The Antidote to Uncertainty (It’s Not What You Think)
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In an unpredictable world—elections, layoffs, economic swings—our brains scramble for meaning, often defaulting to worst-case scenarios. In this episode, discover how to combat uncertainty—our biggest productivity killer. We also discuss:
- Understand how uncertainty triggers your brain's threat response
- How uncertainty kills creativity and innovation
- Hear how a horse taught a life-changing lesson about fear and the present moment
- 3 Techniques to help navigate uncertainty
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The Career Refresh Episode 8: Fear and Job Performance
Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
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Chapters
1. Introducing Uncertainty as Today's Topic (00:00:00)
2. How Uncertainty Affects Our Work and Minds (00:02:36)
3. The Antidote to Uncertainty Is Being Present (00:05:46)
4. My Horse Therapy Breakthrough (00:09:12)
5. Practical Tools to Stay Present (00:11:51)
6. Speaking Kindly to Yourself During Anxiety (00:17:03)
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