Amy and Sarah talk about the top 3 mistakes they've made in the workplace, and what they learned from them.

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Looking beyond the org chart, Amy and Sarah talk about the importance of power mapping within organizations. They explore the dynamics of formal, informal, and social power, and how understanding these can help individuals navigate their careers more effectively.

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Amy and Sarah tackle boundaries. Learning to set boundaries with your time and your energy is critical to being able to, well, function. This includes saying no to unnecessary meetings, limiting after-hours work, managing extra tasks, and communicating your capacity clearly. Boundaries aren’t about being rigid or unhelpful—they’re about making sure your contributions are sustainable and aligned with your career goals.

Boundaries can be especially tough for early-career professionals and women, who are often conditioned to be agreeable, responsive, and accommodating. The pressure to prove yourself or avoid being seen as difficult can make saying no feel risky—but learning to set boundaries is essential not just for protecting your own career growth and well-being, but also for modeling healthy work habits for others.

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"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," and in this episode, Amy and Sarah encourage you to go forth and imitate the people you admire at work.

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Absolutely obsessed! This podcast is equal parts hilarious, insightful, and unfiltered in the best way. A must-listen for anyone navigating corporate life with a shred of sanity left.

Smart, funny, and refreshingly real. No fluff, just sharp takes on corporate nonsense with a side of career wisdom.

I came for the witty commentary, stayed for the existential crisis about office politics. 10/10, would spiral again.

Wasn’t sure what to expect, but now I feel SEEN. Finally, a podcast that understands the ridiculous reality of corporate life and doesn’t sugarcoat it.

Like therapy, but free and way funnier. If you’ve ever had a meeting that could have been an email, this one’s for you.

Perfect mix of no-BS advice and workplace tea. If you’re trying to level up in your career without selling your soul, listen to this.

Listening to this podcast makes me feel like I have an actual survival strategy for office life. I mean, other than crying in the bathroom.

This podcast should be required listening before anyone signs an offer letter. Save yourself.

Unicorns get it. If you work in HR or L&D, this is a goldmine of insight into what employees are actually thinking (and why they hate your mandatory trainings).

Why did no one tell me about this sooner?! I just binged 10 episodes and now I don’t know how I survived work without it.

Also of note, an apple pie recipe that will cause you to die of happiness:

Apple Pie (NYT)

The (still going!) podcast on Revolutions:

Revolutions Podcast

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Amy and Sarah talk about imposter syndrome. What is it, how do you recognize it, and what can you do about it.

Further Resources:

The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women (Dr. Valerie Young)

Website on Dunning-Kruger Effect

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For this week's listener-requested topic, Amy and Sarah discuss the experience of transitioning from colleague to supervisor in the workplace. They share personal experiences about adjusting priorities, managing relationships with former peers, and establishing appropriate leadership boundaries. While leadership transitions present initial challenges, the new role can be a great experience for everyone when approached with clear communication and appropriate humility.

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Did Sarah name this episode after one of her favorite TV shows? Yes. But is it really about what to do if you get left behind after a workforce reduction? Also yes. Amy and Sarah dive into the complexities of managing your emotions, expectations, relationships, and workload after a massive layoff. Just because you were lucky enough to be spared, doesn't mean it's easy to navigate these transitions. We're here to help.

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In this final installment of the 6-part job hunting series, Amy and Sarah dive deep into the art of negotiating job offers. They provide a comprehensive guide for professionals at all levels, with special attention to those new to high-stakes negotiations.

The episode explores critical aspects of the negotiation process, from understanding your professional worth to evaluating complete compensation packages beyond base salary. Amy and Sarah demystify equity compensation, including stock options and RSUs, while discussing how to assess risk tolerance when considering different compensation structures.

The hosts share proven negotiation strategies and emphasize the value of professional financial guidance, particularly when dealing with complex equity packages. They conclude with practical steps listeners can take to strengthen their negotiation skills and advocate for themselves effectively in their careers.

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