We all face tough decisions in life, whether we're juggling the demands of work and family or deciding whether to take a new job. These situations often feel like either/or choices. But psychologist Wendy Smith says this binary way of confronting dilemmas contains a trap. She offers a different way to think about difficult choices, one that opens up unexpe ... Show More
Nov 10
Why Following Your Dreams Isn't Enough
<p>Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion, heart, and vision. But at Stanford University, <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/hayagreeva-rao" target="_blank">Huggy Rao</a> says there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to ... Show More
1h 30m
Apr 2021
How to Rethink a Bad Decision | WorkLife with Adam Grant
<p>In life and work, we have a hard time changing course. When we wind up in a miserable job, a failing project, or a floundering romantic relationship, we rationalize, make excuses, and stick with our bad decisions—even when the writing's on the wall. Why? Usually we assume the ... Show More
38m 22s
Jun 2022
Ep 256: How I Am Letting It Be Easy in Life Right Now
<p>The ebb and flow of life can bring so many new challenges. For me and my family, going bi-costal was something that we knew we wanted to do, but there were so many things we saw standing in our way. If you've been listening to my podcast for while, you know that a principle of ... Show More
34m 8s
Aug 2019
#211 Otegha Uwagba & Polly MacKenzie on Self-Employment, Managing Your Money & Mental Health (Recorded LIVE with NatWest)
Welcome back to Ctrl Alt Delete. This episode is a special live recording in partnership with Natwest (#ad). I recently featured in a video with NatWest and Refinery29 looking at the challenges the modern workforce faces, with a spotlight on finances. We discussed mental health, ... Show More
34m 2s
Feb 2023
261. Both/And Thinking with Dr. Wendy Smith
<p dir="ltr">In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Wendy Smith, coauthor of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems.</p> <p dir="ltr">I don't think we realize it all that much, but our lives are full of paradoxes. Questions like: How c ... Show More
47m 24s
Mar 2023
75. Working Through Money Trauma with Shannah Game
We all have a money story, and some (if not almost all) of ours include both big and little “T” trauma that impacts the way we handle finances for the rest of our lives. We wanted to dive into what money trauma is, how it manifests, and how we can become more aware of and work wi ... Show More
58m 55s