• Should I Quit My Job, or Am I Just Tired?
    Dec 4 2024

    Ever felt stuck between wondering if it’s time to move on from your job or if you’re simply exhausted? You’re not alone. It’s a question so many of us wrestle with, especially as we get closer to the end of the year. Our lives become busier as we try and squeeze more in before the 31st December deadline we give ourselves to have ‘everything’ done by!

    In this episode, I’m unpacking the key signs to help you figure out whether your current role is still the right fit for you, OR if it’s simply time for a much-needed rest.

    These questions can help you decide if you’re feeling burnt out or genuinely need a change at work:

    1. What specifically is it that I am feeling with regards to my job? Is what I am feeling now been persistent ALL year, or is it just in the last few weeks or months? The Feelings Wheel, the brainchild of Dr. Gloria Willcox is a great tool to help you put words to your emotions and to care for your mental health. https://www.calm.com/blog/the-feelings-wheel

    2. What specifically feel like the main stressors? Is it a particular project you’re on at work, a particular team member, or is the volume of seasonal tasks that are causing you stress? This will help you work out if this is an ongoing issue, and therefore may mean a review of your job or organisation versus a seasonal period, or just being tired.

    3. What physical and emotional signs can you see in myself? What does that look like? E.g. difficulty focussing, cynicism, always tired, even if you slept, irritability.

    And here are the 5 steps I’m talking about to help you Reset, Refocus and Recharge for 2025:

    1. Watch Out for “Obligation Overload” and Cut the Comparison - Take stock of your commitments in every part of your life—are they essential, energising, or just empty obligations? What can go?

    2. Check Your Circle - Look at the people around you. Who gives you energy, and who drains it?

    3. Saying YES to something is a no to something else - get clear on what you are really saying NO to when you say yes.

    4. Do one thing for yourself each day and stick to it - it doesn't need to be costly or time consuming - a coffee at your favourite cafe on the way to work, listening to a podcast on the train you like, standing in the sun for 5 minutes; make it yours and commit.

    5. Pause and Process - Can you take some space over the break to breathe, reflect and recover - then perhaps make the decision in the new year about what the right next step is?

    🎧 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform, and don’t forget to share this episode with a friend or colleague who might need this insight too! 🌟

    Order your copy of Less Hustle, More Happy - https://claireseeber.com.au/book/

    Have me in your organisation - https://claireseeber.com.au/how-i-help-organisations/

    Create a Less Hustle, More Happy Career - https://claireseeber.com.au/lesshustlemorehappycareer/

    The Feelings Wheel - https://www.calm.com/blog/the-feelings-wheel

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    33 mins
  • 5 Career Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner
    Nov 6 2024

    Ever wish you knew then what you know now? In this episode, I’m sharing the top 5 career lessons I’ve learned the hard way, so you don’t have to make the same mistakes. From trusting your gut, to learning how to communicate (and network) like a pro, these insights have shaped my career journey and could make a huge difference in yours too.

    Here’s what I’m covering in this episode:

    💡 Lesson 1: Hard work alone won’t speak for itself – you need to share your wins, but you can do it strategically!!
    💡 Lesson 2: Don’t expect your manager to be a mind reader – you have to own your own career path.
    💡 Lesson 3: How you communicate is just as important as what you communicate.
    💡 Lesson 4: Nurture relationships and networks throughout your career, not just when you need something.
    💡 Lesson 5: Not all advice is created equal – know yourself and filter what you choose to listen to.

    If you’re loving what you’re hearing, don’t forget to share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review! 🌟

    Ready to take action on your career?

    Order your copy of my new book Less Hustle, More Happy HERE

    Have me speak at your organisation or to your team and learn the skills that I teach teams all over the world to help them thrive HERE

    Build your own Less Hustle, More Happy Career HERE through my 6 week online program.

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    31 mins
  • Is the To-Do List Ever Really Done?
    Oct 2 2024

    Let’s get real – is the To-Do List ever really done?

    After a whirlwind few months of book launches, client work, and events, I’m here to say "Ahhh, hell no... it’s not" – which means WE have to get better at building in brain breaks and setting boundaries to ensure we can show up as our most effective, impactful selves.

    In this latest episode of Eating Your Cake Too, I’m diving into the habits we need to unlearn if we want to stop running ourselves into the ground, both in business and in life. I’ll share what I’ve learned about productivity, creativity, and the real value of rest, along with the better habits I’m building into my own business.

    Here’s what we’re covering in this episode:

    🛑 The unhealthy habits I’m unlearning:

    • Pushing through at all costs and how it leads to exhaustion.

    • Compromising creativity and quality for unnecessary urgency.

    • Treating rest as a reward, rather than an essential part of high performance.

    The better habits I’m embracing:

    • Building “brain breathers” into my business processes.

    • Understanding rest as a key ingredient for high performance.

    • Setting and keeping strong boundaries, even when others don’t.

    Listen in on your favourite podcast platform to learn more about these simple yet powerful shifts that’ll help you build a career where you thrive, not just survive.

    If you’re loving what you’re hearing, don’t forget to share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review! 🌟

    Ready to take action?

    Order your copy of Less Hustle, More Happy HERE

    Have me speak at your organisation or to your team HERE

    Build your Less Hustle, More Happy Career HERE

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    35 mins
  • We're Back! 5 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Help Your Career
    Aug 5 2024

    We are backkkkkkkk!! It’s been a hot minute since our last episode because I’ve been deep into writing my new book 'Less Hustle, More Happy', which is set to hit bookstores and online at the end of August.

    In this latest episode of Eating your Cake too, I’m sharing five actionable things you can do right now to boost your career, especially if you're feeling a bit burnt out mid-year.

    1. Review your career values
    2. Check in with your strengths and whether you’re leveraging them
    3. Do a relationship audit
    4. When was the last time you asked for feedback? (I’ll also teach you how to weave some self promotion in with it)
    5. Embrace your inner meerkat

    Listen in and learn on your favourite podcast platform, and if you’re loving what you hear, then share it with a friend and leave a 5 star review!

    Ready for action?

    Order your copy of ‘Less Hustle, More Happy’ HERE
    Book a FREE call in my diary
    Have me in your Organisation
    Transform your Career THIS year

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    30 mins
  • 4 Things you Need to do to Play to your Strengths!
    Mar 12 2024

    “I’d love to see you leverage your strengths more in this role”.

    “Just play to your strengths - the rest will follow”.

    Ever had or heard feedback like this before?

    It’s not wrong, but it isn’t overly helpful either.

    What is often lacking in this conventional advice about strengths play, is the actual “HOW TO” of playing to your strengths to achieve outcomes for yourself, your team, and your organisation.

    My view on this is that there are actually FOUR critical parts that form part of the ‘play to your strengths’ equation, and all four need to be in sync in order for you to be effective.

    Here’s my formula on what it really takes to play to your strengths well:

    Know them + Own them + Leverage them + Know the point of reverse impact

    In this month's podcast, I dive deep into the formula above and give you practical insights as to what it means to know, own, leverage, and know the reverse point of impact in order to increase your impact at work.

    Listen in and learn on your favourite podcast platform, and if you’re loving what you’re hearing, then please share it with a friend!

    Ready for action?

    Order your copy of ‘Less Hustle, More Happy’ HERE
    Book a FREE call in my diary
    Have me in your Organisation
    Transform your Career THIS year

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    21 mins
  • 5 Things your Boss Wants you to do This Year!
    Feb 13 2024

    5 Things your Boss wants you to do this Year!

    Is wanting more recognition at work on your list of goals this year? If so, this month's podcast topic is for you.

    If you are wanting to showcase yourself as a go-getter, or a star performer this year in your Organisation, one that is ready for new opportunities, there are 5 things that your boss really wants you to know and, more importantly, DO!

    1. Set Clear Goals and Objectives for yourself

    2. Be an Impact Player - AKA Show initiative and real Problem-Solving skills

    3. Proactively focus on Upskilling yourself with a Future-Proof lens

    4. Communicate in the way your receiver needs to hear it, NOT how you like to say it

    5. Be an Amplifier through solid collaboration with others

    In this month's episode, I’ll be diving into each one of these five things that your boss really wants from you this year (every year, actually!), and giving you practical tips on how you can bring these actions to life.

    Tune in on your favourite podcast platform, and don’t forget to leave a review if you’re loving what you’re hearing!

    Ready for action?

    Order your copy of ‘Less Hustle, More Happy’ HERE
    Book a FREE call in my diary
    Have me in your Organisation
    Transform your Career THIS year

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    31 mins
  • How sleep influences our bad, bold and brave choices with Amanda Slinger
    Jan 9 2024

    So what connects a pirouette, airline safety briefings and Dolly Parton?

    It's all covered in this episode of the Eating your Cake too podcast!

    For your listening delight, I welcome you to join myself and Amanda Slinger - founder of SleepSpot, and rest and sleep expert.

    I have been telling EVERYONE about this episode. After speaking with Amanda, I walked away with a polite kick up the butt and some seriously powerful insights! Amanda is a wealth of knowledge on all things rest, recovery, sleep and how we best support ourselves as we navigate this crazy beautiful thing called life.

    There are many gems in this episode. It is also perfectly timed as we start to define how we are going to bring our best selves to 2024!

    Listen in and be sure to share what your key takeaways are!

    Check out Amanda's website HERE

    FOLLOW Amanda on LinkedIn HERE

    Ready for action?

    Order your copy of ‘Less Hustle, More Happy’ HERE
    Book a FREE call in my diary
    Have me in your Organisation
    Transform your Career THIS year

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    43 mins
  • High, Lows and Lessons of 2023
    Dec 12 2023

    Often in our jobs, after completing a project or piece of work we’re asked to reflect on what went well, what didn’t go well, and what would we do differently next time. How often do we apply that same discipline to ourselves though?

    In this episode of the Eating your Cake too podcast I put my 2023 out on the table for you.

    The good. The bad. The ugly.

    And most importantly, the lessons I learnt.

    There are also two big gems towards the end, shared with you, that I am embracing and taking with me and my business into 2024!

    Are you ready to embrace 2024, show up for yourself, and step back into the driver's seat of your career and business?!

    Order your copy of ‘Less Hustle, More Happy’ HERE
    Book a FREE call in my diary
    Have me in your Organisation
    Transform your Career THIS year

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    34 mins