Even someone in our most intimate circle can still surprise us when we get them to

share their life stories with us. In this episode, Stephen’s life partner, Karin, explains

how from her earliest memories, she was drawn to nature and that no matter how

exhilarating her myriad challenges in organic farming, running a health-oriented

NGO or doing strategy and management consulting around the globe, she still

recharges her energy by time in the garden or walking in the Jura with her English

setter (and sometimes with Stephen, too).

She shares her early experience at the UN, the independence she may have been

forced to develop at a very early age but which helped her keep her priorities clear

as a parent and a professional and underlines the importance of staying healthy

mentally and physically in order to commit to working in line with one’s personal

values. Along the way, she took two Irish setters to Stanford, helped a ball bearing

factory ready itself to make the transition from Soviet central planning to Western

investor-driven capitalism, and funded mother-child health initiatives in Eastern

Europe and Africa. She has spent much of her career working with different entities

in the UN system on governance, communication, fundraising and strategy, and this

mission continues today.

Let us know what you think about her career story, and share your thoughts on future

episodes, too: absence_of_ego@sustainable-outreach.com

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Credits

Intro:

Karin Hagemann

Co-hosts:

Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠⁠

Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

Karin Hagemann

Music

Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Listen to the intriguing narrative of a young professional who might have ended up working in energy or big pharma except that he was a bit 'math phobic,' and who preferred launching a startup to finishing a degree in business. Hear how Raphael reinforced his natural talents at sales (and cycling) from childhood, discovered a passion for new technology almost before the term existed, and parlayed this combination into a successful career in recruiting IT professionals and software sales at a B2B level internationally. His ideal future career aspiration? Well, it's a navigator's dream of alternating arrival and departure, sharing with others and caring for the planet. Along the way, you might also get inspired to try serious sports as a motivational driver for your professional success.

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Credits

Intro:

Karin Hagemann

Co-hosts:

Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠⁠

Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

Raphael Peter

Music

Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of the three modes of career approaches, focusing on the least planned, the potentially most frivolous yet freedom inducing, which contrasts with the other two sides, "Navigator" and "Explorer " principally by its free form nature and lack of attachment to specific outcomes. Ready to ride the waves before testing the surf, or more inclined to check the Windsurf app and the local meteo before donning your wetsuit? Either way, watch out for the sharks of unplanned circumstances!

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Credits

intro:

Karin Hagemann

Co-hosts:

Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠⁠

Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music

Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As we continue to look at different modes of managing career pathways, we share our fascination with you about the Explorer approach. Perhaps with less strategic planning than in the Navigator mode, this way of operating still requires planning, research and preparation, with big doses of self-confidence and a willingness to stretch beyond your comfort zone. Explorers are not risk averse, as we'll hear from our special guest, Ruppert, who shares his life journey till now. Grab a strong beverage, and get ready for liftoff!

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Credits:

Guest: Rupert Krebs

intro:

Karin Hagemann

Co-hosts:

Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠⁠

Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠⁠

Music:

Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today's episode, we'll talk about three different modes of approaching your career: the Navigator, the Explorer and the Drifter. It's quite likely you will choose different approaches as you evolve and in response to changing circumstances and external pressures, and each can bring you a range of opportunities of varying value. We will hear from Jamshid about his own journey to date, and another historical champion of self-made progression, Benjamin Franklin. As usual, we will also share insights on what games your mind plays as you move through the labyrinth of choices in your professional life.

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Credits:

intro:

Karin Hagemann

Co-hosts:

Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/saffischer⁠

Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠⁠

Resources:

Music:

Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As a follow-up to our exciting and insightful exchange with fellow career change enthusiast, Gary Anello, we delve into the workings of your mind during stressful periods of your life, with a view towards monitoring tendencies and seeking to focus on positive outcomes. Find out why tough times tend to generate heavy negative feelings and discover how you can work to change that as you move forward towards your next success.

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Credits:

Co-hosts:

Stephen Fischer, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saffischer

Jamshid Asadzadeh, LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/jamshid-asadzadeh⁠

Resources:

23 Resilience Building Activities & Exercises for Adults (https://positivepsychology.com/resilience-activities-exercises/)

James-Lange Theory of Emotion: Definition and Examples (https://www.simplypsychology.org/what-is-the-james-lange-theory-of-emotion.html)

Storytelling Brain: The Left-Brain Interpreter (https://www.mindunderstandingitself.com/2019/03/31/storytelling-brain-the-left-brain-interpreter/)

THE LEFT BRAIN INTERPRETER - Chasing Consciousness Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N3PzxG1R2c)

Carol Dweck: A Summary of Growth and Fixed Mindsets (https://fs.blog/carol-dweck-mindset/)

The power of yet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-swZaKN2Ic)

Shifts to and from Daylight Saving Time and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc0807104)

Music:

Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠⁠

Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Redefining and reenforcing your resilience. A central component to surviving life's up's and down's, resilience is key to dealing with long-term job searches, being rejected even when we are the "perfect candidate," and not receiving the recognition we deserve. Our special guest, Gary Anello, delves into the makeup, and strengthening, of resilience in today's episode. The good news is that we can all build a stronger base for responding to life's unfair twists and turns.

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Credits:

Guest: Gary Anello

Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer and Jamshid Asadzadeh

Resources:

Gary Anello: linkedin.com/in/garyanello

Music:

Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠⁠)

Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠⁠

Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Emotional intelligence, or EQ, can be summed up in one phrase; self awareness added to empathy for others. In this episode, we explore the key role your personality, work habits and values play in making you a successful team member and future leader. These unseen and unmeasurable qualities differentiate effective and esteemed colleagues and managers over those petty bosses who focus only on themselves. We underline the critical importance that self-reflection, regulating our impulses and resilience play in improving our EQ.

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Credits:

Intro: Karin Hagemann

Co-hosts: Stephen Fischer and Jamshid Asadzadeh

Resources:

1- Global network focusing on emotional intelligence training and resources: ⁠⁠https://www.6seconds.org/⁠⁠.

2- Online Emotional Intelligence Assessment: ⁠⁠https://www.talentsmarteq.com/test/⁠⁠.

3- Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. New York, NY: Bantam Books.

4- Goleman, D., Boyatzis, R., & McKee, A. (2002). Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

5- Morrell, M., & Capparell, S. (2001). Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer. New York, NY: Viking Penguin.

6- Crafting an elevator pitch (with examples): ⁠⁠How to Give a Great Elevator Pitch (With Examples) – Harvard FAS | Mignone Center for Career Success⁠⁠

7- The Marshmallow Test: Delayed Gratification in Children: ⁠⁠https://www.thoughtco.com/the-marshmallow-test4707284#:~:text=The%20marshmallow%20test%20was%20created,to%20receive%20a%20better%20reward⁠⁠

Music:

Theme music: Inside You - Leva (⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XWZhZ32YrVV5lvpF7cr1E?si=tnbSklR7SJyPNKiHP4MbHA⁠⁠)

Interlude music: Futuristic Beat - ⁠⁠RoyaltyFreeMusic (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goo.su/janevo)⁠⁠

Outro music: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/