Why does losing your job sometimes feel better than keeping it? In this episode, Andrew and Chuck unpack the strange reality of modern work, where layoffs can feel like relief, severance can soften the blow, and the people left behind often carry the real cost. A sharp, human conversation about burnout, dehumanizing workplaces, and why relationship still matters when work gets ugly.
LinkedIn can be powerful. It can also be unbearably cringey. Chuck and Andrew unpack the humblebrags, work-iversary prompts, and fake “leadership lessons” that make the platform feel like corporate main character syndrome and share how to use it like a human.
Bad bosses love control. Great leaders love curiosity. This episode breaks down the difference—with jokes, Reddit disasters, and a surprising amount of toilet science.
Is your company a culture… or a cult with better swag? We unpack drum-circle leadership, founder worship, and “we’re a family” pressure—and then lay out how real culture works: psychological safety, clear boundaries, and dissent without exile.
Coaching isn’t about handing out wisdom like Halloween candy—it’s about listening, curiosity, and helping leaders grow their own damn muscles.
From VUCA chaos to Elon Musk’s rigid reign, learn why “thinking wrong” might be the only sane move left. Prepare for razor-sharp wit, ironic truth bombs, and a masterclass in human-first policies.
Big companies are stretching invoices to 90 days (or more), forcing smaller partners to bankroll their operations. Chuck & Andrew unpack the financial and relational fallout—and propose practical, win-win solutions.
Chuck Allen and Andrew Sheridan explore the emotional complexity of difficult conversations with guest Lorrie Fair—former U.S. national soccer player and current Chief Program Director at the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. Together, they dive into the science of defensiveness, the impact of childhood conditioning, and the small yet powerful practice of taking a mindful pause.
Chuck & Andrew sit down with healing‑facilitator Leah Williams to torch the corporate box‑ticking approach to diversity. From “fun hair” politics to the hidden costs of equity trainings, they unpack why everyone’s tense, how impact beats intent, and what it actually takes to humanize the workplace.
Manipulation at work exposed: two leadership coaches unpack mall scams, sunk-cost traps & corporate guilt tricks, giving managers tools to stop it.
