Do you work for an idiot boss? In episode 17 on Work Mom Says, Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) offers some tips and tricks for surviving and thriving under an idiot boss. From learning how to “finesse” people to staying strategic and out of workplace drama, we help you get the most out of working for an idiot boss without losing your mind.
Episode 16 – “Play More at Work”
As more employers push to bring employees back in person, they may want to bring play into the office as well. In episode 16 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, we explore ways to bring play into the workplace. We invited young professional Molly Wagner to join brand strategist Angela Ficorelli in a discussion of all the benefits to playful work.
Episode 15 – “Networking Sucks: What to Do Instead”
Does networking really suck? Or does your attitude toward networking and making new business connections suck? In episode 15 of “Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot!”, we dig into ways you can make networking work for you. In fact, you may actually end up enjoying it after listening. We invited young professional Kiley Transit to join networking coach Wendy Caverly in a discussion of techniques you can use to create more meaningful connections so that attending your next networking event is much, much easier.
Episode 14 – “Coaches Give the Best Career Advice”
In episode 14 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest)for a conversation about her top 10 bits of career advice she’s gleaned from business coaches. From making friends in your industry to when it’s okay to burn that bridge, Lori shares new ways to think that can help you reach your full potential.
Episode 13 – “Narcissism at Work & When to Get Out”
In episode 13 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) and Certified Professional Career Coach Heather Coleman-Voss for a conversation about narcissism at work. They discuss how to recognize and avoid narcissistic bosses as well as how to strengthen your own defenses, and some red flags and green flags to help you recognize narcs when they show up.
This podcast references the book, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker.
Episode 12 – “The Value of Vision & Community.”
In episode 12 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) as she shares her top advice for achieving your goals in 2022. She discusses the strategies that have helped her hold herself accountable, visualize her goals, and create a supportive community.
Episode 11 – “Practice on a Harmless Idiot.”
In episode 11 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) and two seasoned professionals, John Reed of Rain BDM and Laura Khalil of Brave by Design, in a conversation about Idiot Bosses. The most common question Work Mom gets is “I work for an idiot! How can I make this work?” The answer? Sometimes you can, and sometimes, you can’t. (Or you shouldn’t.)
Episode 10 – “Accountability and Getting Shit Done.”
In episode 10 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) as she discusses the “joy” of accountability and how to get out of your own way so you can get shit done.
Episode 9 – “3 Things to Start Doing Now and 3 Things to Stop Doing Now”
In episode 9 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Work Mom provides a firehose of career tips you can use right now—what to start doing and what to stop doing—to grow your professionalism and your business success. Looking for some basic career advice? This episode is action-oriented and easy to digest.
Episode 8 – “Procrastination and Regaining Your Focus”
In episode 8 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, our guest Dominique Wilson, senior art director, coach and entrepreneur/founder of LoveUToo and Show and Tell Academy, join us again (Yay!) to talk about Procrastination and Focus.