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  • 289: Success, But Make It Joyful: How to Align Your Work with What Lights You Up with Rha Goddess

    289: Success, But Make It Joyful: How to Align Your Work with What Lights You Up with Rha Goddess
    2025/05/07
    Rha Goddess (Intentional Ambition: Redefining Success in a Post-Pandemic World) is a soul coach, author, cultural innovator, and founder of Move The Crowd. Rha Goddess returns to Workday Playdate to unpack what it means to lead with clarity, rest, and purpose in a world still recovering from burnout. She and Erin explore how our definitions of success have evolved, why rest is a leadership skill, and how intentional ambition is changing the way we work and live. Rha and Erin discuss the emotional toll of overwork, the quiet power of introversion, and how small, joyful rituals can help us heal from grief, anxiety, and the hustle-at-all-costs culture. This episode is a call to redefine ambition on your own terms—and to choose joy, even on a Tuesday. Inside This Episode: Why managing your energy matters more than managing your timeThe hidden trauma behind overwork, caregiving, and griefWhat it really means to rest with intentionHow small moments of joy can spark big changeThe power of creativity and play in daily work life Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for anyone who’s tired of chasing someone else’s definition of success, who’s healing from burnout or loss, or who just needs permission to rest, reset, and realign. Take a break from your emails, slam your laptop shut for 30ish minutes, and come have a Workday Playdate with us. Here is the previous episode with Rha that’s mentioned: Episode 219: Crave Purpose in Your Life and Career? Rha Goddess Tells All. If you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Psychological Safety Playbook for Leaders here. Use this plug-and-play guide to building an environment where your team feels safe to share bold ideas, take creative risks, and fully engage in the work that matters most. No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting) Did today’s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we’ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don’t want to miss another episode? If you’re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you’re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you’ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Rha Goddess Rha’s LinkedIn Rha’s website Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin’s websiteErin’s InstagramErin’s TikTokErin’s LinkedIn improve it!’s website improve it!’s Instagram
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    51 分
  • Snack 12: How to Align Your Work with What Truly Lights You Up

    Snack 12: How to Align Your Work with What Truly Lights You Up
    2025/05/05

    In today’s Workday Playdate snack, we’re talking about moving beyond the checklist version of success—and finding work that actually energizes you.

    The Problem:
    You’ve hit the career milestones, but something still feels off. You’re busy, sure—but not fulfilled. That’s not laziness or burnout. It’s misalignment.

    The Improv Hack to Try: “The Commercial Break”
    Take 30 seconds and pitch your dream job like you’re in a commercial. Say what you do, who you help, and why it matters—in your most over-the-top voice.

    Then reflect: What felt real? That’s your purpose, hidden in plain sight.

    Journal Prompts:
    1. What parts of my work feel most meaningful?
    2. What’s draining me—and why am I holding onto it?
    3. What would my ideal workday look like?

    If you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Psychological Safety Playbook for Leaders here. Use this plug-and-play guide to building an environment where your team feels safe to share bold ideas, take creative risks, and fully engage in the work that matters most.

    No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting)

    • Did today’s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we’ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy.
    • Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode.
    • Don’t want to miss another episode? If you’re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you’re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.”
    • Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you’ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back.
    • Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here.

    Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!

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  • 288: You Spend 90,000 Hours of Your Life at Work - Here's How to Create Real Connection with Adam Dorsay

    288: You Spend 90,000 Hours of Your Life at Work - Here's How to Create Real Connection with Adam Dorsay
    2025/04/30

    Dr. Adam Dorsay (Super Psyched: The Power of the 4 Types of Connection) is an author, psychologist, TEDx speaker, and podcast host.

    Dr. Adam Dorsay joins Workday Playdate to talk about the four kinds of connection that can radically transform your life, why enthusiasm is a secret superpower, and how adult friendships are often more vital—and more fragile—than we realize.

    Adam and Erin discuss the emotional lift of reviving past passions, the surprising benefits of JOMO (joy of missing out), and what improv can teach us about personal growth and taking creative risks.

    Inside This Episode:

    • The difference between connection and proximity
    • How we somaticize emotional struggles
    • Why feeling awe might be the key to breaking through loneliness

    Who This Episode Is For:
    This episode is for anyone feeling a bit disconnected—from others, from themselves, or from the creative spark they used to have.

    Take a break from your emails, slam your laptop shut for 30ish minutes, and come have a Workday Playdate with us.

    If you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Psychological Safety Playbook for Leaders here. Use this plug-and-play guide to building an environment where your team feels safe to share bold ideas, take creative risks, and fully engage in the work that matters most.

    No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting)

    • Did today’s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we’ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy.
    • Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode.
    • Don’t want to miss another episode? If you’re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you’re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.”
    • Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you’ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back.
    • Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here.

    Connect with Dr. Adam Dorsay

    • Dr. Adam’s LinkedIn
    • Dr. Adam’s LinkTree

    Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!

    • Erin’s website
    • Erin’s Instagram
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    • Erin’s LinkedIn
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    54 分
  • Snack 11: How to Stop Hating Your Job & Actually Like the People You Work With

    Snack 11: How to Stop Hating Your Job & Actually Like the People You Work With
    2025/04/28
    In today’s Workday Playdate snack, we’re talking about how to stop hating your job—and maybe even enjoy the humans you work with. The Problem: If you’re dreading Slack pings, counting down to Friday, or secretly fantasizing about moving to a remote island with zero meetings… it might not just be burnout. It might be a connection problem. We spend 90,000 hours of our lives at work—if we’re not feeling seen or having any fun, that’s a soul issue, not a schedule issue. The Improv Hack to try at your next meeting: “Role Call Remix.” Before your next meeting, toss out one unexpected, totally non-work prompt—but assign everyone a role to answer in. Like: “Answer as if you’re a pirate who just got promoted.” “Respond like your teenage self.” “Pretend you’re your favorite snack food come to life.” It’s weird. It’s wonderful. And it gets people out of robot mode and into real connection—fast. That’s the snack. Show up human. Get a little weird. And remember—work gets way better when we stop pretending and start playing. Journal Prompts: Where could I bring a little more humanity into my next meeting? Who on my team might be craving real connection? What part of my personality doesn’t usually show up at work—but could? If you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Psychological Safety Playbook for Leaders here. Use this plug-and-play guide to building an environment where your team feels safe to share bold ideas, take creative risks, and fully engage in the work that matters most. No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting) Did today’s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we’ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don’t want to miss another episode? If you’re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you’re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you’ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin’s websiteErin’s InstagramErin’s TikTokErin’s LinkedIn improve it!’s website improve it!’s Instagram
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    11 分
  • 287: Breaking the Silence: A Male Perspective on Infertility & Leadership

    287: Breaking the Silence: A Male Perspective on Infertility & Leadership
    2025/04/23

    John Diehl is the head of talent development, a results-oriented HR professional, and Erin’s life partner.

    John joins the Workday Playdate to share his perspective on infertility, what it means to let go of a “fix it” mentality, and why having a core support group is instrumental to processing life events.

    Inside This Episode:

    • Why men may feel pressure to take on a supportive role without knowing how when it comes to infertility/IVF
    • The emotional toll infertility can take on mental health and work performance
    • How leaders can create safe spaces for conversations about infertility

    Who This Episode Is For:
    Anyone who has experienced challenges from infertility/IVF and knows someone who has—this one’s for you.

    Take a break from your emails, slam your laptop shut for 30ish minutes, and come have a Workday Playdate with us.

    And if you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The 5-Minute Team Commitment Reset, here. It’s a plug-and-play exercise that will get your team mentally present, engaged, and committed before any meeting.

    No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting)

    • Did today’s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we’ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy.
    • Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode.
    • Don’t want to miss another episode? If you’re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you’re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.”
    • Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you’ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back.
    • Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here.

    Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!

    • Erin’s website
    • Erin’s Instagram
    • Erin’s TikTok
    • Erin’s LinkedIn
    • improve it!’s website
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    44 分
  • Snack 10: How to Lead with Vulnerability & Break the Silence

    Snack 10: How to Lead with Vulnerability & Break the Silence
    2025/04/21

    In today’s Workday Playdate snack, we’re talking about vulnerability at work and why speaking up might be the boldest move you make all week.

    The Problem: We’re taught to keep it polished and professional. But when life—grief, burnout, infertility—shows up, we go quiet. That silence creates distance. Between teammates. Between leaders. Even within ourselves.

    The Improv Hack to try at your next meeting:
    “Before we dive in—quick vibe check. I’m feeling ___ today, and that’s what I’m bringing into the room.” You start. Keep it honest. That one moment of realness makes it safer for others to show up, too.

    That’s the snack. Lead with your whole self. Keep it honest, keep it human. More soon.

    Journal Prompts:

    • Where am I playing it safe instead of being real?
    • Who on my team might need more space to be seen?
    • What story am I holding back that could connect us?

    And if you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The 5-Minute Team Commitment Reset here. Use this plug-and-play exercise at the start of any meeting to get your team mentally present, engaged, and committed.

    No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting)

    • Did today’s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we’ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy.
    • Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode.
    • Don’t want to miss another episode? If you’re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you’re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.”
    • Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you’ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back.
    • Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here.

    Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!

    • Erin’s website
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    • Erin’s TikTok
    • Erin’s LinkedIn
    • improve it!’s website
    • improve it!’s Instagram
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    10 分
  • 286: The "Hey Wait" Technique: How to Set Boundaries Like a Leader with Jay Fields

    286: The "Hey Wait" Technique: How to Set Boundaries Like a Leader with Jay Fields
    2025/04/16
    Jay Fields is an author, somatic coach, and experiential educator. Jay joins the Workday Playdate to discuss the importance of setting boundaries, the emotional complexities of relationships, and how to navigate communication overload while maintaining empathy. Jay introduces the “Hey Wait” technique, a simple yet powerful tool for asserting yourself in conversations when you may be used to leaving yourself out. Jay also shares why we develop people pleasing patterns (hint: it has something to do with how we think about connection). Inside This Episode: Why empathy does not mean sacrificing your own needs in relationshipsWhy acknowledging your own reality is crucial for healthy communicationWhy people pleasing doesn’t equal being a “good” person in relationships Who This Episode Is For: Anyone who identifies as a “recovering people pleaser,” anyone looking to set stronger personal and professional boundaries, or anyone who’s looking for techniques to advocate for themselves in conversations of all kinds—this one’s for you. Take a break from your emails, slam your laptop shut for 30ish minutes, and come have a Workday Playdate with us. And if you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The 5-Minute Team Commitment Reset, here. It’s a plug-and-play exercise that will get your team mentally present, engaged, and committed before any meeting. No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting) Did today’s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we’ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don’t want to miss another episode? If you’re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you’re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you’ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Jay Fields Jay’s website Jay’s LinkedIn Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin’s websiteErin’s InstagramErin’s TikTokErin’s LinkedIn improve it!’s website improve it!’s Instagram
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    43 分
  • Snack 9: Dare to Speak Up: The Leadership Skill You’re Overlooking

    Snack 9: Dare to Speak Up: The Leadership Skill You’re Overlooking
    2025/04/14
    Today, we’re talking about why teams hesitate to speak up and how to change that. If you’ve ever felt like your voice doesn’t matter in meetings, that stops now. The Problem – Why Teams Aren’t Engaged: When a leader asks, “Any questions?” and no one speaks, it’s not because there’s nothing to say. It’s because people don’t feel safe to share. When voices stay silent, innovation stalls, ideas get repetitive, and a few people dominate conversations. The Solution – The Wrong Answers Only Challenge: At your next meeting, challenge yourself (or your team) to go first—but start with a deliberately wrong answer. Example: If someone asks, “How should we improve client engagement?” You say: “Let’s start responding to emails in Morse code.” Or if your boss asks, “How do we cut costs?” You respond: “Sell our office chairs and replace them with bean bags.” Why? Removing the pressure to be right makes it easier to contribute. It also lightens the mood and gets people thinking more creatively. When you practice this exercise regularly, it will overflow into the moments when you’re not practicing it—creating a culture that’s not afraid to share, speak up, and contribute creative solutions. Journal Prompts to chew on: When have I held back from sharing an idea? Why?How can I bring more playfulness to work conversations?Has a wrong answer ever led me to a breakthrough? And if you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The 5-Minute Team Commitment Reset here. Use this plug-and-play exercise at the start of any meeting to get your team mentally present, engaged, and committed. No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting) Did today’s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we’ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don’t want to miss another episode? If you’re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you’re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you’ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin’s websiteErin’s InstagramErin’s TikTokErin’s LinkedIn improve it!’s website improve it!’s Instagram
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    6 分