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Episode No. 191 •
May 29, 2026
Your Birth Year Shouldn’t Matter
Ageism at Every Age
Episode No. 190 •
May 15, 2026
Finding Your Thing
(When Nothing Feels Clear)
Congratulations, job seekers, new workers and soon-to-be-graduates—and also, buckle up - it is a bumpy ride. That’s the vibe of early career life right
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Episode No. 189 •
May 1, 2026
Small Conversations, Big Impact
Check-ins Matter
Check-ins are where management actually happens—and in this episode checkins are given the status they deserve - at the center of performance, trust, and
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Episode No. 188 •
April 17, 2026
The Ambition Gap is Bullshit–
And We're Not Buying It
Spoiler: women aren’t less ambitious. The system just hasn’t been built to recognize, support, or reward their ambition in the same way. Drawing on
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Episode No. 187 •
April 3, 2026
Strategic Defiance at Work
It's Not About Being Difficult —It’s About Being Aligned
What if the most powerful leadership move isn't agreement—it's a principled "no"? Sunita Sah redefines defiance as quiet integrity: acting on your values when
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Episode No. 186 •
March 20, 2026
The Broken Rung Strikes Again
(and Women Are Done)
For over a decade, this report has tracked slow, incremental progress. Women now make up nearly 30% of the C-suite, up from 17%. But
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Episode No. 185 •
March 6, 2026
Performance Improvement Plans
Path to Progress or Paper Trail of Pain? (Part Two)
A PIP, to remind listeners, is still the same document—written performance gaps, expectations, timeline, support, consequences—but from the receiver’s side it lands less like
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Episode No. 184 •
February 20, 2026
Performance Improvement Plans
Path to Progress or Paper Trail of Pain? (Part One)
Our hosts unpack how and when PIPs are effective and conversely, what is just a waste of time and a cause for unnecessary tension
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Episode No. 183 •
February 6, 2026
When Nice is Not Kind (nor Effective)
Being agreeable may feel safe—but it comes at a cost. Agreeableness means people don’t get the information they need to improve; high performers feel
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Episode No. 182 •
January 27, 2026
Seven Ways Your Thoughts are Distorting Your Emotions–
And What To Do About It
Emotions are not simple cause-and-effect reactions to events, but responses filtered through the stories your mind tells. Your thoughts act as a middleperson between
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Episode No. 181 •
January 9, 2026
Self-Diagnosis Check-In: Thoughtful (and fun!)
Questions for a Joyful Work Year Ahead
Ditch the stiff year-end reviews—Crina and Kirsten grab the NYT’s “7 Reflection Questions for a Happier New Year” and remix it for work with
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Episode No. 180 •
December 27, 2025
Needy, Checked Out, or Defensive?
Rethinking Behavior at Work
When the stakes are high and expectations are muddy, even the most competent humans can slip into self‑protection mode at work. Deadlines, performance reviews,
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Episode No. 179 •
December 11, 2025
Celebrate!
It's Transformative, Fun and Uplifting!
Nearly every cultural or religious tradition celebrates something this time of year, reminding us that humans are wired to pause, connect, and acknowledge progress.
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Episode No. 178 •
November 29, 2025
How to Know a Person
An Exploration of Seeing and Being Seen (Part 2)
Being seen is central to being human essential to human flourishing. Join us as we explore how to harness this super power and get
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Episode No. 177 •
November 14, 2025
How to Know a Person
An Exploration of Seeing and Being Seen (Part 1)
Being seen is central to being human essential to human flourishing. Join us as we explore how to harness this super power and get
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Episode No. 176 •
October 30, 2025
Two Jobs, One Life
The Rise of Moonlighting for Women at Work
Moonlighting encompasses everything from freelance work and gig economy jobs to online businesses and passion and experiment projects. The concept of two jobs has
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Episode No. 175 •
October 17, 2025
Protect Your Mental Health
Navigating Stress in Turbulent Times
Recent research shows that women experience mental health conditions differently than men, and we're unpacking it all. We'll discuss the critical role of connection—our
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Episode No. 174 •
October 17, 2025
Flipping the Script
Unlocking Potential Through Reverse Mentoring
Reverse mentoring flips the script, pairing ambitious younger employees with seasoned leaders to share insights on today’s hot topics, from tech trends to leadership
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Episode No. 173 •
September 18, 2025
Pay Attention!
The Critical Role of Observation at Work
Observation creates the feeling of being seen and heard—for both the observer and those around them. Observation requires not focusing cognitively, but noticing yourself,
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Episode No. 172 •
September 4, 2025
The Leap into Leadership
It's Not Just a Scaled-Up Version of Your Current Job
The transition to a leadership role is a significant and often challenging shift. Research shows that over 60% of new managers fail to make
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