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.)

Over-Sharing & Exiting Gossip – Live Show: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine answer questions from a live My Crazy Office podcast show.

First we give advice about how to deal with coworkers who share too much personal information at work.

Then we discuss how to gracefully exit a gossipy conversation.

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#16 – Workplace Reputation: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about reputation on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about how to fix your professional reputation after it’s been tainted.

Then discuss whether or not to take a higher position with a company that has a bad reputation.

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#15 – Microwave Hoggers & Demeaning Bosses: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about two conflict-related workplace situations on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about how to deal with an annoying coworker that hogs up the microwave during lunch.

Then we talk about how to handle a demeaning boss who likes to humiliate his staff in front of others.

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#14 – Employee Retention & Job Opportunities: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about outside job opportunities and employee retention on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

We give advice to a happy employee who enjoys their job but is being pursued by recruiters.

Then we discuss options for a manager who is afraid of losing their best employees.

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#13 – Workplace Burnout: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about burnout on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.
We were joined by guest Margie Rickell – consultant at the Centering Healthcare Institute.

First we give advice to an individual who is noticeably irritable, drained and working 70 hours a week.

Then we discuss the ways an individual who works seven days a week can change their behavior to prevent burnout.

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