May 22, 2024: Navigating Workplace Politics (Re-Release of Episode 81)
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | May 22, 2024: Navigating Workplace Politics (Re-Release of Episode 81)
During our conversation, we talked about how to make sense of workplace politics, and what to do about it. We talk about personal power versus political power and how to stand up for ourselves when we want to have more influence at work.
Episode 212: Hi! I'm the problem. It's me.
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 212: Hi! I'm the problem. It's me. In this episode, we dig into why we blame others and avoid taking responsibility for situations we’re unhappy with.
Episode 211: The Power of a Good Ask with Jeff Wetzler
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 211: The Power of a Good Ask with Jeff Wetzler. In this episode, Jeff Wetzler joins us to share his philosophy and framework for making all of us better askers so we can tap into the hidden wisdom of the people around us.
Episode 210: Protecting Yourself From the Naysayers
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 210: Episode 210: Protecting Yourself From the Naysayers. In this episode, we explore how to process negative comments and feedback so we don’t reach burnout and move to a cabin in the woods to be away from people.
Episode 209: Demystifying Executive Search with Tory Clarke
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 209: In this episode, executive search leader, Tory Clarke, helps demystify the world of executive search and recruiting.
Episode 208: Can We Change How Others See Us
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 208:In this episode, we discuss if it’s possible to change how others see you and what you need to know if you’re providing feedback to members of your organization.
Episode 207: Reinventing Yourself with Lesley Jane Seymour
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 207: Former Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief, Lesley Jane Seymour, is on the show to talk about all things reinventing yourself, whether it be your career or personal life.
Episode 205: The Fantasy of Quitting
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 205: In this episode, we explore where the fantasy might end and reality begins as you consider even just the fantasy of quitting your job.
Episode 202: When You're Not Being Heard
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 202: In this episode, we share our insights on how to evaluate all sides of the conversation when you feel like people just aren’t listening to you.
Episode 199: Threatening to Quit: Ask a Coach
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 199 | Threatening to quit? Ask a coach: In this episode, we share our thoughts on two recent questions we’ve received from listeners of the podcast.
Episode 198: The Ghosts of Work
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 198: The Ghosts of Work. In this episode, we share our thoughts on why we need to make peace with the ghosts of work that follow us around.
Episode 197: Can We Actually Be Curious and Not Judgmental?
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 197: Can We Actually Be Curious and Not Judgemental? In this episode, we share our thoughts on why we should lean more into curiosity instead of judgment.
A recent experience Eric had with a client who came to terms with the fact they were being judgmental of their coworkers, led to the realization that most of us carry a lot of judgment around at work and in our personal lives.
Episode 193: An Inside Job 2023 Year In Review
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 193: An Inside Job 2023 Year in Review. In this special episode, we recap the last year of the podcast and what it’s held for us, what it’s taught us, the things we’re still thinking about, our expressions of gratitude, and some things to help you catch up if you’ve fallen a little behind on the episodes.
Episode 192: Manifestos, Mission Statements, and Declarations
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 192: Manifestos, Mission Statements, and Declarations. As the title of the episode suggests, we’re talking about manifestos, mission statements, and declarations. More specifically, how and whether they have a place in our personal practices of tuning into ourselves, setting goals for ourselves, and just generally tending to ourselves.
We also share some examples of how this topic has shown up in our own work lately and the related exercises we take our clients through.
Episode 191: Exhaustion -- What's Guilt Got To Do With It
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 191: Exhaustion - What’s Guilt Got to do with It? In almost every conversation with a client, exhaustion is sitting there with us and part of the conversation. In this episode, we try to understand what could be going on, what we’re seeing in our client’s lives and in our own lives, and what we think we can start to explore or experiment with to start getting different outcomes.
Episode 184: Being More Coachable
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 184: Being More Coachable. If you want to know how you can become better or be more coachable, take a listen to the practical tips we have for you in this week’s episode.
Episode 177: A Cynicism Wake Up Call
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 177: A Cynicism Wake-up Call. This week, we explore how cynicism plays a role in the narrative of our careers and our responsibilities as an observer of it. We think it’s fair to say that since the start of social media, we’ve all dealt with somewhat of an epidemic of cynicism. But, what happens when it seeps into the workplace? You won’t want to miss this discussion!
Episode 176: A Question of Timing
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 176: A Question of Timing. This week, we explore how much timing is a factor in your choices regarding your current workplace situations. This week’s topic came to us in the form of multiple questions from our listeners and clients about time. One form these questions often come in usually starts with, “How long do I have to …” You can finish that question with things like how long do I have to stay in a role, how long do I have to wait to get news about this promotion, or how long do I have to keep someone on my team who’s giving a mixed performance? Another form these questions about time can start with is, “Is there a right time to …” Take a listen!
Episode 175: Navigating Other People's Bad Behavior
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 175: Navigating Other People’s Bad Behavior: This week, we explore how to handle the bad behaviors of others in the workplace. Bad behaviors are often tolerated in the workplace, but doing so can lead to far greater problems down the line. That’s why, in this episode, we’re exploring how to handle the bad behaviors of others in the workplace that might range from explosive outbursts to crossing financial boundaries to lacking courage that almost always leaves us feeling uncomfortable.
Episode 174: What If I'm A Hard Person to Lead
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 174: What If I Am A Hard Person To Lead? This week, we shift the focus from becoming better leaders to becoming someone who can be better led.