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So, what if the single-minded pursuit of a career that made you feel everything important to you wasn't actually the key to feeling fulfilled? What if, in fact, we sometimes put too many good life eg…

Have you ever felt yourself spiraling into a sea of unending tasks, where even the simplest work feels like climbing Mount Everest and your once cherished projects now leave you numb?

You may wonder i…

How might you rethink the bargain you've made with work in light of life's recent shifts? As the ground continues to shift beneath our feet, are you wondering if the meaning you once found in your wo…

Is it only me, or do you feel like your work and life are pretty strongly affected by seasonal changes? Sometimes in a good way that lets you go deep and get focused, creative and productive. But, so…

There are some people you click with instantly at work—your collaboration is effortless, productive and enjoyable. But with others, it seems impossible; misunderstandings and friction mar every inter…

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How do you know when it’s time to stop exploring, commit to one or two things, narrow your focus and build? Is that the right path f…

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So, how do you handle the dance between wanting lead with your creative or artistic side, and earning a grown-up worthy living?

In th…

Are you struggling to find work that nourishes your soul - yet still provides stability? Do you feel like you’re dancing between security and soulfulness in your day to day responsibilities? You're n…

We’ve all heard the phrase, “don’t escalate things.” Especially, in the context of work. But, what if there were moments when escalation, done in the right way and with the right intention, was actua…

Have you ever struggled with a problem or decision where the solution seemed impossible to see, yet obvious once someone pointed it out? You start kicking yourself for not seeing something that now a…

While conventional wisdom suggests focusing solely on one career path, Jason Mendelson's story demonstrates how pursuing multiple passions - from music and law to venture capital and writing - can le…

You’ve heard about it everywhere - AI, ChatGPT. But what does AI have to do, if anything, with how you live and work and play? With the choices you get to make, and the choices that might be taken fr…

Healthcare professionals often sacrifice their own well-being for their patients, leading to burnout and feelings of isolation, but Yvonne Ator suggests there are ways to practice self-care while mai…

Despite the common myth that sustained high-level performance without breaks is the key to business success, this approach is unrealistic and harmful - instead, effective leadership requires acknowle…

In this episode, Jadah Sellner shares her transformative annual family retreat practice that combines personal and business goal-setting through structured reflection and planning exercises, which sh…

"Wonderhell," as coined by Laura Gassner Otting, describes that paradoxical state where success brings both celebration and the burden of untapped potential, and in her book she provides practical st…

Join us as leadership expert Morra Aarons-Mele explores how anxiety can be transformed from a perceived weakness into a powerful driver of success and leadership in this episode of SPARKED, where we …

Are you tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a fulfilling and sustainable portfolio career? In today's SPARKED Hot Take episode, we’re back with Joy Batra for part…

Different decision-making styles (from spontaneous to methodical) each have their merits, but ultimately, while seeking input from others can be valuable, trusting your own judgment and taking owners…

Question - when it comes to work, do you really care about being more productive, or is the real goal to get all the important stuff done, but in a way that actually gives you back more free time to …