altWork Podcast

Hosted by Saqib Rasool & Victoria Ruelas

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Our mission with altWork Podcast is to provide a powerful new framework for powerfully navigating the new dynamic era and generating shockingly good results in personal satisfaction, communications, relationships, work, business, and career. Learn the skills to build trust in relationships, make assessments, and mobilize people to new futures.

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July 31, 2024Episode 161 hr 3 min

Ep. 16 - Transform Your Relationships: Produce Trust In Personal & Professional Relationships

In our latest podcast episode, we will dive deep into the dynamics of relationships with Saqib Rasool and our special guest Dr. Feroz Eledath, a world-renowned Master Coach. In this conversation, you will get actionable advice to help you foster trust and intimacy, handle disagreements constructively, and ultimately transform your relationships.We will investigate how we can change the dynamics of a relationship to bring more aliveness and joy, how we might create a shared vision for the future, and what common blind spots can destroy our relationships. We will also explore how our background assessments shape the way we approach relationships and discuss practical steps to create the relationships we truly want. Join us as we explore these topics and more, aiming to gain together a deeper understanding of how to navigate and improve relationships in all areas of life.

March 13, 2024Episode 1542 min

Ep. 15 - The Antidote For Imposter Syndrome: How To Have Confidence at Work and Not Feel Like a Fake

In this upcoming podcast, Victoria and I will be discussing the common issue of imposter syndrome. We will explain how imposter syndrome often stems from an overfocus on one's own identity and a lack of confidence in one's skills. However, we believe imposter syndrome can be overcome by shifting one's mindset from an "I" focus to a "we'' focus through teamwork and caring for others. We will explore how committing to constant learning, expanding one's knowledge, and showing up to listen without judgment can help alleviate feelings of fraudulence.This episode aims to help anyone struggling with doubts in their abilities find community, purpose and the confidence that comes from contributing to others.

January 24, 2024Episode 141 hr 2 min

Ep. 14 - Listening for Candor: Building Trust in Relationships That Matter

Join us for a captivating discussion with Peter Yaholkovsky as we delve into the transformative power of listening in building trust. Drawing from his rich background in engineering, medicine, and communication, Peter shares insights from his latest book on the essential role of listening in today’s divisive world. This episode is not just about conversations; it's an exploration of how we can navigate through our turbulent times by listening, building trust, and creating meaningful relationships. Discover how to open spaces for care and understanding, and learn the skills necessary for forming a united 'we' in the face of challenges.

January 10, 2024Episode 1350 min

Ep. 13 - Reinventing Your Career In Troubled Times: Navigate The Changing Landscape of Work

In a world brimming with chaos and disasters, how do we even begin to think about our careers? What significance can our work hold amidst global and local turbulence? This episode of altWork Podcast dives deep into these pressing questions, confronting the discomfort and uncertainty many of us face in our work lives. We explore the journey from being 'comfortably numb' to embracing ‘radical ambition.’ Discover with us how to navigate through an era where traditional career paths are dissolving, and the humanization of technology is emerging. Learn the crucial skills needed for thriving in the future: navigating moods, cultivating relationships, and forming alliances. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on career reinvention in these troubled times and learn how to future-proof your career against the backdrop of 2024’s uncertainties.

December 6, 2023Episode 1240 min

Ep. 12 - F*cked By Success?: Untrap Yourself From The Past & Design Your Future

Dive into our latest episode of altWork, 'F*cked by Success?' where we confront the paradox of success. This episode is all about breaking free from the shackles of past achievements and designing a future of your own making. Join us for an in-depth exploration of how to untrap yourself from the past and boldly design your future.

August 4, 2023Episode 1154 min

Ep. 11 - Go From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Dealing with Dissatisfaction Powerfully at Work

Breakdowns are inevitable. In this episode, we dive deep into how breakdowns happen at work and how they often manifest as stuckness leading to resentment and stagnation. What if breakdowns were not blockers but opening for new opportunities? In this conversation, we will show you how to powerfully take on and transform dissatisfaction into venues for innovation, growth, and new opportunities. You may have noticed that the rate of breakdowns is increasing and now more than ever, it is important for people with ambition to learn the skill for dealing with breakdowns and become change agents ready to embrace challenges.

July 12, 2023Episode 101 hr 0 min

Ep. 10 - The Art Of Managing Up & Managing Down: A New Manager’s Guide

Navigating the challenging world of management requires a fine balance between managing up and down. New managers can easily fall into the trap of either connecting well with their team but missing the mark with upper management, or vice versa. We'll delve into the realities of managing up and down - from grasping your superior's expectations to truly understanding your team's needs. We'll share actionable strategies for effective communication, constructive feedback, and leading without micromanaging. Successfully mastering this balance will not only position you as a reliable and influential leader, but it will also foster an environment where both creativity and productivity thrive.

June 21, 2023Episode 91 hr 4 min

Ep. 09 - Navigating a New Leadership Role?: Become a Leader Worth Following

Join us for a lively conversation on the topic of leadership, what it means to be a leader, how one develops skills and virtues for leadership, gains power, and mobilizes action to deal with breakdowns, anomalies, and emergences. We are living in times where old formulas for leadership are failing. What kind of leaders will tomorrow need? In this conversation, we will explore the past, present, and future of leadership, with the aim to help those preparing to receive and take responsibility for important missions in their work and career—a very important and timely conversation.

June 7, 2023Episode 829 min

Ep. 08 - Conquering Burnout: Overcoming Exhaustion and Rediscovering Joy

In this episode we will challenge the conventional narrative around burnout. Instead of viewing it as a singular state of irreversible exhaustion, we consider it as a multi-dimensional challenge that requires a careful approach to reversing it. We will explore the following: The physical dimension underlines the importance of rest, nutrition, and addressing medical conditions if present. The emotional dimension focuses on the impacts of ongoing inauthentic behaviour and resentment in the workplace and life in general. The existential dimension highlights the effects of lack of meaning in work, emphasizing the need for nourishment through meaningful contributions to your world with your work.Lastly, we will touch on the societal dimension, considering the wider impacts of our environments and relationships. Join us as we journey through these dimensions, offering insights and solutions for each stage of burnout.

May 30, 2023Episode 742 min

Ep. 07 - Kill Being Nice: Embracing Your Power & Transforming Relationships

“Kill Being Nice” is not an invitation to be rude but an invitation to develop courage and authenticity in our relationships. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of giving up the pretence of being nice and the necessity to stop tolerating waste and inauthentic conduct at the workplace. Furthermore, we will explore the virtue of ‘being direct,’ not only in the care of ourselves, our dignity, and our personal power but also in the care of each other and our shared concerns. Join us as we discuss this sensitive and crucially important topic that will help you transform your capacity to take action in the face of breakdowns and build nourishing relationships.