The Things We Don't Talk About (at Work) with Kat and Andi

We get it - you’ll be turning down the volume for this episode.  Although hormones and periods and all the fun stuff may make you blush and want to hide under a sheet, Kat and Andi take one for the team here so we can have a meaningful conversation about how to navigate hormones better at work. After all, we are all human! Tune in to hear their thoughts on:  Why in the world is talking about the realities of our hormones so awkward and taboo? Should we be talking more about hormones at work? What are the best ways to get what you need? How can you support others in a way that’s helpful for them? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Do you have any good hormone stories? Please share - we’d love to hear them and it will continue to normalize the realities of our hormonal journeys.  What do you need to feel most supported in your work environment?  What do you do to support others?

Let’s be honest, we’ve got a lot going on.  LIfe is busy, we wear many hats, and it’s not always easy.  We often feel overwhelmed, disappointed with ourselves or our circumstances, and find ourselves off track. Yet we keep showing up, continuing to be productive, and walking towards the light wondering if we’re the only ones having a hard time keeping it all together. Settle in as Kat and Andi talk about the real challenges we face in managing all the facets of life and uncover what might be the simplest secret that’s always been right in front of your nose.  There is more than one “mic drop” in this episode, so stick with us to find out: Why "work and life balance" was never possible and needs to be buried forever  How we can think differently about what we give to our work  You have more power than you think you do It’s possible to make a shift right this minute We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. How do you manage it all?  Do you feel “balanced” and is that even how you would describe the goal?  Are you living your life (including work) in a way that is working for you? What are your biggest challenges?  Do you have any secrets for managing it all that we can benefit from, too? WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Let’s tackle the overwhelming topic of what to wear now that the whole world seems to have turned into a high school classroom. Pajamas ok?  Are heels making a comeback?  One thing is for sure, though - pantyhose are dead and Kat and Andi are here to celebrate it!  Join these self-assured style mavens (yeah right!) as they tackle the topic everyone but the right people seem to be talking about. Have the rules actually changed? How can you figure out what to wear for once and for all? What ARE you wearing on the bottom? Are you as judgy as we are? How can leaders (and the workplace) get it right? WHAT DO YOU THINK? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. What are you wearing these days?  What are you most comfortable in?  How are you most productive?  Are there clear rules for wear in your daily work environment?  What SHOULD the rules for dressing be in 2023? HELP US! The opinions and beliefs in this episode are solely those of Kat and Andi and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of anyone else. 

Whether you’re a goal getter or a no setter, there’s plenty to talk about when it comes to goals. Join Kat and Andi to consider the pros and cons of goal setting. How can we do away with “artificial” timelines, forced goals, and deflated motivation and make room for more inspiring ways of making progress on what we want?  Let’s kick-start this year’s goals with a change in the conversation and consider where you could alter your thinking on achieving the results you want to see. Whether we’re talking about New Year’s resolutions or the annual performance review, are goals really the best way to gain forward momentum? Are New Year's resolutions actually going to bring about a “whole new you?” And, by the way, what is with the obsession of always having to improve? How to practice giving ourselves (and others) more grace by recognizing everyone has their own “best way” of accomplishing something over time. How can we connect with more intention (and frequency) to support each other in accomplishing the results we’re going for? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! What’s your experience with goal setting? Do you love goals or avoid them? How do you determine what to focus on? How do you share your goals or intentions with others and keep yourself accountable?  What are the opportunities for yourself and your workplace to change your goal setting approach? The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Kat and Andi and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of anyone else.

Join Andi and Kat as they talk about the dark side of what you always hope to be the “best weeks” of your year! Using your PTO is meant to provide rest and recuperation, an opportunity to connect with others, get stuff done, or at the very least, be away from your daily work routine.  Rarely do we talk about the disruption and hassle of taking time off, how it can impact our colleagues and how much work it creates for ourselves.  Kat and Andi talk about the realities of our time away from work and how we can better plan for and work together in making the most of it. If we want to truly benefit from being OOO, we need to be intentional about it! Kat and Andi share their thoughts on: How important it is to get the most from your time off How hard it can be for those still in the office Ideas for how to better plan and work with others to make your time off count…for everyone The importance of leveraging time away as the opportunity it really is We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. What’s your experience with time out of the office? How do you prepare for and return from your time away? Are you one of those who can’t let go of your work and relax?  How can you and those you work with make the most of everyone’s PTO? The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Kat and Andi and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of anyone else.

Join Kat and Andi as they have their inaugural discussion on “things we don’t talk about at work” - The Holidays! Holidays can stir up angst and, at the end of the year, they seem to be never ending!  Kat and Andi deconstruct some of the biggest challenges we face during the holidays and how to better take care of ourselves and each other as we make our way through the maze of work potlucks and gift-giving parties. The workplace (and our productivity) doesn’t need to suffer as we navigate traditions that are an important part of our human connections. Grab a mug of cocoa or your favorite hot tea and listen in for some fun highlights: How to avoid saying the wrong thing and offending others How to reframe holidays to be sure everyone gets the most from them How to be supportive of those who work with you WHAT DO YOU THINK? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. What’s your experience with holidays? How to you manage your energy and productivity through the end-of-the-year festivities? How do you make the most of holidays throughout the year? ABOUT KAT Kat is the CEO of Energize Leadership, a full-service organization effectiveness consulting firm that helps leaders align people with organizational goals through leadership development and coaching, strategic planning and goal setting tools, assessment and feedback solutions, and team, retreat, and event facilitation expertise.  Kat guides CEOs and top executives as they take their business to the next level. Each phase of business growth requires unique adjustments to ensure the organization can continue to thrive as it grows. Kat and her team work alongside you to evolve strategically and enable your team to master transitions more fluidly, building a culture along the way that will sustain your organization through each growth cycle. You can contact her at [email protected] FOLLOW KAT ON SOCIAL Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Linked In ABOUT ANDI Andi is the Chief Growth and Operations Officer for WellSpark Health where she drives development and execution of holistic, “total person” well-being programs to thousands of employees across the U.S. Andi is an experienced senior HR leader and previously SVP, Head of People + Culture for LAZ Parking, one of the largest parking companies in the world.  You can hear Andi’s passion for people in her TEDx Hartford talk or her DisruptHR talk. Honorably recognized as the Women in Parking Impact Award winner in 2020, Andi is also a registered yoga teacher, certified Intuitive Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and black belt in Tang Soo Do. She has an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, a BA in English and is currently studying to teach Qi Gong. You can contact her at [email protected]. FOLLOW ANDI ON SOCIAL Website LinkedIn This program is for resource purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for medical or business advice.