What happens when you actually give a sh!t at work – about people, not just performance?
In this bonus episode, I talk about why relationships matter, especially during big transitions. Inspired by The Relationship-Driven Leader, I share how emotional intelligence, connection and real care have shaped my leadership and how all of it is showing up now as I navigate my own career transition.

When we think about work, we often think about deadlines, deliverables, and KPIs. But what about relationships?

In this episode with workplace psychologist and author Dr. Karen Bridbord, we discuss what it really takes to build strong, healthy connections at work and why those connections matter more than we think. Drawing from her book The Relationship-Driven Leader, we explore the role emotions play in the workplace and how to communicate with care, but without crossing a line.

We also talk about managing up and down, how to “fight fair” with coworkers and why appreciation is more than a feel-good gesture, it’s a business imperative.

When you're done, give a listen to this week’s song:

9 to 5 by Dolly Parton

Do you ever find yourself saying, “It’s not that bad… other people have it worse”?

In this bonus episode, we explore why we’re so quick to downplay our own struggles and how that instinct can actually hold us back. Struggle isn’t a competition and pain doesn’t need to be ranked to be real. This is a reflection on why YOUR hard is still hard and why giving yourself permission to feel it might be the most powerful thing you can do.