Join us for a Special Edition of the podcast, centered around the COVID-19 crisis. In this candid conversational episode we explore the "new normal" that many of us have been coping with given social distancing and remote working recommendations. I share some tips on creating your "zen" space at home with your new found co-workers (e.g. kids, partn…

Join us this episode for a candid talk about healthcare benefits. For anyone who is confused about the difference between maximum out of pocket, co-insurance, and deductibles- this episode is for you. We are joined by Tony Marshall of Maverick Services who is a veritable expert on the must knows about your health insurance. Find more about Tony and…

Welcome back Workplace Labbers! We hope you've had a wonderful start to your 2020. Its been busy and as some have expressed an emotionally draining year already! Listen in for some great advice from a brand new co-cost Karen Weeks! Yay. Our theme this episode is about not letting change just happen to you... but how to be a part of the change. We t…

I am joined this episode by Hilary Jane Grosskopf, who is a leadership strategist, writer, and yoga teacher. She founded her business Awake Leadership solutions to equip leaders and aspiring leaders with a "systems" approach to team and productivity challenges. In this episode we have a wide ranging discussion about a number of topics, including ho…

We are back with our first Q&A episode of the season, and I had to bring back my friend and guest co-host Tim Dahlby for the fun. IN this episode we explore 3 questions- 1) does HR have a rule of thumb for how many people they will interview for a job? 2) Should a co-opt intern succumb to the stereotypes of being a part of the most "sensitive" gene…

Welcome back to part 2 of this 2 part episode! We continue our interview with Andie Kramer and Al Harris, husband and wife attorneys and researchers in the area of gender bias. In this final segment, we discuss more on body language, sponsorship, and the intersectionality of being a double minority.Workplace Lab

Welcome back from summer hiatus! We couldn't be more excited to unveil a new season of episodes for you where we interview world thought leaders and answer your burning questions in various areas impacting our working lives. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, we interview Andie Kramer and Al Harris, husband and wife attorneys and researchers in the …

In this episode, I interview Bill Patti, a life-long voice coach who has helped hundreds find their very best selves by tweaking their speaking voices. We discuss a variety of ways your voice can help you position yourself credibly at work, and I ask Bill for tips on how to tweak your voice if you’ve fallen into bad speaking habits. I also ask Bill…

Listen to a throwback episode where we explore the #metoo movement, and answer some of your burning questions. 1. What to do when you find out your boss is doing drugs? 2. What to do when there's a pay freeze and somehow you got a raise, and 3. How to handle racists or sexist comments in a work-related group chat. Visit us at workplacelab.org for o…

Welcome back from our Spring Hiatus! We've got some exciting news in store for you in the coming weeks, but until we announce that :)... please listen to my latest interview with Anmol Singh of Livetraders.com- he specializes in day trading and teaching others about the unique psychology behind trading. He gives some tips that are transferable no m…

This is our final episode before Spring Break! Join us again 7th April. I am again joined by HR friend, Tim Dahlby for some Q&A, but first we try something new and check out twitter's viral hit on office #clapbacks. We answer your questions on whether or not your job title really matters and how important is your job description. We tackle a questi…

In our 40th episode (woohoo!) I interview, Rocky Romanella, a speaker and author with over 40 years in industry with an interesting origin story. We discuss a variety of topics, including what being a "balanced leader" means, how intrapreneurship differs from its more famous cousin, entrepreneurship. Rocky takes an "audience question about getting …

Welcome back- in this episode I am joined by HR expert and recurring co-host Tim Dahlby! We answer 3 more questions from you. First, a question from someone who has a really great problem: two job offers! We navigate the ups and downs to such a situation. Next, we discuss someone who has a 6 month transition through company downsizing. We give some…

I am joined by the delightful Caroline Stokes, founder of FORWARD and the Emotionally Intelligent Recruiter. We discuss the key to getting hired, the importance of EQ or emotional intelligence and if it's possible to change how much of it you have. Caroline also, in true form, interviews me! We have a lot of fun. Listen now. Find more about Carolin…

Happy New Year Workplace Lab Family! It's great to be back! We are joined by my good friend and HR expert, Jen Burton. We tackle two meaty questions from two women having some serious battles in the workplace. The first comes from someone who feels like a recent promotion and vague job description have set her up for failure. Our next question come…

Today's episode is full of pearls of wisdom. I am joined by Craig Filek, a 20+ year career and lifestyle coach with a philosophy and science based approach. He created a tool called Purpose Mapping to help driven people like you and I focus in on our unique purpose. We also discuss flow state and how to get there as well as how to avoid mistakes wh…

Today I am joined again by Tim Dahlby, fellow HR expert, and we answer 3 more of your questions. All of them have a figurative "water cooler conversation" tone to them, so it was fun. Our first question comes from a recently promoted employee who now supervises their coworkers who are a fair bit older than them. We also explore a question about a g…

In today's episode I am joined by coach and author Kyle Davies- founder of energy flow coaching which is a holistic approach to mind and body health to improve performance. Kyle and I discuss the linkages between health and performance, mental health, fatigue management, resilience, and even the opioid crisis ravaging the western world. If you have…

We are back with episode 2 of our fall season. Can you feel the autumnal air yet? I am graciously joined by Tim Dahlby- another HR trusted business partner with more than 20 years of experience at large and small firms. This week we are covering 3 questions from you; first we tackle a question on double hatting without a formal promotion, second we…

Welcome back to the fall season of the Workplace Lab Podcast! I couldn't be more excited to introduce our listeners to Vernon Brown who is a happiness and success coach. We discuss happiness frankly and talk about everything from "escaping" what makes you unhappy, happiness taking practice, resilience and "living your best life." Find more about Ve…

This episode of the podcast is chock full of useful tidbits. I am again joined by Jen Burton and we discuss 3 more of listener questions. The first: someone who is new to a company, but is working alongside a recent retiree who is taking most of his work, the second: from a working mom with a long commute who is contemplating whether or not the mon…

This episode I am joined by David Holzmer, an organizational consultant and adviser. Listen in for some interesting insights around what you can do to increase your own effectiveness and sense of belonging at work. We talk about what psychological safety means and why it is critical to your success, how to use your sphere of influence to shape the …

This episode I am joined by my good friend Jennifer Burton to tackle three questions straight from you. Jen is an HR professional with 13 years experience. I always appreciate her view on situations, and hopefully you do to. How to deal with a boss who gives the cold shoulder when you don't do everything they ask. What to do when you are facing dow…

This is Part 2-- Please listen to Part 1 before listening to this episode. This week's episode is in two parts... which should indicate exactly how chock full of content it is! I am joined by John Vespasian, a prolific writer of books and blog posts around personal development. John explains why positive thinking has got it all wrong, how to be ada…

This week's episode is in two parts... which should indicate exactly how chock full of content it is! I am joined by John Vespasian, a prolific writer of books and blog posts around personal development. John explains why positive thinking has got it all wrong, how to be adaptable, set great goals, be confident w/o being arrogant, and more- all usi…

This re-released episode is chock full of useful tidbits when we walk through some advice for 2 questions from you. 1) What to do when you find out your coworker who does the same job is making more than you and 2) How to handle when your boss tells you to start looking for another job. Topics range from negotiating, personal brand, reputation, to …

Join us for another episode of the Podcast where we answer two more of your questions. 1. What exactly is one meant to answer on that pesky "reason for leaving" field on job applications and in interviews? 2. How do I stall an okay job offer waiting for my dream job to come back to me? Find more episodes and resources at workplacelab.org…

Welcome back to the Workplace Lab Podcast! We're fresh back from an extended Spring Break and are bringing the goods on answering more of your workplace quandaries. This episode we talk about biometric tech in the workplace and if it's gone too far, and we also answer two of your questions. One around boundaries and work/life balance with after hou…

In today’s show you will hear us talk about: how to not become a statistic while you climb up the corporate ladder, what four attributes you need to be successful in the workplace, and how to be recognized as someone who is promotion-ready. Much like our series last year around trust, Ron gives us his take on what it means to build lasting and trus…

In this week’s episode we will answer some questions from you. Questions answered in this episode range from someone who is unsure if their resume exaggeration will get them into trouble, to another listener who has a funny feeling about how the company has on-boarded her. Two more questions are answered in the back half of our program, one being f…

This episode we are joined by author and speaker Kathy Gruver. We have an energetic conversation about managing stress in healthy ways, she teaches us how to do a mini-mindfulness exercise, and we also discuss work-life balance and self-care. Find more on Kathy at kathygruver.com and some free resources from her at http://www.thealternativemedicine…

We have two more of your questions this episode. We look at some recent headlines, and then dive into one question around taking paid time off as a newbie and another question around changing commission pay metrics that are concerning. Don't forget to sign up for 1 on 1 consultations for free. Find more info here: goo.gl/PqXMff…

We get back to two more of your questions this episode. First a little note for those dealing with anxiety from business travel, and then a question on how to handle when your boss gets physical in the workplace and another question on how to deal with a moonlighting coworker. We are also introducing a new segment- 1 on 1 consultations for free. Fi…

Hamid Safaei, who is the founder of IMOcean Academy who specializes in coaching high potentials in the workplace and is also a published author joins us this week. Him and I had a dynamic conversation about a myriad of topics including reaching your full potential, finding your passions, and working in effective teams. Find more about Hamid here: h…

In this week's episode we answer some questions, among them is someone struggling with whether or not to change their name to have better chances at being hired, someone else who has planned holidays they didn't disclose upon being hire, another who wonders how to handle an incomplete degree on their resume, and finally someone else who is resignin…

Welcome to the first episode of 2018 of the Workplace Lab podcast. This episode we talk about the #metoo movement, and answer your questions. One about what to do when you find out your boss is doing drugs, another on what to do when there's a pay freeze and somehow you got a raise, and finally how to handle racists or sexist comments in a group ch…

In our final episode this season, we are joined by Bryan Falchuk, author, and coach. we talk about his own personal journey, balancing work and life, staying mindful in everything you do, and much more. Find out more about Bryan at doadaybook.comWorkplace Lab

Join us for episode 15 of the Workplace Lab podcast. Only 1 more episode to go this season before we go on winter hiatus. This episode we discuss a) salaried overtime and burnout, b) what are questions you should ask at the end of an interview, and c) what to do when the company doesnt put you in the job they described…

This week we talk about recovering from setbacks and hardships in your professional and personal life. For that conversation, we are joined by Marques Ogden, ex-NFL player, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. Find more information about Marques on his webpage: http://marquesogdenpublicspeaker.com/…

This week we explore two of your questions. One on what to do when you don't see a promotion coming when you are exploring further education and another quandry around how to manage a detail oriented, micromanaging boss. Check out our homepage workplacelab.org for an absolutely free career development guide.…

This week we discuss some alarming employee engagement statistics and speak with Damon "DaRil" Nailer, a coach, speaker, and writer on how to stay focused and motivated at work. You can find out more about Damon at www.daril.orgWorkplace Lab

This week we navigate the ins and outs of toxic work environments. We discuss how to spot a toxic workplace and two questions from you. One question deals with a work environment that mimics a college frat house, and another around a cut-throat consulting organization. We also hear a clip from psychologist Adam Grant around givers and takers in org…

This week we tackle four more of your burning questions. 1) the struggle on transitioning from peer to manager, 2) changing maternity leave policies, 3) an ethical business dilemma and 4) a coworker who steals. Join us as we discuss and dissect these situations and offer practical tips on how to move forward.…

This week we are joined by Maggie Georgopoulos, speaker, and author. We discuss visible and invisible disabilities at work, what it's like being a woman in male dominated professions and industries and climbing the corporate ladder.Workplace Lab

In this week's episode, we explore three scenarios, two that delve into two individuals who are wondering whether to leave or stay in their current role and a third who is wondering how to articulate a gap in employment and get a great reference.Workplace Lab

Welcome to Episode 7- In this episode, we answer some of your workplace dilemmas. We start off with an unfortunately prevalent trend with someone battling a workplace bully. Next, we tackle a scenario around an absentee boss and finally we discuss someone who finds out their coworker has been dishonest. Find out more at workplacelab.org…

Join us in this candid discussion around building trust and effective virtual teams. In this episode, we interview Mitch Russo. See more about Mitch at mitchrusso.com and his book The Invisible Organization.Workplace Lab

In this episode of the Workplace Lab Podcast we explore further trust and team effectiveness. In our earlier episodes around trust we looked at 10 ways to increase trust, the intersection of trust and kindness and now will discuss trust and teamwork with our guest Andreas Jones, author and consultant of Battle Tested Leadership. You can find more f…

In this episode of the Workplace Lab Podcast we interview author and speaker Jill Lublin, and talk about her recent book The Profit of Kindness, where we discuss the intersection of kindness and trust in the workplace. You can find more about Jill and her work on kindness, publicity, networking and more at jillublin.com…

In this mini episode, we explore trust and we describe 10 ways to increase trust at work no matter what industry or job you have. We delve into some insights from the book: Trust and Betrayal in the Workplace: Building Effective Relationships in Your Organization by Drs. Reina. Find more information at: http://reinatrustbuilding.com/…