In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek delve into the transformative power of vocal presence. They explore how mastering the five Vocal Foundations of Great Communication—rate of speech, volume, pitch, tonality, and pausing—can elevate your interactions, both professionally and personally. Drawing from expert insights and real-life …

Ep. 46 - Narcissists – The Signs, The Games, and The Tools to Deal With Them "Narcissists thrive on control and validation—but understanding their tactics is the first step to breaking free." In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek probe into the world of narcissism—what drives narcissistic behavior, how to recognize the subtle (and …

Ep. 45 - In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek break down the science of charisma—what makes someone compelling, influential, and effortlessly engaging. They explore the hidden cues that drive human connection, from body language to vocal inflection, and how mastering these small details can transform the way you communicate. Using…

In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek dive into one of the biggest struggles in professional life: time management. Whether you’re a maker who thrives on deep focus work or a manager whose day is packed with meetings, your calendar is the battlefield where productivity is won or lost. They break down the Maker vs. Manager time dile…

Ep. 43 - In this episode of The Work Flow Podcast, Sam and Derek dive deep into the fascinating rise and fall of Ryan Salame, a tax accountant who found his place in the fast-paced world of crypto. This isn’t just about the headlines of the FTX scandal; it’s about the human side of Ryan’s story—his journey of connection, charisma, and the important…

Ep.42 - In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek dive into the widespread topic of imposter syndrome, exploring its nuances and the role it plays in personal and professional growth. Drawing from their own experiences, they distinguish between fleeting imposter thoughts and chronic self-doubt, highlighting how these feelings, when man…

Episode 40: The Change Curve – Turning Challenges Into Growth In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek explore the emotional rollercoaster of navigating major changes in life and work. Using the framework of the Change Curve, they unpack how disruptive events affect our morale and competence—and how we can accelerate the journey back …

Episode 39: Disrupt Yourself – How to Break Plateaus and Reignite Your Career In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek delve into the concept of career disruption as a tool for continuous growth. They explore the challenges and rewards of shifting roles, industries, and perspectives, sharing insights from their own career journeys. Dr…

Ep.39 - In this conversation, Derek and Sam reflect on their milestone year, discussing personal growth, the challenges of balancing parenthood with personal interests, and the importance of nurturing relationships. They share insights on goal setting, accountability, and the need for intentionality in their lives. The discussion emphasizes the sig…

Episode 38: Framing for Focus – The Secret to Better Decisions and Aligned Teams "Every great decision starts with asking the right question." In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek unravel the power of framing as the ultimate tool for clarity and alignment in the workplace. They dive deep into how defining a "threshold question" an…

Ep.37 - Should you work at a big company or a startup? With candid reflections and real-world insights, they explore the trade-offs between the structure and resources of large corporations and the agility and innovation of startups. From navigating office politics to balancing personal agency and burnout, this conversation covers the nuanced reali…

Ep.36 - In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek are all about figuring out how to influence and connect with folks at work. They get inspired by an interview with a CIA spy and dive into something they call the "R.I.C.E." framework, which stands for Reward, Ideology, Coercion, and Ego. This framework helps you understand what really …

Ep.35 - In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek reflect on the realities of navigating high-stakes professional environments, tackling burnout, and finding balance. They share their experiences of being in disorganized executive meetings, learning to manage energy, and overcoming imposter syndrome. The duo emphasizes the importance o…

Ep.34 “The challenge is not to bring TOO MUCH personal stuff into the workplace.” In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek dive into the complexities of navigating workplace boundaries, from sharing personal details to building social connections at work. They discuss how to balance authenticity with professionalism, highlighting the …

Ep. 33 - “The audience is not there to JUDGE you. They are there to LEARN.” In this episode, Nasheen, an expert public speaking coach, shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a TEDx speaker and communication coach. Together, Sam and Nasheen explore the art of public speaking, both in-person and online, offering practical advice on h…

Ep.32 - High Agency is potentially the single most valuable personality trait for someone working in a tech and business. Being high agency means you're in the drivers seat, and you feel like you have control to bend the world to your will. How do you build high agency? What do high agency people do? How can you spot it in others? Sam and Derek sha…

Ep.31 - One of the most important skills that nobody tells you that you need: how to debate. Pushing back, disagreements or arguments are part of work. They can be productive, or destructive, depending on your approach. This episode we break down first principles for productive debate. -------------------------------------------------------------- …

Ep.30 - Most managers aren't good managers, and even the good ones aren't good all the time. Many people struggle with 'busy managers'; not getting enough guidance or support, and dealing with fear of being a burden. This week's episode is all about dealing with busy managers; how to shift your mindset, how to approach a busy manager, and how to be…

Ep.29 - Sam and Derek break down the pitfalls of learning without context, the diminishing returns of learning by doing, and how to accelerate in your career through structured and real time learning. -------------------------------------------------------------- 0:37 - 1:19) Personal Updates: Sharing recent family and travel stories. (1:20 - 2:26)…

Ep.28 - Sam and Derek break down tactics for starting at a new role. They cover: Preparing before you start to hit the ground running How to begin building relationships Building credibility with your team Finding impact and delivering value on low hanging fruit -------------------------------------------------------------- 00:51 - 01:07) Career Tr…

Ep. 27 - Ross Buhrdorf, CEO of ZenBusiness discusses his winding career path as an engineer turned entrepreneur, how to introduce risk into your career as a young professional, the power young folks have to shape culture, and much more. -------------------------------------------------------------- For more tips, frameworks and episode summaries fo…

Ep. 26 - Andrew David, Chief Product Officer at AutoRabit comes on the podcast to share his winding career journey and principles for finding flow state in the work place. Andrew's new book, Flow Engineering: From Value Stream Mapping to Effective Action, is out now! https://amazon.com/Value-Stream-Clarity-Steve-Pereira/dp/1950508455 --------------…

Ep. 25 - Jack McCurdy is a Salesforce DevOps Advocate and public speaking master. He went from crippling nerves in his first presentation to speaking at massive conferences as his full time gig. In this episode Jack shares his story, and foundational wisdom on how to overcome fear of public speaking, the tools to communicate ideas effectively, and …

Ep. 24 - Ego in the workplace can be a blessing and a curse. It can drive you to new heights, but when left unchecked it can also cap your professional growth in a big way. Sam and Derek explore ego, sharing stories on how it has impacted their professional and personal lives, and how they've tried to build awareness and overcome ego's negative dow…

Ep. 23 - Sam and Derek talk about making better decisions at work and in life, where most people go wrong when making decisions, and share some successes and failures in decision making in their own careers. -------------------------------------------------------------- For more tips, frameworks and episode summaries follow the Work Flow Podcast on…

Ep. 22 - Alex Kremer, Founder and CEO of Alluviance, shares his experience of going to 100+ work and meditation retreats, mastering the inner game, being the best version of yourself in and out of a work setting, and so much more. https://www.linkedin.com/company/alluviance https://www.linkedin.com/in/kremeralex/ -----------------------------------…

Ep. 21 - After an incredible 13 year stint at UKG, Derek is deciding to move on. We walk through the reasons for his decision, and his strategies and learnings in navigating a tricky 2024 job market. -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- For more tips, framework…

Episode 20 | Sam and Derek discuss four strategies for making career changes that can help you fulfill your purpose in work and in life. -------------------------------------------------------------- (00:00-01:01) - Introduction to Purpose-Driven Career Choices (01:38-03:26) - Four Career Change Strategies Unveiled (05:33-06:53) - No Place Like Hom…

Ep. 19 - Sam & Derek talk about finding your purpose, how your "why" can translate into easier career decisions, and how to find purpose for yourself. We have a new website! Check out theworkflowpodcast.com where you can also stream episodes, subscribe to our newsletter, and follow along! ------------------------------------------------------------…

Ep. 18 - Sam and Derek hear from a listener who is struggling with their new manager, who has come in authoritative, lacking trust, and difficult to communicate with. The guys offer their suggestions on how to feel out the new manager's style, get the relationship on track, and rally the team through a tough transition. We have a new website! Check…

Ep. 17 - Sam and Derek take inspiration from the book Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Greg McKeown and Liz Wiseman and deep dive on ways good intentioned leaders can actually diminish creativity and productivity in their team. -------------------------------------------------------------- For more tips, frameworks and epi…

Ep.16 - On our first guest spotlight we bring on one of our listeners, Mike Santorsola, Account Executive @ Gearset to discuss "burnout". We deep dive on Mike's experience with burnout in hopes to uncover it's root cause, and brainstorm ways to address it proactively. Big thanks to Mike for being our first guest in this new format! ----------------…

Ep.15 - Spread too thin? Endless to do list? Working late hours? You may be feeling the pain of being a "yes man" (or woman). In the latest episode of The Work Flow Podcast, Sam and Derek unpack: why it's good to say "yes" early in your career the boundaries where "yes" can be too much how to say "no" respectfully and productively and so much more!…

Ep.14 - Lindsey Lerner comes on the Work Flow Podcast to discuss what it means to be Generalist. She covers what it means to have empathy and future focus, how Generalists can leverage their diverse backgrounds to solve problems, how to articulate a broad set of experience to prospective employers and so much more. ---------------------------------…

Soraya Zidane drops some fitness knowledge for the busy working professional in this Episode of The Work Flow Podcast. She covers how fitness can improve your work output, and how that can snowball into every aspect of your life. You'll also leave with tips on how to get started, and many small changes you can make in your day to day that will comp…

Derek and Sam sat down on Ep.12 of The Work Flow Podcast to discuss career success. How to define it, how it has changed generationally, and what are the systems we use to define it and measure it for ourselves. -------------------------------------------------------------- START - 0:35) Introduction to the concept of a 'new kind of plot for high a…

In this episode, we chat with Katy Culver, Career Coach and BizOps @ Dover. Join us while we explore and shine the light on the strategies and frameworks you need to avoid being stuck in a job that’s no longer serving you. Katy coaches professionals on how to realize their dream careers. she understands that everyone’s story is unique and so will b…

Being yourself at work can not only make things more enjoyable, it can also help you build relationships and get stuff done. Careful though, because there is a time and a place to let your personality shine. Where are the boundaries? What are the best practices? Sam and Derek share some stories from their experience and talk about ways to read the …

Michael Gibeault is the Cheif Information Officer at Qlik. We bring him on the pod to talk learn about: His unique ability to rally teams through storytelling and metaphor Building relationships through being relatable and vulnerable Being yourself at work Reading the room and so much more! Michael was a wealth of knowledge and this episode is pack…

Asking for help at work can be daunting. You may be nervous, don't want to inconvenience others, or just don't know how to ask. This can lead to spinning your wheels, not shipping work, and a buildup of disatisfaction. In this episode, Derek and Sam reframe asking for help in a positive light. They discuss how engaging someone for help is actually …

Finding purpose in your role, but also in the day to day tasks or projects you carry out, is powerful. It allows you to sharpen your focus, increase effectiveness, and paves the way to career satisfaction. In this episode we explore some ways to find purpose by asking "why?". -------------------------------------------------------------------------…

Shit talk is a part of life and defintitely a part of work. In this episode, Sam and Derek break down the reasons shit talk can happen, and real ways you can manage it and rise above it's toxic undertones. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more tips, frameworks and episode summaries fol…

In this episode of Meet the Host, Derek interviews Sam, who shares: His early childhood and how early failures or shortcomings gave him a chip on his shoulder that fueled his professional career How he built work ethic as a little dude in Vermont Philosophies on career progression and how to “lean in the direction you want to go: And much much more…

In this episode, Sam interviews his podcast host Derek. They discuss: Derek's early childhood, and how that shaped his values and personality today How Dereks sense of imposter syndrome has actually fueld him in his career and personal growth Derek's strategies he has used throughout his career to learn, engage with others, and remain curious How h…

Javier Gonzalez, Sr. Director Salesforce, Lennar, breaks down his strategies and tactics for building high performing teams, a culture of trust, and also waxes poetic on how Jiu Jitsu can make you a better manager. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more tips, frameworks and episode summ…

Everyone fails at work. Everyone has a story of when they messed up, botched a deliverable, said the wrong thing, pissed off a customer, and so on... In Episode 2 of the Work Flow Podcast, Derek and Sam share some of their biggest failures in their career. What did it feel like to fail? What were the knock on effects? How did they manage through th…

In this episode Sam and Derek explore the art of asking questions. What makes a good question? How can professionals use questions as a tool for growth, to insert themselves into conversations, to show that they're engaged, or to build relationships? They discuss a series of best practices and principles for asking great questions. ----------------…

Welcome to The Work Flow Podcast! A biweekly show for professionals on the come up that want to hone their craft and love their work. Accelerating your growth and building a career that you love is not achieved through technical skill alone. Human level skills are absolutely a necessity as well - communication, leadership, problem solving, prioriti…