I'm Alexis Booth, and welcome to The Breakout Booth! I was a senior manager at Google, I'm a wife and a mother, and I learned the hard way: if you're not fired up, you're on hold. I believe success is closer than you think. There's a set of skills and habits you can grow to unlock unbelievable outcomes. In this podcast, we'll explore them through real talk and bold conversation - because I want to help you break out.
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8. Navigating a Lasting Career: The Adventures of Women in Tech
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1:06:52Alexis and Alana Karen, an award-winning author who spent over 23 years at Google, explore the question of how to navigate a long and enduring career as a woman in tech. In this raw and honest conversation, they discuss the realities women face in the tech industry and the tools needed to not just survive, but thrive. What does it take to build a l…
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7. How to get unstuck and design your career with intention
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1:12:27Ever felt like you're somehow "stuck" in your career, knowing something needs to change but unsure how to move forward? Blessing Nnachi, author of a new book titled By Design: A Guide to Creating a Career You Love, joins me to provide a roadmap for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsatisfied with their current path. Blessing shares how her jo…
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6. Physical Health: Real Talk About Cultivating Wellness and Balance (part 1 of 2)
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1:31:52Alexis and Nina Black, an expert in physical fitness, explore what physical health actually means - beyond surface-level definitions and unrealistic standards - in a refreshingly authentic and honest discussion. Nina's extraordinary journey from circus performer (complete with sequined costumes and snake-handling shows) to managing 75 coaches acros…
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5. Embrace Curiosity for Personal and Professional Growth
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58:04Alexis and Linda Moss, an expert in corporate learning, discuss the topic of Curiosity and how it can spark growth throughout your life. Alexis describes three different forms of curiosity: Epistemic curiosity (the drive to acquire knowledge) Empathic curiosity (the drive to understand others’ feelings) Self-directed curiosity (a tool for personal …
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4. How to Grow Your Career and Build a Path to Professional Success
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1:13:32Alexis and Sara Shookus, a Director at Google, discuss strategies on how to grow your career and share stories about their journeys. Alexis begins by describing the three stages of career advancement from a talk she developed while she was still at Google, that went viral internally: Do amazing work Elevate others Make others notice Sara then joins…
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3. Unlock Your Creative Potential (Spoiler: It's a Critical Skill at Work)
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1:20:15Alexis and Pablo Signori, a creativity expert and seasoned working artist, explore the many applications of creativity - and how you can unlock yours. Together, they tackle the concept of creativity, asserting it's an inherent human ability that can be cultivated, rather than a trait you were born with or lack entirely. They explore the idea and na…
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2. Navigating Burnout - An Expert Unpacks my Personal Experience
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1:13:22Alexis and Dr. John Mlinarcik, a psychotherapist and coach with over 45 years of experience, explore Alexis' deeply personal experience navigating burnout. In this conversation, they address what burnout is, what causes it, the path to recovery, and perhaps most importantly - what it feels like. Alexis begins by sharing how she realized she had rea…
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1. The Conditions of Being Human - Learn to Love and Hack your Caveman Brain
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58:18Alexis and Kori Linn, a life and career coach, discuss the ways our bodies and brains react to the world - often in ways that don't serve us. They explore several human reflexes and behaviors that are rooted in our evolutionary history but can hinder us in our modern lives. Alexis explores the concept of stress response, a natural human reflex that…
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0. Hello World - and Welcome to the Breakout Booth!
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16:28In this introductory episode, Alexis shares background on who she is, how the podcast came together, and what you can expect in Season 1. The episode closes with a song she wrote and recorded nearly 20 years ago, but never published - until now! The song is the basis for the podcast's musical introduction. Stay in the loop: Please subscribe and hel…
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I'm Alexis Booth, and welcome to The Breakout Booth! I was a senior manager at Google, I'm a wife and a mother, and I learned the hard way: if you're not fired up, you're on hold. I believe success is closer than you think. There's a set of skills and habits you can grow to unlock unbelievable outcomes. In this podcast, we'll explore them through r…
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