Water Cooler Wisdom
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Welcome to "Water Cooler Wisdom" – the bi-weekly podcast that brings the heart of the office to your ears, wherever you are! 🎧 Every other week, we dive into the buzz of the workplace, offering productivity hacks, team-building insights, and tales that resonate with anyone who's ever set foot in an office or logged in from home.
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Recent Episodes
Brainstorm Like A Pro - Master Facilitation Skills
Ever found yourself in a meeting where ideas flow endlessly, but decisions seem impossible to make? Or worse—someone reopens a discussion just when you thought a decision was final? In this…
Office Trends: In or Out Part 1
In this fun and thought-provoking episode of Water Cooler Wisdom, hosts Jake Blocker and Rachael Grail take on the role of workplace trend judges in their newest segment, “Is It In or Out?” From…
Facilitation Masterclass: Trust & Collaboration
In this episode of Water Cooler Wisdom, hosts Jake Blocker and Rachael Grail explore the delicate art of authentic listening when tensions run high. With insights drawn from neuroscience and their…
Are LinkedIn Influencers Taking Over? An IA Chat
In this IA Chat episode of Water Cooler Wisdom, Jake surprises Rachael with a lively conversation about the rise of LinkedIn influencers. Once a hub for job hunting and networking, LinkedIn has…
Making Sound Decisions in the Workplace
In this episode of Water Cooler Wisdom, we’re kicking off a brand-new format: Tool Time! Hosts Jake Blocker and Rachael Grail break down one of Interaction Associates’ most effective tools—the…
Mindfulness and the Enneagram: Tools for Transforming Leadership
In this episode of Water Cooler Wisdom, we’re joined by leadership coach Susan DeGenring to explore how the ancient traditions of mindfulness and the Enneagram can be used to enhance leadership and…
Facilitation Masterclass Q&A: Part 1
In this episode of Water Cooler Wisdom, hosts Jake Blocker and Rachael Grail explore the art of facilitation. Whether you’re leading a meeting or guiding a discussion, managing group dynamics can be…
Public Speaking: Breaking Down this Common Fear
In this episode of “Water Cooler Wisdom,” we sit down with Stacy Ferratti, a seasoned coach from Interaction Associates, renowned for enhancing presentation skills. Stacy delves into the challenge of…
Beyond the Buzzword: Synergy
On this episode, Jake and Rachael dive into the world of corporate buzzwords, starting with the quintessential term: “Synergy.” Join us as we explore the origins of this powerful word, its journey…
Mastering the Modern Job Market: Tips for Success
In this enlightening episode of "Water Cooler Wisdom," we sit down with Anne Baker, a career and performance coach with over two decades of experience. Anne shares her invaluable insights on…
Leadership Evolution: Coaching for Today's Change
Join us on "Water Cooler Wisdom" as we delve into the state of leadership coaching with Executive Coach Rachel Bassignani. Rachel, founder of Catalyst, brings her 15 years of experience in scaling…
Reconnecting with Yourself Amid the Daily Hustle
In this episode we dive into the topic of mindfulness at work with special guest Larry Rosenberg, a senior consultant at Interaction Associates. Larry brings over 30 years of experience in leadership…
Feedback Without Freakout: Talking To Your Boss
In this episode we'll explore the challenge of giving feedback to your boss with Beth O'Neill, a seasoned coach and leader. Beth shares strategies for building trust, framing feedback effectively,…
Leadership In Motion: The Power of Attention Agility
In this episode of Water Cooler Wisdom, we welcome Jay Cone and Lisa Weaver, co-founders of Unstuck Minds, to explore the essential leadership skill of Attention Agility.Jay and Lisa bring their…
You're Measuring Productivity Wrong: Rethinking Productivity
In this episode we welcome back Chris Williams, Chief Operating Officer at Interaction Associates, to redefine what it means to be truly productive in today's fast-paced world. Chris discusses his…
Actionable DEI: Beyond Buzzwords to Real Change
In this enlightening episode of "Water Cooler Wisdom," we delve deep into the impactful realm of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives with experts Davida Sharpe and Eve Keller.…
Don't Forget the Pen: The Art of Visual Facilitation
Join us on "Water Cooler Wisdom" as we delve into visual facilitation with Rachel Thompson from Daring Studios. Rachel, a certified visual facilitator, brings meetings to life with imagery that…
This Episode Could Have Been an Email
In this thought-provoking episode of "Water Cooler Wisdom," hosts Rachael and Jake explore the perennial question: Could this meeting have been an email? Delving into the dynamics of modern meetings,…
Collaborative Intelligence: The Term You Need to Know
In this episode of Water Cooler Wisdom, we sit down with Susan DeGenring and Barry Rosen, seasoned experts in the training and development field, to dive into the heart of Collaborative Intelligence.…
DId I Stutter?! A Breakdowm at The Office
In this lively episode of "Water Cooler Wisdom," hosts Jake Blocker and Rachel Grail put the spotlight on one of "The Office"'s most memorable moments from Season 4, Episode 16: "Did I Stutter?!"…
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Water Cooler Wisdom has published 23 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Business, Business News.
Water Cooler Wisdom is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 28m.
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