My Crazy Office

My Crazy Office is a weekly workplace podcast dedicated to helping listeners navigate their careers. Executive coach Kathi Elster and career therapist Katherine Crowley combine their expertise to solve both serious and silly situations at work. Join Kathi and Katherine as they answer real workplace questions with solid advice and a side of humor. Do you have someone or something at work that’s driving your crazy? Send your questions to info@mycrazyoffice.co. (All submissions kept confidential.)

Did You Get Fired Before You Quit?

In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine investigate a challenging situation: What do you do if you get fired before you quit a job that you don’t like? They start with a question from someone who worked at a job they didn’t like for 4 years, only to suddenly get fired. Kathi and Katherine discuss how to handle the emotional and practical ramifications of being terminated before you’re ready.

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Does Your Hard Work Threaten Others?

In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine explore an interesting dynamic that can arise in the workplace – Does your hard work threaten others? They start with a question from someone who is a top performer but finds that her style of working hard alienates her colleagues and brands her as a know-it-all. Kathi and Katherine offer proven techniques for how hard workers can become less threatening and more respected by their colleagues.

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Do You Get the Sunday Scaries?

In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine discuss a common phenomenon for many people as they anticipate going back to work: the Sunday Scaries. They start with a question from someone who recently received a significant promotion, likes the new job, but gets extremely anxious every Sunday. Kathi and Katherine explore what causes Sunday Scaries and what you can do to manage this condition.

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Don’t Like Your New Boss?

In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine tackle a common but challenging situation: What do you do when your old boss leaves, and you don’t like your new boss? They start with a question from someone who recently got a new manager who communicates in a harsh and hurtful manner compared to the previous manager. Kathi and Katherine discuss how to manage up when you get a new boss who you don’t like.

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Sex In the Office

On this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine discuss a literally hot topic: sex in the office. They start with a question from a manager who realizes that two of his employees are having a romantic relationship and wonders what the repercussions might be. Kathi and Katherine explore HR concerns about office romances and how to address them.

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