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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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00:20:24

350. Less Is More

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2025/06/10

Inspired by one of Stephen Sondheim's core beliefs, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea that less is more, and how that might move them closer to clarity.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might it be better to give two options to someone, as opposed to seven?Why is clarity so important?What is a "to don't" list?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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00:18:15

349. Turn the Tassel

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2025/06/03

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of turning the tassel on habits that are ready to be let go.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we think about the way our habits have served us?Why is it important to offer alternative to current habits we would like to let go of?How can we get more comfortable with the practice of examining and changing our habits?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:17:40

348. Six Strokes

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2025/05/27

In this mic drop filled episode, Pete introduces Jen to an idea that he learned from his swimming coach, and they dive in to thinking about effort, attention, and process.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might we equate huffing and puffing with success or hard work?What tactics might we use to become more efficient? How might we let go of an old process or mental model, to make room for a new one?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of

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00:18:08

347. Industry Standard

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2025/05/20

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of industry standards, and if / when they should be followed.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is an example of an industry standard that should be followed? And what is one that should not?How might we think about the context of an industry standard?Why might following an industry standard actually be a form of hiding?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:18:03

346. Uncertainty

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2025/05/13

This week, Jen and Pete noodle (with some uncertainty) on the relationship between leadership and uncertainty.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why is context important, when thinking about the balance between leadership and uncertainty?How might leadership exist in the context of innovation?How might we think about the things that we can control within leadership, like how we show up?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:18:21

345. Am I Ready?

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2025/05/06

This week, Jen and Pete dive in to the topic of readiness, and how the definition of being ready may change depending on context.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What may get in the way of feeling ready to jump into a project?Who else, besides ourselves, might we be relying on in order to feel ready?What are some tools and strategies we can use to feel more prepared and less like an imposter?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It

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00:17:20

344. Humans and AI

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2025/04/29

This week, Pete brings a raw noodle to the table, in order to talk to Jen about the similarities between coaching people and creating inputs for AI.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How do both leadership and interacting with AI require curiosity?Why is it important to understand that AI platforms can be flawed?How does empathy inform our interactions with both humans and AI technology?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:16:49

343. Dance Like Somebody's Watching

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2025/04/22

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of an ever-changing "who's it for", and the many different elements that go into thinking about your audience. (Hello, listeners!)Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might the audience and/or intended purpose of a project change over time?How can being in an audience encourage a beginner's mindset, in addition to a growth mindset?How might you think about the psychographics of your audience, as opposed to demographics?To hear all

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00:17:53

342. Oversaturated

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2025/04/15

This week, Pete brings a dilemma to Jen, that he is feeling oversaturated in terms of leadership content, and together, they work to find solutions. (And some of them may surprise you!)Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does it mean to feel oversaturated, and what might cause that feeling?Why is it important to learn empathy through many different pathways?Why might we need to shift our learning to a more broad scope, as opposed to a narrow concentration?To hear all episodes

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00:17:21

341. Victim vs. Player

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2025/04/08

Borrowing a framework from Claire Hughes Johnson, Pete and Jen toss around the differences between being a victim and a player (and noodle on the words within the phrase itself, of course).Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we take more ownership of our work and our responsibilities?Why is it important to think about your team, when working towards a collective goal?How might we keep ourselves accountable, and find self-empowerment?To hear all episodes and read full

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00:19:39

340. Empty Can

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2025/04/01

This week, Jen and Pete thrash about the mystery of their empty can of episodes, and noodle on habits, rules, and constraints.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why are streaks important, when sustaining a habit or practice?How might we reduce the scope of our habits, when necessary, in order to maintain them?Why is recording this podcast an important habit for both Jen and Pete?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:16:42

339. The Nedlog Rule

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2025/03/25

In this week's episode, Jen and Pete ask the question: What if you treated yourself the way you treat others?Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the golden rule?Why might we be more generous or empathetic towards others, and not ourselves?How might we take ourselves a little less seriously?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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00:15:56

338. Mic Check

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2025/03/18

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on what the hidden meaning might be behind different ways of approaching the seemingly simple task of a mic check.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What kind of a mic checker is Jen? And Pete?How might we better prepare ourselves for foreseeable surprises?What are some new frames of thinking about the importance of context, and the importance of being concise?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:19:18

337. Gorgeous Pythons

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2025/03/11

Inspired by her teammates, Jen shares with Pete many of the lessons she has learned from the combination of group fitness training and community building.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some tools and strategies to building a strong, spirited, and supportive team?How might you identify your teammate's strengths, and then amplify them?Why is it important to introduce more than just the topic of work, to a work environment?Where might we find more play in our day-to-day

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00:19:30

336. Solvitur Ambulando

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2025/03/04

Dusting off an old Latin phrase, "It is solved by walking," Pete and Jen noodle on the many benefits of a regular walking and movement practice in our every day lives.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might walking jumpstart creativity or a positive mood?In what ways might we build a walking or movement practice?Why might going on a walk with another person be beneficial and meaningful?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:21:53

335. AI

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2025/02/25

With many varying use cases, Jen and Pete dive in to the different ways they leverage AI in their day-to-day lives...and some of the answers are very surprising.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we use AI to stay accountable?In what ways might we ask AI questions or prompts, and how can we continue to learn about the language we use with it?By using AI, which is non-human, how can it actually allow us to focus more on our own humanity?To hear all episodes and read full

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00:18:56

334. Push-Ups

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2025/02/18

In a surprising topic, Jen and Pete dive in to the process of learning how to do a push up...or the learning that can come from the learning of how to do a push up.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might we actually be closer to mastering than we think?Why is it important to analyze the assets, boundaries, and narratives within our lives?How might we push past our own stories about ourselves, in order to find success?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The

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00:17:44

333. Life Lessons from Cate

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2025/02/11

The inspiration for this week's episode comes from Cate, Jen's daughter, and together, Jen and Pete noodle on a thought-proving statement of hers: The person you want to be is waiting for you on the other side of your fear.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:When might feeling like an imposter be valid, and why?Why is it important to seek out firsts?What are some tools we can utilize when confronted with fear, in order to move through it?To hear all episodes and read full

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00:19:00

332. Tolerance of Uncertainty

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2025/02/04

After facilitating the Real Skills Conference, Pete brings Jen the most valued real skill from a poll of leaders, and together they dissect what it means to be tolerant of uncertainty (and what other words might fit into that phrase).Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a real skill?What might it mean to be tolerant of uncertainty?How can we be more active, than to just be tolerant of something?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of

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00:19:30

331. The Year of Experiments

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2025/01/28

Entering into a year full of experiments, Jen asks for Pete's coaching and guidance about what it means to experiment and how to implement the idea in her studio and day-to-day life.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might you make rules around creating experiments?What role does the audience take in the formation and implementation of an experiment?Why might it be important to think about what success would look like, at the end of an experiment?To hear all episodes and read

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