IN THIS EPISODE Making ourselves small doesn’t help anyone, least of all, ourselves What ‘living small’ looks and feels like in real life The internal changes when we work on ourselves do affect how we show up in the world The concept of borrowing someone else’s belief in you How 2020 became the catalyst for Mara to finally do the work that allowed her to step out and take up space Mara is an intuitive coach who helps perfectionists and people-pleasers reclaim their sovereignty. Her superpower i...
Mar 11, 2021•31 min
Highlights of Episode 154: How does living and working "on the move" actually work Unique challenges and benefits of living in a really small space Where they park, what they do for electricity, internet access, water, among others! How this experience is changing her and how she engages with people The responsibilities of traveling during a pandemic Brigitte Lyons is the founder of Podcast Ally, a podcast booking agency that has lined up 100s of podcast interviews for their clients. Brigitte ha...
Feb 25, 2021•49 min
IN THIS EPISODE: Why and how podcasting is a natural fit for Yvonne Marchese How her personal experiences and passion drove her transformation The steps she took to fully embrace her new role and be “all in” How being a storyteller is always a part of who she is Where Yvonne sees her podcast growing ABOUT MY GUEST: Yvonne Marchese is a professional photographer and a former actress. She’s also a mom and wife, and since 2020, a podcaster. She is the host of Late Bloomer Living, a weekly podcast t...
Feb 11, 2021•44 min
Highlights of Episode 152 The real reason behind Tara McMullin’s decision to start a new fitness habit How Tara was able to maintain her motivation and stick to her fitness habits What Tara was tracking at the beginning of her journey to track her progress How and when she realized she had become a different person Tara’s fitness routine now Tara McMullin is a business leader. She is the founder of the What Works community and the host of the What Works podcast. About four years ago, she decided...
Jan 28, 2021•50 min
Like so many people, I love starting a new year. The idea of turning over a new page, starting a new chapter in my life, fills me with such excitement and drive. Many would point out though that there’s nothing magical about a new year. It’s simply another day on the calendar. And we can decide to change ourselves and set out for new directions at any time in the year. This is true, of course. Still, I feel the special spirit and energy that only a new year brings. I can sense the renewed hope f...
Jan 21, 2021•7 min
In This Episode: Dr. Nayla Bahri and Lou Blaser chat candidly about their 2020 and how they are approaching 2021 Why and how, in the year that made things so complicated, many things also became simpler Lessons learned and surprising insights about themselves New habits to incorporate, old habits to re-enforce in 2021 How they are planning for a year of continued uncertainty and hope Dr. Nayla Bahri is a leadership and career development coach who focuses on our relationship with work. She co-ho...
Jan 07, 2021•47 min
Well, my friend. Here we are. We made it to the end of this extraordinary, unbelievable year that was 2020. I'm not going to pretend that I can imagine what kind of year you had. I have this sense that we're in this situation where we're all experiencing the same thing - but we're having different kinds of experiences. I will hazard a guess though that the kind of year you had was quite different from what you had planned for back in January 2020. Maybe you had to change your goals because of wh...
Dec 31, 2020•24 min
Donald Christian is a senior partner at PwC. He sits on the Board of the firm and currently leads the US East Region Advisory practice. If I remember correctly, he’s one of – if not THE youngest ever admitted to partnership. Since his admission in 1997, Don has served in a number of roles in the firm, served on several committees, and is an active and visible leader in PwC’s efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion. I have had many mentors and heroes over the years, but he is the one sing...
Dec 17, 2020•46 min
Joanna Penn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers under J.F.Penn and also writes non-fiction for authors. She has written over 30 books published in 149 countries and 6 languages. Her award-nominated podcast, The Creative Penn Podcast , has been downloaded over 4 million times in 220 countries and is one of the longest-running and most popular podcasts for writers. Joanna has been named as one of the Top 100 most influential people in publishing & writing by The G...
Dec 10, 2020•43 min
Bonnie Gillespie has been working in the film industry for decades, both in front of the camera (earlier on in her career) and then later, as a casting director. In addition, she has been helping fellow actors by demystifying the casting process and illuminating the business side of pursuing a creative career. She writes, coaches, and teaches on enoughness and cultivating an empowering mindset for our chosen journey. Bonnie has been featured on Good Morning America, BBC, Wall Street Journal, the...
Dec 03, 2020•44 min
“Our career choice massively impacts our family and loved ones. When thinking about what I want to do next, the first lens I put on it is, ‘Is this the right thing to do for my family?’ ” — Graham Bell. Graham Bell is the Chief Executive Officer of World of Books Group. He assumed this role in September 2019 after being the company’s CFO/COO. Prior to World of Books, he was the Managing Director at Countrywide. And before that, he led a Corporate Finance team at PricewaterhouseCoopers, which is ...
Nov 26, 2020•32 min
“There are people out there who want what I bring to the table. All of it — the technical knowledge, the perspective, the personality that goes with. And it’s my job to find them.” —Jacquette Timmons My guest today is Jacquette Timmons. Jacquette is a financial behaviorist and the CEO of Sterling Investment Management. She is the author of Financial Intimacy: How to Create a Healthy Relationship With Your Money and Your Mate. She speaks, writes, and coaches about our relationship with money, int...
Nov 19, 2020•26 min
Marcus Aurelius began Meditations with 17 entries — nearly 10 percent of the book — reflecting upon the various influential individuals in his life. “When you need encouragement,” he wrote, “think of the qualities the people around you have.” These days, when our attention can easily be hijacked by negativity and pessimism when the news can bring us down feeling overwhelmed and powerless, we need a strong counterbalance. We need heroes. Read the full transcript at https://secondbreaks.com/thepod...
Nov 12, 2020•7 min
Second Breaks is between seasons and is on a brief pause. In the meanwhile, here's a look inside the latest edition of Briefing Notes. To check out the 46th edition, head on over to http://thebriefingnotes.com The podcast returns on November 12th with Season 5. Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Nov 05, 2020•8 min
While the podcast is on a brief break, I wanted to share some thoughts about midlife and the latest edition of Briefing Notes. To check out the latest edition, head on over to http://thebriefingnotes.com The podcast returns on November 12th with Season 5. Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 22, 2020•11 min
Read the full transcript and get the links at https://secondbreaks.com/podcast . Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 08, 2020•15 min
The podcast host is naturally the person out front, the person behind the mic whose voice you hear in your ears. In this growing podcasting industry, many opportunities exist today for someone to take the helm of a show. Is this the role for you? Is there something else in this job that goes beyond simply being the voice? We explore the role of the podcast host with Jerod Morris, co-host of 7 Figure Small and The Assembly call, and a number of shows that he has created or hosted over the years. ...
Oct 01, 2020•50 min
With over a million shows on Apple Podcasts alone and huge podcast investments made by companies, the podcasting industry is only expected to grow. This industry is supported by a cornucopia of roles and jobs for folks who want to be in on the action and there are different ways to work in the industry. In this episode, we take a peek behind the scenes at the role of the podcast producer. To explore this role, I’m joined by Sean McMullin. Sean is the co-founder of Yellow House Media , a podcast ...
Sep 24, 2020•42 min
A Virtual Assistant career can provide the ultimate in work flexibility. However, the other question to consider is whether this is truly a profitable career choice. In this episode, Kathy Goughenour of Virtual Expert® Training joins Lou Blaser to explore and answer this question. For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https://secondbreaks.com/podcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Sep 17, 2020•43 min
One of the newer careers that have become popular in the last few years and that definitely offered flexibility is the virtual assistant work. It’s an interesting field of work because the definition of what the role encompasses is so varied. You can pretty much design it to be how you want it to be — the ultimate flexibility in work! In this episode, we’ll lift the hood a bit and explore the world of virtual assistants with help from Janice Dalager. For the show notes, highlights, and links, vi...
Sep 10, 2020•32 min
Online communities have exploded in the last few years, giving rise to a need for someone to manage, facilitate, and coordinate community activities. In this episode, we explore the inner workings of the role of the Online Community Manager with help from Shannon Paris, Community Advocate at What Works. For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https://secondbreaks.com/podcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Sep 03, 2020•29 min
These days, having an online presence is a requirement. The easiest way to do that is to have a website. And one of the most popular ways to have a website is through WordPress. Suffice it to say, lots of people are working in the WordPress ecosystem. In this fourth episode of Season 4, we’re looking at the role of the WordPress designer. Helping me peek behind the curtains is Susanna Perkins , who has been working in this space since 2008. For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https:...
Aug 27, 2020•34 min
It’s not a job for everyone. But if you’ve got the right disposition and the interest to learn the skill set, becoming a Facebook/Instagram Ad specialist can be a lucrative career opportunity to pursue. In this third episode of Season 4, we continue exploring jobs within social media through the lens of online advertising. I'm joined by Facebook Ad Specialist, Julie O'Hara, who recently transitioned to this role. It's not a job for everyone. But if you've got the right disposition and the intere...
Aug 20, 2020•23 min
Social media created so many new jobs/roles since it became mainstream. I’m not just talking about jobs inside companies such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. An entire eco-system supports social media. So many jobs are now needed — and are flourishing — because social media exists. For the next couple of weeks, we’re exploring JUST two of these roles, starting with social media management. In this episode, we are exploring social media management with help from social media strategist, Andr...
Aug 13, 2020•43 min
The perfect job isn’t always served in a platter. More often than not, it’s something we have to create and shape without a blueprint ahead of time. Marie Poulin is a digital strategist and workflow designer. She helps entrepreneurs level up their systems, workflow, and productivity, so they can spend more time on what matters. Marie Poulin shares how she ‘accidentally’ created a unique role for herself while simply leveraging her love for a new app. For the show notes, highlights, and links, vi...
Aug 06, 2020•30 min
According to an oft-cited statistic, "85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven't been invented yet." (Source: 2017 Report by Institute For The Future) In Season 4, we'll explore eight new roles and career paths that have only been made possible within the last few years or last decade. Read the full transcript at https://secondbreaks.com/thepodcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Jul 30, 2020•7 min
The podcast is currently on a break as I develop Season 4. In the meantime, I thought I’d pop in here for a minute to tell you about what’s going inside Briefing Notes. Season 4 starts on August 6, 2020. Subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends about it! Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
Jul 23, 2020•7 min
The podcast is currently on a break as I develop Season 4. In the meantime, I thought I’d pop in here for a minute to tell you about what’s going inside Briefing Notes. Season 4 starts on August 6, 2020. Subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends about it! Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
Jul 09, 2020•7 min
As HR leader Randy Lumia pointed out in Episode 132, there will always be disruptions in the business world that can and will impact our work. Today, it is the pandemic, economic instability, plus sustained civil unrest in the USA (also being felt globally). Tomorrow, it will be something else. It may not always be as far-reaching as today’s challenges are. But no matter what, there will always be something that will disrupt. This is the final episode for Season 3. For the full transcript and li...
Jun 18, 2020•17 min
Clearly, unpredictability is the name of the game now where cause-and-effect isn’t clear. In this scenario, our usual, normal decision-making process and way of doing things may not be optimal and we need to adjust. So, the question is, are we completely in the blind here? Is there anything that can help us or are we simply to stumble in the dark? Aenslee Tanner is a certified leadership coach with a focus on Vertical Development. She works one-on-one with high achievers and high performers to h...
Jun 11, 2020•39 min
