The Big Balance
Brian & John
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Maintaining a work-life balance keeps getting harder - but it doesn't have to. This podcast is for anyone struggling to rise above the daily challenges of work, family, and building a sense of self.
Management consultants by trade, hosts Brian and John shift their skills from helping organizations get better to helping people improve their lives.
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Britney Spears, Conservatorship, and Decision Making Support
The Big Balance
01/18/22 • 31 min
5.0
Britney Spears thrust traditional conservatorship arrangements into the spotlight, but the nuances surrounding these arrangements are complex. For every Britney Spears there is likely thousands of Nick Clouses and Jamie Becks. Learn more about their stories as John and Brian discuss the intricacies and complexities of these arrangements.
Today's episode is inspired by an article from NPR:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/01/09/1065301762/britney-spears-left-her-guardianship-but-others-who-want-independence-remain-stu
01/18/22 • 31 min
7 Listeners
5 Comments
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Managing Stress and Anxiety
The Big Balance
12/14/21 • 32 min
5.0
Everyone deals with stress. Some better than others. But avoiding it will lead to anxiety problems sooner than later. If you're having trouble dealing with the high-pressures of life, join Brian and Andy as they talk about two ways you can better manage those feelings.
12/14/21 • 32 min
5 Listeners
4 Comments
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RageQuit!
The Big Balance
11/16/21 • 26 min
5.0
Sometimes, people quit... sometimes they're fired - and sometimes they have quite a bit to say about why. In this episode, Brian runs through some company reviews by past employees that had less-than-stellar things to say about their old employers.
Special music this week:
Trailer Sport Trap Action | Horses by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
11/16/21 • 26 min
5 Listeners
4 Comments
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How To Power Nap (or Just Sleep More)
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05/17/22 • 15 min
5.0
In the great game of "getting ahead," sacrificing sleep is rarely the best strategy long-term. Yet many of us default to staying up a bit longer or waking up earlier to squeeze a few more hours out of a day. In this episode, Brian outlines why this is a bad idea, and gives a few tips on catching more Z's.
05/17/22 • 15 min
4 Listeners
3 Comments
3
Portugal's Work from Home Protections
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11/30/21 • 15 min
5.0
Rules and regulations are sometimes slow to keep pace with what's going on in the world. This time, though, Portugal is determined to keep up with today's work from home dynamic. In this episode, Brian walks through new protections for Portuguese workers and considers what the rest of us can do (even without these legal protections).
Special music this week:
Lock And Load by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_U
11/30/21 • 15 min
4 Listeners
3 Comments
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Who's Watching You?
The Big Balance
02/15/22 • 34 min
5.0
Is your company monitoring you while you work? They certainly have the capability. Brian and John weigh in on how they feel about several techniques used to monitor workers - and consider what it means for the future.
02/15/22 • 34 min
4 Listeners
3 Comments
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Anticipation and Procrastination
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05/03/22 • 25 min
5.0
John and Brian have been eagerly awaiting their "new" lives: fatherhood again for Brian and married life for John. This week they explore the anticipation leading up to their big days. But, what about anticipation's ugly cousin procrastination?
05/03/22 • 25 min
4 Listeners
2 Comments
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Listener Questions: Office Relationships
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05/10/22 • 20 min
5.0
Office relationships can be tricky... especially when they're with our bosses, and especially when those bosses try to take advantage of them. In this episode, Brian offers advice on drawing a clear line between personal and professional relationships and talks about the importance of saying "no."
05/10/22 • 20 min
4 Listeners
2 Comments
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The Great Resignation
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11/23/21 • 30 min
5.0
Thousands of workers are joining together to say "enough" to bad working conditions. Brian and Andy talk through what this means - both to employers and to people wondering if now is the right time to look for a new job.
11/23/21 • 30 min
4 Listeners
3 Comments
3
Is Your Boss a Work-from-Home Hypocrite?
The Big Balance
05/24/22 • 15 min
5.0
It's "do as I say, not as I do" as CEOs demand workers return to the office... while staying at home, themselves.
05/24/22 • 15 min
4 Listeners
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Big Balance have?
The Big Balance currently has 70 episodes available.
What topics does The Big Balance cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The Big Balance?
The episode title 'Britney Spears, Conservatorship, and Decision Making Support' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Big Balance?
The average episode length on The Big Balance is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Big Balance released?
Episodes of The Big Balance are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Big Balance?
The first episode of The Big Balance was released on Jun 23, 2021.
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