Jeans with a Blazer
A podcast for creatives that gets real about the messy moments between work and life, along with stories about rebellious brands, founders, and individuals who built an identity by breaking the rules.
I talk about how they did it...and not just the highlight reel, but the challenges, setbacks, and behind-the-scenes decisions that changed their course. I also share the cultural moments everyone’s reacting to, and how to turn them into ideas for your big next move.
Hosted by award-winning content strategist, founder, and multimedia expert Melody Beuz, Jeans with a Blazer shares all the real talk you wish your group text had.
Turn that “what if?” into “watch this” alongside a community that gets you with new episodes every Sunday.
Jeans with a Blazer
Toxic Boss Vibes? Do This to Avoid Another Mental Breakdown at Work
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A good manager makes an okay job bearable. A bad manager can break you...and your career, and that's a big nope from me! In this episode, I’m talking about the "code" for how to work with bosses, manage up, and build a better employee-manager relationship. These tips will help you handle difficult managers, communicate clearly, and become the employee they can’t imagine working without. Plus, I'll go over the eight different types of managers with some actionable strategies to boost your career, master leadership skills for employees, and create real workplace success.
📌 Get the Resource from this episode: The Manager Training Manual for Stressed Out Employees: https://bit.ly/managertrainingmanual
Who It’s For:
This episode is perfect for professionals who want to strengthen emotional intelligence at work, navigate tricky manager dynamics, and grow in their careers.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to work with managers more effectively
- Techniques for managing up without overstepping
- Manager communication tips that actually get results
- How to handle difficult managers and reactive work environments
- Strategies for career growth and workplace success
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Source for data: https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/insights/future-of-talent-retention-report-why-employees-leave
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Music: “Sugar Groove” by INPLUSMUSIC — Licensed via PremiumBeat (License #6849247, Order #5428551) for Jeans With a Blazer podcast. Used with permission.
