The BSO Podcast

Join me on this reflective journey as I dive into the highs and lows of the year 2023.

In this episode, I unravel the lessons learned and celebrate my victories. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn in this episode:

• The Power of Self: Explore how understanding my strengths and weaknesses became the cornerstone of my achievements in 2023.

• Focused Success: Learn how setting specific goals and maintaining a laser focus propelled me to achieve milestones like the quarterly webinars and my newest book "The Art of the Middle."

• Ideas in Action: Delve into the transformative potential of a simple idea and unravel the journey from concept to a tangible outcome.

• Reflection for Growth: Understand the role of reflection in refining strategies, learning from experiences, and shaping a clearer vision for 2024.

• Circle of Impact: Discover the profound influence of a supportive circle which can offer motivation, inspiration, and a collective push towards success.

Join me for a candid and insightful review of 2023, where lessons learned can become stepping stones for a more impactful 2024 for you. Your journey to personal and career growth in 2024 starts here!

In this episode, we flipped the script on traditional goal-setting.

Here's a sneak peek at the refreshing lessons you'll take away:

• Discover the power of un-goal setting and how it's not about ditching goals but embracing unexpected twists and turns for extraordinary growth.
• Discover how unplanned detours in your career journey can lead to significant opportunities.
• Learn the art of flexible planning and how to cultivate a mindset that welcomes adaptation and innovation in your career journey.
• Listen to the stories of professionals who discovered life-changing career opportunities.
• Embrace the uncertainty of your career path.

Ready to let serendipity shape your career journey? Subscribe, share this episode, and embrace the delightful surprises that can lead to extraordinary career growth.

In this episode, "The Power of Sabbaticals," we embarked on a journey into the transformative realm of career breaks. Here's a glimpse of the invaluable insights you will gain:

• Discover how a sabbatical is more than just a break but a deliberate pause for recharging, reflecting, and reinventing.

• Hear stories of professionals who returned from sabbaticals with newfound energy, fresh perspectives, and enhanced skills.

• Explore strategic sabbatical planning, including financial considerations, timelines, and activities that will contribute to your professional and personal development.

• Learn how a sabbatical offers unique opportunities for learning beyond traditional classrooms.

• Learn how meditation, journaling, and reflection can guide you to gain clarity about your career path and life goals during a sabbatical.

• Be inspired by professionals who turned their sabbaticals into pivotal moments in their career journeys.

If you are ready to consider a sabbatical as your career catalyst, subscribe, share this episode, and let your career journey be a symphony of strategic breaks.

In this episode, we explored the ancient art of workspace arrangement, Feng Shui.

 

Here's a snapshot of the wisdom you will gain:

• Discover the strategic desk placement that invites success and supports stability.

• Learn to create a palette that fuels your professional journey.

• Explore practical decluttering tips for a focused and successful career.

• Learn how personalization can inspire daily success.

• Hear how professionals transformed their careers through career Feng Shui.

If you want to create a positive work environment, this episode will provide guidance. Subscribe, share the wisdom, and let your workspace be a canvas for success!

Join us in this empowering episode as we explore "The Art of Self-Advocacy".

Here are the key takeaways:

🌟 Discover the true meaning of self-advocacy and why it's your career's secret weapon.

🌟Learn how self-advocacy can be the difference between career stagnation and growth.

🌟Explore effective strategies like knowing your value, setting clear goals, and mastering the art of communication.

🌟Gain insights into overcoming obstacles like imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, and the fine line between advocating and bragging with finesse.

🌟Tailored advice for introverts and less assertive professionals to become their own career champions at their own pace and style.

Tune in now and become the champion of your career!

You're on a long road trip, and your fuel gauge is nearly empty. 

What do you do? You pull over to refuel.

In life, we often forget that we're just like that car on the road, running on limited energy. So, today, we're challenging the notion that productivity always requires non-stop effort.

In this episode, together, we'll explore:

1. how rest isn't a luxury but the vital fuel your body and mind need to reach peak performance
2. practical strategies to incorporate rest into daily life, boosting productivity and creativity.
3. the importance of setting clear work-life boundaries to avoid burnout and rejuvenate your energy.
4. how to make the most of your vacation time to come back stronger, both in your career and personal life.

Join me on this episode, as we reveal the transformative power of rest and help you reclaim your energy for a more vibrant, successful life.

Buckle up for a transformative ride!

In this episode, we explore the untapped potential of stepping out of your comfort zone.

Here's what you'll learn:

1. how embracing discomfort is the key to unlocking your full potential.
2. why vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.
3. how bouncing back from challenges can lead to greater career success and personal growth.

Don't miss this insightful episode that will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone, embrace discomfort, and unlock a world of personal growth opportunities.

Tune in now and embark on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself! 

Hi!

Come join me for an enlightening episode on a common issue we've all faced: "Toxicity In the Workplace"

I am sure you agree that toxic workplaces can transform bright and sunny days into storms. Indeed, they can impact our mental and emotional well-being and motivation levels.

However, there's no need to worry! In this episode, I offer practical advice on tackling this challenging situation like a true professional.

I start by helping you recognise the red flags of a toxic work environment. From negativity to bullying, I help you identify the signs and empower you to take control of the situation.

So, join me as I help you thrive through toxicity and reclaim your career journey with confidence!

Don't miss out on this empowering episode!

Tune in now and let's tackle workplace toxicity together.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "The BSO Podcast"

Are you feeling stuck in a job that no longer lights your fire?

Are you ready to take charge of your career and pursue your dreams?

Well, you're in for a treat today!

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the thrilling journey of quitting your job without that nagging guilty feeling.

It's time to put yourself first and prioritize your happiness!

So grab your headphones and get ready to take that epic leap.

First, I'll tell you how to prepare through self-reflection. Then, you will learn how to discover what makes your heart sing and identify those long-buried passions.

Once you have a clear vision of what you want, it's time to plan your exit strategy.

I know informing your boss may cause anxiety, but no need to worry.

In this episode, you will learn how to do it without damaging your relationship or causing emotional harm to anyone.

So, get ready to immerse yourself in valuable advice and deep and brief authentic experiences in this episode.

Settle down with a hot cup of coffee or tea or a glass of water (if you are like me) and ensure you're in a cosy spot because we're about to embark on a liberating journey of quitting together.

Remember, life's too short to settle for anything less than amazing.

Tune in and start living your dream career today!

In this episode of the show, I had an insightful and interesting conversation with Oludayo Adeniyi, The Abundance Queen about managing, mastering, and multiplying your wealth as a professional and entrepreneur. A little about Oludayo: Oludayo, fondly known as The Abundance Queen is a Certified Results & Performance Coach, a Professional Scrum Master, a Chartered Human Resources Practitioner (MCIPM) and a Certified Knowledge Broker with Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi. She is passionate about helping professionals and entrepreneurs develop the right mindset, skills, and strategies to manage, master and multiply money so they can live life on their terms. Oludayo has a way of helping her clients see and unlock the abundance they have within them. She firmly believes that everyone desires abundance and shouldn't settle for less. She has been privileged to work with over 1000 people across the globe. With her experience as a Professional Scrum master, she deploys the scrum methodology in helping her clients achieve and even exceed their goals. She has been featured on different media platforms including Inside Business Africa, Insight Radio, City People, Women Connect blog, Nation Newspaper, Brand TV, MiTV, Pawafrica and many more. Oludayo loves reading, watching movies and dancing. In this episode, you will learn: 📌the 50-30-20 rule for creating your personal budget  📌How to make your personal budget work for you 📌How to align your budget with your personal goals 📌What it means to manage and master your wealth as a 9 to 5er and entrepreneur 📌How to earn active and passive income as a 9 to 5er 📌How to multiply your wealth as a 9 to 5er and entrepreneur Thank you for stopping by to listen to this episode. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and share. If you have any questions or require assistance with implementing the tips I shared, please contact me at thecoachbso@gmail.com. It would be a pleasure to help you.

In this episode of the show, I talk about these 3 people. Guess what I call them? Your Three Musketeers.

You will learn:

• who the 3 Musketeers are
• the role each Musketeer plays
• how they all work together to accelerate your career growth

Thank you for stopping by to listen to this episode. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and share. If you have any questions or require assistance with implementing the tips I shared, please contact me at thecoachbso@gmail.com. It would be a pleasure to help you.

Work, work, work! Does this sound familiar to you?

Unfortunately, many professionals adhere to this formula, proudly wearing their busyness as a badge of honour and perpetually circling the hamster wheel.

They refuse to accept that slowing down to rest is the fastest way to accelerate their careers.

According to research, deliberate rest improves our moods, overall well-being, and performance. When you're busy being busy, it's difficult to do any of these things.

In this episode of the show, I tell you:

1. what deliberate rest is

2. what deliberate rest does for your career and general well-being; and

3. how to get deliberate

Thank you for stopping by to listen to this episode. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and share. If you have any questions or require assistance with implementing the tips I shared, please contact me at thecoachbso@gmail.com. It would be a pleasure to help you.

We are all emotional beings, and our emotions manifest themselves at work as well. While it's generally okay to be conscious of and not conceal our emotions, there are occasions when we need to effectively regulate our emotions. In the workplace, this is especially true. Managing our emotions (particularly negative ones) at work is typically regarded as a sign of professionalism.

In this episode of the show, I discuss various strategies for dealing with our emotions at work. Listen to this episode to find out more about:

1. common positive and negative emotions at work
2. the Recognize, Understand, Manage strategy
3. tips for managing your emotions in the workplace
4. tips for managing the emotions of your teammates within the workplace

Thank you for stopping by to listen to this episode. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and share. If you have any questions or require assistance with implementing the tips I shared, please contact me at thecoachbso@gmail.com. It would be a pleasure to help you.

A few days ago, it was Valentine's Day, and the entire world was agog with celebration. With today's global consumerism, many people are under tremendous pressure to feel loved. As a result, I focused my social media efforts during the week on showing you how to love yourself first.

In this episode of the show, I'll try to help you figure out how to receive and offer love in the workplace so that you can be more productive.

Have you heard of the concept of love languages? Listen to this episode to learn:

1. What love languages are

2. What love language (s) work best in the workplace

3. How to determine and speak your colleagues’ workplace love language

4. What an emotional bank account is

5. How to fill an emotional bank account

6. How an emotional bank account helps with speaking the right workplace love language

Thank you for stopping by to listen to this episode. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and share. If you have any questions or require assistance with implementing the tips I shared, please contact me at thecoachbso@gmail.com. It would be a pleasure to help you.

After a very successful outing at the STEP UP Conference 2022 last weekend, on this episode of the show, I share my talking points at the Conference which I titled: How to STEP UP Like a Pro.

You will learn that:

• your desire to succeed must become an obsession
• your game plan must become SMART (ER)
• you need a personal brand
• you need your Musketeers

Thank you for stopping by to listen to this episode. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and share. If you have any questions or require assistance with implementing the tips I shared, please contact me at thecoachbso@gmail.com. It would be a pleasure to help you.

In this insightful episode of the show, I share my personal experience and learnings from an article I read recently on VeryWell Mind on an all too important topic that many people are dealing with in all areas of their life, Imposter Syndrome.

You will learn:

• What Imposter Syndrome is
• Causes of Imposter Syndrome
• Types of Imposter Syndrome
• How to deal with Imposter Syndrome

Thank you for stopping by to listen to this episode. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and share. If you have any questions or require assistance with implementing the tips I shared, please contact me at thecoachbso@gmail.com. It would be a pleasure to help you.

As professionals, we hear it at work all the time that "our employees are our greatest assets"

The question is if an employer considers you its greatest asset, what about you? How do you perceive yourself?

In this episode, you will learn that:

1. you are the most valuable and important asset you have
2. you must treat yourself as a valuable asset
3. if you value yourself, you will invest in yourself
4. you are the only asset that can deploy or engage any other asset (money or people) to produce the results you desire

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. You can pick up the conversation on social media at @coachbso. Please remember to subscribe, rate, comment, and share. If you have any questions or need assistance or accountability with the thoughts I shared on this episode, please do not hesitate to contact me at thecoachbso@gmail.com. It would be my pleasure to assist you.

In this final episode for 2021, I shared my learnings from an article I read on Forbes by Ashira Prossack. You will learn the following:

1. why you have to be clear on your career objectives for 2022
2. how continuous professional development is critical for your career growth and success; and
3. why you need to focus on growing your network to accelerate your career growth

Thank you for stopping by to listen to this episode and every episode I have published since June 2021. I do not take your listenership for granted.

Let's do this again in 2022.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2022.

In this episode of the BSO Podcast, I share my thoughts on what it takes to define one's personal brand. I also share some questions that may be useful in getting it done. You'll also learn:

1. The first step to take to define your personal brand.
2. the questions you must ask and answer to correctly define your personal brand
3. How external input might aid with the determination of your personal brand
4. Why developing your personal brand is critical to your professional success.

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen to this episode. Please remember to subscribe, rate, comment, and share this episode. Please email me at thecoachbso@gmail.com if you have any questions or need help with defining your personal brand. It would be an honour to assist you.

In this episode, I share tips for creating a competitive advantage in your career. You will learn:

• what a competitive advantage means for your career
• why you need to move from goal setting to goal getting
• the power of your circle of influence and networking over your competitive advantage
• how mentoring enhances your competitive advantage

Thank you for stopping by to listen to this episode. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and share. If you have any questions or require assistance with implementing the tips I shared, please contact me at thecoachbso@gmail.com. It would be a pleasure to help you.

In this episode of The BSO Podcast, I share tips on how to create a career path. This episode will teach you the following:

• the distinction between a career and a job;
• what a career path is;
• how to create a career path; and
• how it works

Thank you for stopping by to listen to this episode. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and share. If you have any questions or require assistance with implementing the tips I shared, please contact me at thecoachbso@gmail.com. It would be a pleasure to help you.