The Workplace Podcast: Real Lessons. Honest Conversation.
The Workplace Podcast is where we talk about the things no one teaches—but everyone expects you to know.
If you have ever felt like everyone else got the handbook for how work works—and you didn’t—you’re not alone.
Built on over 15 years of experience in HR, recruiting, and learning and development, this podcast breaks down the real dynamics of the workplace in a way that is clear, honest, and actually useful.
Each episode offers practical insight into communication, professionalism, feedback, confidence, career growth, and the subtle signals that shape how you are seen and trusted.
Whether you are just starting out, finding your footing, or ready to grow into what’s next, this podcast will help you see work differently, understand what actually matters, and navigate it with more clarity and confidence.
Because some of the biggest workplace lessons are the ones no one says out loud.
New episodes weekly.
Start with the First 90 Days series or dive into the feedback episodes.
Real lessons. Honest conversation.
Episodes
30 episodes
The Hidden Hiring Scorecard
Most candidates think hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and interview answers.But behind almost every interview is a second evaluation happening quietly in the background — one most candidates never realize exists...
You Didn't Get the Job...Now What?
Nobody really talks about this part.The interview ends.The emails slow down.And then the answer comes:No.But here’s what most people don’t realize:Some candidates lose the opportunity.Others los...
Stop Trying to Sound Impressive: How to Stand Out Without Overselling Yourself
A lot of people think standing out in an interview means sounding more polished, more professional, or more impressive.But that can actually work against you.In this episode, we’re talking about how to communicate your value witho...
The Interview Process Has Changed (What No One Tells You)
The interview process has changed—and most people are still preparing for it like it hasn’t.This episode is not about memorizing answers or learning another technique. It’s about understanding what interviews actually are now, and how de...
What No One Explains About Job Applications, Resumes, and References
You’ve probably spent time working on your resume.Tweaking it. Editing it. Trying to get it “just right.”But then you get to the application…And suddenly you’re wondering why you’re repeating everything you just wrote—and if any of i...
You Don’t Always Need Someone to Write Your Resume for You — But There Are Things You Should Know
In this first episode of the new season, I’m talking about resumes — and why this process feels so much more frustrating for people than it should.There is no shortage of advice out there. Keywords. Formatting. ATS. Action verbs. One pag...
What I Hope You Remember in Your First 90 Days
In this Season 2 finale, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons from your first 90 days at work — the reminders I hope stay with you long after the beginning feels less new.This episode is all about what those early days are really shapin...
The First 90 Days: What the “Probationary Period” Really Means and What to Do If the Job Doesn’t Feel Right
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we’re talking about what the first 90 days really mean—and what to do when your new job doesn’t feel like the right fit.The truth is that the first 90 days are not just about the company e...
Month 3 — What Changes as You Close Out Your First 90 Days
Month 3 of a new job can feel different — even when no one says it out loud. You’re no longer brand new, but you’re still learning, and the expectations around you may start to shift. In this episode, I’m talking about what often changes during...
From Needed to Trusted: The Next Step in Your First 90 Days
Month 2 of a new job can feel like an in-between space. You’re past the introductions and onboarding, but you’re still finding your footing. And while no one may say it out loud, this is often the stage where expectations begin to quietly chang...
The First Month — From New to Needed
The first month at a new job is a quiet turning point.You’re no longer just absorbing information. You’re no longer socially buffered. Something shifts — structurally and psychologically — even if no one announces it.In this episo...
Weeks 2 & 3: From Orientation to Contribution — Building the Pattern
Weeks Two and Three are where the quiet shift happens.The grace period narrows.The novelty fades.And expectations begin to tighten — subtly, but meaningfully.In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we move beyon...
The Layoff: What No One Teaches You — But Everyone Expects You to Know
Layoffs are difficult.Even when they’re framed as “organizational.”Even when someone tells you it’s not personal.Even when you understand the business reasoning.In this episode, I walk through what no one teaches you about...
Week One at Work — How to Navigate What No One Explains
In Season 2, Episode 2 of The Workplace Podcast, we move past Day One and into Week One at work — the part of onboarding that rarely goes the way anyone promised.Because Week One is almost never clean and linear. M...
Season 2 Episode 1: Day One: The Signals You Don't Know You're Sending
Your first day at a new job isn’t really about proving yourself — it’s about the signals you’re sending before you realize anyone is paying attention.In this Season 2 kickoff episode, I break down the less obvious expectations of Day One...
Season 2 Preview — The First 90 Days Series
Season 2 of The Workplace Podcast introduces the First 90 Days Series — a practical, step-by-step guide to what actually matters early in a new role.This short preview explains what the new season will cover, why the first 90 days...
Episode 14 – Season 1 Finale: Communication, ADHD, and What I’ve Learned
This season was about more than communication skills. It was about self-awareness, confidence, and learning how to work with the way your brain processes information, not against it.In this Season 1 finale, I reflect on what com...
Episode 13: ADHD at Work - Communicating with Confidence Through Self-Awareness
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we shift the conversation.This isn’t about learning another communication technique or “fixing” how you show up at work. It’s about the mindset shift that changes everything: self-awa...
Episode 12: Same Message, Different Meaning — How Communication Lands with ADHD
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we explore a part of workplace communication that rarely gets named — the space after the conversation ends.The same message doesn’t land the same way for everyone. For some peo...
EPISODE 11: Understanding Communication Through My ADHD Lens
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, I’m starting a new series by stepping back and sharing my own experience with communication at work — through the lens of living with ADD.We’ve talked about communication and feedback be...
Episode 10: The Feedback Mindset That Changes Everything
Feedback can feel heavy. Confusing. Personal.Especially when you’re trying to do your best—and it still lands wrong.In this episode, we bring everything together.Over the past several conversations, we’ve explored feedback fro...
Episode 9: Feedback in Everyday Interactions — How to Receive It and Give It Well
Feedback doesn’t just happen at work — it shows up everywhere.From car dealerships and doctor’s offices to service desks, emails, surveys, and online reviews, everyday feedback shapes experiences, trust, and reputation far more than most...
Episode 8: Feedback from Your Peer or Buddy — Why It Matters More Than You Think
Feedback doesn’t only come from managers or formal reviews.Some of the most influential feedback you’ll receive in your career comes from peers, buddies, mentors, and trainers—often early on, often informally, and often without mu...
Episode 7: How to Give and Receive Feedback: The Skill That Changes Everything
Feedback is one of the most important skills you’ll ever develop in your career — but most of us were never taught how to handle it. In this episode, we’re diving into the real, practical tools that help you give and receive feedback without sh...
Episode 6: Being Coachable - The Skill That Changes Everything
Coachability is one of the most powerful career advantages you can build — and it has nothing to do with how long you’ve been working.In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we break down what coachability really means,...