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Aren't Ya Tired Of? Smart Conversations for Living & Working Well
Join Mark Benton — VP of HR with experience at companies like PepsiCo and now McKesson — and Patti Johnson, former CEO, Board member, bestselling author, and strategic coach and advisor — for smart, funny, and real conversations about the things we’re all tired of — and, most importantly, what to do about them.
They first worked together at Accenture and now bring their humor, honesty, and experience to topics that hit home — like being addicted to busyness, expecting too much of yourself (and everyone else), and finding your voice.
It’s not their first rodeo — which is exactly why their insights and fresh ideas work in real life, helping you work and live just a little better.
Episodes
29 episodes
Avoiding Hard Conversations - But How Do I Say It?
“We need to talk.” Nobody likes hearing those words—but being the one who has to say them can be even harder.In this episode, Patti & Mark share practical ways to give honest, useful feedback to coworkers, team members, or friends wi...
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Leading People – What Is My Team Not Telling Me?
What does your team wish they could tell you—but probably won’t? In this episode, we flip the usual leadership conversation and share 10 things your team really wants you to know.From admitting when you don’t have the answer and cutting ...
Career Autopilot - What Are Your Best Career Tune Up Tips?
Does your career need a quick tune-up? In this episode, Patti & Mark share some of their favorite practical ideas for building a great career—whether you want to advance or simply have a bigger impact.They share why your career moves...
Always Feeling Behind – Where Does My Time Go?
Ever end the day wondering where all your time went—and why you still didn’t get enough done? Being productive isn’t always the same as spending your time on what truly matters.In this episode, Patti and Mark look at time differently—not...
AI - How Can It Make My Life Easier?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere—and depending on who you ask, it's either exciting, overwhelming, or you'd rather avoid altogether.In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of...?, we're skipping the hype and talking about A...
Ambiguity & Hard Decisions – Why Am I Waiting for Certainty? (with Guest Martha May)
What if the hardest part of making a decision isn't choosing—it's being afraid you'll make the wrong decision? That fear keeps us waiting for certainty that rarely comes.In this episode, Patti and Mark are joined by the Chief Peop...
Procrastinating: Why Does Later Always Seem Like a Better Idea?
You know what you need to do... so why aren't you doing it? And why does putting it off feel so good—until it doesn't?In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of...?, Patti and Mark take a fresh look at procrastination. Instead of get...
Your Questions Answered - What Should I Do?
What should you do if your manager consistently ignores your work-schedule boundaries? Or you keep bringing your own issues into the advice you give others? Or you need more tips for how to practice giving presentations? This episode is built a...
Small Talk - How Can I Make It Easier?
Do you hate small talk? What if the problem isn't the small talk—it's how you've been thinking about it?Whether it's a social event, family gathering, or work party you have to attend, those conversations don't have to drain your ...
Having a Boring Social Life - Where did the Fun Go?
Are you tired of having a boring social life?As life gets busier, it's easy for friendship, fun, and connection to take a back seat. In this episode, Patti and Mark explore why having a full life isn't just about work and responsibilitie...
Leading Without Feeling Confident - Why Do Other Leaders Seem to Have All the Answers? (with guest Neena Newberry)
Most leaders have private moments when they're unsure about the next step, question their decisions, or even wonder if they are the right person for the role. The challenge is that very few of us talk about it.In this episode of Aren'...
Needing a Vacation After Your Vacation - Who's Vacation Is it Anyway?
You spend months planning it. You count down the days. You tell yourself this vacation will be perfect!So why do you come home exhausted?In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of, Patti and Mark unpack how we can sabotage our...
Parenting Everyone - Who's Taking Care of You? With guest Catie Keogh
Somewhere along the way, did you become responsible for... well, everyone?Your kids. Your parents. The family calendar. The fundraiser. The birthday gifts. And somehow, you're still expected to keep up with everything at work too. No won...
Thinking Graduation Season Isn't for You Anymore?
Graduation season isn’t just for graduates. It’s for all of us. It has a way of making us stop and ask: Am I living the life I thought I would? And is it still the life I want now?In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of?, w...
Always Putting Yourself Last: Why Am I Always Last on My Own List?
You show up for everyone else—but are you always at the bottom of your own list?In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of…?, Patti and Mark explore the habits and patterns of always putting yourself last—and the toll it takes on you...
Bad Managers -Are You Working for a Miranda Priestly - or Worse?
What does The Devil Wears Prada teach us about bad managers?In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of…, Patti and Mark break down the profiles of the difficult managers—from the “Miranda Priestly” moody bully to micromanage...
What Should I Do? Your Questions Answered
This episode is 100% driven by your questions—and hitting on themes many of us are struggling with.In this episode, Patti and Mark give their take on what to do with: The “hero manager” who creates chaos just to fix it&n...
Presentations – What If I Mess This Up?
Ever think, “I’m just not good at presentations”… or worse, “What if I mess this up?”In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of…, Patti and Mark break down the real reason presentations feel so stressful—and it’s not what yo...
Fuzzy Feedback: What Am I Missing Here?
Ever walk away from a conversation thinking… “Wait—what do you mean? What exactly am I supposed to do?”In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of…, Patti and Mark unpack the frustration of fuzzy, unclear feedback—at work, at...
Bad Meetings Are Taking Over My Life!
Feel like your day is nothing but bad meetings—with nothing to show for it?In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of?, Patti and Mark call out the real problem: too many meetings that waste time, stall decisions, and leave you doing...
Acting Like Your Parents - When Did This Happen?!
Are you acting like your parents—and don’t even realize it?In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of?, Patti and Mark, along with guest, Charlotte Ntreh, explore the subtle—and funny—ways “parent energy” shows up in how we ...
Bad Advice - How Do I Know What to Trust?
Why is there so much bad career advice and life advice out there?In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of…, Patti and Mark unpack how advice is everywhere—from social media and podcasts to friends, coworkers, and online “experts.” Bu...
Change - What if I Can't Do This??
Change can be exciting or scary —but it can also bring up one big question: what if I can’t do it?In this episode of Aren’t Ya Tired Of?, Patti and Mark tackle one of the biggest barriers to change: the doubts and fears t...
Being Ordinary - What Do Snoop & Martha Get that We Don't?
You don’t need to reinvent yourself. You need to evolve.People sometimes joke that we have a “Snoop & Martha vibe.” That got us thinking—not just about them, but about how to follow their lead and evolve over time without l...
Office Politics - How Do I Deal with this Drama??
In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of?..., Mark Benton and Patti Johnson explore the frustrations of managing draining personalities and dynamics in any group. If you recognize the Meeting Hijacker, Side Chatter, Brager, Sly Operator, Bu...