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• Midweek Mini Episode 236 - The Power of Micro-feedback

  Send us a textMid-Week Mini -The Power of MicrofeedbackStop saving up feedback for formal reviews and start creating momentum shifts in real-time. Join Ish and Sacha as they break down why waiting six months to give someone feedback is completely unfair and how those little "you've got something in your teeth" moments can transform your team's performance.Key Takeaways:Give feedback immediately after sessions - pick one thing to work on for next timeIt's unfair to dump six months of feedback on someone all at onceSet up feedback culture early: "We grow fast around here - how do you like to receive feedback?"When asking for feedback, be specific on what you're after Ask yourself: Have I given this person the courtesy of a conversation before holding a grudge?The Question: Whenever you're frustrated with someone's performance, ask yourself - have you actually told them? Often, we haven't even mentioned it, but we continue to harbour grudges in our minds. That's unfair and it's stupid.

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• Episode 235: Why You Should Start a Podcast, And How to Actually Do It

  Send us a textEpisode 235 Show NotesEver wondered if you should start a podcast? Spoiler: you probably should. Join Ish and Sacha as they unpack why podcasting isn't just about creating content - it's about developing a critical set of skills, building your personal brand, and creating a living, breathing business card that works while you sleep. From the power of editing to the legacy you'll leave behind, this is your blueprint for launching a podcast that matters.Main TopicsWhy Podcasting Develops Critical Skills -- Discover how regular content creation forces clarity of thought, storytelling ability, and communication confidence that transfers directly to your meetings, presentations, and leadershipSolo vs. Co-Hosting: Making the Big Decision -- The pros and cons of going it alone versus finding your podcast partner-in-crime - chemistry matters way more than you thinkThe Technical Toolkit -- From Riverside.fm to dynamic ad insertion, learn the exact tools and platforms that make podcasting accessible Episode HighlightsWhy you should record 10 episodes before launching (not just one) and the psychology behind binge-worthy contentThe paradox of presence: why being fully engaged in conversation creates better content than obsessing over how you soundWhy AI-generated content is making human-created podcasts MORE valuable, not lessKey TakeawaysBefore You Launch:Practice with voice memos first - record 3-minute talks on topics you care about without editingChoose your format: Solo expert, interview-style, or co-hosted conversationPick a niche but don't overthink it - start with what you know and what fires you upBatch create 10 episodes minimum before going liveSkills You'll Develop:Storytelling and narrative structureClear, precise communication under time pressureResearch and content curationAudio/video editing (which translates to social media content creation)Marketing and audience buildingConsistency and showing up (everyone can do a blinder once, but can you show up weekly?)The Technical Setup:Platform: Riverside.fm for recording (remote-friendly, high-quality)Editing: Audacity or an AI-powered editing and transcriptionHosting: Buzzsprout, Captivate, or similar for distributionDynamic ads: Future-proof your content with dynamic insertion capabilitiesEquipment: Start simple - USB mic (or your phone), quiet space, consistent scheduleThe Real Value Beyond DownloadsThis isn't just about building an audience (though that's cool too). A podcast becomes:A forcing function for regular learning and content developmentA safe space to practice public speaking with the power of editingA living business card that works 24/7 across all your back catalogueAn authentic connection point in an increasingly AI-saturated worldA legacy document that captures your thinking, growth, and voice over timeA weird but wonderful friendship deepening tool (five years and counting for Ish and Sacha!)The Deeper Work: All the tools and techniques mean nothing without answering the fundamental question: What message do you have to share? Why are you here? What's the thing only you can say in the way only you can say it?Find that answer. Then share it.

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• Episode 234: Are You World-Class or Just the Fastest Kid at Your School?

  Send us a textIn this episode, Ish and Sacha dive deep into the power of reflection for leadership and career growth. They explore why the skills that got you to where you are today may not be the ones that take you to the next level, and share practical exercises to help you identify and develop your superpowers.Key Topics Why leaders need to maintain a growth mindset regardless of their levelThe danger of believing you're "done" learningUnderstanding what you don't know about what you don't knowThe Superpower FrameworkFour essential reflection questions for career development:What do you believe your superpower is in your current role?What evidence do you have that this is actually your superpower?What's the flip side/negative of operating in that superpower?What does the next level of that superpower look like?Memorable Quotes"The skills that got you to where you are aren't necessarily the skills that are going to get you to where you need to be.""You just don't know what you don't know.""I have increasingly less tolerance for people who already know everything, which is ironic because I know everything if you ask me."Take time this week to sit down (ideally at the beach, with your beverage of choice) and work through the four superpower reflection questions. Document your answers through:Be honest with yourself about:Where you truly excelWhat evidence supports that beliefThe potential downsides of your strengthsWhat growth looks like from hereAlso: First person to DM us gets free Cliff Richard tickets for his Auckland show in November! (No flights or accommodation included)Related ResourcesWorking It Out with Mike Birbiglia (Podcast)Bob Odenkirk episode on Working It Out

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• Episode 233: Topless Quiz Shows and Uncomfortable Guitars

  Send us a textSacha's texting furiously about house purchases while declaring busyness isn't impressive ("it makes you stupid"), while Ish has prepared a leadership trivia quiz based on their own podcast transcripts because he's "a man of action." This leads into a conversation about the gap between good intentions and actual follow-through, featuring uncomfortable singing, breast cancer fundraisers, and why you should push past discomfort when it actually matters.AI is going to have a field day naming this episode with all the topless lake content. Also, Ish's accidental quiz spoiler ("Have I told you the Big Bird story yet?") before asking the Big Bird question is peak unintentional comedy.Main TopicsThe Action vs. Intention Gap - Sacha genuinely believed she'd prepare a quiz, but good intentions without systems mean nothing. You don't rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.The 10 Guitars Moment - At a 10in10 speaking event, Sacha pulls out her guitar and invites the audience to sing. Most people stand stiffly with arms crossed, uncomfortable. Her point: "You can't hurt my feelings by not singing - but recognize this feeling when you're asked to step up at work."The Topless Lake Jump Reality Check - 70 women take the plunge at Lake for a breast cancer fundraiser, bodies of all shapes, sizes, and configurations. Sacha's comfort being topless (post-mastectomy) helped others feel free to do the same. Marianne Williamson's quote in action: When you let your light shine, it gives others permission.The Quiz HighlightsQuestions covered: Lucy Hone's helping/harming question, the five presenting personas, rocket ship paradox, prep like they hate you/present like they love you, coaching model breakdown, decision-making practice, CRC/shit sandwich feedback model, Tony Robbins' pattern interruption (plastic snake head hitting included), traffic analogy, box breathing, and Big Bird on the Challenger.Pop Culture ConvergenceIsh finally watched K-pop Demon Hunters feel in the zeitgeist. Sacha's done her bit for "White Woman" by listening to the entire Taylor Swift album multiple times.Bottom LineThe gap between who you want to be and who you actually are shows up in tiny moments - not singing when invited, not preparing the quiz despite good intentions, not stepping into uncomfortable opportunities. Systems beat intentions. Action beats aspiration. And sometimes you need to be topless in a lake to help others feel free.Visit our website: notsobreakfastshow.com

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• Episode 232: Working at Speed, Guardrails, and Why Big Bird Didn't Explode

  Send us a textSacha's drinking her Moody probiotic soda (unofficial sponsor, awaiting payment confirmation) while stress-managing through tomorrow's house auction, ready to burn all the styling company's cushions in a cleansing ritual. Ish has been executing decisions at breakneck speed this week, discovering both the benefits and the "oh shit, should've thought of that" consequences of moving fast. Plus: Big Bird almost went to space and exploded.Main TopicsThe Rocket Ship Paradox - If you send three rockets to Saturn 10 years apart, the third one lands first because of innovation and improved technology. But someone has to build that first rocket or nothing moves forward.The Decision That Launched a Thousand Questions - Ish added employee benefits quickly, then faced the cascade of "what about this?" questions he hadn't anticipated, proving you can have all the answers without having thought through all the questionsPost-Implementation vs. Pre-Planning - Coffee Culture has manuals for everything, but people still ask questions because they don't read until confronted with real situations. Slower prep doesn't always mean fewer questions.The Four-Month Wait for Nothing -- Organisations that consult, collaborate, brainstorm, wait for manager sign-off, SLT approval, board approval... only to make the same decision four months later they would've made on day oneKey Decision FrameworkAsk yourself: "If I had to make this call right now, what would I do?"If you're not waiting for more information, stop waiting. Sacha's new practice: force herself to decide immediately instead of saying "let me sit with that."Moving at pace builds momentum and energy. The time spent on post-implementation cleanup is usually less than the time lost to pre-implementation overthinking. If you added up all the months spent waiting for perfect information, you're always behind the team that launched and learned.When Speed Makes Sense:You have foundational processes already in place (someone built the first rocket)The decision is easily reversible if it goes wrongCulture is trust-based, not blame-basedYou can troubleshoot quickly post-launchThe strategic advantage outweighs the riskWhen Speed Doesn't Make Sense:Infrastructure changes are involvedIt's difficult to unpick the decisionYou're naturally a "fly by the seat of your pants" decision-maker alreadyTeam is burned out from continuous sprintingYou're making decisions based on emotion and vibesVisit our website: notsobreakfastshow.com

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