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.)

#32 – Botox & Business Suits: My Crazy Office, Season 1

This week on My Crazy Office we are joined by style expert and author Bridgette Raes. We answer two questions that deal with an important aspect in the workplace – appearance.

The first question comes from an older woman who is being pressured by her boss to dye her hair and get Botox in order to achieve a more “professional” look.

The second question deals with an individual who is young and being asked to dress in a more formal and grown up way.

For more information on Bridgette Raes visit her website bridgetteraes.com. Also, follow her on Twitter @bridgetteraes.

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#31 – The Loud Co-worker Vs the Shy Coworker: My Crazy Office, Season 1

This week on My Crazy Office we are joined by special guest, Gwen Eyster. We tackle two questions that deal with a major issue in the workplace – sound.

First, we talk about how to deal with a co-worker who is continuously loud and disruptive.

On the other end of the spectrum, we give advice about how to handle an extremely shy individual, who is very difficult to hear.

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#30 – The Pedestal Smasher & ‘Anonymous’ Passive Aggression: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Comedian Rich Kiamco joins Kathi and Katherine on this week’s episode of My Crazy Office!

The three discuss how to handle a boss who has the tendency to favor his new hires.

They also give advice about how to deal with a passive aggressive co-worker who leaves nasty notes for her co-workers.

For more information on Rich Kiamco visit thelaughtour.com. You can can also visit his personal website at richkiamco.com.

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#29 – The Workplace Babysitter & Office Placement: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Comedian Myq Kaplan joins Kathi and Katherine for a second time on this week’s episode of My Crazy Office!

The three discuss how to cope with an office full of lazy workers and a boss who is barely present to notice.

They also give advice about how to deal with employees who are arguing over placement in a new office space.

For more information on Myq Kaplan visit myqkaplan.com. Also follow him on Twitter @myqkaplan.

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#28 – Disengaging & How To Say No: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Special guest Charlie Allenson joins Kathi and Katherine on this week’s episode of My Crazy Office.

The three discuss how to properly disengage from a former role after you have received a promotion.

And also, how to say no to a position offer that you do not want.

For more information on Charlie Allenson visit improvingwithimprov.com. You can also follow Charlie via Twitter @CharlieAllenson.

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