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We’re all in a moment. And, we’re asking the big questions. Especially about work. Should I join The Great Resignation? Should I stay and just keep on, keeping on. Or, reimagine, reinvent, maybe even start my own thing? Can I really expect more than just a paycheck and stability from work? How do I navigate the overwhelm, burnout, and work-life-bleed that’s turned work-from-home into never-stop-working? What about purpose, joy, excitement, time to breathe, and live? What about that nagging tension between money and meaning, the desire to feel secure and the quest to do something that makes you come alive - that sparks you?These are the questions we’ll be diving into on the SPARKED podcast. Every week, we invite a listener to share what’s going on in their work & life, then pose a specific question. Then, our host, award-winning author, advisor, and founder, Jonathan Fields, and a rotating lineup of wise mentors from the SPARKED Braintrust will share insights, ideas, strategies, resources and tips to help us all better align what we do with who we are, so we can find and do more of what makes us come alive.

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Years Active
2022 - 2025
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When to Quit or Stick It Out

When to Quit or Stick It Out

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When is it time to walk away from work? How do you know when that cr…

00:35:08  |   Tue 12 Dec 2023
How to Craft a “Speak Up” Culture

How to Craft a “Speak Up” Culture

Why do we stay silent when we know things aren’t right? How can leaders spark truth-telling in turbulent times? 

And how can we foster environments that make it feel safer and worthwhile for people to…

00:32:38  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
How to Move Fast and Fix Things

How to Move Fast and Fix Things

How do we build a future of work that moves fast, makes amazing things happen, yet is more humane? One where care, wellbeing, and innovation coexist? 

In today’s episode, we dive into the often brutal…

00:43:08  |   Tue 28 Nov 2023
How to Advocate for a Point-of-View With Empathy and Intention

How to Advocate for a Point-of-View With Empathy and Intention

Have you ever struggled to find the right words when tensions run high? Wanted to stand up for what you believe in but risked fueling the fire? In divided times, how do we speak out thoughtfully, wit…

00:28:58  |   Mon 20 Nov 2023
How to Simplify Your Idea Without Losing Its Essence

How to Simplify Your Idea Without Losing Its Essence

Have you ever had a lightning bolt of inspiration, only to second-guess yourself when it's time to execute? 

I'm sure you can relate to staring at a blank page, realizing your brilliant idea feels mud…

00:32:10  |   Tue 14 Nov 2023
How 15 minutes make or break your day

How 15 minutes make or break your day

What if just 15 minutes could make or break your day? 

We all have habits and routines that seem to last only minutes, yet end up influencing how our entire day unfolds. Those small, seemingly innocuo…

00:29:29  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
How to Unlock New Possibilities When Plans Unravel

How to Unlock New Possibilities When Plans Unravel

When was the last time life threw you a major curveball that upended your plans? 

Can you picture a time when you found yourself blindsided by disruptive events that derailed your goals and left you s…

00:31:01  |   Tue 31 Oct 2023
How to Reimagine Inclusion

How to Reimagine Inclusion

This episode explores how to move beyond good intentions to create truly inclusive workplaces, featuring guest Mita Mallick who shares practical strategies for effective allyship and systemic change.


00:33:55  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
The Dark Side of Startup Life: Inside the Startling Stats of Founder Stress

The Dark Side of Startup Life: Inside the Startling Stats of Founder Stress

We’ve all seen it and maybe even experienced it, the high pressure workload of starting your own business. The long hours, extreme stress and rollercoaster of highs and lows. Enduring these realities…

00:32:15  |   Tue 17 Oct 2023
The Perfect Morning Routine (is not what you think)

The Perfect Morning Routine (is not what you think)

Morning routines. There is just soooo much mythology around them. Some of it’s true and valuable. But a whole lot of it is also just plain wrong. And, it can lead us to think we have to adopt a certa…

00:31:49  |   Tue 10 Oct 2023
How to Recognize & Address Burnout

How to Recognize & Address Burnout

How do you know if you’re genuinely no longer interested in the work you’re doing and it’s time to do some reimagining, or if you’re actually just burned out and, literally, nothing you do will excit…

00:40:00  |   Tue 03 Oct 2023
How to Speak Up without Burning Bridges

How to Speak Up without Burning Bridges

Have you ever wanted to express your needs but held back for fear of rocking the boat? Only to finally explode and regret the fallout? How do you stand up for yourself without compromising important …

00:30:50  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
Gretchen Rubin | Unlock Productivity, Creativity & Memory with the 5 Senses

Gretchen Rubin | Unlock Productivity, Creativity & Memory with the 5 Senses

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What if your 5 senses secretly controlled everything from your mood to your creativity, intelligence, memory, or even your ability to succeed in work an…

00:48:25  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
How to Create a Workspace That Lights You Up

How to Create a Workspace That Lights You Up

Ever feel like you’ve just outgrown your surroundings, and your environment is actually limiting your growth? Like the desk, room, studio, space that got you here just isn’t working for you any more?…

00:32:18  |   Tue 12 Sep 2023
5 Transformational Team Habits

5 Transformational Team Habits

Have you ever felt like your team could do so much more if you just worked better together? We’ve all been there – stuck in dysfunctional team dynamics, unproductive meetings, and confusion around de…

00:31:38  |   Tue 05 Sep 2023
How to Tell Good Hard from Bad Hard

How to Tell Good Hard from Bad Hard

Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here.

We've all been there - mired in a project, job or pursuit and wondering "when will this get easier?" The doubts start to creep in: "…

00:32:54  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
How to Navigate Change With Ease (Part 2)

How to Navigate Change With Ease (Part 2)

Listen to part one here.

Change is in the air, and it’s making many of us recoil. But, why? And, what can we do to change how we respond to change? To turn it from something we fear into something we …

00:32:45  |   Tue 22 Aug 2023
How to Navigate Change With Ease

How to Navigate Change With Ease

Change. Just the word makes so many people anxious. But why? Why do so many of us experience change, and even the thought of it, as something negative to be feared and resisted, rather than something…

00:35:44  |   Tue 15 Aug 2023
The Confidence Trap: Why You DON'T Need it to Do Big Things

The Confidence Trap: Why You DON'T Need it to Do Big Things

Have you ever looked at someone else, someone you admire, who’s maybe accomplished a lot, and just assumed they must be wildly confident and always winning at everything? You’re not alone. But, the t…

00:37:40  |   Tue 08 Aug 2023
Finding Your Path Through Burnout & Rediscovering your Vitality

Finding Your Path Through Burnout & Rediscovering your Vitality

Got a career or business question for the Brainstrust? Submit here.

Have you ever felt burned out in work that, at least on paper, seemed so well aligned with your values, passions, interests, skills …

00:27:59  |   Tue 01 Aug 2023
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