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Freezing Up at Meetings?

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On this, My Crazy Office Podcast, Kathi and Katherine discuss a very real challenge for some people at work — Freezing at meetings. They start with a question from someone who’s recently been promoted to a managerial position and finds himself freezing at important meetings where he should be making a positive impression. Kathi and […]

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Dealing with Uncertainty at Work

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The world is changing at a rapid pace. The pandemic shook up the way we do business, our work routines, and how we think about our lives. Add war, inflation, political unrest, and climate change, and you’ve got a lot of uncertainty. In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine offer concrete ways […]

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Forgotten How to be Social at Work?

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As the pandemic morphs into an endemic, many remote workers are being asked to return to the office — some are less excited about it than others. In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine ask the question, “Have you forgotten how to be social at work?” If so, here’s what you can […]

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#37: The Needy, Anxious Employee – My Crazy Office, Season 8

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Kathi and Katherine talk about needy, anxious employees on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast. First we discuss how to manage an employee who is a hard-worker but also needy and anxious. Then we give self-management advice to someone with high anxiety.

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#36: Late Night Emails – My Crazy Office, Season 8

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Kathi and Katherine talk about late night emails on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast. First we discuss what to do when you receive emails from your boss after midnight. Then we give advice to managers who send late night emails when they are anxious or concerned about something.

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Anxious About Re-entry to the Office?

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Re-entry anxiety, it’s a real phenomenon. While one part of you may be eager to get back into the world to experience a semi-normal life, another part of you may be petrified. Going back to the office, venturing outdoors, visiting with friends – all of these activities that used to be automatic can now spark waves […]

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