Piers Twomey, copywriter and brand strategist, schools Kathleen and Tim about balancing rational and emotional marketing messages.

Tim Horan shares 10 things he likes about work in 2024. And yes, that includes his thoughts on why Generative AI is a good thing. Tim is is so positive, he made Kathleen Maher nauseous.

Tim Horan feels smarter and more secure online after listening to Kristof Kazmer, a cybersecurity specialist. Oh, and after listening to their conversation, you'll want to delete TikTok.

If your boss says the office is the only place to collaborate, tell them they're wrong. The proof is this podcast. Kathleen Maher and Tim Horan recorded their episode without a coworking space. Kathleen was in her car, and Tim was in a room he shares with a mountain of yet-to-be-ironed laundry.

Kathleen Maher and Tim Horan question why being seen does more for your career than being awesome. Oh, and Tim wants to wear makeup. ChatGPT makeup.

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00:00 - Communication issues and a brief dip into astrology
09:53 - Workplace culture, performance, and recognition
16:04 - Being visible is better for your career than being awesome
21:52 - Mindset vs. heart in business success
30:26 - The impact of technology on entertainment and content creation
37:32 - Using AI tools for creativity and authenticity in content creation
45:08 - AI has revealed the limitations of our education system
51:42 - AI can "understand" people by analyzing their audio transcripts

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Yes. Fix Your Feed has a guest. A real proper one. Kathleen Maher and Tim Horan talk to Guillaume Leroux. A man who has made a habit of discomfort by repeatedly reinventing himself.

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00:00 - Guillaume's career evolution from filmmaking to nursing
08:24 - Personal growth, career evolution. and personal growth
16:49 - Mindfulness, career evolution, and personal growth
22:42 - Meditation, mindfulness, and career changes
29:06 - Blending personal interests and career goals
35:21 - Work-life balance, vales, and personal growth
40:38 - AI's role in decision-making and potential biases
46:28 - AI, echo chambers, and open-mindedness
51:42 - Using AI tools for productivity and niche down
1:00:43 - Personal growth, mindfulness, and self-care in the workplace

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The books Guillaume said he was reading:

Mastery by Robert Greene

Limitless by Jim Kwik

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Tim Horan is triggered by feedback from people who don’t look like Tyler Durden. Kathleen Maher compares marketing agencies to f-boys.

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00:00 - Introduction and the value of retail work
08:09 - Marketing agencies are like f-boys
09:59 - Tim only has 1,404 weeks left to live
13:48 - Life, growth, and marketing challenges
19:10 - Automation in marketing and its potential challenges
23:28 - The sole pursuit of efficiency betrays a lack of imagination
25:08 - Offloading repetitive tasks for creatives using generative AI
30:18 - Taking risks for long-term success
36:59 - AI's impact on creativity and work
44:06 - Writing tips and workplace culture
48:42 - Don't take criticism from people you'd never go to for advice
53:24 - Effective feedback delivery in the workplace
58:29 - Feedback culture and self-awareness in the workplace

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Kathleen Maher and Tim Horan's quest for self-awareness continues. Kathleen explores biohacking, sunlight exposure, and caffeine reduction. Tim ponders how big a fine your boss will receive for sending you a WhatsApp message on the weekend.

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00:00 - Morning routines and consistency
05:43 - Morning habits and circadian rhythms
11:59 - Managing energy levels
19:14 - Goal-setting and motivation
22:50 - Self-awareness and habits for personal growth
30:36 - The right to disconnect
37:07 - The impact of technology on society
43:11 - The myth of best practices
48:24 - The importance of repetition in retaining information

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