How Work Really Works with Steve
Doing good work is important, but it is rarely enough to build the career you want.
How Work Really Works is a weekly management and career coaching podcast for professionals preparing to lead and new managers learning how to succeed. Drawing on his experience as a senior executive, adviser, and mentor, Steve explores the workplace challenges that often determine whether people move forward or get stuck.
Each episode tackles one practical issue, from communicating with senior leaders and handling difficult conversations to building credibility, influencing decisions, leading teams, and taking control of your career. Expect candid advice, real experiences, and specific actions you can put to work immediately.
Because career success is not just about working harder. It is about understanding how work really works.
I like this name because it feels approachable and creates curiosity. It also gives you room to discuss communication, leadership, workplace dynamics, organizational politics, goals, and career advancement without boxing the show into one narrow category.
How Work Really Works with Steve
Latest Episodes
The Career Skills Nobody Teaches You
Technical knowledge may get you hired, but it is rarely the only thing that determines how far your career progresses.In this episode, Steve explores the important career skills that organisations depend on but seldom teach. You’ll learn...
How to Survive Office Politics Without Becoming Political
Office politics exists whether you choose to participate or not. The good news is that you can navigate it without becoming manipulative, fake or the person mysteriously copied on every email.In this episode, Steve explains how workplace...
Manager Minute: Stop Avoiding the Awkward Conversation
Avoiding a difficult conversation rarely makes the problem disappear. It usually gives it time to become a much bigger problem.In this Manager Minute, Steve explains how managers can address performance and behavior concerns early, keep ...
Managing Up Without Sucking Up
Managing up is not about flattery, agreeing with everything your boss says or suddenly developing an enthusiastic interest in their weekend golf stories.In this episode, Steve explains what managing up actually means and how to build a p...