives and careers in New York, Dubai, Colombia, Yangon, Stockholm and more. Victoria Roos Olsson is senior leadership consultant, key note speaker and best selling author at FranklinCovey and Josefine Roos is a peacebuilding expert, key note speaker and mediator with more than 15 years experience working with UN and NGOs in countries experiencing conflict.

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Episodes

S3 New Year Special: Going into 2023 (Part 3)

R&S New Year Special (Going into 2023) Part 3 Featuring Hokulani https://www.hokumamaastrology.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 202243 min

S3 #13: Sommarlov - setting yourself up for a relaxing time

Taking a break is essential. But how do we set ourselves up for a holiday or a break that leaves us more relaxed, AND prepared for what is to come? This is the perfect pre-holiday or start of holiday episode - so tune in now as ee spot trends, share our best tips and get you all ready for a restful time. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202237 minSeason 3Ep. 13

S3 #12: To be on fire without burning out

How do you nurture your passion, being on fire, without burning out? In this episode we share our most essential tips and practices for how to keep the passion alive, yet ensuring that we can keep that fire going, without burning out. Sharing different perspectives, from business to idealism, this episode will leave you with concrete ideas on how to take care of yourself and your passion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 202247 minSeason 3Ep. 12

S3 #11: Begin Again

So what if the year did not start out as we planned? What if we already broke our intentions, or perhaps did not even start to apply our intentions? The truth is, we do not need to let go of all of those good intentions, we can begin again. In this episode we talk about the essence of being able to begin again, and perhaps most importantly, HOW to. From understanding where you are currently at and what you need, to understanding the structures and getting into a mindset that allows you to begin ...

Feb 03, 202259 minSeason 3Ep. 11

S3 New Year Special: Wrapping up the year and visioning for 2022

The most exciting episode of the year! Perhaps, bring your own pen and journal and come along as we pose questions to you and ourselves to conclude the year. What were you thankful for, what was hard, and what will you bring with you? With this practice, we release the year and move in to dreaming of the year to come. What will you envision? Take your time, get inspired and set your own intention. Happy New Year!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 31, 202147 min

S3 #10: A gratefulness check in

Should we be cultivating gratefulness, and if so, how? We discuss our gratefulness habits, what we are not grateful for, and propose that November is the perfect timing to check in on your overall gratefulness. We agree and disagree, talk about the perfect wellness retreats, and holding on versus finding equanimity. Many laughs and some bigger questions, all covered in this episode! We hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 09, 202144 minSeason 3Ep. 10

S3 #9: Moving through your day: how to use movement to optimize your learning, memory and creativity

Moving makes us feel good. We know our bodies are made for moving. And we might even have an understanding that movement helps us become smarter. Yet for most of us, our days are not designed to naturally include movement, and therefore is not setting us our brain up for ideal learning. In this episode we explore how to use movement in our favour - helping us to maximize or learning, memory and creativity. We explore physical movement, how to use our surroundings, and in the end of the episode w...

Oct 13, 202150 minSeason 3Ep. 9

S3 #8: In transition - astrology readings, new adventures and letting go

We are back! Josefine is recording from her new home country, the magical island she got married in 7 years is go. Victoria is back in Atlanta, after a brief visit to Stockholm as she finally obtained her green card! We have had our first ever astrology reading and have more and new insights and are turning into believers. We reflect on transitions, the big and small ones going on in our lives at the moment. We share how to incorporate transitions in your daily lives. So you hear, get your self ...

Sep 11, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 8

S3 #7: Summer Holiday

Summer Holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 202129 minSeason 3Ep. 7

S3 #6: The workplace of the future is yours

How would you design your dream workplace? The challenges of the past year have for many of us changed the way we work. Now, as many of us are expected to return to the work place, we are grabbling with what kind of workplace we would like to return. Is the future hybrid, and if so how could you set yourself up to thrive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3 #5: Pick me up: A pep talk

A conversation for all of us that need a pick me up. The simple things, and the more complicated things. Fun and light and occasionally deep and meaningful, and just what you might need! Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3 #4: Book Pharmacy

A book to cry, a book to laugh, a book to lead and a book to quit..? In this episode we share the books that can help you through all different kinds of challenges, and be a sweet remedy. So if you are a book lover, or just wanting some inspiration for a wonderful book to read, you will enjoy this one! And if you ever have considered joining or starting a book club - this episode is for you! Sit back and relax! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 29, 202142 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3 #3: How to design your day for productivity & balance; small tweaks and big changes

Setting your self up for a productive work day is not a motivational challenge, its a design challenge. In this episode we share our most useful tips combined with the latest research on brain science, to help you design a productive day, after day, after day. From morning rituals, to shorter meetings, focused work time and considering your sleep earlier in the day, this episode will inspire you to make a few small tweaks that could have a significant impact on your day. Also, an episode that yo...

Mar 24, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3 E2: #choose to challenge, why we won't shut up and why we are moving on from #girlboss

A year of covid, celebrating life after managed isolation and quarantine, AND choosing to challenge. International women's day is here and we take the opportunity to highlight some of the more notable insights around women in the past year. Learning that women speak less than men in meetings (really?! ;)) and arguing for how to rethink ideas such as 'executive presence' and #girlboss. Moving to the practical, sharing examples of female leadership that is advancing how we lead, and what to do whe...

Mar 08, 202131 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3 #1: The New Normal, a golden ticket and quarantine life

In this episode Josefine has grabbed 'a golden ticket' to New Zealand, podcasting from her and her little family's 14 day managed isolation in a hotel room. Meanwhile, Victoria, has unintentionally joined the forced quarantine as covid has broken out in her household. Josefine is greeted by the navy, photoed by the locals and tested twice a week, while Victoria's situation is developing in real time.. The New Normal is here. But what is here to stay? And what will be the things that in a few yea...

Feb 12, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 1

S2 #6: Designing your wellness habits & how to have a healthy career

In this episode we dig into our fourth cornerstone of a successful career, health and wellness. We explore how we set ourselves up for a healthy career and life. We inspire you to set your wellness goals, and create the habits that make all the difference for 2021. Dig into goals related to your mind, nourishment and movement, and tackle your health not as a motivational challenge, but a design challenge! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 02, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2 New Year Special: Make your Vision Board for 2021

Did you know that visualising an action is almost as an effective tool to achieve a desired result as actually ‘doing’ it? A Chicago University study found that basketball players visualising vs practicing free throws recorded almost identical improvement compared to those that did neither. The reason it appears, is that the brain has a hard time differentiating between what we imagine/visualize doing, to what we actually do. In this New Year Special (our favourite episode of the year) we indulg...

Dec 15, 202035 min

S2 #5: Momentum, joy and indulging in your career change, with global leadership coach Vanessa Defournier

Join us for this special episode with Global Career and Leadership Coach Vanessa Defournier. Vanessa has herself gone from employee to entrepreneur and has helped leaders from across the world transform their careers. In this interview, Vanessa shares practical insights on how to keep momentum going when in 'neutral waters', finding joy in your current position, and indulging in the possibilities of a career change. Drawing from ancient Japanese wisdom to help you create a road map for your own ...

Dec 10, 202045 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2 #4: A wealthy career: taking control, being creative & charging more for your time

What kind of consideration should you give wealth when redesigning your career? The latest research suggest there is a wealth sweet spot, and particular spending habits to maximise happiness. It is also true that new generations of women are getting wealthier, and this is changing the way women are taking control over wealth. Also on this episode, an inspirational interview with London based financial coach Krystle McGilvery who gives practical tips for anyone who might struggle financially righ...

Nov 25, 202046 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2 #3: Connect meaningfully in a virtual world

In this episode we share 5 essential insights to help you connect meaningfully in a virtual world. We also explore connection, why it is so important, and share a brilliant technique to foster immediate connection with yourself. We dig deeper into curiosity and Victoria shares her story of showing up authentically on social media. All with a focus on connection in the context of career re-design. We leave you listeners with a few practical challenges that will boost meaningful connection over th...

Oct 30, 202032 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2 #2: Re-designing your career: Develop your Purpose

An episode with insights on how you practically work towards your purpose. When did you last check in on your purpose? The further you have gone in your career without reflecting on your purpose, the more miss-aligned it might be in relation to your values. But maybe you don't know what your purpose is? Rest assure that you are not alone. Sharing from our own career experiences we provide 3 practical exercises that will give you insights from your past, present and future, leaving you with actio...

Sep 30, 202034 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2 #1: How to redesign you career: START HERE

A fresh series of podcast episodes fully dedicated to your career (re)design journey. Is it possible to redesign your career in 4 months? And how would you do it? As a result of the pandemic Josefine is on the move from Colombia to the UK, and in this season Victoria and Josefine will coach her (and you listeners) to (re)design her career. We share the 4 cornerstones of a successful career, and then get practical, providing you with an assessment to apply to your own career evaluation. Do you ne...

Sep 01, 202032 minSeason 2Ep. 1

#58: Take a Break: eight (surprising) breaks you should consider taking

With 2020 being a very different year, many of us are taking unexpected breaks, from work, school, routines, your classic vacation and so on. In this episode we list the breaks (some more surprising than others) that we have been taking and that you really should consider incorporating in your life, the sooner the better... Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 58

#57: Get Grounded & Embrace Lagom

Exhausted as a knocked out squirrel or all over the place as an anxious butterfly? We have felt it all and bet many of you are pretty exhausted after an intense spring too. This episode is about letting go of our demands, embrace "lagom" (the Swedish expression that means just good enough) and take the steps to get grounded (not in the corona way but in the connected to earth chilling out kind of way). We reflect on what we thought this summer would look like, change of plans, scrapping some of ...

Jun 16, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 57

#56: Building Resilience, Hard Decisions and Evacuations

If resilience is a muscle we can build, how do we strengthen it during crisis? Listen in to find out, as well as learn more about this week's evacuations and hard decisions, as we report from our current single mother experiences in Atlanta and now Sweden. As always, leave inspired with practical strategies and your own self care list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 56

#55: Lay the foundations for the future you (and be resilient now)

Connecting from Colombia and the US we look at how we (and you!) can lay the foundations for a resilient, and purpose driven future in this new world. We discuss what our future might look like, will we remove the clutter and embrace the introvert? And practically, based on the latest research, we provide ideas how you can build your resilience and deal with uncertainty. We believe this could be the time for many of us to bring meaning and purpose into the now - and the future. And finally, wome...

Apr 23, 202032 minEp. 55

#54: Conflict zone lessons, staying inspired in quarantine & the Swedish Experiment

In this episode we are "reporting" from Atlanta and Bogota and our respective lock down situations. Is Victoria really distancing herself enough and what about the Swedish experiment? We share our tips for keeping sane, happy and even inspired in this challenging time. Drawing from Josefine's experience working in conflict we share our list on how to stay productive (with a big caveat) during a crisis situation - and how to keep sane over the long run. Your best self-care strategies are also inc...

Apr 02, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 54

#53: A Pep during-talk during Corona times & setting yourself up for success working from home

Take a break from the turbulent times and join us for a 30 minutes pep talk. We’ve created a list of 9 (!) positive things with the corona outbreak, when looking from the bright side. So this is not the episode to go for more facts, but rather a boost and some inspiration on how to make the best out of the situation we are in. As the experts we are working from home we also share our best practices on how to set yourself up for success working from home be it while having toddlers our teenagers ...

Mar 19, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 53
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