Grossly Competent

We never said it was 'good' advice, but it is definitely advice.

In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick discuss advice for facilitators that they beleive everyone should know, from being prepared versus memorizing, establishing intent of your sessions, giving A.L.E. to your audience, and not using your session as a means to hold a captive audience for your sales pitch.

But before that, the boys commis...

Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat?

In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick get into a subject that everyone could use a little bit more of in the world today: Emotional Intelligence. Patrick unveils his expertise in this world while Steve actively listens and interrupts accordingly, just as nature intended.

But before then, the boys take the opportunity to plea to the masses for help in being a unified front...

Wink twice and strap in for this ride!

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve battles the tail end of a cold and unveils a skill that may categorize him as the world's worst X-Men mutant while Patrick counters with his incredible inability to do extremely simple gestures and details the woes of women not succumbing to his 'double wink' siren song.

Afterward, the boys discuss TV shows that have been cancelled too s...

Glad to see you again, Whats-her-name / Whats-his-nut?

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick decide to change things up and not talk trash about LinkedIn... just kidding. After making a mockery of the prototypical 'cold message connection', the boys decide to actually have a nice and thoughtful conversation about Crucial Conversations. You know, those super awkward interactions that each of us has to come...

Come get your tickets to the show, folks!

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick reprise their original discussion of building trust in training from Episode 2 ('Never Let Go, Jack') and expanding it around building trust as a new employee or recipient of a new role. Between the two of them, there are enough synapses firing to at least achieve some solid ideas.

Before that, Steve decides to take the low-roa...

Welcome to the New Year, Gang!

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick take on the beginning of the year by tackling resol-A-tions and making bold predictions and hot-takes about the state of Learning and Development in 2026.

What will they predict correctly? What will they fail to obviously see? Will Patrick be right AGAIN!?

But first, witness Steve fail to pronounce basic words while Patrick enlightens everyone on th...

Gro-Ho-Ho-Hos-Oss!

'Tis the season to lower your expectations for Steve and Patrick to deliver holiday cheer on this episode of Grossly Competent!

The two abominations - accompanied by their friend 'Jeeves' - go over some festive holiday out of office messages, air their annual grievances, and touch on their favorite holiday films to wrap up the year.

There are callbacks, shoutouts, and an incredible telling of the Nigh...

What's Crack-a-lackin, Listeners!?

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve goes ROGUE and tells Patrick that he's actually capable of learning something! And that something is called The Two Token Theory, an interesting take on how our reactions to problem-solving can impact how others respond.

But before that, Patrick brings up the life policy of DBAD when things go wrong and there is nothing that can control it. Plus,...

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick set the record straight: They are not robots! Instead, they are Uggos sent from the basement of a townie bar to the modern world. (They can see how that could be confusing.)

While they aren't making Beeps and Boops or doing their best Tim Allen voiceover impression, the boys dive into benefits and disadvantages of Feedback in the Workplace, when to take it seriously and wh...

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick discuss whether or not it's necessary to chain yourself to industry-specific models / theories to find success or is it acceptable - if not beneficial - to just go rogue.

Along the way, the boys also chat about couches that silently judge and finish off with Patrick answering the deepest questions of the new kid on the LinkedIn block.

Come for the chat, stay for the laughs,...

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick come off their guest-high to bring you another installment of 'LinkedInfluencer Beatdown'!

That's right, this week Steve and Patrick slam down on disingenuous, whiny LinkedIn posts and provide meaningful methods to better connect with folks to build your network (that doesn't make you the target of ire).

Lastly, Patrick introduces a new and exciting way to co...

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick welcome their first guest speaker, CliftonStrengths Coach and Leadership Program facilitator Jess Cohen, who pretty's up the place and adds some much needed competence. Jess takes time out of her new life and breaks down the details of what she finds interesting in Learning and Development, the power of saying YES to new experiences, the impact of knowing your personal st...

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick celebrate their 10th episode with a special treat: 10 lists of their top 3 things! How similar or different are Patrick and Steve? Will they receive a coveted Uglies award? And does The Lord of the Rings trilogy count as a single movie?! Find out all that and more on this double-digit celebration that should not be missed!

And don't worry, we have plenty of sponsors and sp...

Stop what you are doing! Right now! THIS IS URGENT!

In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve speaks randomly while Patrick shares a powerful story, one of courage and determination: The Tale of the Locked Bathroom.

(And wow, it's a doozy!)

And if that's not enough, Steve and Patrick chat about techniques and useful ways to adapt to professional situations when you aren't given the whole picture or things just go awry...

We have such sounds to show you on this episode of Grossly Competent!

In this Diabolically Delightful episode, Steve and Patrick dive into all things SPOOKY in prep for the greatest day of the year: Halloween!* The duo share stories of their love and memories of this time of year and lurch into a tirade of spooky ghost stories and experiences. From phantom bar patrons, maniacal birds, and ethereal toe-breakers, we've got it all...

In this 'pivoting' episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick channel their inner 'Ghost Writer' and do some serious audibles when it comes to the topic this week.

Rest assured! This episode is 100% authentically Uggo-powered as the boys discuss ChatGPT best practices and what people should not do with it. Also, Patrick talks about his modeling debut while Steve is reminded of the mnemonic device he used to ...

In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick beg people to stop trying to steal their (professional) stuff, man! Specifically, the boys chat about the issue that comes when people ask for their professional materials and what that's not a good idea in the first place.

On the way there, they talk about FOGO, DBTG, and any other acronym we can shake a Walkman at. It's an all-nonsense episode set to deliver m...

In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick use their smoothest broadcaster voices while discussing the topic of Imposter Syndrome. Through personal stories and recollections of dreams that make us believe we didn't actually graduate (and are naked for some reason), they explore the ways Imposter Syndrome can rear it's ugly head and ways to combat the beast.

The boys also talk about a bunch of other stuff...

In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick jump into their yoga pants, grab some pumpkin spice, and chat about the finer things of the Autumnal season (while pandering for sponsorships, of course) in advance of a no-holds barred discussion on the incredibly controversial topic of Icebreakers.

Are they beneficial? Do they suck? How much does a polar bear weigh!?

Tune in for all the super scientific data and research...