In Confidence

Janet is the lone People Ops manager at a company where the CEO publicly bullying the COO. Uh oh.This behavior has caused some valuable employees to leave. The ones who stay are starting to be affected by this toxic culture. Janet wants to do something, but the COO has told her not to. What now?Listen to this episode to hear:Strategies for talking about behavior to a superiorHow to collect and present data to make such a conversation objectiveWhy making things personal is the honest thing to do-----You can learn more about this podcast or apply to be a caller here.

Bree is creating a brand new sales team.... with aggressive goals. She's worried about the incoming conflict: keeping her new employees motivated while still holding them accountable. Especially since these future employees will be fresh out of college, she wants to make sure her culture is intentional.Listen to this episode to learn:How to create a hiring process that puts the right person in the roleStrategies that make employees want to take responsibility for their own developmentDaily routines to keep salespeople on track and always learning-------You can learn more about this podcast or apply to be a caller here.

Win has the gift of a patient listener and the empathy to provide solutions. The problem is, everyone is coming to her with their problems now and Win doesn't have the capacity to deal with it all. How can she make space for herself and create boundaries while still showing she cares for the people around her?Listen to this episode to hear Alyssa & Drew explain:How to identify workplace "triggers"Strategies and phrases that establish boundariesUsing your "superpowers" to create lasting connections------You can learn more about this podcast or apply to be a caller here.

Jill is caught in a cycle with one of her direct reports. He won't stop blaming others when being held accountable for the job to be done.This gets in the way of real growth - both for the relationship and for this employee in his career. What's worse, when Jill gives helpful advice, it's often not taken.Listen to this episode to hear Alyssa & Drew:Explain how to give someone the confidence to changeWalkthrough different ways to structure one-on-onesGive Jill a blueprint for holding her employee accountable-----You can learn more about this podcast or apply to be a caller here.

Sean is dealing with a controlling manager who harasses him won't let him communicate with other co-workers without permission. The situation has escalated to the point where Sean feels that he needs to go to HR.Listen to this episode to hear advice on:Communicating discomfort to your managerNot letting a bully control your behaviorReporting discrimination in the workplace-----You can learn more about this podcast or apply to be a caller here.

Sam is moving into a new position in his company, but it's not a traditional promotion. After conversations with his manager, Sam has decided to move back into an individual contributor role to specialize in a skill. This comes with some hurdles...Listen to this episode to learn how he dealt withContinuing to mentor his old team of direct reportsDealing with a shift in mindset with how he spends his timeUntangling ego from his position at the company-----You can learn more about this podcast or apply to be a caller here.

Debi is looking for a job in tech and wants some advice on how to sell herself to prospective employers, especially in competition with candidates who have more expensive degrees. Drew gives tips on how to sell your own story and Alyssa addresses cultural norm differences that men and women face. ------See videos and apply to be a caller for the podcast here.

The workforce is changing to become more accommodating to remote workers, but Penny’s office isn’t getting the memo. They’re resistant to the struggles of remote work and sometimes find her to be a nag. How can Penny approach this tough conversation about bringing remote inclusivity into her workplace?-------See videos and apply to be a caller for the podcast here.

Jeff has a co-worker who complains. A lot. It’s been many months now, and it’s starting to drain him and his team. This person is self-aware, but not self-reflective, and therefore doesn’t change. How should Jeff approach this tricky conversation and how many people should he involve?------See videos and apply to be a caller for the podcast here.

Kim is a consultant for an accounting firm and is running into a communication problem with one of the internal managers. She’s only trying to be helpful, but the manager sees her skills, experience, and problem-solving skills as threatening and retaliates in petty ways. How can Kim get through to this person and let them know that Kim is not a threat--------See videos and apply to be a caller for the podcast here.