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People Say My Tone Sounds Mean Oct 10, 2018

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Getting your tone right makes a huge difference in how you come across to people. Today’s guest is worried that her tone at work sounds too confrontational and is making people feel defensive.

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My Coworker Sucks at Her Job Oct 08, 2018

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What's this? We're moving to two episodes a week. In this one, Alison tackles a bonanza of questions, including dealing with a coworker who can't do her job, an excessive apologizer, and more.

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Am I the Annoying Coworker? Oct 03, 2018

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We've all had annoying coworkers before -- and today's guest worries she might be the culprit! We investigate.

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I Don't Have Enough Work Sep 26, 2018

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Not having enough work to do can be incredibly boring and can make the work day really drag. Today’s guest finds herself chronically underworked.

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The Yelling Boss Sep 19, 2018

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What can you do if you have a boss who yells?

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I'm Bad at Taking Feedback Sep 12, 2018

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Do you handle negative feedback poorly – get defensive, upset, or shut down? It can be hard to change your reaction, even if you want to.

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I Need More Confidence at Work Sep 05, 2018

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A lot of us struggle with worries that we’re not good enough at our jobs – and when things go wrong, it can feel like proof of that. Plus, if you struggle with confidence, sometimes that can bleed into the way you deal with coworkers too. Here's how to handle it.

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How Can I Control My Emotions at Work? Aug 29, 2018

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Part of being professional is keeping your emotions in check – but that doesn’t mean that you magically stop having them. Our guest is worried she has a habit of emotional outbursts at work and wants to try to stop them.

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Evil HR Lady, Bedbugs at Work, and More Aug 22, 2018

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Bedbugs at work, invasive interview questions, and bosses who can't stop emailing from vacations. Suzanne Lucas of Evil HR Lady joins us to help advise.

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My Assistant Keeps Mothering Me Aug 15, 2018

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In the market for a mom? This week's guest has an assistant who can't stop mothering her colleagues

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