Why Does It Feel So Wrong To Be Human At Work?

Have you ever made a big mistake at work or felt like you failed at doing your job? Of course you have – we’re all human! In this episode, we’ll talk about ways to change our mindset regarding failure and how to utilize the power and learning opportunities that failure brings.

Have you ever questioned the data on something, just because your gut and intuition were telling you that something was off? Having access to data is an incredibly powerful asset, but we must take the surrounding narrative and context into account. In this episode, we’ll talk about why it’s important to be critical of the information we’re presented with and how to ensure we’re mixing both storytelling and data into our everyday decision-making.

Have you ever put the needs of your company before your own? Do you struggle with finding an appropriate work-life balance? In this episode, we’ll talk about why prioritizing self-care and mental health is not only better for you, but why it is better for your organization, as well.

Have you ever thought about why organizations spend so much time and effort to create an incredible customer experience, yet overlook the importance of creating a decent employee experience? Why is there not as much focus on creating a consumer-grade experience at work for our own internal teammates? In this episode, we’ll talk about how an enhanced employee experience makes the organization more successful overall.

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t reply to a group email, even though you had something important or encouraging to say? In this episode, we’ll talk about why we withhold participating in these types of conversations and how the “unwritten rules” of office etiquette impact our communication styles.

Have you ever felt like your colleagues or bosses were speaking a different language at work because of all the buzzwords that they were using? Corporate jargon can be confusing, alienating, and unnecessary. In this episode, we’ll talk about how this can impact our communication, our relationships, and our work.

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong at work? In this episode, we’ll be joined by the incredible Priya Bates, President of “Inner Strength Communication Inc.” and author of “Building a Culture of Inclusivity: Effective Internal Communication For Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”, for a meaningful and impactful conversation about DEIB.

Have you ever played hooky from work? Have you ever felt guilty for not working when it’s within the hours of your traditional workday – even if you know that you’ll make up that time later in the week? In this episode, we’ll talk about why it’s more beneficial – for you and your organization – to work when you’re feeling most productive.

Have you ever felt like you couldn't say no to your boss, even when you really wanted to? Or maybe you've disagreed with a coworker, but you didn't feel comfortable voicing your opinion. In this episode, we'll talk about why it feels so wrong to do these things – and we aim to empower you to say “no” more often when just saying “yes” goes against your core beliefs.

Pinaki and Chris embark on their journey to create a more human-centric workplace as they record this pilot episode live from the IABC World Conference stage in Toronto.

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