Hosted by Cathy Jacob · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 54 episodes
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Welcome to Sound Insight, the podcast that explores our complex relationship with work and life. I'm your host, Cathy Jacob. For 20 years, I've coached executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, and creators to do the work they love without sacrificing the rest of their lives in the process. For inspiration in an earbud, each episode will challenge your thinking, expand your perspective and offer practical strategies to take you from tired to inspired.For a written adaptation of each episode, visit my blog at cathyjacob.com/blog. You'll find a transcript of the episode plus more articles, recommendations, and practices on the topics I cover here.
Cathy Jacob hosts Sound Insight, a business show with 54 episodes published.
This is the third episode in Sound Insight's series celebrating National Poetry Month. This episode was inspired by that profound sense of disorientation that arises when the ambient turmoil becomes so pervasive, it begi
The courage to arrive in a world that's not always welcoming. This is week two of Sound Insight's series in celebration of National Poetry Month. This week's poem is called Arrival Rite. In this reflection and poem, I ex
In honour of National Poetry Month (and a recently fractured collar bone) I'm practicing "less is more" this month. And nothing illustrates that more perfectly than poetry. In April, Sound Insight will feature a series o
A Simple Way to Make Everyday Choices that Matter. Over the sweep of a life, it is the tiny, seemingly insignificant decisions we make every day that can make the biggest difference. On their own, they don't seem to matt
Welcome to Season 5 of Sound Insight. In episode 1, I share a simple reflection and a personal story to inspire and offer encouragement in a turbulent time. Return is a personal ritual of recovery and re-alignment of our
When I think about finishing strong, I think of marathon runners. The good ones that keep just enough in the tank to mount a heroic sprint to the tape. I think of that triumphant moment when they raise their hands in the
Have you ever wondered why you keep working against your own interests? Or why, when you are on the verge of achieving your goals, you start doubting and sabotaging yourself? Meet The Committee, an unruly band of shadowy
Does your September arrives with a wall of new routines, obligations, and deadlines? After a slow, lazy summer, September can feel like standing on the beach trying to stare down an approaching tsunami. In this episode,
Confessions from over-eating at the buffet of life. Do you have a habit of taking on too much? Have you tried all the standard advice about priorities and saying no, but still find yourself rushed and overcommitted? Ther
The Inner Work of Greater Peace How can we protect our mental and emotional well-being in an environment that is becoming increasingly toxic? Are we all at the mercy of our circumstances and our environment? Or can we co
Did you launch another personal improvement project this year? I have to ask, now that we're nearing the end of the month, how's that working out for you? Is your motivation crumbling? Did your 30-day challenge not make
The business case for starting with a strong finish. Studies show that a temporal landmark, like the beginning of a year, can have a strong motivational effect on people's intentions to pursue their goals. Psychologists
How to Enjoy the Ride, Part 3. So much of navigating life in a way that brings you joy and a feeling of being fully alive is a mental game. It is waking up to the experience of your life for brief moments and then slippi
How to Enjoy the Ride, Part 2. In Part 2 of my series, "How to Enjoy the Ride", I explore some hard truths about our lives that actually make life more worth living. In this episode, I discuss: • The two kinds of happine
How to Enjoy the Ride, Part 1. I'm excited to share the first of a three-part series called How to Enjoy the Ride. In this episode, I discuss three common mental habits that have a powerful upside for our performance. Bu
In my last episode, I shared a full-throated endorsement of the virtues of sloth as I ventured off on a glorious six week hiatus. But is there such a thing as too much sloth? Unfortunately, yes. An abundance of sloth can
Finding your rhythm in a world out of sync, part 4. When we think of an arresting drum solo, we think of the beat. The sound. But what gives the sound depth and interest are the rests between the beats. A great rhythm is
Finding your rhythm in a world out of sync, part 3. This episode was originally recorded in 2022. I updated it to include it as part three of my series Finding Your Rhythm in a World Out of Sync. How many of us have trie
Finding your rhythm in a world out of sync, part 2. In part two of my series, "Finding Your Rhythm in a World Out of Sync", I introduce the connection between your best energy and your most important work. I share the re
A different path to balance. In this episode, I explore the connection between the natural rhythms that govern our bodies, our environment, and our lives and their impact on our work. I discuss the significant upside for
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Sound Insight is hosted by Cathy Jacob. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 54 episodes.
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