Podcasts by Work. Life. Balance.
Learn to find balance at work and at play, plus avoiding and recognizing workplace abuse. Every episode we'll look at the warning signs and resolutions for different toxic workplace behaviors. Hosted by Michael Panik and Michael Ray.
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S02E09 - The Future of Work from 2021-02-27T17:09:41
With COVID, the future of work is here. The workplace and work culture may never be the same again, and that could be exactly what we need! How will remote work shape the office life, and how ma...
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S02E08 - When Your Ideas Never Actually Mattered from 2020-10-29T00:12:11
Do you ever feel like you're pitching to a brick wall? Everyone has ideas about how things can be better, and yours are no less important than anyone else's. Be sure that you're being heard – li...
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S02E08 - Affecting Positive Change from 2020-09-21T18:39:21
On this show we talk a lot about the worst of the worst - really negative work environments. Today, we’re looking at the most meh of the meh; boring, stagnant work environments and how you can make...
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S02E07 - We Got Us a Live One! from 2020-08-19T20:22:46
Prior to the pandemic, we had the opportunity to travel to Jacksonville Statue University in Jacksonville, AL and talk to some members of their chapter of Delta Sigma Pi about our views on work ...
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S02E06 - Keeping Your Head On Your Way Out The Door from 2020-06-26T21:05:29
One of the hardest parts of leaving a job is keepin' on keepin' on while you're headed out the door. Today we look at a write-in from a listener who's looking for a new job, but finds it hard to...
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S02E05 - #RestEthic with authors John Fitch and Max Frenzel from 2020-05-25T16:00
This week we're joined by John Fitch and Max Frenzel, the authors of the brand new book "Time Off". John and Max present some challenging ideas around how we should rest as hard as we play - ser...
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S02E04 - A Remote Episode from 2020-03-23T18:51:34
If you're like most people, you've found yourself thrust into full-time remote work in the last two weeks, as the world fights the COVID pandemic. How bad is working remote? Are there upsides? H...
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S02E03 - One Year Celebration from 2020-03-05T18:27:56
Exactly one year ago today, Michael and I quit our toxic jobs, and moved on to a better future. Today we celebrate all the good things we've gained, and explore all the ways we've grown and lear...
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S02E02 - Boss Pretending to Be A Leader - How Can You Tell? from 2020-02-20T03:58:02
Often it's easy to mistake a boss for a leader - usually because they've become good at faking it! Knowing how to spot fake leadership early can save you loads of heartache and stress when the r...
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S02E01 - Let's Get Educated from 2020-01-20T23:39:50
We kick off season *two* with a write in from a teacher who went through hell and back - and not because of her students. Too often on this show we only look at corporate America; the standard 9...
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S01E17 - Vegas Vacation from 2020-01-01T16:41:49
This week we have a listener write-in that's all about being the point person, and how being "superman" can have its "super drawbacks". Do you ever feel like the glue that holds your organizatio...
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S01E16 - Quitting Your Job, Two Different Ways from 2019-11-21T00:39:26
There are two radically different ways you can leave a job. Before you choose either, always examine your options carefully, and know what you're up against, plus some warning signs that you, or...
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S01E15 - How to Take a Vacation from 2019-11-04T14:16:45
If you’re the kind of person who never takes a day off, only takes a long weekend and only spontaneously, or just has general problems with vacationing as a whole, this episode is for you! We hear ...
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S01E14 - Warning Signs From a Land Down Under from 2019-10-09T02:56:57
G'day, all! Today we hear from a listener in Australia with a lot of messy warning signs of a bad, toxic work environment. We're excited to share her story and delve into issues that are global,...
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S01E13 - Sleep . . . sleep . . . s l e e p from 2019-09-19T01:39:18
In the past you've heard us harp on the importance of sleep. A good nights' sleep can set a whole day in motion, but a bad day's sleep can cost it all. if you deal with chronic sleep trouble, ir...
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S01E12 - Nutjob Nancy, or, the Client Coworker from 2019-09-04T23:57:12
We've talked a lot on this show about bad and messy managers - the people in control having no control. This episode sheds light on a different, and often more-prevalent issue: crazy coworkers. ...
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S01E11 - I Only Need Me from 2019-08-20T01:33:03
Way too often we hear of people dealing with coworkers and managers with a "I don't need you" mentality. How can you deal with someone like that? Day in, day out always trying to make you believ...
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S01E10: Guest: Tess Brigham from 2019-08-14T23:11:08
Tess Brigham, MFT, BCC, is a San Francisco-based therapist and life coach specializing in millennials and 20-somethings at the crossroads of their lives. She's written articles for and been feat...
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S01E9: Using Personal Connections for Business Gains from 2019-08-06T02:13:29
You see it all the time on social media, at the gym, at church, at the club. Wherever you are, it's like there's always somebody trying to talk business at the wrong time. This episode ...
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S01E8: So You Work For A Narcissist from 2019-07-31T02:34:41
Narcissism is everywhere - the workplace is no different. A lot of times, narcissists find the need to start and run businesses, since they see themselves as the most qualified to do so. Dealing...
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S01E7: Guest: Hannah Green from 2019-07-26T03:08:19
Hannah Green is a fabulous graphic designer and lettering artist, as well as friend of the show. She joins us today to talk about her experiences with side work and negativity surrounding it. Listen
S01E6: Unpredictable Bosses from 2019-07-17T03:29:07
An anonymous listener writes in about a boss that's as unpredictable as a storm or the end of the world. How can you possibly deal with someone whose next move is a total mystery? Our experience...
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S01E5: When Saying Yes Is A Bad Thing from 2019-07-10T01:19:37
We all have problems overcommitting ourselves. Are you just the person that says "yes" to everything? Are you afraid to say "no"? This episode is just for you, oh yes-men and yes-women of the wo...
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S01E4: Physical Effects from 2019-06-26T05:16:37
Has your stress gotten the better of your physical wellbeing? What if your physical side effects - the headaches, sores, and small pains - are just in your head; stress and overwork being releas...
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S01E3: Driving Away Life Relationships from 2019-06-18T01:39:43
How often do you get told, "You seem tired."? Are you always struggling to let your life dictate work, not the other way around? Do your friends not call; have you stop calling? Are you worried ...
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S01E2: Guilt: When You Can't Find The Off Switch from 2019-06-11T01:24:37
Do you feel like you're always working? Won't allow yourself to take a break? Does the thought of leaving work for a week terrify you? Fear not, and listen on!
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S01E1: Drudgery: When Everyday is a Monday from 2019-06-05T03:02:55
Does every day feel like a Monday? Do you dread checking your phone for fear of the harassing calls/texts/emails? Will everything be better once that one person leaves? When that big project is ...
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