Big-picture thinking is one of the most talked-about but least understood skills in today’s workplace. We’re told to “see the forest, not just the trees”, but what does that actually mean in practice? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to become a big-picture thinker and explain why so few people actually are.

Packed with insights from working closely with executives across industries, we break down top-down and bottom-up thinking, real-world tools like the SIPOC model, and why developing this skill is more mindset than mystery.

What’s in it for you?

• Learn the difference between the big picture and top-down thinking
• Understand which type of thinker you are and how to grow from there
• Discover practical tools like the 5 Whys, the 5 W’s, and the concentric circles model
• See how big-picture thinkers uncover risk, unlock innovation, and stand out in any role
• Get honest about echo chambers, incentives, and the real-world systems shaping your work

Whether you’re feeling stuck in the weeds or just want to level up your strategic game—this is your roadmap to zooming out.

👉 Big thinkers aren’t born. They’re built—and this episode shows you how.

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What actually gets you out of bed in the morning? Is it the paycheck? The praise? Or something deeper?

In this episode, we dig into the science and psychology of motivation, what fuels it, what kills it, and how to create it on demand. From extrinsic motivators like money and recognition to the intrinsic drivers that truly sustain us, you’ll learn how to build a motivation system that actually works.

We’ll break down the SPACES model—Self-esteem, Purpose, Autonomy, Certainty, Equity, and Social Connection—and help you pinpoint what moves you (and what doesn’t). We’ll also explore why Gen Z and Millennials are walking away from hustle culture, and why boomers might have gotten it wrong all along.

💥 What’s in it for you:

✅ Discover your real motivators—beyond the job title or the bonus
✅ Learn a neuroscience-based model to stay motivated for the long haul
✅ Understand the generational shift in work, purpose, and identity
✅ Get 3 brain-based hacks to trigger motivation and build daily momentum

Whether you're burnt out, just getting started, or coaching others—this is the clarity you didn’t know you needed.

🎧 Tap play. Your future self will thank you.

References:

Neuroscience, How Our Brains React To Change And How Best To Handle It By Hilary Scarlett, Scarlett

Neuroscience for Organizational Change | Kogan Page

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The world won’t wait and neither should you. The next wave of future-proof skills is here.

We kicked off this season exploring five timeless superskills to help you thrive in a rapidly changing world. Now, we’re back with five more game-changing abilities that will define your ability to lead, adapt, and succeed, no matter what the future throws at you.

As technology changes and uncertainty are now the new norm, these skills will separate the resilient from the replaceable.

In this episode, we explore:
✅ Why adaptability now trumps expertise in a world of rapid disruption
✅ The critical role of communication in a remote, global workforce
✅ How to become a faster, deeper learner in a world of short shelf-life skills
✅ Why building a personal brand is now career insurance
✅ How AI-savviness can transform you from a bystander into a future builder

Whether you’re rethinking your career path, leveling up your leadership, or future-proofing your skillset, these five superskills will help you stay relevant, valuable, and ahead of the curve.

Listen now and your future self (and future opportunities) will thank you.

Resources:

Joshua Foer: Can Anyone Learn To Be A Master Memorizer? : NPR

5 Types of Stories Leaders Need to Tell

Building a StoryBrand 2.0 - StoryBrand

Introduction to AI - Training | Microsoft Learn

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