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Category: Season 7

Posted in: Season 7

Episode 64 – “You Can’t Block Real Life” — Unlearning What Technology Taught Us

https://workmomsays.com/podcasts/audio/WorkMom164.mp3

#WorkMomSays the real risk isn’t AI, it’s how you respond to it. In this episode, Lori breaks down the growing fear around AI in the workplace and what the data actually says about job loss, hiring shifts, and future opportunities.

Posted in: Podcast Season 7

Episode 62 – Bulletproof: How to Take a Hit and Stay in the Game

https://workmomsays.com/podcasts/audio/WorkMom162.mp3

#WorkMomSays feedback isn’t an attack — it’s an opportunity to grow, if you know how to handle it. In this episode, Lori Jo Vest breaks down why feedback feels so personal, especially early in your career, and how to shift from defensiveness to strategy.

Posted in: Podcast Season 7

Episode 61 – WorkMomSays: You’re On Your Own. Good.

https://workmomsays.com/podcasts/audio/WorkMom161.mp3

#WorkMomSays no one is coming to save your career — and that’s actually good news. In this episode, Lori Jo Vest explains why uncertain economic times require professionals to take ownership of their careers instead of waiting for recognition, promotions, or opportunities to appear

Posted in: Podcast Season 7

Episode 60 – Confident, Fluent, and Wrong: AI & The New Workplace Trap

https://workmomsays.com/podcasts/audio/WorkMom160.mp3

#WorkMomSays In this episode, Lori shares why artificial intelligence can become a workplace trap when professionals rely on it without verification. While AI can be a powerful productivity tool, overconfidence and delegated thinking can lead to costly mistakes, damaged reputations, and even career-ending consequences.

Posted in: Podcast Season 7

Episode 59 – Dealing with Difficult People: What to Do When You’re the Only Adult in the Room

https://workmomsays.com/podcasts/audio/WorkMom159.mp3

#WorkMomSays dealing with difficult people isn’t about fixing them — it’s about protecting you. In this episode, Lori shares practical, emotionally intelligent strategies for handling challenging coworkers, clients, and bosses without losing your cool or your dignity.

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Don’t Be An Idiot!

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