Episodios

  • 375. The Perspectives Wheel
    Dec 2 2025

    Jen shares a framework with Pete for thinking about many different perspectives at once, as opposed to sticking with the first perspective you might think up.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How might you choose to believe in a perspective that is most beneficial to yourself?
    • Why is considering many different perspectives a version of sonder?
    • How might we broaden our idea of multiple perspectives in order to increase our level of empathy for others?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    17 m
  • 374. Competent or Complacent?
    Nov 25 2025

    After a small existential crisis, Pete asks Jen how he might tell the difference between being competent or complacent.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What is the relationship between boredom, competency, and complacency?
    • How might the repetition of a workshop, keynote, or show create an illusion of complacency?
    • Why is having a coach, mentor, or trusted friend important in the viewing of your own work?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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  • 369. The OK Plateau
    Oct 21 2025

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the plateaus we might reach within certain skill sets, and how we might nudge ourselves forward.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What is the OK Plateau?
    • How might we push ourselves into situations that might make us afraid or uncomfortable, in order to build skill?
    • What are some tools or tactics that might provide incremental increases of improvement?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    19 m
  • 373. The Six Points of Focus
    Nov 18 2025

    This week, Jen teaches Pete her framework of six points of focus, to help grow your career towards your goals.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about focus in relationship to:

    • Artistry and Inspiration.
    • Industry Knowledge.
    • Marketing.
    • Mindset.
    • Network Building.
    • Skill and Craft.

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    19 m
  • 372. Lessons from a Triathlon
    Nov 11 2025

    After completing his first triathlon, Pete shares with Jen some learning that he found in training, and while swimming, biking, and running.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why is there power in acting as if?
    • How might we more actively encourage and appreciate each other?
    • What does it mean to taper?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    20 m
  • 371. Shark Week
    Nov 4 2025

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the question, what if every week was Shark Week (i.e. what if we stopped tying conventional constraints to enjoying the things we love or want to accomplish)?

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why might we link certain constraints to tasks we want to accomplish?
    • How might we commit to our goals in non-traditional ways?
    • What is Jen going to do more of, regardless of the time of year? And Pete?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    17 m
  • 370. Collegial
    Oct 28 2025

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the negative aspects of being collegial, and how they might favor challenge instead.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How might teams align on their why and their goals?
    • What tools might we utilize to introduce more coaching into our work environments?
    • How might feedback be utilized as a way to challenge and brainstorm and fight against FOPO?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    19 m
  • 368. Kicking Cans
    Oct 14 2025

    This week, Jen confronts a metaphorical can that she's been kicking down the road for several months, and she and Pete noodle on where else these cans might show up in our lives.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How might we name and tackle certain decisions or projects that we've been delaying?
    • What effect does fear of other people's opinions have on our actions?
    • Why might lessening the amount of cans you're kicking actually lead to more success?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

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    19 m