How do I deal with ambitious goals and ambitious bosses without losing my sanity and my team's trust? If you're in middle management, this is probably something you ask yourself quite a lot. Not a difficult question? Let's give it a dash of self-doubt. Was the task really impossible or was it I who lack … Continue reading From “No, because…”​ to “Yes, but…”​
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Oh, the 90s. Depending on what you were doing back then, you might love or hate this decade. But to forget it? What with boy bands, girl bands, outdoor games, and outrageous fashion, we don't think that's possible. In this 2-part episode, 90s kids Eunice and Mark take a stroll down memory lane and list … Continue reading What do we miss most about the 90s? – Part 2
Oh, the 90s. Depending on what you were doing back then, you might love or hate this decade. But to forget it? What with boy bands, girl bands, outdoor games, and outrageous fashion, we don't think that's possible. In this 2-part episode, 90s kids Eunice and Mark take a stroll down memory lane and list … Continue reading What do we miss most about the 90s? – Part 1
In this pandemic, we all have to do our part and just stay home. But staying home, we find ourselves having far too much time and becoming bored. But is it just because we have too much time or is it something more? In this episode, we talk about why we get bored and how … Continue reading How are we dealing with boredom in this pandemic?
Clutter. Not all of us are good when it comes to dealing with them. But unless we don't care about the difference of a proper living space and a junkyard, we still try. And now that most of us are spending our days stuck in our respective houses, keeping things tidy is a must to … Continue reading How do you declutter like a true adult?
In this episode we discuss a topic that is without a doubt, close to our hearts: programming. In 2007, Justin James published an article in Tech Republic entitled 10 Types of Programmers You'll Encounter in the Field, which was a hit to us because of its relatableness. In here, we revisit the article, group the … Continue reading The 10 Types of Programmers You’ll Encounter
In this episode, we continue the colourful conversation about frustrations in the office and how we can effectively deal with them. We are talking about autocrats, negative people, indecision, and never-ending last-minute "quick" calls. If you didn't catch the first episode, you may check it out now in Spotify. Listen and chime into the conversation … Continue reading What are common sources of frustrations in the office and how do we deal with them? – Part 2
For most of us, frustration is a constant element of every work day. But that doesn't mean it doesn't suck or we should just accept it. In this 2-part episode we talk about the most common sources of frustration in the office from messy meetings to time-wasters to inept colleagues and more, and how to … Continue reading What are common sources of frustrations in the office and how do we deal with them? – Part 1
Plot twist, it seems to be everywhere from the television series we follow, to movies, to books, even well... in real life for some of us. But not every plot twist works. The effect can range from mind-blowing to downright insulting. In this episode our hosts explore some memorable plot twists and some that just … Continue reading What makes a good plot twist?
Learning doesn't stop and even the most reluctant need to pick up new skills every once in a while. In this episode we explore some classic studying techniques that worked for our friends as students, and their variants that remain effective for learning and doing things in the workplace. Join us as we reminisce about … Continue reading What are the most effective study hacks for students and professionals?
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