Today’s letter writers thought they had their work lives sorted. But… turns out, maybe not. Should they start a new job search? And if they do, what questions should they ask themselves—and their prospective employers? Listen in as Jen and Sara help these folks pause their panic and get choosy—instead of waiting around to be chosen. Links:Check out the First Round Review’s The 40 Best Questions to Ask in an InterviewGrab a copy of Simone Stolzoff’s The Good Enough JobGot a work situation eating away at you? Send it to us! Submit your dilemma at PMLEshow.com
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My team won’t stop trauma dumping—help!
It’s Groundhog Day for today’s letter-writer—every time she meets with her direct report for a one-on-one, they spend the entire meeting trauma dumping. It’s gotten to the point where this manager is feeling herself zoning out during their time together, and she’s worried she’s become a bad manager. Is it her job to be the team’s emotional sponge, regardless of all the other responsibilities she’s juggling? Listen in as Sara and Jen help this letterwriter set clear boundaries—and reexamine what should (and shouldn’t) be on her managerial plate.Links:Sign up for a 1:1 strategy session or our async course Team Up by June 20 and save $100Learn how to get your needs met with the SURE ModelGot a work situation eating away at you? Send it to us! Submit your dilemma at PMLEshow.com
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Should I feel guilty for leaving?
Today’s letterwriter feels like she’s living a double life. As the only content strategist at an enterprise-level org, she’s burning herself out leading too many initiatives and trying to convince too many people to care about her work… only to go home and spend her evenings applying for jobs elsewhere. Should she feel guilty for being such an outspoken voice for change—while secretly thinking about abandoning ship? Listen in as Sara and Jen discuss how you can deal with feelings of guilt at work—and how to figure out what’s in your control and what’s not. Links:Grab the Circle of Control worksheetGot a work situation eating away at you? Send it to us! Submit your dilemma at PMLEshow.com
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How do I weather this storm?
Today’s letter writers are facing different challenges, but both are looking for the same thing: a way to anchor themselves when things are feeling stormy. One has reached a huge moment in their career—but stress in their personal life is threatening to derail them. The other has been looking for work so long they’re starting to forget who they are and what they care about. Listen in as Jen and Sara help these letter writers recenter themselves, build and lean on their communities, and find a path forward.Links:Sign up for Power Shift, our 9-week deep-dive into discovering who you really are as a leader. Sessions start February 6. Got a work situation eating away at you? Send it to us! Submit your dilemma at PMLEshow.com
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Who’s the boss?
Today’s episode is all about ineffective leadership, and these letterwriters have a lot to say. One is fed up with their VP’s pattern of not advocating for their team…a pattern which seems to have cost their team tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses. The second writer is stuck in a culture of backbiting, fingerpointing, and a leadership team that even takes credit for other people’s work. Join Jen and Sara as they use insights from their latest research report to help these letterwriters get their power back at work—or decide when it’s time to exit gracefully.Links:Get your copy of the Managing this Moment research reportRead You Deserve a Tech UnionRead The Tech Worker’s Guide to UnionsCheck out the Tech Workers CoalitionJoin the Manager’s PlaybookGot a work situation eating away at you? Send it to us! Submit your dilemma at PMLEshow.com
Was that email rude? Does my boss hate me? Is this place toxic…or is it me? Work raises a lot of questions—and too many of them get stuck in our heads, rattling around until we feel overwhelmed and unqualified.
No more. Join leadership coaches Jen Dionisio and Sara Wachter-Boettcher as they tackle the topics that come up over and over again with their clients: confusing performance reviews, dysfunctional project teams, and bosses with way too few boundaries. You’ll hear stories from real people struggling with the same stuff you are—like how to say “no” to a new project, or why it’s so hard to speak up in meetings. Because it’s not all in your head: work gets weird. We’ll help you get through it—no passive-aggressive emails required.
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