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313: The Hidden Ways We Survive, Stand Out, and Stay Sane at Work

June 30, 2026

Modern work is getting weird. In this episode, Erin and Nicole talk about career envy, AI "bot sitting," Gen Z's job search chaos, parents overstepping in the hiring process, airport drama, bathroom hideouts, and the deeply human ways people are trying to stand out, stay sane, and survive work right now. They also unpack one of Erin's favorite new questions for killing comparison: "Would I actually want their life?" Because chasing someone else's version of success only works if you're willin...

312: The 7 Trust Languages Every Leader Should Know with Minda Harts

June 16, 2026

Trust at work isn't built through big promises or polished corporate statements. It's built in the tiny moments. In this episode, Erin sits down with bestselling author, speaker, professor, and filmmaker Minda Harts to talk about her framework for the 7 Trust Languages and why trust is really a communication issue hiding in plain sight.   In this episode, you'll hear: -Why leaders need to stop pretending employees don't see what's happening -How the 7 Trust Languages can help leaders bui...

311: The Secret to Tough Conversations (From a C-Suite Whisperer) with Paru Radia

June 02, 2026

After years of advising CEOs and senior leaders, she's learned that the higher you climb, the more the same human stuff shows up: insecurity, miscommunication, fear of failure, and avoiding the conversations nobody wants to have. In this episode, Erin sits down with the self-proclaimed "C-Suite Whisperer" , Paru Radia, to talk about tough conversations, turning adversity into an advantage, and why standing still might be the riskiest thing you can do. Along the way, Paru shares lessons from ...