Synopsis
Cem and Wayne are on a mission to support millennials to live more intentionally by building a life that fosters purposeful, transformative experiences.We believe that technology and the global connected economy, built on trust and relationships, is empowering young people to be able to live authentically whether thats building a profitable business, social-enterprise, creative side-hustle or simply finding a career that genuinely lights you up.Every week Cem and Wayne try to decode what it means to live a good life in modern times. Whether its dealing with the pressures of social media, robots stealing your job or finally sticking it to your boss, Powerful Nonsense will keep your ears entertained and your tummy tickled.
Episodes
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#171 Self-Help Nonsense You Should Stop Listening To
28/07/2017 Duration: 36minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne debunk some of the self-help nonsense out there and why taking it too literally could actually be the reason why you're not getting what you want out of life. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/171
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#170 Why Outsourcing Your Life Can Make You A Better Person
21/07/2017 Duration: 39minDo you need more time? Want to improve your health or just want to spend less time do things you dislike? Outsourcing may be your saviour! In this episode, Cem and Wayne will share some practical ways you can outsource all aspects of your life from what you eat to how much you save using online platforms, low cost software and new artificial intelligence. References Available At: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/170
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#169 Making The Gig Economy Work For You
14/07/2017 Duration: 35minWith more people dipping their toes into the gig economy, Cem and Wayne give some practical advice on balancing financial stability with flexibility, exploring where your greatest value lies and maintaining a sustainable routine around your side gigs. References Available At: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/169
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#168 Social Media - Who's Really Pulling the Strings
07/07/2017 Duration: 38minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne riff on the ever growing influences social media plays in our lives, everything from where we choose to travel to how good we feel about ourselves. Are you letting social media pull the strings in your life? References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/168
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#167 YOLO Money Management
30/06/2017 Duration: 35minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why millennials would rather spend their money on experiences today rather than saving for tomorrow. We break down why millennials may never buy their own home and why maybe they shouldn't. How increasing your value through investing in your education or starting a business is your best option for increasing your income and why you should plan out your ideal lifestyle to guide your financial decisions. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/167
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#166 What Career Is Right For Me?
23/06/2017 Duration: 32minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why we put so much pressure on ourselves to make the RIGHT career choice. We explain why life doesn't happen in straight lines, how loss aversion keeps us from trying something new and why progression in any direction is often better than stagnating! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/166
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#165 How To Captivate with Vanessa Van Edwards
16/06/2017 Duration: 59minIn this episode Cem and Wayne sit down with Author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People and TED speaker Vanessa Van Edwards. We discuss everything from how to immediately connect with anyone, why your body language influences how you appeal to others and what your social media profiles may secretly be saying about you! Full References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/captivate
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#164 How To Build Your Network Using Social Media
09/06/2017 Duration: 35minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne share some practical ways to build a following, find your target customers or just increase your network using simple yet effective tactics on social media. References Available at:
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#163 Millennials: The Least Entrepreneurial Generation
02/06/2017 Duration: 35minIn the episode, Cem and Wayne riff on a recent statistic stating that millennials are the LEAST entrepreneurial generation and why this may be. Are we the generation with just too many options to do anything about it? References Available at:
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#162 How to Break Out Of A Victim Mentality
26/05/2017 Duration: 34minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why some people think of themselves as victims that have little or no control over their lives and why this can lead to inaction. Instead, we propose people take responsibility for themselves and create a commitment to moving forward. References Available at:
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#161 Work-Life Integration
19/05/2017 Duration: 36minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne look at how millennials can align work with their life goals to create that elusive work life balance and integration we all so desperately want. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/work-life-integration/
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#160 Why Loyalty Is Overrated
12/05/2017 Duration: 37minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why loyalty especially in the workplace is no longer a viable option for millennials who are often underpaid, undervalued and find themselves job hopping for pay rises but also an opportunity to find meaning in their work. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/why-loyalty-is-over-rated/
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#159 Can Virtual Reality Make You A Better Person?
05/05/2017 Duration: 39minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss whether virtual reality will make use better more empathetic humans or will it become the ultimate medium for propaganda on steroids! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/can-virtual-reality-make-you-a-better-person/
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#158 How To Overcome The Millennial Pay Gap
28/04/2017 Duration: 38minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne break down six ways you can improve your financial situation today but also build better money habits for the future. References Available At: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/how-to-overcome-the-millennial-pay-gap/
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#157 Does Your Life Lack Meaning?
21/04/2017 Duration: 33minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne ponder our esoteric need to find meaning in a world of exponential connectivity. We discuss why millennials crave impact at work and how a lack of meaning often leads to neurosis. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/does-your-life-lack-meaning/
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#156 Why Are Millennials So Stressed?
14/04/2017 Duration: 39minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why 64% of millennials report feeling overwhelmed at work daily and why the “Snackification” of mealtimes is growing amongst Millennials who are feeling more and more deprived of time. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/why-are-millennials-so-stressed/
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#155 How To Overcome Any Setback
07/04/2017 Duration: 33minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne explore the inevitability of set backs in life and how you can learn to overcome them instead of being overwhelmed and debilitated by them. References Available At: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/how-to-overcome-any-setback/
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#154 Every Click Is Data!
31/03/2017 Duration: 38minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss how big data is getting bigger with or without your permission! Whether it's your smart TV listening in on your living room conversations or Facebook predicting if you're feeling suicidal the algorithms are getting smarter but at who's expense. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/154
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#153 Do You Feel Like A Fraud?
24/03/2017 Duration: 34minIn this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss some recent research that claims that a third of millennials suffer from imposter syndrome in the workplace. We explore where that may come from and what can be done to tackle it. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/153
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#152 Snapchat Spectacles: Would You Wear Them?
17/03/2017 Duration: 37minIn this weeks episode, Cem and Wayne talk Snapchat and whether their new Spectacles have the capability of going mainstream or will this be yet another wearable tech dud! We also take a look at Youtube's new TV offering and if it can really take on the big players in the entertainment space. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/152