The Hidden “BS” Holding You Back at Work (And How to Break It)

About this episode

Kaila and Kyle discuss the hidden bullsh*t at work with Aiko Bethea, offering practical advice for overcoming career obstacles.

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by Aiko Bethea, Founder of Rare Coaching, to talk about the hidden bullsh*t at work, how it’s holding you back, and what you can do about it. From holding yourself, your colleagues, and even bosses accountable, to freeing yourself of a scarcity mindset, this conversation is packed with practical advice for anyone feeling stuck in their career. And don’t forget to pick up Aiko’s new book, Anchored, Aligned, Accountable: A Framework for Transcending Bullsh*t and Transforming Our Lives and Work. 00:00 Intro 02:04 What Aiko is referring to when she talks about bullsh*t 04:57 The Bullsh*t Asymmetry Principle 06:13 Using the anchored, aligned, accountable framework 11:37 How to figure out your values 17:42 Finding the motivation to get clear on your values 21:22 How to hold colleagues, peers, and higher-ups accountable 25:13 The important role of curiosity 28:00 How do you counteract a scarcity mindset? 33:07 How do you know when your identity is too tied up in your work? 38:45 The best first step towards getting anchored, aligned, and accountable This episode was sponsored by Granola. Head to granola.ai/brew to try Granola for free. That’s…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kaila, Kyle

Guest: Aiko Bethea

Topics covered

• career development
• accountability
• scarcity mindset
• values clarification
• personal growth

Keywords

• bullsh*t
• accountability
• scarcity mindset
• career advice
• values

Sponsors

Granola

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rare Coaching

Products: Anchored, Aligned, Accountable: A Framework for Transcending Bullsh*t and Transforming Our Lives and Work

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