Work Therapy: When Work Sucks, How Can We Fix It?

Should you be responsible for your employees' happiness? In this episode, Kim Ades, the owner of Frame of Mind Coaching, shares tips on creating happier workspaces. 

Kim dives into why happiness at work isn't just a perk, it's a game-changer. Happy employees will stick around longer, take fewer sick days, and morph into the company's biggest ...

Get ready to set sail because today’s episode is with the Learning Pirate, Lauren Waldman!

Lauren is an expert at helping organizations upskill using the power of neuroscience. Upskilling and re-skilling are buzzwords in the industry right now, but is it time they walk the plank? We uncover the hidden treasures of neurocognitive science that can t...

From Gen Alpha to the Baby Boomers, are generations really that different from one another? We are currently working with six generations in the workforce, and it turns out we might have a lot more in common than you might think! 

Heather McGowan is a Strategist and Keynote Speaker who specializes in the future of work, and she joins Steve to...

Ready to level up your office? It’s time to gamify your workplace!

Yu-kai Chou, Author and International Keynote Speaker on Gamification and Behavioral Design, shares his expertise on how gamification can transform your office. As the Founding Partner and Chief Creation Officer of The Octalysis Group, he explains how gamification is not only a pow...

Great minds may think alike, but that doesn't mean they all work the same way. When you start to feel yourself falling behind at work, advocating for yourself can be challenging, especially if you're grappling with ADHD.

In this episode, Dr. Steven Stein and ADHD and executive Coach Cathy Rashidian explore the world of ADHD in professional environ...

As a manager, recruiting talent for your organization can feel like a chore. There is a lot that goes into the process, and it’s common to find someone that is a perfect fit on paper but seems like a total mismatch with your team’s dynamic. So how can we find the perfect match between candidates and company culture?

In this episode, Dr. Steven Ste...

Feeling disconnected from your coworkers? It might be more than just a Wi-Fi issue. Creating a vibrant community at work means going beyond the usual office perks. Whether you're remote or in person, every team member should feel valued! 

Heather Younger is an expert in workplace culture, and she joins us to share actionable tips for boosting...

Welcome to Season 2 of Work Therapy! Join our host, Dr. Steven Stein as he sits down with guests to discuss ways you can turn your office into a place where your employees thrive. This season we talk on the ups and downs of workplace happiness, gamification, recruitment and more! We get it, work can sometimes suck, but it doesn’t have to. 

So...

How do you approach emotional intelligence in your workplace? Is the rest of your team on board with that approach? You won’t have a lot of luck building out an emotional intelligence program with your team if you don’t share a common understanding of how to work on emotional intelligence together and why it matters.

If you’ve been trying to incorporate these new ideas within your team and they still don’t seem to get it, the tr...

A lot of people struggle with adjusting to new norms, policies and processes in what feels like a constantly changing workplace. And when you aren’t consulted or involved in the decision-making process, a job full of shifting priorities and never-ending deadlines can feel like whiplash! But it doesn’t have to feel that way. 

In this episode of Work Therapy with Dr. Steven Stein, we chat with Dr. Paul Bartone, a retired U.S....

We’re all thinking about it — so let’s talk about AI. Once again, we’ve found ourselves in the Wild West of a new technology that many worry could put them out of work. We know that as technology evolves, so do trends, tools, demand for goods and services, and jobs. So, it’s true that in 10-15 years, your job as it functions now might not exist —but that doesn’t mean your career won’t. 

In this episode of Work Therapy with ...

Friday, Saturday, Sunday... Uh oh. Does the idea of going to work on Monday morning strike fear into your heart? Sometimes work gets so exhausting that even a long weekend doesn’t feel long enough. When you have too much to do, you can’t wrap your head around the tasks at hand, you’re dreading having to meet with co-workers. And the sound of an incoming makes you want to… cry? 

We all know what’s going on here… You’re burnt...

Is there someone at work you just don’t vibe with? Or maybe you feel like you have to “put on a face” at work just to blend in? It can be really tricky to balance your needs as an individual with the culture of your workplace. So how do you stay genuine AND professional? In this episode of Work Therapy with Dr. Steven Stein, we chat with Dr. Roger Pearman, an expert in the field of personality types. Roger is also the author of MHS...

Ever feel like the rug is slipping out from underneath you? Like the job you used to know how to do has turned into something you’re not sure you’re even qualified for anymore? Most of us need some sort of professional development to stay competitive and effective in our careers. But what if that sort of training isn’t offered at your job? 

In this episode of Work Therapy with Dr. Steven Stein, we chat with Jeff Melanson, a...

Let’s be real. Work... kind of sucks sometimes.  

It’s okay to admit it! But if the final hours of the weekend fill you with dread and the best part of your workday is clocking out at 5 p.m. — we should probably do something about that. 

On Work Therapy: When Work Sucks, How Can We Fix It?, clinical psychologist Dr. Steven Stein and a guests take on your biggest obstacles to workplace satisfaction and success. Each ...