The Workplace Podcast is your no-nonsense guide to navigating today’s workplace. I’m Barbara—an HR leader, recruiter, and learning professional with over 15 years of experience helping people grow, communicate, and succeed at work. Each episode delivers real-world strategies, honest advice, and practical tools to help you build confidence, communicate effectively, and level up—whether you’re just starting your career, finding your footing, or ready to take the next step. It’s everything no one teaches you—but everyone expects you to know.
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we explore a part of workplace communication that rarely gets named — the space after the conversation ends.
The same message doesn’t land the same way for everyone. For some people, understanding is immediate. For others — including many people with ADHD — meaning forms later, through reflection and integration. And when that difference isn’t understood, it often gets mislabeled as overthin...
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, I’m starting a new series by stepping back and sharing my own experience with communication at work — through the lens of living with ADD.
We’ve talked about communication and feedback before. This time, the conversation is different.
Instead of tips or scripts, this episode focuses on what communication feels like for me — why certain conversations linger, why feedback can hit harder than ex...
Feedback can feel heavy. Confusing. Personal.
Especially when you’re trying to do your best—and it still lands wrong.
In this episode, we bring everything together.
Over the past several conversations, we’ve explored feedback from managers, peers, trainers, and everyday interactions. Now it’s time to connect the dots and focus on one of the most important mindset shifts you can make if you want feedback to help you grow instead o...
Feedback doesn’t just happen at work — it shows up everywhere.
From car dealerships and doctor’s offices to service desks, emails, surveys, and online reviews, everyday feedback shapes experiences, trust, and reputation far more than most people realize.
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we step outside of formal performance conversations and explore how to handle feedback in everyday interactions — especially when it’s unsol...
Feedback doesn’t only come from managers or formal reviews.
Some of the most influential feedback you’ll receive in your career comes from peers, buddies, mentors, and trainers—often early on, often informally, and often without much context.
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we take a deeper dive into feedback following Episode 7 and explore why peer and buddy feedback plays such a powerful role in how you’re perceived, how ...
Feedback is one of the most important skills you’ll ever develop in your career — but most of us were never taught how to handle it. In this episode, we’re diving into the real, practical tools that help you give and receive feedback without shutting down, getting defensive, or taking it personally.
We’ll break down why feedback feels so uncomfortable, how to respond with confidence instead of panic, and what leaders are actually lo...
Coachability is one of the most powerful career advantages you can build — and it has nothing to do with how long you’ve been working.
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we break down what coachability really means, why leaders value it so highly, and how it influences your growth, your opportunities, and your reputation at work.
You’ll learn the behaviors that signal openness, the patterns leaders look for behind the scenes, ...
Starting a new job can feel overwhelming, but your first 90 days don’t have to be a guessing game. In this episode, we walk through how to show up with confidence, communicate clearly, and build credibility from day one—no matter where you are on your career journey.
You’ll learn:
• What people really notice in your first 90 days
• How communication shapes your reputation
• A simple 30–60–90 framework to g...
Want to communicate with more confidence and credibility at work?
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 books that completely changed how I connect, influence, and build trust in the workplace. Each one offers practical strategies you can apply right away—whether you’re early in your career or ready to level up your leadership.
Books Mentioned:
How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
Simply S...
Communication isn’t just about what you say — it’s about how you connect.
In this episode, I dive deeper into the nuances of workplace communication: how to navigate meetings with confidence, talk with your leader the right way, and build emotional intelligence that strengthens trust and credibility.
You’ll learn how to:
💬 Prepare for meetings and add value (not noise)
🧭 Communicate with your leader clearly and respectful...
Communication isn’t dying — it’s evolving.
AI, remote work, and endless messaging have changed how we connect — but the skill that still matters most is being human.
Episode 2 of The Workplace Podcast dives into the unspoken rules of communication — how to listen, speak up, and truly connect again.
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In this first episode, we’re tackling a big truth: most workplace struggles aren’t performance issues—they’re teaching issues.
We expect people to lead, communicate, and grow, but we rarely show them how.
I’ll share why this topic hits home, what inspired The Workplace Podcast and Workplace 101 Hub, and how we can start bridging the gap between what’s expected and what’s taught.
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