Work Besties Who Podcast
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Episodes
120 episodes
Noticed vs. Seen: Jess’s Ode to Claude
September on Work Besties Who is all about storytelling and visibility: finding your voice, owning your story, communicating your value, and allowing yourself to be seen—not only for the work you produce, but for the person you are and the pers...
The Office Mom Trap: Stop Saying Yes to Everything with Paula Mathias
What happens when being the reliable one slowly turns into being responsible for…everything?This week, Jess and Claude sit down with author, speaker, and creator of The Yes Test Method, Paula Mathias, to talk about how women becom...
Your Inner Critic is NOT Your Boss
What if the voice telling you “you’re not ready” isn’t telling you the truth — it’s trying to keep you safe?In this episode, Jess and Claude sit down with psychologist, talent agent and self-sabotage expert Dr. Albert Bramante to unpack ...
Your Boundaries Need Boundaries
Summer Friday: The Boundaries You Forget to SetWhat if burnout isn’t only about how much you’re doing — but how much you’re still carrying that could be shared?In this Summer Friday bonus, we’re continuing our conversation ...
Owning Your Seat at the Table with Dr. Christiane Schroeter
What does it really mean to own your seat at the table—especially when part of you is still wondering whether you belong there?In EP116, Jess and Claude sit down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter, leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, author,...
Stop Waiting to Be Ready : The Confidence Trap
Have you ever stayed quiet because someone else probably knew more than you—or finished something difficult and immediately focused on what you could have done better?In this episode, Jess and Claude unpack the confidence trap: the belie...
Vacation Wont Fix Burnout
One of us went to Greece and completely disconnected from work. The other planned a relaxing beach vacation—and got shingles instead.In this honest and unexpectedly funny conversation, Jess and Claude explore the difference between choos...
Tired Is Not a Badge: Burnout, Boundaries & the Weight We Carry with Naomi Asher
What if being tired does not mean you are more committed?In Episode 113, Jess and Claude sit down with leadership speaker, coach and author Naomi Asher to challenge the idea that exhaustion is proof we are working hard enough.Naom...
High Achiever Burnout: How to Protect Your Energy Without Guilt
What if staying busy is not just part of your schedule—but the way your nervous system feels safe?In this episode, Jess and Claude sit down with licensed clinical social worker Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero to explore the connection between high...
Stop Flipping Your Lid At Work (Summer Friday Bonus)
Have you ever walked away from a difficult conversation and suddenly thought of the perfect response?There is a reason that happens.We loved Jennifer Prendergast’s explanation of the “flipped lid” in Episode 105 so much that we wa...
Catch Burnout Before It Hits
Because burnout does not always arrive all at once. Sometimes it starts quietly: one ignored boundary, one skipped break, one more “I’ll just handle it,” one more “I’m fine” when you are absolutely not fine.In this episode, Jess and Clau...
Listening Differently: What Plants Teach Us About Communication, Connection, and Growth with Tigrilla Gardenia
What if your work, your ideas, and even your relationships were meant to function like ecosystems, not deadlines?In this episode, we sit down with Tigrilla Gardenia, a nature-inspired mentor an...
The Wisdom in the Room with Jodie Goldberg (Summer Friday Bonus!)
New Summer Friday Bonus episode is live!We are back with more from Jodie Goldberg, and this time we are talking about collective intelligence, leadership, and how to bring out the wisdom already sitting inside your team.Because so...
Collaborate & Influence: How to Make Meetings Actually Work with Jodie Goldberg
Bad meetings are not just annoying. They are expensive.In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with Jodie Goldberg to talk about how meetings can either b...
Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work with Shannon Petrovich
Have you ever said yes when you really wanted to say no? Or walked away from a conversation feeling drained, anxious, or unsure why it affected you so much?In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with therap...
Safety = Connection
Have you ever left a meeting thinking, “Why didn’t I just say what I really meant?”In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with Jennifer Prendergast to talk about truth-telling at work, psychological safety,...
Talk it Out
What if the conversation you’re avoiding is the one you actually need?This month on Work Besties Who Podcast, we’re kicking off our Communication & Transformation theme with a big one: how to talk it out at work.In this episod...
Everyday Allyship At Work : Leading with Emotional Intelligence with Sandra Coker
What if allyship is not just one big brave moment — but something we practice every day?In Episode 103 of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude welcome Sandra Coker, founder and CEO of Human Power Solutions, for a conversation about ...
Empathy in Action
What if the best leaders are not the ones who had the easiest path — but the ones who know what it feels like to need support?In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with Allie Grack<...
The Mentor You’re Missing
Have you ever wished you had a mentor, but had no idea where to find one?This month, we’re talking about mentorship and allyship — but not just the formal, structured kind. In this episode, we’re rethinking what mentorship can look like ...
100 Episodes of Work Besties: How it Started vs How it's Going
What started as two coworkers laughing through stressful projects somehow turned into 100 episodes of Work Besties Who Podcast.In this milestone episode, Jess and Claude go back to the beginning: how they met, how their work frien...
The Recruiter Lens : Salary Negotiation with Megan Applegate
Have you ever been asked, “What salary are you looking for?” and suddenly forgotten every impressive thing you’ve ever done?In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with Megan Applegate, a former recruiter an...
Know Your Worth with Dr. Cynthia Coy
What does it really mean to know your worth?In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Coy joins us for an honest and empowering conversation about self-worth, confidence, boundaries, and the inner work it t...
The Confidence Gap Costs Money with Jennifer Kornoely
Have you ever read the books, made the plan, and still frozen when it was finally time to ask for more?In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Kornoely about why that happens — and why confi...
Work Besties Guide to Salary Negotiation
Have you ever looked at your paycheck and thought, “Wait… is this it?” Or watched someone else get promoted while doing work that looks a lot like yours?This episode is all about helping you ask for more at work — whether that means sala...
