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Breaking Work

Michael Gardon
Career Change
Personal Growth
Awkwardness
Personal Development
Unbreakable Community
Career Transition
Risk-Taking
Psychological Safety
Self-Consciousness
Entrepreneurship
Resilience
Networking
Confidence
Layoffs
Adaptability
Career Uncertainty
Social Skills
Public Speaking
Barbell Strategy
Career Resilience

Entrepreneur Michael Gardon is on a mission to help people BREAK work and get intentional about their career journey. In 2018 work wasn't working for Mike, so he decided to BREAK work and design a better work-life. Now, he helps people do the same. Hear from corporate careerists who have found fulfillment in new industries. Hear from entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who invest in themselves in pursu... more

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#538- Ashley Bright is a former advertising creative director turned entrepreneur and co-founder of Makertank, a platform designed to help founders build sustainable businesses with the right systems and support.

After spending 15 years in the agen... more

#537- Leila Entezam is a neuroemotional intelligence expert, executive coach, and author of The Heart of Peak Performance. With a unique background in neuroscience, business, and psychology, she helps high performers understand the deeper patterns be... more

#536: Richard Boyatzis is a distinguished university professor at Case Western Reserve University and one of the world's leading experts on intentional change and emotional intelligence. With degrees from MIT and Harvard, he has spent nearly six deca... more

#535: Jill Schulman is a former U.S. Marine Corps officer turned leadership development expert and founder of Breakthrough Leadership Group.

Drawing on a deep background in psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science, she blends rigorous resea... more

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Ashley Bright
Co-founder of Makertank (guest on episode)
Makertank
Episode: The Hidden Reason Businesses Stop Scaling With Ashley Bright
Leila Entezam
Neuroemotional intelligence coach and author
Episode: Why High Performers Still Feel Stuck With Leila Entezam
Richard Boyatzis
Distinguished university professor at Case Western Reserve University and researcher in intentional change
Case Western Reserve University
Episode: How to Create Lasting Change in Your Life and Career With Richard Boyatzis
Chason Forehand
Entrepreneur, founder of Transformation Kitchen
Transformation Kitchen
Episode: How To Turn Adversity Into a Life of Impact With Chason Forehand
Scott Raven
Founder of Corvus Empowerment Solutions and former corporate executive
Corvus Empowerment Solutions
Episode: Break Free From Burnout and Build a Life That Works for You With Scott Raven
Joe McKay
Solopreneur and LinkedIn Ghost Writer
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Episode: How to Build a Solo Business That Funds Your Dream Life With Joe McKay
Henna Pryor
Former leader at a $2 billion executive search firm, global keynote speaker, and author.
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Episode: Embracing Change and Building Social Muscles with Henna Pryor
Katrina McGhee
Career break and sabbatical coach, speaker, and author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies.
Episode: How To Take A Transformational Life Break With Katrina McGhee
Matt Doan
Former management consultant turned entrepreneur
Episode: How To Uncage Yourself - The Right Way With Matt Doan

Host

Michael Gardon
Host of Breaking Work

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Timely perspective

    Loved this conversation, especially the focus on intentional change and the urgency leaders are feeling right now. It helped me reflect on how emotions show up during change, and gave me a mindset shift I could actually use in today’s workplace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PattyF831
    United States3 months ago
  • I can hear the breathing!

    The bravery episode I was hearing the clogged nose

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rween666
    United States3 months ago
  • Nose whistle with great content

    Just listened to episode #535 - loved the content but almost couldn’t make it through - the nose whistle from this host was distinct and lasted the entire show. I wish I couldn’t hear him breathing but I did the entire time. Super distracting and unpleasant. I enjoyed the guest but probably won’t listen again because of how distracting the audio is here.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Laura4Pods
    United States6 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Breaking Work provides so much inspiration for people sick and tired of the corporate world ready to change their life. Mike brings on great guests from a variety of backgrounds to share their unique stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XanetP
    United States7 months ago
  • Mike dives deep into relevant topics!

    Mike is a fantastic host! Our conversation on his podcast was one of the most engaging and thought-provoking I've ever had. His show dives deep into relevant topics, offering inspiration and pragmatic tips.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PreggieCoach
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's deep dives and practical takeaways, with strong alignment to career change themes.
Guests are described as diverse and insightful, offering relatable stories and actionable advice for job seekers and professionals.
Audio quality feedback is mixed, with several reviews highlighting strong content but some episodes affected by audio issues.

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Why High Performers Still Feel Stuck With Leila Entezam
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to start applying this framework daily?
Begin with self-reflection and journaling, use the Set Up tool to assess somatic, emotional, cognitive, and physiological factors, and establish a simple morning routine that includes movement, reflection, and reading/writing to prime the day for intentional actions.
Why High Performers Still Feel Stuck With Leila Entezam
Q: What is neuroemotional intelligence and how does it differ from traditional emotional intelligence?
Neuroemotional intelligence integrates brain science, psychology, somatics, and physiology to understand how the brain processes threat and makes decisions, emphasizing self-awareness as the starting point to rewrite unhelpful narratives and improve performance.
The Hidden Reason Businesses Stop Scaling With Ashley Bright
Q: What led you from advertising and creative leadership to starting Makertank?
Ashley explains the wedge between the idealized path and reality grew until she sought something more meaningful, leading to teaching, public speaking, and ultimately co-founding Makertank to provide scaffolding, community, and resources for other entrepreneurs.
Break Free From Burnout and Build a Life That Works for You With Scott Raven
Q: What was your experience with your position being eliminated in a reduction in force?
It was cathartic at first, but then I dealt with depression and realized I needed to articulate my unique value proposition to move forward.
Break Free From Burnout and Build a Life That Works for You With Scott Raven
Q: Can you talk to us a little bit about what you mean by work-life balance being a myth?
Work-life balance cannot be achieved perfectly because life is constantly changing, and we need to seek harmony instead.

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What is Breaking Work about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show explores practical paths to reinventing a career, featuring conversations with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and corporate professionals who have reimagined their work lives. Episodes center on themes like intentional change, bravery, burnout, work-life integration, and building a meaningful side hustle or business, often told through personal narratives and data-backed insights. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks, mindset shifts, and real-world steps to pursue fulfilling work, from renewing motivation to launching new ventures. A notable strength is the blend of research-based perspectives with founder and executive experiences, offering both rigor and relatable storytelling. The format often emphasizes turning fear into ac... more

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Recent guests on Breaking Work include:

1. Ashley Bright
2. Leila Entezam
3. Richard Boyatzis
4. Chason Forehand
5. Scott Raven
6. Joe McKay
7. Henna Pryor
8. Katrina McGhee

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