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The Long and The Short Of It

Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman

A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.

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221. Favo(u)rite Things: 2022

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2022/12/27

In their annual tradition, Jen and Pete ping pong back and forth while discussing their very favorite things from the past year, as we say goodbye to 2022.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about their favorite:Non-Fiction book.Fiction book.TLATSOI podcast episode.Non-TLATSOI podcast episode.Documentary/Film/TV show.Aha moment.Home-cooked meal.Funny video.To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You

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00:16:57

221. Freudenfreude

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2022/12/20

This week, Jen introduces Pete to the word "freudenfreude", and together they happily discuss what the term means to them and how it might show up in their lives.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does freudenfreude even mean?What are some tactics we can use to cultivate freudenfreude?How does freudenfreude act as motivation for Jen and Pete in their careers and personal lives?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:17:11

220. Goldfish

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2022/12/13

This week, Pete asks Jen a very important question: "Am I a goldfish?" Tune in to find out the answer!Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why is it important to realize the limitations of your own mind and memory?How might we use external processes/items to help ourselves remember things?What tactical tools do Jen and Pete use to help themselves with recall?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:16:59

219. Routine Audit

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2022/12/06

With a sudden change in her morning routine, Jen brings up the tension she has felt around that journey to Pete and together they noodle on how to navigate that kind of change.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:When might a routine audit be a helpful thing to do, and what does that process look like?How might the stories we tell ourselves get in the way of our routines?How have Jen's routines been changing lately? And Pete's?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The

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00:18:08

218. Reassurance

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2022/11/29

After asking for reassurance after a keynote, Pete had an aha moment about the relationship between reassurance and feedback, and together he and Jen explore a few related rabbit holes.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:In what different real-life scenarios might a person seek reassurance?What is the relationship between reassurance and coaching, evaluation, and appreciation?When is asking for reassurance a futile endeavor?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The

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00:19:00

217. Expert Syndrome

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2022/11/22

After experiencing expert syndrome, Jen brings her real-life example to Pete, and together they noodle on what it is and how it might be danced with.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What even is expert syndrome?What tactics might one use to lessen expert syndrome?Why is leading with humility so important?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

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00:19:29

216. The Hook

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2022/11/15

After being introduced at a dinner in an un-hooky way, Pete brings Jen the question of how to create a compelling hook, and they noodle on what those hooks might look like for each other.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are the steps to creating an interesting hook?Why is an efficient hook important to have?What are the beginnings of Jen's hook? And Pete's?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:18:56

215. Pre-Planned

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2022/11/08

This week, Pete and Jen talk about the differences between being prepared and being pre-planned (yes, 'pre-planned', they love to create new terms and then dissect them).Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does it mean to be pre-planned?What are tactics to help let go of control, as opposed to sticking to a specific plan?How might we dance with the awkward?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:16:22

214. Thought Partners

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2022/11/01

As thought partners, Jen and Pete have a conversation about what being a thought partner means and how to find one...very meta, we know.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a thought partner?What are the possible benefits to having a thought partner?How might you find a thought partner through reach outs?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

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00:17:32

213. Practice/Project

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2022/10/25

This week, Pete and Jen do a deep dive in to the differences between a practice and a project, and think about what real-world examples might benefit from being called by a certain label.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are the parameters of a practice? And what are the parameters of a project?Why might a practice or a project get confused for the other?How could it be helpful to pretend a practice is a project, or vice versa?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts

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00:17:13

212. Pre-Parade

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2022/10/18

This week, Pete shares the idea of a pre-parade with Jen, and together they noodle on how they might plan for and celebrate the best possible outcomes before beginning a project.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a pre-parade?How is a pre-parade different than a pre-mortem, and how are they both beneficial?How might a pre-parade instill hope and bravery before the beginning of a big (or small) project?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The

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00:18:02

211. Wrapping Up

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2022/10/11

Instead of having a sad goodbye, Pete and Jen reflect on Pete's trip to the US, in terms of what went well, what didn't go well, and what they're going to do about that moving forward.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some strategies to use for reflection?Why might endings feel so significant?What learnings will Jen and Pete take with them in to their future?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:16:04

210. Opportunity Cost

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2022/10/04

At the end of his trip to the US, Pete noodles with Jen on the opportunity cost of his time away from home, and different ways that they might think about opportunity cost moving forward.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What even is an opportunity cost?Why is there fear surrounding decision-making?How might a person measure opportunity cost at the start of a project?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:16:23

209. Act As If

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2022/09/27

After a surprising realization that they hadn't recorded an episode on this topic before, Jen and Pete dive in to what it means to act as if, and how a person might accept the new normal of what stage of career or life they are in.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we put ourselves on the hook in our pursuit of opportunity?Why is imposter syndrome sometimes a good thing?If you meet every criteria of a job listing, are you actually overqualified?What would your day look

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00:18:20

208. Different Processes

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2022/09/20

Fresh off of an exhilarating experience with two of her clients, Jen tells the full story to Pete and together they noodle on how many different approaches there are to a process, and how we might navigate that in artistic and workplace environments.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we notice and learn from other people's processes?What are strategies leaders can use to hold space for many different processes within the workplace?What is the importance of sharing your

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00:17:32

207. Practice What You Preach

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2022/09/13

Dancing with a topic that drives Jen crazy, she and Pete break down the phrase "practice what you preach" and investigate how we might instead preach what we practice.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some tools to developing a good practice, and then sharing what you've learned from that?What is the difference between a mentor and a coach?Why is humility so important in a leader?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:20:30

206. Advice

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2022/09/06

This week, Jen and Pete discuss the differences between advice, feedback, and questions, and noodle on how they might think about and ask for which of those they need.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might "advice" be defined?How might a coach know when to give advice, ask a question, or propose their opinion?How might we turn someone's opinion into advice?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:17:28

205. Give More F*cks

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2022/08/30

Jen catches Pete by surprise by cursing to start off this week’s episode, and the fun (and swearing) just continues from there.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are the benefits of using swear words as part of your writing or creative practice?And how might using these words actually bring more humanity to your writing?What are some helpful, sometimes curse-filled writing prompts to get you started with this idea?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long

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00:18:51

204. 137 Reach Outs

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2022/08/23

With a renewed reach out practice since returning from his wedding/honeymoon, Pete gets interviewed by Jen to find out all about his reinvestment in new connection.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some different kinds of reach outs?Why might come from reaching out to the edges of your existing networks, and beyond?Did Pete receive any negative feedback from any 1 of his 137 reach outs?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It

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00:17:45

203. Serendipity

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2022/08/16

After experiencing an incredible and serendipitous moment, Jen shares what she learned with Pete, and together they noodle on taking the unexpected or the unplanned path.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How can a person increase the serendipity in their schedules and to-do lists?How might we prepare and/or plan for the unexpected?How might serendipitous moments influence the more rigorous moments in life?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short

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