Episode 25: You Only Think You Want More Control
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 25: You Only Think You Want More Control. In this episode of the Inside Job Podcast, we discuss the topic of control and the fact that our clients and colleagues struggle with something deeper when they express these feelings.
Episode 21: Your Boss Is Not a Sorcerer
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 21: Your Boss Is Not a Sorcerer. Our managers may be our coaches, mentors, and people we truly value, but they are not mind readers or sorcerers. We make the case that it is OUR role as employees to know what we need, and to talk to our bosses about it so they have a better chance at supporting us the way that is best for everyone.
Episode 20: What We Love to Hate About Email
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 20: What We Love to Hate About Email. It’s really easy to complain about how much we hate email because we get so much of it. It overwhelms us, delays us and infuriates us. Let’s get beyond the complaining to understand that we can do about this. We dive a little deeper – what are the professional habits that lead us to overuse this tool – laziness, fear of conflict, lack of accountability?
Episode 18: To Gripe or Not to Gripe
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 18: To Gripe or Not to Gripe. When is it okay to complain about work? To whom? What is the difference between griping, unloading, advocating and expressing our true feelings at work? We talk about the emotional hot potatoes at work and the things we do to relieve our own pressure that are constructive and less constructive.
Episode 16: Handling the Workplace Bombshells
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 16: Handling the Workplace Bombshells. We talk about the different kinds of workplace bombshells and what you can do to manage your reactions and minimize the impact. We offer ideas about what you can do to be more aware of both what’s happening organizationally and what’s happening to you in your mind when you get tough news.
Episode 15: The Magic of Asking for Help
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 15: The Magic of Asking for Help. Why is it so hard to ask for real help when we need it, especially at work? We talk about the messages of perfection, expertise, reputation and looking like we’ve got it under control. We offer a few thoughts on how we can enlist the support of people around us, give ourselves the freedom to focus by delegating, and even develop others along the way.
Episode 11: Exhausted? Examine Your Boundaries
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 11: Exhausted? Examine Your Boundaries. Exhaustion, resentment, stress are all the signals that our boundaries need some strengthening. We talk about people-pleasing, saying yes when we mean to say no, and the ways in which we’re telling ourselves this is what work requires. We also explore the origin stories we all carry about what giving more and more of ourselves does for us, and offer a few points of entry to rewrite some healthier stories.
Episode 01: Inside Our First Reactions to Working From Home Full Time
Inside Job the Podcast with Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson | Episode 1: Inside Our First Reactions to Working From Home Full Time. We address the criticality of reaching out and connecting, even as circumstances having us staying at home, apart from one another. We talk about some of the actions we’re taking to move things forward with things feel chaotic and ambiguous, and designing the self-care that you need.