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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
21 episodes
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 ...
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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...
Second Guessing Yourself - What if I Made the Wrong Call?
Do you struggle with always second-guessing yourself at work and in life? Ever make a choice or have a conversation… and then replay it for hours? Sometimes second-guessing yourself even before it happens? In this episode of Aren’t You Tire...
Playing It Safe - What is it Costing Me?
As you kick off the new year—setting resolutions, goals, and plans—there’s a familiar tension: you want change, but you also want certainty. In this episode, Patti and Mark explore how playing it safe can get in your way in small but important ...
Being Addicted to Busy - Why Can't I Slow Down?
In this episode of Aren’t Ya’ Tired Of…?, Patti Johnson and Mark Benton dig into one of our most common — and sneakiest — habits: being addicted to busyness. This isn’t just having a lot to do. It’s the feeling that if you’re not constan...
Welcome to Aren't Ya Tired Of? What You'll Get from this Show
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 conversat...