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The Hidden “BS” Holding You Back at Work (And How to Break It)

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Per My Last Email
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May 4, 2026
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Summary

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by Aiko Bethea, Founder of Rare Coaching, to talk about the hidden bullsh*t at work, how it’s holding you back, and what you can do about it. From holding yourself, your colleagues, and even bosses accountable, to freeing yourself of a scarcity mindset, this conversation is packed with practical advice for anyone feeling stuck in their career. And don’t forget to pick up Aiko’s new book, Anchored, Aligned, Accountable: A Framework for Transcending Bullsh*t and Transforming Our Lives and Work. 00:00 Intro 02:04 What Aiko is referring to when she talks about bullsh*t 04:57 The Bullsh*t Asymmetry Principle 06:13 Using the anchored, aligned, accountable framework 11:37 How to figure out your values 17:42 Finding the motivation to get clear on your values 21:22 How to hold colleagues, peers, and higher-ups accountable 25:13 The important role of curiosity 28:00 How do you counteract a scarcity mindset? 33:07 How do you know when your identity is too tied up in your work? 38:45 The best first step towards getting anchored, aligned, and accountable This episode was sponsored by Granola. Head to granola.ai/brew to try Granola for free. That’s granola.ai/brew to try it today for FREE. Find Granola-generated notes on this episode here: https://notes.granola.ai/t/3956660c-bf65-4fc9-a36e-c0781be3c119-008umkv4 Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s career resources? Subscribe to Per My Last Email: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube: @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…