Episodi

  • Stop Optimizing Your Resume — Start Clarifying Your Story
    Jan 22 2026

    Summary

    In this episode, the panel (Aytuna Otto, Eduardo Silva, Emily Rappitt and Vaclav Sulista) explores resumes not as administrative documents, but as narratives of identity, intention, and transition. The conversation challenges the common belief that resumes are about listing responsibilities, emphasizing instead that they should communicate value, clarity, and direction.


    Drawing from real hiring experiences, career transitions, and coaching conversations, the speakers discuss how resumes often fail—not because of formatting, but because they lack focus, honesty, and self-awareness. The episode highlights the importance of understanding what story you are telling, who you are telling it to, and why now.


    The panel also addresses the role of AI and tools in resume writing, warning against generic optimization and over-engineering. Instead, they advocate for starting from a blank page, reflecting deeply on experience, and making intentional choices about what to include—and what to leave out.


    Ultimately, the episode reframes the resume as a byproduct of clarity, not a shortcut to opportunity. A strong resume, the panel argues, emerges when people know themselves, their direction, and the value they want to bring next.


    Takeaways

    Self-reflection can be a challenging process.

    Creating a CV can feel like an archaeological dig.

    Time changes our perception of ourselves.

    Career transitions often require revisiting past experiences.

    The pressure of deadlines can hinder self-assessment.

    Recognizing personal growth is essential for career development.

    Memories can be fragmented and hard to piece together.

    It's important to acknowledge the journey of one's career.

    Self-identity evolves with time and experiences.

    Navigating change requires both introspection and action.


    Sound bites

    "It was like an archaeological dig trying to find it."

    "I just didn't sort of recognise it."


    Keywords


    resume, cv, tools, language, communication, cultural understanding, emotional connection, multilingualism

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    58 min
  • Choose Your Manager Like Your Career Depends on It — Because It Does
    Dec 18 2025
    Season 1: Awakening. Part 2: Career Development. Chapter 8: Choosing Your ManagerIn this conversation, Antonio Tramontano, Tatiana Rueff and Sarah Gruneisen discuss the significant impact that managers have on career progression. They explore how a good manager can create opportunities and accelerate growth, while a bad manager can lead to anxiety and hinder progress. The discussion also touches on the importance of learning from past mistakes in choosing managers and the lessons that can be drawn from these experiences.TakeawaysManagers influence your career more than the company does.A good manager can accelerate your progress.A bad manager can create anxiety.It's important to choose the right manager.Learning from past mistakes is crucial.Avoid working for managers you don't respect.Opportunities can arise from good management.Career growth is often tied to management quality.Reflect on your management experiences.Seek out positive leadership in your career.Sound bites"A bad manager can create anxiety""A good manager can accelerate your progress""I hope we can give hints about avoiding mistakes"Keywordscareer, self-reflection, CV, transitions, personal growthConnect with us: Antonio Tramontano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-tramontano-mba-ascm-cscp-aa03892/Sarah Gruneisen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgruneisen/Tatiana Rueff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruefftatiana/Eduardo Silva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardodossantossilva/
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  • Ikigai Is Not Found — It’s Built Through Courage and Curiosity
    Dec 11 2025
    Season 1: Awakening. Part 2: Career Development. Chapter 7: MindsetIn this episode, Eduardo Dos Santos Silva engages with Katia Vlachos, Lidia Zabala and Ekaterina Breous to explore the concept of Ikigai and its relevance to career development and personal growth. The conversation delves into personal definitions of Ikigai, the role of money in finding purpose, practical applications of Ikigai in life, and how to navigate career transitions. The speakers share insights on overcoming limiting beliefs and emphasize the importance of self-discovery and community building in the journey towards finding one's purpose.TakeawaysIkigai is a personal journey of self-discovery.Money should not be the sole motivator in finding purpose.Purpose can be found in both career and everyday life.Exploration and experimentation are key to discovering Ikigai.Limiting beliefs can hinder the pursuit of purpose.You can have multiple purposes throughout your life.Trusting the process is essential in career transitions.Self-reflection is a powerful tool for understanding one's desires.Community support can enhance the journey of finding purpose.Purpose generates energy that can fuel other areas of life.TitlesUnlocking Your Ikigai: A Journey to PurposeFinding Your Path: The Role of Ikigai in Career DevelopmentSound bites"Dream big and think uncaged.""What do you love?""You are enough just as you are."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ikigai and Its Importance07:02 Personal Interpretations of Ikigai14:02 Exploring the Relationship Between Ikigai and Money20:36 Practical Applications of Ikigai in Everyday Life27:56 Ikigai as a Tool for Career Transition30:01 Finding Energy Through Purpose30:40 Reflection and Experimentation in Career Development32:14 Exploring Multiple Career Paths33:53 Building Bridges to Future Paths35:36 The Role of Small Inspired Actions37:10 Navigating Limiting Beliefs37:46 The Possibility of Multiple Purposes40:41 Demystifying Purpose Anxiety42:02 The Importance of Shadow Work47:24 Connecting to Authentic Self Before Ikigai49:09 Practical Insights for Discovering IkigaiTakeawaysManagers influence your career more than the company does.A good manager can accelerate your progress.A bad manager can create anxiety.It's important to choose the right manager.Learning from past mistakes is crucial.Avoid working for managers you don't respect.Opportunities can arise from good management.Career growth is often tied to management quality.Reflect on your management experiences.Seek out positive leadership in your career.Connect with us: Ekaterina Breous: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterinabreous/Katia Vlachos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiavlachos/Lidia Zabala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lidiazabala/Eduardo Silva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardodossantossilva/
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    55 min
  • Mindset Is Motion: Redefining Growth Through Self-Discovery
    Dec 4 2025

    Season 1: Awakening. Part 1: Adjusting the Self. Chapter 7: Mindset

    In this episode of 'A Life in Motion,' the panel discusses the concept of mindset, exploring its definitions, the impact of circumstances, and the journey of self-discovery. Each panelist shares personal experiences and insights on how mindset shapes our lives, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, empathy, and self-awareness. Practical steps for shifting mindset are also provided, encouraging listeners to dig deeper into their beliefs and emotions to foster personal growth.


    Takeaways

    Mindset is a collection of beliefs and attitudes that shape our interactions.

    Circumstances can influence our mindset, but we have the power to choose how we respond.

    Vulnerability is essential for personal growth and self-discovery.

    Empathy can be both a strength and a potential source of burnout.

    Self-awareness is the first step towards changing limiting beliefs.

    Practical steps, like journaling, can help shift mindset.

    Mindset is not fixed; it can evolve over time.

    We all have 'dragons' or inner challenges that we must confront.

    Positive thinking alone is not enough; deeper emotional work is necessary.

    The limits of our mindset can define the limits of our lives.


    Sound bites

    "Mindset is a choice we can make."

    "We all have dragons that live with us."

    "Mindset is digging deeper."


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Mindset and Its Importance

    06:10 Defining Mindset: Perspectives from the Panel

    13:17 The Evolution of Mindset Through Personal Experiences

    20:02 The Role of Vulnerability in Shaping Mindset

    28:13 Uncovering Self-Limiting Beliefs

    30:31 The Power of Resilience and Creativity

    36:17 Mindset vs. Core Beliefs

    40:06 Breaking Free from Positive Thinking

    44:25 Practical Steps for Self-Awareness and Growth


    Keywords

    mindset, self-discovery, empathy, personal growth, coaching, vulnerability, self-awareness, beliefs, mindset shift, emotional intelligence


    Connect with us:

    Sarah - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgruneisen/

    John - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntodorovic/

    Ekaterina - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterinabreous/

    Eduardo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardodossantossilva/

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    1 ora e 8 min
  • Bias Is Inevitable. But Blindness Isn’t
    Nov 12 2025

    Season 1: Awakening. Part 1: Adjusting the Self. Chapter 4: BiasesIn this engaging conversation, the panelists explore the multifaceted nature of biases, their impact on decision-making, and the importance of understanding and addressing them in both personal and professional contexts. They discuss the role of leaders in creating psychological safety and fostering an environment where biases can be recognized and managed effectively. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness, trust, and communication in navigating biases and highlights practical strategies for individuals and organizations to mitigate their effects.TakeawaysBiases influence our daily decisions and perceptions.Understanding biases requires awareness of our lived experiences.Leaders play a crucial role in creating psychological safety.Group dynamics can amplify biases in decision-making.Cultural backgrounds shape our biases and perspectives.Disruption is necessary to challenge existing biases.Communication is key to addressing biases in teams.Trust is foundational for effective leadership and bias management.Awareness of biases can lead to better decision-making.Creating a culture of openness helps mitigate biases.Sound bites"Creating trust is key to addressing biases.""We need unifiers to bring us together.""What evidence do I have that this is true?"Connect with us!Rob - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmcphillips/Leon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-roos-6208b114/Andreea - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreeastanescu-change/Eduardo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardodossantossilva/Buy "A Life in Motion": https://mybook.to/AV5w

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    57 min
  • Beyond Burnout: Redefining Gratification as the Fuel for Fulfillment
    Nov 12 2025

    Season 1: Awakening. Part 1: Adjusting the Self. Chapter 6: Gratification

    In this episode, the hosts and guests explore the concept of gratification, its definitions, and personal experiences related to it. They discuss the importance of understanding gratification in the context of burnout and how it can serve as an antidote. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-awareness, listening to one's body, and the significance of intrinsic versus extrinsic gratification. The guests share their insights and tips for finding long-term gratification in life and work, encouraging listeners to dream big and connect with their true selves.


    Takeaways

    Gratification is a pleasurable emotional reaction to fulfillment.

    Delayed gratification can lead to long-term satisfaction.

    Listening to your body is crucial for self-awareness.

    Gratification can help combat burnout by encouraging pauses.

    Dreaming big is essential for achieving true fulfillment.

    Burnout can occur even in jobs we love if we lose sight of our purpose.

    Self-compassion is important when navigating personal challenges.

    Intrinsic gratification comes from within and is more fulfilling than extrinsic rewards.

    Regularly check in with your emotions and physical sensations.

    Gratification is a lifelong journey of self-discovery and growth.


    Sound bites

    "Listen to your body, it’s very wise."

    "You are not alone in your feelings."

    "Dream big or even bigger."


    Keywords

    gratification, burnout, personal growth, emotional well-being, coaching, self-awareness, leadership, life purpose, happiness, fulfillment


    Connect with us!

    Pinar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinarwennerberg/

    Rona - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronasteinberg/

    Romana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanaprochazkova/

    Eduardo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardodossantossilva/

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    1 ora e 3 min
  • Joy Before Achievement: Redefining Success Through Playfulness
    Nov 6 2025

    Season 1: Awakening. Part 1: Adjusting the Self. Chapter 5: Having Fun

    In this episode of the Life in Motion podcast, Eduardo Dos Santos Silva, Chloe Myers, and Josefine Wanner explore the significance of fun in our lives and workplaces. They discuss how integrating fun can enhance productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. The conversation delves into the subjective nature of fun, the importance of creating safe spaces for enjoyment, and practical tips for incorporating fun into daily routines. The hosts share personal experiences and insights on how to balance work, rest, and play, emphasizing that fun should be an integral part of our lives rather than an afterthought.

    Takeaways

    Fun is essential for productivity and well-being.

    Integrating fun into work can enhance performance.

    Fun is subjective and varies from person to person.

    Creating a safe environment is crucial for fun to thrive.

    Gamification can make learning more engaging and enjoyable.

    Fun should be prioritized alongside work and rest.

    Writing down fun activities increases the likelihood of doing them.

    Fun can coexist with seriousness in the workplace.

    Reflection on daily activities can enhance creativity and fun.

    Personal experiences can inspire others to incorporate fun into their lives.


    Sound bites

    "We need to have fun doing that too."

    "Challenge plus fun equals growth."

    "Create your funtastic list."


    Connect with Eduardo, Chloe and Josefine:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardodossantossilva/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefine-wanner/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-myers-coach/

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    50 min
  • Vision Before Victory: Redefining Success Through Imagination
    Oct 23 2025

    Season 1: Awakening. Part 1: Adjusting the Self. Chapter 3: Visualization


    In this episode of the Life Emotion Podcast, the panelists discuss the concept of visualization, its definitions, and its applications in personal and professional contexts. They explore the relationship between visualization and manifestation, emphasizing the importance of emotions in the visualization process. The conversation also addresses potential pitfalls of visualization and offers practical tips for effective visualization practices.


    Takeaways


    Visualization is a mental process that can vary for each individual.

    Emotions play a crucial role in effective visualization.

    Visualization can help in preparing for specific situations, like interviews.

    There is a difference between visualization and manifestation.

    Visualization should be personalized to fit individual needs and preferences.

    Acknowledging and processing emotions is important before visualizing positive outcomes.

    Visualization can be a tool for both personal and professional development.

    Setting realistic and exciting goals is key to effective visualization.

    Visualization can help filter experiences to align with personal goals.

    Using visualization without emotional connection can lead to ineffective outcomes.


    Sound bites


    "You need to give space for things to evolve."

    "What do I expect by using this tool?"

    "You can visualize the details of your goals."


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    52 min