Art Of Meaningful Work

Sometimes we forget what’s really important and our priorities get out of sync. The way we spend our time doesn’t align with our values or the impact we hope to make. This exercise will help you create clarity and offer some new insights into decisions you may not have considered.   — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail.  

In this season we'll talk about how to design your personal operating system, how to make smarter and better decisions, what happens after you reach all your goals, what does it mean to be authentic, how to prioritize things, and how to find our way to meaningful work. Let's catch up with some updates and a preview for the new season of Art Of Meaningful Work.   — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail.

What’s next? It’s a question that many of us are asking. Trying to figure out the next career move, the next stage of your life. And we don’t want to make a move in the wrong direction. So, sometimes we get stuck, and other times it’s much more than that. For this show, I connected with Shawn Askinosie - the founder of Askinosie Chocolate, and author of "Meaningful Work". In this conversation you are going to learn: How to deal with uncertainty How to discover your calling or vocation How to get unstuck if you don't know where to go next Enjoy! Leave a review: http://ernestbarbaric.com/itunes/ — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on L

In this episode you’ll learn three simple insights that will help you take control of your time, get more out of your waking hours, and do more meaningful work - in this year.   1) Learn to embrace your imperfections - they are what sets you apart from everyone else.   2) Prototype your way forward - rather than setting big goals for yourself and your business, and arrive dissapointed... make small tests and prototype instead. You'll enjoy the journey and arrive at a better destination.   3) Rocks. Pebbles. Sand - make time for the things that matter before your calendar gets filled up with meaningless and unproductive tasks. Book time off for family, unplugging, spending time in nature, working on your book, whatever. Make sure that 12 months from now you are not regretting how you spent your time.   -- Links: Gifts Of Imperfection - Brene Brown: http://amzn.to/2CxMNGM Designing Your Life - Bill Burnett: http://amzn.to/2CwSogE Leave a podcast review: http://ernestbarbaric.com/itunes/ Connect with me on Twit

How disconnecting from social media, TV, news, and digital devices can help you become more productive, creative, and happy. You'll hear from four professionals and entrepreneurs about their experience with digital detox, and how the impact it had on their habits and behaviors.   -- Links: Article: http://ernestbarbaric.com/digital-detox-creative-productive-happy/ My TEDx talk on phone addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDEuUR3eV6Y Leave a review: http://ernestbarbaric.com/itunes/ — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail.

What would it be like to go for a week without watching any TV, taking in any news, and being completely off social media? A month ago, I gave myself that challenge. It made me a happier, more productive, more creative, and more energetic version of myself. Here is what I learned.   -- Notes: Article: http://ernestbarbaric.com/week-without-digital/ My TEDx talk on phone addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDEuUR3eV6Y Negativity bias in news: http://bigthink.com/in-their-own-words/why-we-love-bad-news-understanding-negativity-bias How social media creates anxiety: http://metro.co.uk/2016/11/11/social-media-anxiety-is-a-real-thing-and-heres-what-its-like-to-have-it-6248947/ Leave a review: http://ernestbarbaric.com/itunes/ — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy faci

Industries will fold. Businesses will get more lean and agile. Economies will have to bend to the forces of innovation and necessity. You and I will have to make a decision. Try to prevent change, or embrace it and thrive. This show dissects the 5 vital traits of adaptable professionals with long, productive and meaningful careers. -- Notes: Article: http://ernestbarbaric.com/futureproof/ MindTools Values Exercise: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_85.htm Why You Should Start a Passion Project: http://ernestbarbaric.com/passion-project-now-time-start-one/ How Leaders Become Self-aware: https://hbr.org/2012/07/how-leaders-become-self-aware — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standi

  Since 2012, I have been researching meaningful work. This investigation led me to interview over a hundred entrepreneurs, professionals, authors, and regular folks like you and me — about legacy, life, joy, and fulfilling work. This is the first set of findings from that original research. Meaningful work exists at the intersection of Values, Talent, and Service. -- Notes: Article: http://ernestbarbaric.com/meaningful-work/ MindTools Values Exercise: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_85.htm StrengthsFinder Test: https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/ DISC Test: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/disc/ Meaningfulness Research: https://www.fastcompany.com/3032126/how-to-find-meaning-during-your-pursuit-of-happiness-at-work Music by Little Glass Men: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/ -- Connect with me on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric          

On average, we check our phones every 5 minutes. It’s become a compulsive behaviour for many smartphone owners, and I believe it’s affecting the quality of our work. In some cases, this behaviour may even cause anxiety or depression. In this episode, we look at WHY we get addicted to our phones, and HOW to break that addiction, so we can do more work that matters.   This episode is based on my TEDx talk on digital addiction.   Show Notes:   My TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDEuUR3eV6Y Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric Leave a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-meaningful-work/id1095068735 Music by Little Glass Men: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/ (CC BY 4.0)

As I record this, I am in the middle of building the first podcast conference in Western Canada. We are 70 days away from the event and I have no idea how it’s going to turn out. But for the first time in years, I feel EXCITED, and I can not wait to wake up and get to work. Here is how I accidentally launched a podcast conference, and the unexpected lessons it taught me.   --    Read the full article here: http://ernestbarbaric.com/5-life-changing-lessons-launching-podcast-conference/ 5 Books to read before starting your next project: http://ernestbarbaric.com/5-books-for-side-projects/  Podcast Conference: http://podsummit.com/ Get in touch with me: http://ernestbarbaric.com/    

What did I learn by interviewing dozens of entrepreneurs, authors, thinkers, and creators in 2016? Throughout these conversations, there were three common threads that stood out. Listen to some of my favorite clips from previous guests as we cover:   Start Now - Some of us tend to overanalyze and procrastinate. It stops us from starting and finishing projects. The antidote? Start now, and start small. It helps create momentum, and alleviates the fear of failure, and the never-ending pursuit of perfection that stops us from doing our work.   Trust Your Gut - Success happens at the intersection of opportunity, the skills to take advantage of that opportunity, and trusting your instincts. Trusting your gut is trusting the collection of all your subconscious experiences collected over a lifetime. We repress this internal guidance system, and second-guess ourselves leading to poor choices and regret.   One At A Time - Most of us are impatient. We want to reach success faster, sometimes without the patience require

Productivity and life strategies writer, Darius Foroux stops by for this episode. He’s built a subscriber base of close to 20,000 people in less than a year after starting his blog. In this show you’ll learn: How to identify your strengths, and build on them, What books to read if you want to build a business, and a business mindset that will help you succeed, How to build a personal brand in one year, How to battle distractions, and do work that actually matters, How to write for magazines like Fast Company, Huffington Post, and The New York Observer. You can find Darius at: http://dariusforoux.com/ and https://twitter.com/DariusForoux You can check out the 5 to read before starting a new side project here: http://ernestbarbaric.com/5-books-for-side-projects/ ###   Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please share it with your networks or give us a review or a rating! You can always reach me at https://twitter.com/ebarbaric, or read my articles at http://ernestbarbaric.com

Wow! What an amazing interview. Nathalie Nahai is the author of Webs Of Influence, which is coming out with a second edition in April, 2017. We chatted about her transition from being a musician to becoming an author, speaking at Google and Moz, and running her own conferences — as well as what’s next for her career. You’ll hear: what do you when you feel stuck in your career, what stops people from taking action, and how to build a body of work you can be proud of. We talk about how to build trust, the difference between manipulation and persuasion, and women in business. There are too many takeaways to mention! This may be the one interview you re-listen a few times.   ###   Nathalie Nahai is a web psychologist, international speaker and consultant. Having worked with Fortune 500 companies including Unilever, Google and Harvard Business Review, she helps businesses apply scientific rigour to their website design, content marketing and products. Nathalie presents at conferences around the world on the scienc

Todd Henry wrote a few of my favourite books: Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder Than Words. In this interview, pulled from the archives of 26k, Todd shares how to approach your creative work, so that you can live a meaningful life. We touch on dealing with failure and uncertainty, importance of focus, how to use side projects to build your skills, and how to get started today. You’ll hear Todd’s story of why he started his podcast, The Accidental Creative, which led him to building a creative movement and eventually to his changing his career and becoming a writer and thought leader. You can find Todd at: http://www.toddhenry.com/ — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please share it with your networks or give us a review or a rating! You can always reach me at http://ernestbarbaric.com/ or https://twitter.com/ebarbaric

Justin had four kids, and was in the middle of a move from a metropolitan city to a small mountain town when he quit his job, and started a business. How did he do it?   In this show, I connected with a prominent maker of things, Justin Jackson just as he was getting ready to launch his new book, Jolt. Our conversation will be incredibly valuable to anyone who is considering starting a business, quitting their job, pursuing side projects, and making an independent income. You will hear: a step-by-step of how to start a business, struggles of work, life, and family balance, and how you should always jump on inspiration and not let it get away.   One of my most interesting takeaways was to look at your office (maybe a home office?), the same way an artist would look at their art studio. This is your space to create value.   You can find Justin at https://twitter.com/mijustin   His latest marketing book, Jolt (I highly recommend it) can be found at: https://justinjackson.ca/jolt/   And if you happen to be a soft

In the second “talking to millennials” series, we have Kylie Toh on the other side of the microphone. She is the founder of The Chic Geek - a non-profit organization that helps women transition into technical careers, and learn to be more comfortable in the tech community.   Kylie wanted a job that makes a difference. And she didn’t find it after university. A few jobs, and career changes later - she decided to make her passion project into her full time career. She now works with a small team of volunteers organizing events and workshops for women in tech and entrepreneurship.   She is also a millennial. A driven, passionate, young woman who is clear on her values. This interview will give you another insight into a new generation of entrepreneurs. Young people who are pursuing their passions and building their own dream jobs.   You can find Kylie at http://www.thechicgeek.ca/ or on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/kylietoh  —   I am also giving away a copy of “The Dip” by Seth Godin. I bought two copies by a

This is the first of two interviews with millennial entrepreneurs who are building their own businesses, non-profit organizations, and eschewing a “real job” in favor of pursuing their passion.   I was curious to speak with them because their generation is a big mystery to most companies, HR personnel, managers, and marketers. Everyone wants to “figure them out”. There are even studies that compared the work ethic between baby boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. As it turns out, there are no significant differences between them. So, next time someone tells you millennials are lazy, point them to this podcast.   Today’s interview is with Martin Medina, an entrepreneurship student in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He already launched a series of YouTube channels, runs a digital agency, and a writes a business blog. We talk about “following your passion”, building a business, finding a community, and what stops people from trying.   You can find Martin at: http://martinmedina.me/   And you can get in touch with me

Are you navigating your way to meaningful work? Have you thought about changing careers and pursuing something you are passionate about?   In this episode, I speak with Jared Erickson, founder of Brother Moto in Atlanta, Georgia about his journey from a hairstylist, to a freelance graphic designer, to a co-founder of a web design shop, to now a founder of a community motorcycle shop.   You will learn what it takes to build a community, how to handle stress and uncertainty, what the future of sharing economy may look like, and what "meaningful work" is to someone who transitioned careers and industries in search of fulfillment.   You can find Jared on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/alliswell, and you can find his startup Brother Moto at: http://brothermoto.com/   --   If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher radio. If you would like to get in touch with me, drop me a line at hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com      

In your pocket, you have access to all of the world’s information, your friends, family and colleagues. Your phone can entertain you, give you news and celebrity gossip. It's now also a gateway to virtual reality. And all of those things are engineered to capture a slice of your attention. Every slice you give to your distractions, is a larger slice you take away from your important and meaningful work. Things that require focus and effort. The deep work. In this episode we look at the "The attentional cost of receiving a cell phone notification" study published in Journal of Experimental Psychology and how your phone may be killing your productivity. Full study text: http://www.cary-stothart.net/files/papers/Stothart-2015-The-Attentional-Cost-Of-Receiving-A-Cell-Phone-Notification.pdf -- I'd love to hear your take aways! Contact me directly at: hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com and let me know what you thought.   For more episodes, and to subscribe: http://ernestbarbaric.com/podcast/      

I'm really excited to share this interview with you!   Jay Ingram is one of the most accomplished people I ever met. He's been on radio for 12 years, hosting CBC's Quirks and Quarks - later transitioning to host The Daily Planet on The Discovery Chanel.   He's also a prolific author of 13 books, for which he won numerous literary and science awards. On top of that, he's also received 5 honorary doctorates!   Jay recently co-founded Beakerhead - a 4 day smashup (I call it a festival) of science, art, and engineering. It's an amazing, unique event that attracts people from all over the world to Calgary in Alberta, Canada.   We recorded this interview in a coffee shop in Kensington, and Jay shared his views on life, work, and passion projects. It's an amazing story of a Canadian icon.   I'd love to hear what you found the most interesting! Let me know on Twitter at @ebarbaric, or by email at hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com.