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92,000. That is the number of hours the average person spends at work during a lifetime. And our constant connectivity to our work means that number is growing. That is an enormous slice of life to spend in offices and job sites, away from friends and family. That is an enormous number of hours to sell and never get back. But what if those 92,000 hours were full of meaning, passion and purpose? What if we stop talking about work/life balance and start thinking about all of it as…life? How do we construct a working world that values and accommodates our humanity? How do we construct a life that is not separate from, but fueled by, the purpose we find in our work? In this podcast, we will explore those questions, and more. We will talk about life lessons and what happens when we bring our whole selves to our work, school, or community. Will we grow as individuals? As organizations? Together, we hope to explore our interest in cultivating meaning and purpose, and making sure those 92,000 hours are spent well, rather than simply spent.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
This week we speak to Anne Marie Vivienne about wisdom.
She defines wisdom as intuition and instinct. It's doing what works until it doesn't. Anne Marie speaks about the power of listening, learning others' "songs", the beauty of ordinary rituals and domestic tasks, and living life in flow with the seasons.
Anne Marie Vivenne is a writer, poet, and philosopher. Her research and writing focus on the environment, people, the West, feminine systems, and deep ecology. She is the founder of Wisdom Anthologies, a nonprofit movement seeking to document the wisdom and lives of elder women. She is also the co-host of the IONAA podcast.
https://www.wisdomanthologies.org/
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Editing/Production: Breanna Steggell.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
This week we are speaking with Dr. John Littlewolf about compassion.
Annalisa and John discuss compassion at work and in our communities. John is a law enforcement officer focused in Native and First Nation communities. We discuss how compassion is needed in law enforcement, collective trauma, and how recent conversations of defunding the police and police brutality tie into this.
John grew up on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation and is an enrolled member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. He is a law enforcement officer, and during his career his duties have included Patrol Officer, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Investigator, and Criminal Investigator. He was recently appointed to the Minnesota Attorney General’s Conviction Review Advisory Board. His education includes a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a M.S. in Public Safety Executive Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change. He focused on law enforcement culture and trauma during his doctoral studies. He has always been an advocate for his Indigenous community, and among other things, he serves as a Board Member for the American Indian Family Center in Saint Paul.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
This week we speak to Engels Tejeda about empathy.
Engels talks about empathy in the workplace, as an attorney, and within Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices.
Engels Tejeda is a trial lawyer focusing on consumer claims defense, cybersecurity and privacy litigation. He is also a thoughtful and compassionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, a naturalized US citizen, and serves on several boards.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Editing/Production: Breanna Steggell.
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
To kick off our second season, Annalisa is joined by Dr. Shamby Polychronis.
This episode discusses resilience. During a time of such isolation, we don't think there's a more timely topic. Through Shamby's openness and vulnerability, we learn how she has persevered during the most difficult times of her life. We talk about everything from resilience at work to raising resilient children.
Shamby is a Special Education professor in the Education Department at the University of Utah. She is a passionate advocate for disability rights. She advocates for alternatives to guardianship, full inclusion in school and community environments, meaningful employment, and eliminating aversive interventions. Her scholarly work and interests include post-school outcomes for students, family support services, and teacher education. You can learn more about her and her work on LinkedIn.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Editing/Production: Breanna Steggell.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Join us for our last episode of 2020 - a special episode on gratitude. 2020 has been a difficult year for all of us. In this episode, Annalisa speaks with a group of faithful listeners and connectors. We discuss what we are grateful for this year and how to develop a gratitude practice that helps us navigate both personal and professional relationships.
In accordance with the theme of this episode, the 92,000 hours team wants to express our gratitude for all of our listeners. Thank you for listening, engaging, subscribing, and reviewing our podcast. We hope you join us for season 2, which will be launching in February of 2021.
This episode features Oliver Anderson, Lexie Banks, Nicole McKenna, Shamby Polychronis, Bree Steggell, James Steur, Emily Tillet, Hannah Williams, and Stacie Whitford.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Editing/Production: Breanna Steggell.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
In our season 1 finale, Annalisa and Collin discuss companionate love, based on warmth, affection, and connection, and how it impacts work outcomes. We talk about loving what we do and who we work with, practicing compassion in the office, and prioritizing emotional culture at work.
Collin Bunker is the Director of Solutions Architecture at Presidio, a nationwide enterprise IT integrator. Simply put, Collin is the go-to person on all things IT, database administration, and cyber security. Most importantly, Collin is a loyal and dedicated employee, leader, mentor, and friend.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Editing/Production: Breanna Steggell.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Annalisa and Mike Bills discuss failure and growth. Mike is brave enough to speak candidly to us about his own failures, both personally and professionally, and what they have taught him.
Dr. Mike Bills is the Chief Client Officer at AtlasRTX and holds a PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. He is a leading expert in using technology and data science to improve student learning outcomes.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Editing/Production: Breanna Steggell.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Dr. Gary Daynes discusses how trust operates in our professional lives, personal lives, and communities. He offers advice on how to build trust and discusses why trust is a crucial component in making sure our 92,000 hours are spent well, rather than simply spent.
Dr. Gary Daynes is the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Barton College. He holds a PhD in American History with a focus on the history of efforts to build and strengthen community.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Editing/Production: Breanna Steggell.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Silvia Castro Bennett discusses priorities - how to stick to them, and how to give up perfection along the way.
Silvia is the Executive Director of Suazo Business Center, a nonprofit business resource for Latino/Hispanic communities. Silvia holds a MBA in international business from the University of Utah. She also serves on the Utah Governor’s COVID-19 Economic Taskforce and Multicultural Taskforce. And today, she is receiving the prestigious Pathfinder award at the Salt Lake Chamber women in business conference.
Affiliate link: suazocenter.org
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Editing/Production: Breanna Steggell.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
This election day, Jim Carter shares with us the importance of vulnerability, how we should practice it at work and at home, and how our political landscape needs more of it.
Jim is a lawyer, certified environmental planner, and public administrator. He currently serves on the Holladay City Planning Commission and has served as the Chair of the Board of the Henry’s Fork Foundation. He has also been a long time mentor in the program I helped to found.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Editing/Production: Breanna Steggell.