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Work Sucks, But I Like It
How we define work needs to change today. Work Sucks, But I Like It is a show that challenges the narrow way we’ve come to define work. Most people answer the question, “What do you do?” with a job title—but that barely scratches the surface of human potential. This podcast digs deeper as success in our work is not about good luck, it's good "skills".
Tony is a Quality Manager in the aerospace industry, columnist writer for Thermal Processing Magazine, and 500RYT Yoga Teacher. He is currently pursuing his PhD in I/O Psychology and is the author of "The Impression of a Good Life: Finding Your Song and Dance" and "Don't Let Life Pass You By: Win the Game of Work and Play".
Episodes
47 episodes
E47: Learn to Say No with Mark Struczewski
Are you productive — or just busy?We confuse social media distractions with being productive. Mark Struczewksi joins the show to break down the real keys to time management, intention, discipline, and personal development. We talk about ...
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32:32
E46: Chameleons at Work with Mary Eldridge
Toxic workplaces can quietly erode your confidence, authenticity, and self-worth — especially for women navigating sexism and male-dominated environments. How we sometimes have to act outside of who we are. Mary Eldridge shares how ...
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31:53
E45: Be Inspired by Many, But Influenced by Few (Monthly Reflections)
Monthly recap for February on the Work Sucks, But I Like It podcast:- The skill of influence- The power of vulnerability- Awareness of pride in the workplace- Finding your Ikigai- Thinking of drugs in a differ...
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30:55
E44: Why High Achievers Still Burn Out with Jeff Luther
"I had to step into fear."What if burnout isn’t about working too much… but about working on the wrong things? Jeff Luther explores why high achievers can’t relax and gets vulnerable with sharing how a near-death (twice!) experience forc...
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39:53
E43: Don't Be Your Best Self... Be Your Unique Self with Nicholas Kemp
Ikigai isn’t just a trendy Japanese word. It’s the intersection of purpose, belonging, contribution, and awareness. It’s about balancing the intrinsic (meaning, fulfillment, joy) with the extrinsic (income, titles, recognition) components of wo...
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31:29
E42: Pride Gets in the Way with Leaders Today with Ryan Sullivan
"You have to show them that you can be trusted"Pride. The number one enemy in Corporate America today. And when this can be broken down by leaders in the workplace, their people will follow them into any problem or challenge to make the ...
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31:29
E41: The Skill is Influence with Carol Enneking
"The skill is influence"Corporate America is a dumpster fire today. But it doesn't have to be this way when you "rebalance" your life and the work you do. Carol Enneking reflects on why influence is needed more than ever today in Corpor...
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31:09
E40: Transparency Is the Skill Corporate America Refuses to Teach with Ryan Reichert
“I wasn’t tired from working—I was tired from working without meaning.”What if smiling and using manners could really be the missing ingredient needed today when interacting with others? Ryan shares his journey from serving in the milita...
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31:38
E39: "I took acid to confront" with Julie Cyvonne
"Psychedelics can be a tool for confronting personal challenges"Typically we think drugs are bad. And typically we label taking something like acid to avoid something in our lives instead of the opportunity to take acid and confront it. ...
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30:10
E38: Be Inspired by Many, But Influenced by Few (Monthly Reflections)
Most podcasts don't make it past 6 months. It's time to recap the recent growth of Work Sucks, But I Like It with a review of past guests and to look forward in how the conversation of work is changing today.
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E37: Work-Life Balance: A Seesaw of Priorities with Wes Towers
"It's important to create human connections in business."How many of you can relate to life's ups and downs roller coaster? What if you actually embraced work and life like a see saw that isn't balanced, but going up and down. Because le...
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36:53
E36: From Chaos to Boss: Transforming Your Work Life with Lynette Sorrentino
"Work should be joy-filled or fun"In this episode, I found myself sitting with the tension so many of us feel—wanting meaningful, joyful work while navigating systems that often drain it out of us. I spoke with Lynette Sorrentino, a seas...
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37:16
E35: Empathetic Communication is Key for Leaders with Deborah Laurel
"Small talk defines us as human beings"In this conversation, I found myself reflecting on how much of our frustration with work comes from what goes unspoken. Deb Laurel, a workplace learning and performance improvement consultant, bring...
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27:57
E34: Traveling from "Back Stage" to "On Stage" in Life with Kerry Damiano
"It's Never Too Late to do It" In this episode, Tony Tenaglier interviews Kerry Damiano, known as Miss World Traveler, who shares her experiences traveling to over 130 countries and her journey to financial freedom. Kerry discusses ...
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30:55
E33: Self-care is a Daily Necessity with Daniela Wolfe
"Self-care is a daily necessity"In this episode, Daniela Wolfe, a burnout prevention specialist, shares her insights on managing work-related stress and achieving a healthy work-life balance. She discusses the importance of setting bound...
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30:26
E32: Actively Human with Jake Kennington
"Strong column, weak beam"In this episode, Tony Tenaglier interviews Jake Kennington, a former structural engineer turned entrepreneur and coach. They discuss the evolution of work, the importance of redefining success, and the philosoph...
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34:34
E31: You are Responsible for Your Life with Heather Stewart
"You are responsible for your life."In this episode, Heather Stewart, a coach and yoga teacher, shares her journey from a successful corporate career to helping individuals find their purpose and satisfaction in life. She discusses the i...
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44:43
E30: Turn Your Burnout into a Breakthrough with Garrett Wood
"Turn your burnout into a breakthrough"In this episode, Garrett Wood, a clinical hypnotherapist and wellness coach, discusses his journey from traditional jobs to finding passion in his work. He explores the concept of burnout, its stage...
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32:12
E29: Getting your voice out is essential for self-discovery with Alex Sanfilippo
In this episode, Tony interviews Alex Sanfilippo, a prominent figure in the podcasting world, discussing his journey from aerospace to entrepreneurship in podcasting. They explore the definition of work, the importance of community, and the cha...
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38:42
E28: Internal work is necessary for external success with Dr. Caroline Sangal
“Outwardly successful, inwardly unfulfilled.”In this conversation, Dr. Caroline Sangal shares her transformative journey from a successful career in polymer science to becoming a career architect and life coach. She discusses the p...
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55:05
E27: There's no excuse not to have a presence online with Al Kushner
"Be more comfortable with AI technology."In this conversation, Al Kushner discusses the importance of embracing AI technology and the various tools available to enhance productivity and content creation. He emphasizes the necessity of ha...
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30:38
E26: Finding Your Flow: The Key to Productivity with Dr. Kevin Gazzara
"I need more project work and less routine"In this conversation, Dr. Kevin Gazzara discusses the concept of flow as defined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, emphasizing the importance of balancing challenge and skill to achieve optimal produc...
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E25: Get to Know Yourself and Then You Can Trust Yourself with Kristan Swan
In this conversation, Kristan Swan discusses the importance of self-trust and how it is foundational for making better choices in life. She reflects on her journey of learning to trust herself, which involved overcoming failures and understandi...
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E24: Burnout and Passion Decline with David Shar
In this conversation, Professor David Shar discusses the deep emotional connections people have with their work, comparing it to a romantic relationship. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing when passion fades and the need for pauses in ...
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