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.)

#44 – Email Etiquette: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Hello and welcome to a new episode of the My Crazy Office podcast! The third time is definitely a charm because this week we are joined yet again by actress-comedian Erin Maguire.

The main theme of this episode is email etiquette. The three of us give advice about how to navigate a boss’ confusing emails.

We also discuss how to handle a colleague who sends emails all day long… yet she sits right next to you.

For more information on Erin Maguire visit her via Facebook. Also, visit her website erinmaguire.com.

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#43 – How NOT To Lose Your Cool & Work Events with Alcohol: My Crazy Office, Season 1

On this week’s episode of My Crazy Office, we are joined again by our friend and comedian Myq Kaplan.

We discuss how to NOT to lose your cool in a stressful workplace situation.

We also give advice about how to carry yourself in a workplace event where alcohol will be served.

For more information on Myq Kaplan visit myqkaplan.com. Also follow him on Twitter @myqkaplan and check out his new comedy special Small, Dork and Handsome via Netflix or iTunes.

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#42 – I’m Your Boss Not Your Friend & Verbal Ticks: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Welcome to a new episode of My Crazy Office! This week we tackle two questions dealing with a very important workplace issue – boundaries.

We give advice about how to deal with an employee who is treating their boss more so like a friend.

We also discuss verbal ticks and the proper way to speak in an office setting.

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#41 – Attention Seekers & The Age of Distraction: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Thanks for tuning in to another new episode of My Crazy Office! On this week’s episode we are joined for the first time by playwright and Emmy Award nominated TV writer, Matt Hoverman.

The first situation we try to solve is how to deal with a consistently late and disruptive co-worker.

The second situation we give advice about is how to handle individuals who are easily distracted.

For more information on Matt Hoverman visit his website matthoverman.com. Also, createyourownsoloshow.com.

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#40 – Declining A Job & Workplace Secrecy: My Crazy Office, Season 1

We’re flyin’ solo on this week’s episode of My Crazy Office! But that in no way stops us from bringing you some laughs and solid advice.

Today we talk about how to amicably decline a job position that you no longer have interest towards.

We also, give advice about how to handle the knowledge of someone searching for employment elsewhere.

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