The Long and The Short Of It
Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman
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320. 10 Lessons
The Long and The Short Of It
11/12/24 • 19 min
This week, Jen and Pete go through ten lessons that Jen has learned over her twenty years of coaching actors. (Which are the possible table of contents for her book!)
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about (in no particular order):
- If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there.
- Your marketing tells a story...whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not. So know it and like it.
- Type is a distraction.
- It's not about who you know, it's about who you are willing to introduce yourself to.
- If it doesn't exist on the calendar (or in the contract), it doesn't exist.
- Have taste, dammit.
- Communication is the answer.
- No amount of good marketing can make up for a lack of chops.
- You are running a business.
- The more you know, the more you know.
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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
294. Bothering Me?
The Long and The Short Of It
05/14/24 • 17 min
Inspired by advice from a pediatrician, Pete and Jen noodle on questions that inspire a different perspective when it comes to leadership.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- Is this certain issue bothering me, or is it bothering my client or direct report?
- How might we think about leadership in terms of the needs of the person or people we are leading?
- What are some tactics we might utilize in navigating difficult conversations?
To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.
You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.
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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
298. Flying Time
The Long and The Short Of It
06/11/24 • 18 min
This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the flying time of a project, and the relationship between flying time and elapsed time.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- What is the definition of flying time?
- Why might a walk or taking time to read a book factor in to the elapsed time of your work?
- Why are deadlines and working collaboratively so beneficial?
To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.
You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.
To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected].
Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
282. Beginner Again
The Long and The Short Of It
02/20/24 • 19 min
This week, Pete and Jen dive in to how exciting it can be to be a beginner...and also thrilling and frustrating and scary, and a whole smorgasbord of emotions.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- How might you seek out ways to become a beginner again?
- What tools might you utilize when you're a beginner, to help you learn?
- In what way is Pete becoming a beginner again? And Jen?
To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.
You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.
To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected].
Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
288. Procrastination
The Long and The Short Of It
04/03/24 • 17 min
This week, Jen and Pete think about procrastination and ask the question: Is this form of procrastination actually helping the work?
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- When might procrastination actually be useful?
- What is the relationship between curiosity, process, white space, and procrastination?
- What negative stories do we tell ourselves about procrastination, and can we let those go?
To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.
You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.
To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected].
Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
285. Gumption Tools
The Long and The Short Of It
03/12/24 • 18 min
This week, Jen and Pete share the tools that their clients and they themselves use in order to muster up some gumption.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- What are some tactics we could use to help when we are feeling vulnerable or nervous?
- Why might these tactics be successful, and when is it best to use them?
- How often do Pete and Jen sing uncomfortable phrases back and forth to each other?
To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.
You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.
To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected].
Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
265. Rules
The Long and The Short Of It
10/24/23 • 19 min
This week, Pete (a rule follower) and Jen (a non-rule follower) noodle on how we might leverage rules to help us create new habits, practices, and boundaries.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- What are some tactics we can use to create rules for ourselves?
- What is the difference between a rule and a habit?
- What are some examples of rules Pete follows? And Jen?
To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.
You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.
To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected].
Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
278. SMEP
The Long and The Short Of It
01/23/24 • 17 min
This week, Pete shares with Jen the idea of subject matter expertise phenomenon (SMEP), and together they noodle on how they might use the knowledge of that phenomenon to help coach leaders.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- What does "SMEP" mean, in both business and theatrical contexts?
- What are four core tenants of leadership?
- What skills are necessary to acquire knowledge and what skills are necessary to lead, and how might these overlap?
To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.
You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.
To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected].
Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
283. Exercises
The Long and The Short Of It
02/27/24 • 19 min
Jen and Pete thrash about the process of creating exercises, and think about when it might be useful to use an exercise when trying to help another person (or themselves) to reach a goal or outcome.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- What is the difference between a note, an adjustment, and an exercise?
- What are certain situations when it is best to use an exercise?
- What are some tools we can think about when creating exercises for ourself and others?
To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.
You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.
To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected].
Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
An invitation for our listeners
The Long and The Short Of It
06/10/24 • 2 min
Please join Pete and Jen for a live recording session of the Long and The Short Of It, celebrating our 300th episode. It will be an Ask Us Anything episode, so please also send in your questions!
This event will take place on Monday, June 17th at 6pm Eastern Time, which is Tuesday, June 18th at 8am Australian Eastern Time.
To register for this event and/or to submit a question that may be featured in the 300th episode: www.thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/300
To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.
You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.
To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected].
Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Long and The Short Of It have?
The Long and The Short Of It currently has 328 episodes available.
What topics does The Long and The Short Of It cover?
The podcast is about Long, Questions, Culture, Short, Learning, Peter, Self Improvement, Learn, Change, Management, Society, Leadership, Empathy, Creativity, New York City, Curiosity, Creative, Personal Development, Growth, Freelance, Podcast, Self Help, Podcasts, Nyc, Melbourne, Self-Improvement, Education, Leaders, Leader, Arts, Business, Coaching, Brene Brown, Coach, Freelancer, Performing Arts and Growth Mindset.
What is the most popular episode on The Long and The Short Of It?
The episode title '262. Ask For What You Want' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Long and The Short Of It?
The average episode length on The Long and The Short Of It is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Long and The Short Of It released?
Episodes of The Long and The Short Of It are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Long and The Short Of It?
The first episode of The Long and The Short Of It was released on Sep 22, 2018.
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