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Stop Consuming—Start Controlling What You Can
This week’s mini is a full rant… and honestly, it hits.
With everything happening in the world right now, economic uncertainty, global conflict, constant updates, it’s easy to feel like you need to stay informed.
But here’s the truth: More information doesn’t always help.
In fact, it can leave you feeling more anxious and more powerless.

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Episode 256: Busy or Avoiding? The Truth About Your Workload
We kick things off mid-real-life chaos, with Sacha juggling admin dramas , a perfect reminder that sometimes the small stuff can feel way bigger than it should.
And it sets the scene perfectly for today’s conversation…
👉 Are you actually busy… or are you avoiding the work that really matters?
In this episode, Ish and Sasha unpack the uncomfortable truth about busyness, how it can become a badge of honour, a distraction, or even an avoidance strategy.
What We Cover
 Why busyness can feel productive (even when it’s not) 
 The difference between urgent tasks vs high-impact work
 How we use “being busy” to avoid hard conversations or decisions 
 The cognitive load of unfinished tasks (a.k.a. “the rubbish bin effect”) 
 Why some work gets delayed until it becomes stressful 
 The role of Working Genius in task avoidance 
 How systems (and support like EAs) can free up real thinking time 
 Why productivity should create space—not just more work
If you haven’t come across it yet, Working Genius is one of the simplest, most practical models I’ve seen for helping teams understand how they actually get work done. Not personality. Not fluff. Just clarity on where people thrive — and where they get frustrated.
 If you’re planning your next team day, offsite, or work event, I’d love to bring this to your crew. 
Find out more at IshCheyne.com

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The Hidden Damage of Gossip
A bit of a different one this week…
This mini was sparked by a real situation where a piece of “well-meaning” information turned out to be completely wrong, but not before it caused stress, confusion, and unnecessary action.
It’s a powerful reminder:
👉 Not everything you hear is true.
 👉 And repeating it can do real damage.

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THE NOT SO BREAKFAST SHOW
Episode Show Notes: Who Gets the Credit?
Sacha is fresh off a near miss with an Easter chocolate bunny, after realising she’d already eaten lunch (sushi, no less), she heroically returned the bunny and opted for an apple instead. Discipline levels: questionable… but improving.
Meanwhile, this episode was sparked by a real-world frustration pulled straight from Reddit, someone claiming their boss took credit for their idea. And let’s be honest… we’ve all either experienced that or wondered if we have.
When it comes to leadership, who gets the credit and when matters more than we think.
Should leaders say:
 👉 “I did that”
 or
 👉 “My team did that”?
And what happens when it feels like your idea has been taken, repackaged, and presented without you?
This episode dives into the messy, nuanced reality of ownership, recognition, and leadership responsibility.

If you haven’t come across it yet, Working Genius is one of the simplest, most practical models I’ve seen for helping teams understand how they actually get work done. Not personality. Not fluff. Just clarity on where people thrive — and where they get frustrated.
 If you’re planning your next team day, offsite, or work event, I’d love to bring this to your crew. 
Find out more at IshCheyne.com

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Mid-Week Mini
The world feels heavy right now—uncertainty, rising costs, global tension. It’s easy to slip into anxiety when everything feels out of control.
In this quick Midweek Mini, Ish and Sasha share a simple but powerful strategy:
🔑 What We Cover
 Why anxiety increases when we feel powerless 
 The science behind action to reduce stress 
 Simple ways to regain control in uncertain times 
 Creating intentional moments of joy during your week