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Episode 70: How to Answer “So What Do You Do?” Question

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Pottery Shopping in Queenstown

Welcome back to Episode #70 of The Daily Interaction podcast where the topic today is inspired by my most favorite aunt from Iran on one her visits to the US – listen to the show for the full story where we explore the sometimes-dreaded question: “So What Do You Do?”.

How do you answer the question when people ask you what you do? Do you say you “are” something or you “do” something? And do you go with the standard responses closest to your profession, or get creative and answer in a unique way that sticks out? [Read more…] about Episode 70: How to Answer “So What Do You Do?” Question

Episode 69: Leapfrog to Success with 8 Smart Boss Strategies

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Hong Kong window shopping

Welcome back to our Episode #69 of The Daily Interaction podcast. Today’s topic is Leapfrog to Success at Corporate with 8 Smart Boss Strategies. Let’s talk about navigating the corporate landscape and how you need to interact with your boss so you can move up that corporate ladder. Remember, your boss is your gatekeeper so understanding these strategies is going position you ideally for that next promotion. [Read more…] about Episode 69: Leapfrog to Success with 8 Smart Boss Strategies

Episode 68: Why Being a Copycat Destroys Your True Essence

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Welcome back to our Episode #68 of The Daily Interaction podcast. Today’s topic is inspired by a personal story; I titled it: Why Being a Copycat Destroys Your True Essence, and yes, there is a copycat in my life and you know what, she is sadly destroying her own true essence by copying work and my style and my way of running my business, and what a terrible act of self-sabotage.

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Episode 67: Stop Complaining to Get Ahead at Work

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Don't Complain Be Happy

Welcome back to our Episode #67 of The Daily Interaction podcast and a forewarning: today’s topic is all the reasons why you should stop complaining at work or any other professional settings and the real truth behind this might make you uncomfortable, in fact, you may want to deny any such behavior where it concerns you. That’s OK! Deny away but please listen anyway because I am most interested in how you can move up and advance in your career with the changes I am about to share with you in this episode. [Read more…] about Episode 67: Stop Complaining to Get Ahead at Work

Episode 66: Knowing When to Probe in the Right Manner and Spirit

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Hello Kitty Boo

Welcome back to Episode #66 of The Daily Interaction podcast. I just love it when one of my listeners sends in a request, so thank you dear Tamkara from Nigeria for asking me to talk about this topic: how do you know when to stay out of it and when to pry to find out more about a problem that your friends, family, colleagues, or peers are having. You know you care about them but how do you show you care without coming across as nosy.

Got a topic you want me to talk about on the podcast? Tell me about it by leaving a comment or an email. [Read more…] about Episode 66: Knowing When to Probe in the Right Manner and Spirit