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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… Go to episode >
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… Go to episode >
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… Go to episode >
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… Go to episode >

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Episode No. 165  •  
May 15, 2025

The Journey to Authentic Leadership

Your Story Matters

leadership grows from a much deeper place: our life stories. Drawing from interviews with over 100 leaders and thousands of pages of transcripts, researchers… Go to episode >
Episode No. 163  •  
May 1, 2025

The Art of Pausing

Finding Freedom from Hustle Culture

If you're powering through your day like a caffeine-fueled robot with no off switch—stop. Your brain and body are not machines. We are more… Go to episode >
Episode No. 162  •  
April 16, 2025

The Four Day Work Week

When Less is . . . Complicated

Are 4-day work weeks all they're cracked up to be? Buckle up buttercups, we're diving into the panacea or peril of this trend. As… Go to episode >
Episode No. 161  •  
April 3, 2025

Working Yourself Sick?

You Might Be Surprised By The Answer!

We all know that our jobs can impact our health: from sleepless nights to skipped meals, your job can take it’s toll. But research… Go to episode >
Episode No. 160  •  
March 20, 2025

Mind Your Money

Women, Wealth & Investing Like a Boss

Women are stepping up, showing up, and investing like bosses. So let’s keep the momentum going—our future (and our wallets) depend on it. And… Go to episode >
Episode No. 159  •  
March 5, 2025

From Perception to Position

Building Your Workplace Status

Status and power are major players in our work life and understanding how each works and how each can create more ease, meaning and… Go to episode >
Episode No. 158  •  
February 21, 2025

Women at Work: Ten Years of Data

(Spoiler Alert...It Aint Pretty)

Happy 10th anniversary to the McKinsey & Leanin “Women in the Workplace” report! This is the largest study on the state of women in… Go to episode >
Episode No. 157  •  
February 6, 2025

The “NO” Challenge

Making Bold Asks, and Aiming For Rejection

Our badass duo gets up close and personal with an exercise created by social scientist, author and speaker Alison Fragale. Fragale has written a… Go to episode >
Episode No. 156  •  
January 23, 2025

Hope and High Performance

the Go Getter for Change

Hope is often dismissed as fluffy sentiment, but is actually a powerhouse for transformation—especially in the workplace. Unlike optimism, which passively assumes everything will… Go to episode >
Episode No. 155  •  
January 9, 2025

The “M” Word

Ahem...We're Talking About Menopause at Work

Hot flashes, brain fog, and fatigue aren’t just physical nuisances—they’re cultural battlegrounds. Society often wraps a woman's worth in fertility, leaving those navigating menopause… Go to episode >
Episode No. 154  •  
December 26, 2024

Happy New Year!

Unexpected Appreciation, Connection and Experimentation in 2025

Wishing you a year filled with ease, meaning and joy! January is a great time to reflect on your work, but not before we… Go to episode >
Episode No. 154  •  
December 13, 2024

Contagious Positive Energy

The Rocket Fuel of Great Leaders

Let’s talk about relational energy and why it’s a game-changer for organizations! With new books bursting onto the scene every year, it's like rummaging… Go to episode >
Episode No. 152  •  
November 27, 2024

The Power Of Your Purse

Using Your Economic Force To Support Women

Women are responsible for over 85% of consumer spending. Not only do we buy for ourselves, but we purchase for everyone else in the… Go to episode >
Episode No. 151  •  
November 14, 2024

Indecisive Bosses Who Jerk You Around

Stop Changing Your Mind, Already!

Bosses who change their minds, devalue our work and treat us like tools are more than we can handle. Join us as we explore… Go to episode >
Episode No. 150  •  
October 25, 2024

Mid Career Pivot

When It's Time To Make A Major Change

Thinking about making a career change? Feeling stuck in your job? Curious how to change directions, after you’ve spent years (or decades!) building your… Go to episode >
Episode No. 149  •  
October 9, 2024

Never Not Working

How To Tell if You're a Workaholic and What To Do About It

How much work is too much work? Can you ever turn it off? Our lives are too precious to be consumed with work. While… Go to episode >