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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, partners, extended family) and also some tips on boosting collaboration from a distance with your teams. As always, we are here for your questions. Send them in to contact@workplacelab.org! Find our episode archives and other resources at workplacelab.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Finally, don't forget to rate and review this podcast- you could be chosen for a free 1:1 advice consultation with our host, Ariana Robinson Danquah. Intro by Scott Holmes and Outtro music by BlueDot Sessions

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 Maverick Services as mavadvantage.com

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 talk about prepping for feedback conversations around the future of your career, understanding reskilling and the future of work and taking advantage of online courses, and we also discuss how to know if you are ready for a work pivot. The resources we mentioned are edx.org, mooc.org, and Open educational resources. Happy learning. :) You can find Karen on Linkedin under Karen D Weeks and at her blog weeks247.com As always be sure to rate, review and subscribe. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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 how to use systems thinking in your everyday life, managing up, work/life integration, and mind-mapping to realize greater potential in your work and life. You can learn more about Hilary and find her resource page at awakeleadershipsolutions.com Find our episode archives and other resources at workplacelab.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Finally, don't forget to rate and review this podcast- you could be chosen for a free 1:1 advice consultation with our host, Ariana Robinson Danquah

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" generation by raising an HR complaint? and 3) Do HR people have a secret, covert blacklist of employees that they share? Needless to say, we get a little cheeky. Have a listen and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

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.

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 area of gender bias. This timely topic includes us discussing implicit bias, privilege, and tactics for both women and men allies. We also discuss how you need to get out of your comfort zone for real change to happen! Tune in next time for Part 2. Find our episode archives and other resources at workplacelab.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Finally, don't forget to rate and review this podcast- you could be chosen for a free 1:1 consultation with our host, Ariana Robinson Danquah.

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 for his views of how women can avoid some common gender pitfalls with just their tone of voice. Find out more and book time with Bill at https://yourvoiceprofessor.com/ Find our episode catalogue at workplacelab.org, and please be sure to rate and review on iTunes!

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 our entire episode archive. Be sure to rate and review our show on iTunes! You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter @workplacelab

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 matter what industry you are in and we delve into a multitude of topics including taking calculated risks, why waiting to find your passion won't get you very far, why integrity matters and starting or scaling your own "side hustle" which is a must in Anmol's book! Find Anmol on Livetraders.com and on social media under his handle: @deltaninety

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 question from someone contemplating the repercussions from a demotion before agreeing to take one, and finally we discuss someone who feels as if their current manager might be limiting their future opportunities by giving negative feedback as a reference.

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 your foot in the door and whether working your way up is worth it, and we also talk about legacy. Whether you are early in your career, or have a lot to give back- legacy is important!

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 tips on what you should be thinking about on the HR and personal life change front alike. Finally, we talk someone through how to get back into the job market after taking a break to care for their children. Find more resources and all of our episodes at our website: workplacelab.org

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 Caroline below: https://www.theforward.co/ https://twitter.com/@oCarolineStokes Hear all of our episodes and find useful resources on workplacelab.org. Like us: facebook.com/workplacelab.org Follow us: @workplace_lab

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 comes from a woman who doesn't get along with her female boss and has just found out her boss lied to others about her intentions to return to work after pregnancy. Very juicy questions! Tune in to hear advice from Jen and myself! Hear all of our episodes and find useful resources on workplacelab.org. Episode music from Scott Holmes.

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 when embarking on this journey, he even gives us a simple exercise to start today! Listen now! More information on Craig can be found here: purposemapping.com/workplacelab Find more content and podcasts at workplacelab.org

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 gag order around talking to other employees about recent job changes. Finally, we answer a question from a weary employee who is not sure how to react to the sudden presence of HR in an adjacent cubicle. We have a lot of fun, as per usual. Listen in and don't forget to send us your questions to contact@workplacelab.org! Find more at workplacelab.org Like us: facebook.com/workplacelab.org Follow us: @workplace_lab

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 ever tried to"fix" your feelings or apply the adage of "mind over matter" this episode is especially for you, as Kyle points out some flaws of ignoring our bodies' signals to us. Find out more about Kyle and his unique coaching approach at energyflowcoaching.com

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 discuss someone who is a domestic violence survivor and has just landed their dream job, but has some questions, and finally we discuss a question from someone who might have had a little too much fun at an office party and it was caught on camera. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Tim mentions that anyone in a troubled home situation fraught with abuse should seek help and advice. For listeners in the US, you can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at  1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224. Their website is https://www.thehotline.org/ Find more at workplacelab.org Like us: facebook Follow us: @workplace_lab

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 Vernon at http://whatsyourhappi.com/ Find the referenced TedTalk about stress and longevity here: TedTalk from Kelly McGonigal https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend/discussion?goback=.gde_760027_member_272147581 Find more at www.workplacelab.org Like us: facebook/workplacelab.org Follow us: twitter @workplace_lab