https://simplecast.com Per My Last Email Was that email rude? Does my boss hate me? Is this place toxic…or is it me? Work raises a lot of questions—and too many of them get stuck in our heads, rattling around until we feel overwhelmed and unqualified. No more. Join leadership coaches Jen Dionisio and Sara Wachter-Boettcher as they tackle the topics that come up over and over again with their clients: confusing performance reviews, dysfunctional project teams, and bosses with way too few boundaries. You’ll hear stories from real people struggling with the same stuff you are—like how to say “no” to a new project, or why it’s so hard to speak up in meetings. Because it’s not all in your head: work gets weird. We’ll help you get through it—no passive-aggressive emails required. en Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:11 +0000 https://pmleshow.com Per My Last Email https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/71a77197-123a-4d73-b57a-f0cd9b2ab018/48bb76d9-1f2b-4f21-b0ec-30bb1d46d2f0/3000x3000/per-my-last-email-final-tile-01.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://pmleshow.com episodic Was that email rude? Does my boss hate me? Is this place toxic…or is it me? Work raises a lot of questions—and too many of them get stuck in our heads, rattling around until we feel overwhelmed and unqualified. No more. Join leadership coaches Jen Dionisio and Sara Wachter-Boettcher as they tackle the topics that come up over and over again with their clients: confusing performance reviews, dysfunctional project teams, and bosses with way too few boundaries. You’ll hear stories from real people struggling with the same stuff you are—like how to say “no” to a new project, or why it’s so hard to speak up in meetings. Because it’s not all in your head: work gets weird. We’ll help you get through it—no passive-aggressive emails required. Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio, Emily Duncan true https://feeds.simplecast.com/TLNzpa4t careers, coaching, leadership, work advice Active Voice, LLC hello@activevoicehq.com f043153a-13c8-457f-8336-f1176a2745cc How do I give myself permission to rest? It’s our final episode of this season of Per My Last Email, and we’re tackling a topic a lot of people struggle with: rest. Today’s letter-writer was recently laid off, and they know they need to to take a break. They can afford to take a break. Their partner supports them taking a break. And yet… they’re still struggling to let themselves actually do it. Listen in as Jen and Sara help this writer unpack why rest might be making them feel so guilty—and how they can give themselves permission to do it anyway. 

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]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Active Voice, LLC) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e33-djULd7F9 It’s our final episode of this season of Per My Last Email, and we’re tackling a topic a lot of people struggle with: rest. Today’s letter-writer was recently laid off, and they know they need to to take a break. They can afford to take a break. Their partner supports them taking a break. And yet… they’re still struggling to let themselves actually do it. Listen in as Jen and Sara help this writer unpack why rest might be making them feel so guilty—and how they can give themselves permission to do it anyway. 

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]]> How do I give myself permission to rest? Active Voice, LLC 00:34:45 What if I miss out on my dream job? What if no one ever hires me again? What if everyone hates me and my whole life falls apart and and and… What if I miss out on my dream job? What if no one ever hires me again? What if everyone hates me and my whole life falls apart and and and… true full 33 739c8dad-ce5e-4f6c-8359-0015615346d0 My team expects me to solve all their problems—help! Today’s letter-writer has become a human “answer machine”: She’s her team’s first (and only) stop to get questions answered and problems solved. But these constant interruptions are leaving her with no time to do her own work, and making her question her skills as a manager. Listen in as Jen and Sara help this manager see that sometimes, stepping back is actually the best support you can give your team.
 

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]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e32-W43_AAma Today’s letter-writer has become a human “answer machine”: She’s her team’s first (and only) stop to get questions answered and problems solved. But these constant interruptions are leaving her with no time to do her own work, and making her question her skills as a manager. Listen in as Jen and Sara help this manager see that sometimes, stepping back is actually the best support you can give your team.
 

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]]> My team expects me to solve all their problems—help! Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 00:35:57 If I turn all my office lights off, maybe they won’t know I’m here… If I turn all my office lights off, maybe they won’t know I’m here… peer coaching, management, advice, design, work advice, tech and design, tech, working women, story submissions, ux, true story, women in tech true full 32 4dcef354-7705-455c-b0fa-421542dae481 Should I give up on success? Today’s letter-writer is filling about five different roles at his company—and feels like he’s failing at all of them. Add in gaslighting executives and the finite number of hours in a workday, and he’s about ready to shut down entirely. Should he just take off all these extra hats and quiet-quit? Should he just care less about work? Listen in as Jen and Sara help him decide which balls to drop and how to redefine success, and failure, on his own terms. 


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]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e31-MG2PtBuY Today’s letter-writer is filling about five different roles at his company—and feels like he’s failing at all of them. Add in gaslighting executives and the finite number of hours in a workday, and he’s about ready to shut down entirely. Should he just take off all these extra hats and quiet-quit? Should he just care less about work? Listen in as Jen and Sara help him decide which balls to drop and how to redefine success, and failure, on his own terms. 


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]]> Should I give up on success? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:29:22 Time to talk about the other F-word. Time to talk about the other F-word. peer coaching, job search, advice, true stories, work advice, tech and design, tech, working women, toxic workplace, story submissions, real stories, ux, women in tech true full 31 1b56a2a4-ff96-4386-b80f-e536b94320d0 Can I get a do-over? Today’s letter writers thought they had their work lives sorted. But… turns out, maybe not. Should they start a new job search? And if they do, what questions should they ask themselves—and their prospective employers? Listen in as Jen and Sara help these folks pause their panic and get choosy—instead of waiting around to be chosen. 
 

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]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e30-BgSPYucX Today’s letter writers thought they had their work lives sorted. But… turns out, maybe not. Should they start a new job search? And if they do, what questions should they ask themselves—and their prospective employers? Listen in as Jen and Sara help these folks pause their panic and get choosy—instead of waiting around to be chosen. 
 

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]]> Can I get a do-over? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:34:13 When getting what you wanted isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. When getting what you wanted isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. peer coaching, job search, management, advice, true stories, work advice, tech and design, tech, working women, toxic workplace, story submissions, real stories, ux, women in tech true full 30 9d46cc13-3f4d-4847-a9ad-903880857d87 My team won’t stop trauma dumping—help! It’s Groundhog Day for today’s letter-writer—every time she meets with her direct report for a one-on-one, they spend the entire meeting trauma dumping. It’s gotten to the point where this manager is feeling herself zoning out during their time together, and she’s worried she’s become a bad manager. Is it her job to be the team’s emotional sponge, regardless of all the other responsibilities she’s juggling? Listen in as Sara and Jen help this letterwriter set clear boundaries—and reexamine what should (and shouldn’t) be on her managerial plate.

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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e29-qGplTTlv It’s Groundhog Day for today’s letter-writer—every time she meets with her direct report for a one-on-one, they spend the entire meeting trauma dumping. It’s gotten to the point where this manager is feeling herself zoning out during their time together, and she’s worried she’s become a bad manager. Is it her job to be the team’s emotional sponge, regardless of all the other responsibilities she’s juggling? Listen in as Sara and Jen help this letterwriter set clear boundaries—and reexamine what should (and shouldn’t) be on her managerial plate.

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]]> My team won’t stop trauma dumping—help! Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:28:06 Wait, “emotional garbage disposal” wasn’t in the job description, was it? Wait, “emotional garbage disposal” wasn’t in the job description, was it? peer coaching, management, advice, true stories, design, work advice, tech and design, tech, working women, toxic workplace, story submissions, real stories, workplace, ux, women in tech true full 29 b2fc5eca-0b53-4f77-b592-9705172874e5 Should I feel guilty for leaving? Today’s letterwriter feels like she’s living a double life. As the only content strategist at an enterprise-level org, she’s burning herself out leading too many initiatives and trying to convince too many people to care about her work… only to go home and spend her evenings applying for jobs elsewhere. Should she feel guilty for being such an outspoken voice for change—while secretly thinking about abandoning ship? Listen in as Sara and Jen discuss how you can deal with feelings of guilt at work—and how to figure out what’s in your control and what’s not. 

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]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e28-epcMCMYP Today’s letterwriter feels like she’s living a double life. As the only content strategist at an enterprise-level org, she’s burning herself out leading too many initiatives and trying to convince too many people to care about her work… only to go home and spend her evenings applying for jobs elsewhere. Should she feel guilty for being such an outspoken voice for change—while secretly thinking about abandoning ship? Listen in as Sara and Jen discuss how you can deal with feelings of guilt at work—and how to figure out what’s in your control and what’s not. 

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]]> Should I feel guilty for leaving? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:23:37 When a job search feels like cheating on your current company. When a job search feels like cheating on your current company. peer coaching, job search, coaching, advice, true stories, work advice, tech and design, tech, work, real stories, ux, women in tech, peer support true full 28 fdd80e74-0b46-407a-ab94-ee101fc499cf How do I weather this storm? Today’s letter writers are facing different challenges, but both are looking for the same thing: a way to anchor themselves when things are feeling stormy. One has reached a huge moment in their career—but stress in their personal life is threatening to derail them. The other has been looking for work so long they’re starting to forget who they are and what they care about. Listen in as Jen and Sara help these letter writers recenter themselves, build and lean on their communities, and find a path forward.

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]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e27-YT_9IM4I Today’s letter writers are facing different challenges, but both are looking for the same thing: a way to anchor themselves when things are feeling stormy. One has reached a huge moment in their career—but stress in their personal life is threatening to derail them. The other has been looking for work so long they’re starting to forget who they are and what they care about. Listen in as Jen and Sara help these letter writers recenter themselves, build and lean on their communities, and find a path forward.

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]]> How do I weather this storm? Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 00:35:23 Life sure has been extra life-y this year. Life sure has been extra life-y this year. storytelling, peer coaching, job search, coaching, advice, true stories, design, tech and design, tech, work, working women, story submissions, ux, women in tech true full 27 2a0e84f7-394e-4608-9857-6b75cbd450aa Who’s the boss? Today’s episode is all about ineffective leadership, and these letterwriters have a lot to say. One is fed up with their VP’s pattern of not advocating for their team…a pattern which seems to have cost their team tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses. The second writer is stuck in a culture of backbiting, fingerpointing, and a leadership team that even takes credit for other people’s work. Join Jen and Sara as they use insights from their latest research report to help these letterwriters get their power back at work—or decide when it’s time to exit gracefully.

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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e26-qtQiB1Y_ Today’s episode is all about ineffective leadership, and these letterwriters have a lot to say. One is fed up with their VP’s pattern of not advocating for their team…a pattern which seems to have cost their team tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses. The second writer is stuck in a culture of backbiting, fingerpointing, and a leadership team that even takes credit for other people’s work. Join Jen and Sara as they use insights from their latest research report to help these letterwriters get their power back at work—or decide when it’s time to exit gracefully.

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]]> Who’s the boss? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:45:30 Absentee leadership is the real horror this Halloween. Absentee leadership is the real horror this Halloween. peer coaching, job search, leadership training, coaching, advice, true stories, design, tech and design, tech, toxic workplace, story submissions, ux, women in tech, peer support true full 26 a40ba42a-b6af-4e5a-a7b8-db5ef8b7146c Can I say no to this promotion? This week, we hear from letter-writers who are up for promotions at their workplaces—but are having some mixed feelings about accepting them. One is less than thrilled at the increased scope of operation tasks, but is scared to reject a sure thing and look for other opportunities.  Another has been promoted four times in the last eight years and wants a chance to settle in and grow their team. Join Jen and Sara as they help these letter-writers make sense of where and how they want to grow right now—with or without a title change.

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]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e25-pWDjwplU This week, we hear from letter-writers who are up for promotions at their workplaces—but are having some mixed feelings about accepting them. One is less than thrilled at the increased scope of operation tasks, but is scared to reject a sure thing and look for other opportunities.  Another has been promoted four times in the last eight years and wants a chance to settle in and grow their team. Join Jen and Sara as they help these letter-writers make sense of where and how they want to grow right now—with or without a title change.

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]]> Can I say no to this promotion? Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 00:36:22 Taking a promotion is always a no-brainer…right? Taking a promotion is always a no-brainer…right? peer coaching, job search, coaching, advice, true stories, design, tech and design, tech, story submissions, real stories, ux, women in tech, job true full 25 f43436c2-9f50-4d70-bad2-006a963243c2 Where are they now? It’s a Very Special Episode of Per My Last Email! This week, Sara and Jen share updates from four previous letter writers. One was upset by their company’s unfair hiring practices. Another felt they had outgrown their current role, but was scared of moving on. Yet another was contemplating burning it all down and opening a juice bar far, far away. And our last writer was processing being ghosted after a layoff.

So, what’s changed for these letter writers? Did they quit their jobs, get the closure they wanted, or otherwise change their work lives? And most importantly: how have they changed in the process? Join Sara and Jen as they find out!

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]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e24-WM3LXM1j It’s a Very Special Episode of Per My Last Email! This week, Sara and Jen share updates from four previous letter writers. One was upset by their company’s unfair hiring practices. Another felt they had outgrown their current role, but was scared of moving on. Yet another was contemplating burning it all down and opening a juice bar far, far away. And our last writer was processing being ghosted after a layoff.

So, what’s changed for these letter writers? Did they quit their jobs, get the closure they wanted, or otherwise change their work lives? And most importantly: how have they changed in the process? Join Sara and Jen as they find out!

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]]> Where are they now? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:39:49 Ever listen to a dilemma on the show and wonder what happened next? So did we! Ever listen to a dilemma on the show and wonder what happened next? So did we! peer coaching, coaching, advice, career advice, true stories, design, tech, toxic workplace, story submissions, real stories, ux, women in tech, peer support true full 24 55191230-63b6-4dd4-aafd-f298d3183e72 How do I hit the reset button? This week, we hear from letter-writers who are feeling trapped by their workplace relationships. One has a colleague who constantly escalates problems to management without talking to them first. Another quit their job a month ago, but is still being asked for free labor from their old workplace. Join Jen and Sara as they help these letter-writers prepare to have some difficult conversations, reset their barometers of what’s “normal” in the workplace, and decide what behavior they’re willing to accept from their coworkers moving forward.

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]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e23-bw3g7NfZ This week, we hear from letter-writers who are feeling trapped by their workplace relationships. One has a colleague who constantly escalates problems to management without talking to them first. Another quit their job a month ago, but is still being asked for free labor from their old workplace. Join Jen and Sara as they help these letter-writers prepare to have some difficult conversations, reset their barometers of what’s “normal” in the workplace, and decide what behavior they’re willing to accept from their coworkers moving forward.

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]]> How do I hit the reset button? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:41:39 The best way to fix a borked work relationship is to just avoid ever talking about it, right? Right? The best way to fix a borked work relationship is to just avoid ever talking about it, right? Right? peer coaching, coaching, advice, tech and design, tech, working women, toxic workplace, work relationship, story submissions, real stories, ux, women in tech, peer support true full 23 294734c9-be11-4a15-ad62-bd8a39fcb3ba How do I navigate being an “only?” Today, Jen and special guest host Roberta Dombrowski tackle letters from “onlys”: folks who are the only woman, person of color, adoptee, etc. in their workplace. One writer is the only Black leader in their org navigating a disgruntled coworker who wants to take their job (and hands-off management to boot). Another is feeling frozen out by their former boss after a particularly personal-feeling layoff. Listen in as Jen and Roberta lend their coaching skills (and plenty of resources!) to help these listeners combat their “only loneliness.” 

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Internal Family Systems was developed by Richard Schwartz. Family systems theory was developed by Murray Bowen.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Roberta Dombrowski, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e22-GgISNAW3 Today, Jen and special guest host Roberta Dombrowski tackle letters from “onlys”: folks who are the only woman, person of color, adoptee, etc. in their workplace. One writer is the only Black leader in their org navigating a disgruntled coworker who wants to take their job (and hands-off management to boot). Another is feeling frozen out by their former boss after a particularly personal-feeling layoff. Listen in as Jen and Roberta lend their coaching skills (and plenty of resources!) to help these listeners combat their “only loneliness.” 

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Internal Family Systems was developed by Richard Schwartz. Family systems theory was developed by Murray Bowen.

]]> How do I navigate being an “only?” Roberta Dombrowski, Jen Dionisio 00:52:30 It’s lonely being the only—but guest host Roberta Dombrowski is here to help. It’s lonely being the only—but guest host Roberta Dombrowski is here to help. peer coaching, leadership training, coaching, true stories, design, work advice, tech and design, working women, story submissions, ux, women in tech true full 22 966136e2-83b6-48d0-8306-244f9da8915e Is my reputation trashed forever? Today’s letter-writers are in their “Reputation” eras…and they’re struggling to move forward with management that has preconceived notions about their performance. One writer is receiving biased feedback from a manager, and oh yeah, they might also be missing out on secret company equity. Another is dealing with the aftermath of being passed up for the role they’ve been acting in for two years. Listen in as Sara and Jen help these letter-writers get a clearer picture of themselves and their needs, so they can step into the roles they really want to fill in their workplaces and in their lives.

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]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e21-uMn6Bl6H Today’s letter-writers are in their “Reputation” eras…and they’re struggling to move forward with management that has preconceived notions about their performance. One writer is receiving biased feedback from a manager, and oh yeah, they might also be missing out on secret company equity. Another is dealing with the aftermath of being passed up for the role they’ve been acting in for two years. Listen in as Sara and Jen help these letter-writers get a clearer picture of themselves and their needs, so they can step into the roles they really want to fill in their workplaces and in their lives.

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]]> Is my reputation trashed forever? Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 00:41:17 Everyone’s entitled to their opinions. But what do you do when your reputation doesn't match your reality? Everyone’s entitled to their opinions. But what do you do when your reputation doesn't match your reality? peer coaching, coaching, management, true stories, design, tech, work, story submissions, real stories, ux, women in tech, peer support true full 21 e7fbaadc-6bda-4e0a-b1d5-6e3e8e0688d9 Where did I go wrong? Listen up, managers: this one’s for you. Today we’re hearing from letter-writers who’ve been struggling with giving feedback to their direct reports. One dilemma involves a team member whose work isn’t up to snuff—and their manager is putting in way too much overtime trying to fix it. Another deals with a team member who went over their manager’s head…and now the manager’s reputation is at stake. Listen in as Sara and Jen help these letter-writers get clear on what went wrong and how they can move forward—so they can show up as the great managers their teams need.

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]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e20-5OiaM5Ar Listen up, managers: this one’s for you. Today we’re hearing from letter-writers who’ve been struggling with giving feedback to their direct reports. One dilemma involves a team member whose work isn’t up to snuff—and their manager is putting in way too much overtime trying to fix it. Another deals with a team member who went over their manager’s head…and now the manager’s reputation is at stake. Listen in as Sara and Jen help these letter-writers get clear on what went wrong and how they can move forward—so they can show up as the great managers their teams need.

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]]> Where did I go wrong? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:58:31 Giving good feedback is an art. So is recovering after a feedback conversation has gone off the rails. Giving good feedback is an art. So is recovering after a feedback conversation has gone off the rails. peer coaching, management, management training, true stories, design, work advice, performance feedback, tech, working women, story submissions, ux, women in tech true full 20 bad46a4e-1598-4f28-a149-3579bd52ef73 Is this worth it? This week’s letter writers are looking to change their relationships to work. One is wondering if it’s time to leave UX all together and monetize a hobby instead. The other is a budding thought leader…who gets the ick whenever they say “thought leader.” Sara and Jen have brought out all their best questions and resources to help these folks get unstuck and plan their next career move—without ignoring the human being at the center.

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]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e19-fg7GeJzW This week’s letter writers are looking to change their relationships to work. One is wondering if it’s time to leave UX all together and monetize a hobby instead. The other is a budding thought leader…who gets the ick whenever they say “thought leader.” Sara and Jen have brought out all their best questions and resources to help these folks get unstuck and plan their next career move—without ignoring the human being at the center.

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]]> Is this worth it? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:52:26 Crossroads…it’s not just a Britney Spears film. Crossroads…it’s not just a Britney Spears film. peer coaching, starting a company, job search, advice, true stories, design, work advice, tech, work, working women, ux, women in tech true full 19 5abae91e-cb8b-432e-ad9f-dc94dbb88150 Why does my manager keep doing that? Our letter writers today are really going through it—public undermining, misogyny, gaslighting, intense micromanagement. So how can you speak up or push back when your manager is making you miserable? And what if it feels pointless to even try? Sara and Jen jump in with tools for holding difficult, but healthy, conversations with your manager—and also how to avoid letting bad managers suck up all the space in your life. 

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]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e18-zsklwa2z Our letter writers today are really going through it—public undermining, misogyny, gaslighting, intense micromanagement. So how can you speak up or push back when your manager is making you miserable? And what if it feels pointless to even try? Sara and Jen jump in with tools for holding difficult, but healthy, conversations with your manager—and also how to avoid letting bad managers suck up all the space in your life. 

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]]> Why does my manager keep doing that? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:49:18 Undermining, nitpicking, and gaslighting, oh my! Undermining, nitpicking, and gaslighting, oh my! peer coaching, management, management tools, advice, true stories, work advice, tech, working women, toxic workplace, real stories, gaslighting, ux, women in tech true full 18 b1f3adda-7125-4ba4-8eac-212a0a44ad9a What’s my role here? Today’s episode is all about job titles—and all the weird feelings that come with them. Our first letter writer enjoys their work and is paid well, but feels like they’ve been leveled lower than their peers. Another is considering a “demotion” to manage burnout, but is worried about taking a long-term hit in their career. They’re turning to Sara and Jen to help them get unstuck—without racing back onto the corporate ladder.

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]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e17-BkQ1zWEi Today’s episode is all about job titles—and all the weird feelings that come with them. Our first letter writer enjoys their work and is paid well, but feels like they’ve been leveled lower than their peers. Another is considering a “demotion” to manage burnout, but is worried about taking a long-term hit in their career. They’re turning to Sara and Jen to help them get unstuck—without racing back onto the corporate ladder.

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]]> What’s my role here? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:41:23 IC, senior strategist, team lead. What do you do when your title says a whole lot of nothing—but seems like it means everything? IC, senior strategist, team lead. What do you do when your title says a whole lot of nothing—but seems like it means everything? peer coaching, coaching, true stories, design, tech, working women, toxic workplace, ux, women in tech, burnout true full 17 10035e44-3570-47cd-b007-ff8543bfc558 How can I make this place do better? Today’s letter writers are working to make change in their organizations…but they’re running into all kinds of roadblocks. One wants their discipline to get more respect, but feels ignored and outnumbered. The other is pushing their company to hire more inclusively than “people we already know”—and hitting a brick wall. They’re both frustrated and exhausted. Listen in as Sara and Jen help them decide how to move forward—without burning out or burning bridges.

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]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e16-aFQ29jqK Today’s letter writers are working to make change in their organizations…but they’re running into all kinds of roadblocks. One wants their discipline to get more respect, but feels ignored and outnumbered. The other is pushing their company to hire more inclusively than “people we already know”—and hitting a brick wall. They’re both frustrated and exhausted. Listen in as Sara and Jen help them decide how to move forward—without burning out or burning bridges.

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]]> How can I make this place do better? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:49:14 You’ve tried gentle nudges. You’ve tried slaps on the wrist. Now what? You’ve tried gentle nudges. You’ve tried slaps on the wrist. Now what? peer coaching, advice, true stories, design, tech, boundaries, working women, toxic workplace, real stories, ux, women in tech, burnout, peer support true full 16 e4a3d3ca-97f9-4dfd-a56c-80716406a415 Where do I go from here? Career transitions are always hard, but today’s letter writers are having an especially tough time deciding what their next move should be. One’s finding that their field of choice isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Another’s struggling to know how to position a harmful past experience in a way that doesn’t count them out of future opportunities. Both are feeling really stuck—and looking for help from Sara and Jen to decide what’s next for them, and how to get there. 

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]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e15-3_j49UYf Career transitions are always hard, but today’s letter writers are having an especially tough time deciding what their next move should be. One’s finding that their field of choice isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Another’s struggling to know how to position a harmful past experience in a way that doesn’t count them out of future opportunities. Both are feeling really stuck—and looking for help from Sara and Jen to decide what’s next for them, and how to get there. 

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]]> Where do I go from here? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:41:48 What to do when your career pivot gets painful. What to do when your career pivot gets painful. peer coaching, job search, coaching, advice, design, real story, tech, boundaries, toxic workplace, story submissions, ux, true story, women in tech true full 15 5b3a2b38-6781-4984-9fd1-7d34554b5df0 Who left the gaslight on? “Prioritize better,” “lead more,” “be more assertive.” In today’s episode, Sara and Jen take on questions from listeners who are deep in the midst of corporate gaslighting and help them understand their feelings, assess their options, and find a way forward—without just working harder.

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]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e14-7pTaddG9 “Prioritize better,” “lead more,” “be more assertive.” In today’s episode, Sara and Jen take on questions from listeners who are deep in the midst of corporate gaslighting and help them understand their feelings, assess their options, and find a way forward—without just working harder.

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]]> Who left the gaslight on? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 01:04:40 When work makes you question your grip on reality, how do you learn to trust yourself again? When work makes you question your grip on reality, how do you learn to trust yourself again? peer coaching, coaching, true stories, design, tech, toxic workplace, story submissions, gaslighting, ux, women in tech true full 14 6ae5ed70-bcf3-4c31-a7d6-63feb5ea8ba5 Can you keep a secret? “Transparency” sounds like a good thing…but is it always? When should you share personal info with your boss? What if you know a layoff is coming? This week, Jen and Sara look at tough situations about disclosing information—and help two listeners with very different scenarios decide whether spilling the tea is the right thing to do, or if it’ll cause more harm than good. 

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]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e13-bZXQ9afR “Transparency” sounds like a good thing…but is it always? When should you share personal info with your boss? What if you know a layoff is coming? This week, Jen and Sara look at tough situations about disclosing information—and help two listeners with very different scenarios decide whether spilling the tea is the right thing to do, or if it’ll cause more harm than good. 

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]]> Can you keep a secret? Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 00:47:24 When to test the limits of workplace transparency—and when you keep your mouth shut. When to test the limits of workplace transparency—and when you keep your mouth shut. peer coaching, true stories, design, tech, toxic workplace, story submissions, real stories, ux, women in tech true full 13 7591b758-295c-447b-8480-1edae509379e What do I do with all this despair? What do you do when your burnout doesn’t just feel like exhaustion, but more like disillusionment—and maybe even cynicism? In today’s episode, Sara and Jen tackle questions from listeners who are struggling to keep afloat amid job search burnout, career malaise, and the kinds of communication breakdowns that leave us questioning, well, everything. 

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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e12-LzJhjqEi What do you do when your burnout doesn’t just feel like exhaustion, but more like disillusionment—and maybe even cynicism? In today’s episode, Sara and Jen tackle questions from listeners who are struggling to keep afloat amid job search burnout, career malaise, and the kinds of communication breakdowns that leave us questioning, well, everything. 

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]]> What do I do with all this despair? Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 01:00:11 You can’t doomscroll your way out of disillusionment…but it’s pretty tempting to keep trying. You can’t doomscroll your way out of disillusionment…but it’s pretty tempting to keep trying. mental health, peer coaching, management, true stories, design, tech, toxic workplace, work stories, ux, story submission, burnout true full 12 4a6f294d-6a6e-4b68-9857-1f1b25753e34 You’re getting paid how much?! Managers being paid less than their ICs, punitive raise structures, cryptic pay bands…this week’s submitters are really going through it. But how do you start the compensation conversation when information is hard to come by? And what do you do when you’re told that there’s no way you’ll get a raise—just accept being paid less than your peers forever? This week, Sara and Jen tackle questions of pay inequity, when it’s time to fight, and when it might be time to move on.   

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]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e11-5XOK0LDo Managers being paid less than their ICs, punitive raise structures, cryptic pay bands…this week’s submitters are really going through it. But how do you start the compensation conversation when information is hard to come by? And what do you do when you’re told that there’s no way you’ll get a raise—just accept being paid less than your peers forever? This week, Sara and Jen tackle questions of pay inequity, when it’s time to fight, and when it might be time to move on.   

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]]> You’re getting paid how much?! Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 00:48:47 Listen in for gaslighting so strong you can see it from space. Listen in for gaslighting so strong you can see it from space. peer coaching, salary negotiating, coaching, management, true stories, design, tech, toxic workplace, work stories, real stories, ux true full 11 6679226e-360a-434a-86f9-807b3d4b2345 Who am I without this job? For many of us, our work identity and sense of self have become tied in a big knot. When your job has become your identity, it's easy to get stuck. How do you know when it’s time to stay and fight for change, or move onto something new? This week, Sara and Jen work through dilemmas from folks looking for a way forward—without losing themselves in the process.

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]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e10-InmDZIzw For many of us, our work identity and sense of self have become tied in a big knot. When your job has become your identity, it's easy to get stuck. How do you know when it’s time to stay and fight for change, or move onto something new? This week, Sara and Jen work through dilemmas from folks looking for a way forward—without losing themselves in the process.

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]]> Who am I without this job? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:49:51 “Don’t be difficult. Stay positive. Smile!” Why does most work advice sound like a misogynist self-help book? “Don’t be difficult. Stay positive. Smile!” Why does most work advice sound like a misogynist self-help book? peer coaching, job search, coaching, layoffs, management, advice, true stories, design, tech, toxic workplace, real stories, workplace, ux true full 10 a8be7ea1-a294-4cb3-92c7-f4f5fd27922f When mission-driven gets messy It shouldn’t be this hard to find a job that pays you well, fulfills you, and keeps your values intact. But when disillusionment and burnout strike, it can be hard to deal with workplace tradeoffs. Is the answer simply to strike out on your own?

Navigating uncertainty, building your identity outside of work, and juggling passion projects: this week, Sara and Jen tackle dilemmas from folks looking for ways to align work with their values—without going broke.  

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]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e9-YphLEAbn It shouldn’t be this hard to find a job that pays you well, fulfills you, and keeps your values intact. But when disillusionment and burnout strike, it can be hard to deal with workplace tradeoffs. Is the answer simply to strike out on your own?

Navigating uncertainty, building your identity outside of work, and juggling passion projects: this week, Sara and Jen tackle dilemmas from folks looking for ways to align work with their values—without going broke.  

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]]> When mission-driven gets messy Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 00:56:26 How can work fill your soul and give you stability? Should you even try—or just burn it all down? How can work fill your soul and give you stability? Should you even try—or just burn it all down? peer coaching, job search, coaching, management, advice, true stories, design, nonprofit, tech, boundary setting, toxic workplace, real stories, workplace, ux true full 9 3dd09644-375f-4d53-9762-36e7de31b499 Why you gotta be so rude? Ever dealt with someone demanding that you find them a new job? Or have a friend and colleague go cold and ghost you the moment you get laid off? What about getting berated and then iced out by the head of your org? 

Other people’s unkind, over-the-top, and just plain rude behavior can make you question everything—even yourself. So how do you find a path forward? That’s what Sara and Jen tackle in this week’s episode. 

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]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e8-NUBaIW8q Ever dealt with someone demanding that you find them a new job? Or have a friend and colleague go cold and ghost you the moment you get laid off? What about getting berated and then iced out by the head of your org? 

Other people’s unkind, over-the-top, and just plain rude behavior can make you question everything—even yourself. So how do you find a path forward? That’s what Sara and Jen tackle in this week’s episode. 

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]]> Why you gotta be so rude? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:54:07 This episode’s got it all: entitled clients, angry executives, and a whole lotta avoidant behavior. This episode’s got it all: entitled clients, angry executives, and a whole lotta avoidant behavior. peer coaching, job search, coach, management, advice, design, real story, tech, psychological safety, boundary setting, toxic workplace, story submissions, workplace, ux, true story true full 8 502af70d-044a-4385-b7f0-9c9eb3f6d488 Can I uphold my values and still get a job? Dehumanizing hiring processes, swoop-and-poop bosses, and maybe the biggest question of all: does my design work even matter if I don’t care about propping up capitalism? This week, Sara and Jen answer dilemmas about pushing back against exploitative requests, working around a faux-inclusive boss, and managing disillusionment with design. And through it all, a theme emerges: How do you handle the tension between two conflicting truths? 

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]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e7-lyDP_7fR Dehumanizing hiring processes, swoop-and-poop bosses, and maybe the biggest question of all: does my design work even matter if I don’t care about propping up capitalism? This week, Sara and Jen answer dilemmas about pushing back against exploitative requests, working around a faux-inclusive boss, and managing disillusionment with design. And through it all, a theme emerges: How do you handle the tension between two conflicting truths? 

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]]> Can I uphold my values and still get a job? Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 01:00:42 What’s the difference between Dante’s Inferno and the hiring process? The Inferno only had nine circles of hell. What’s the difference between Dante’s Inferno and the hiring process? The Inferno only had nine circles of hell. peer coaching, job search, submissions, coaching, management, advice, true stories, design, tech, job interview, work stories, ux true full 7 29cf861b-ef10-42c0-a37b-30f6bb01d078 My manager is MIA—help! Canceled 1:1s, unrecognized accomplishments, meetings that drag on for eternity…oh my. When you have a conflict with your manager, it can feel incredibly risky to speak up. But having the courage to broach a difficult topic can be the first step toward real change. In this episode, Sara and Jen talk self-advocacy: how to identify your needs, outline desired outcomes—and actually START the conversation! 

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]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e6-MIZ1PHDw Canceled 1:1s, unrecognized accomplishments, meetings that drag on for eternity…oh my. When you have a conflict with your manager, it can feel incredibly risky to speak up. But having the courage to broach a difficult topic can be the first step toward real change. In this episode, Sara and Jen talk self-advocacy: how to identify your needs, outline desired outcomes—and actually START the conversation! 

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]]> My manager is MIA—help! Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:53:52 How to speak up when your manager checks out, your boss has a bad idea, or you’re scared of getting “mom zoned.” How to speak up when your manager checks out, your boss has a bad idea, or you’re scared of getting “mom zoned.” peer coaching, coaching, working mom, management, advice, design, tech, psychological safety, boundaries, toxic workplace, workplace, ux, true story, story submission true full 6 eb03dc0c-5f4a-4597-9c76-e286b24b4e39 I have a job. These layoffs still feel rough. Layoffs are on a lot of people’s brains right now—but the challenges and complicated feelings aren’t limited to those who were laid off. In a bit of a companion to last week’s episode, Sara and Jen help listeners work through how to move on after others have lost their jobs, how to find your footing if your role has changed in a post-layoff reorg, and how to be present and supportive to loved ones who are struggling when your own work is going well.

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]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e5-B6xE_fwa Layoffs are on a lot of people’s brains right now—but the challenges and complicated feelings aren’t limited to those who were laid off. In a bit of a companion to last week’s episode, Sara and Jen help listeners work through how to move on after others have lost their jobs, how to find your footing if your role has changed in a post-layoff reorg, and how to be present and supportive to loved ones who are struggling when your own work is going well.

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]]> I have a job. These layoffs still feel rough. Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 00:45:53 You don’t have to be unemployed to have a whole lot of big layoff feelings. Let’s make some space for ‘em. You don’t have to be unemployed to have a whole lot of big layoff feelings. Let’s make some space for ‘em. peer coaching, job search, coaching, layoffs, true stories, design, tech, boundaries, toxic workplace, story submissions, work stories, real stories, workplace, ux true full 5 af66d633-4569-496f-9191-9ecea964acc3 I got laid off. Should I panic? From the surprise notice, to the advance tipoff, to the not-even-one-year-in-your-role dissolution, layoffs take many forms. But hardly any of us give ourselves the space to grieve the loss before we throw ourselves back into the job search. This week, Sara and Jen discuss how to be kind to yourself after a layoff, build a sustainable action plan even in a tough job market, and avoid sinking into panic mode along the way. 

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]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e4-LQp0VhLX From the surprise notice, to the advance tipoff, to the not-even-one-year-in-your-role dissolution, layoffs take many forms. But hardly any of us give ourselves the space to grieve the loss before we throw ourselves back into the job search. This week, Sara and Jen discuss how to be kind to yourself after a layoff, build a sustainable action plan even in a tough job market, and avoid sinking into panic mode along the way. 

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]]> I got laid off. Should I panic? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:47:21 Layoffs aren’t personal—but they sure feel like it. Here’s how to process those big feelings without wallowing in them. Layoffs aren’t personal—but they sure feel like it. Here’s how to process those big feelings without wallowing in them. peer coaching, job search, coaching, work boundaries, true stories, design, tech, boundaries, layoff, toxic workplace, story submissions, work stories, real stories, workplace, ux true full 4 4e4879a6-6bb5-4cad-8b78-a41a13a706f6 How do I handle this person’s bad behavior? Boundary-trampling coworkers. Absentee HR reps. And a whole lot of weird boss behaviors. This week, Sara and Jen help listeners make sense of toxic, abusive, and otherwise harmful situations—so they can process their feelings, get the support they need, and take meaningful action. 

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]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e3-S7IVGfuT Boundary-trampling coworkers. Absentee HR reps. And a whole lot of weird boss behaviors. This week, Sara and Jen help listeners make sense of toxic, abusive, and otherwise harmful situations—so they can process their feelings, get the support they need, and take meaningful action. 

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]]> How do I handle this person’s bad behavior? Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 00:47:25 Toxic behavior takes many forms—from harassment and belittling to…fart noises?!? Listen in for all the YIKES. Toxic behavior takes many forms—from harassment and belittling to…fart noises?!? Listen in for all the YIKES. peer coaching, boundaires, coaching, work boundaries, true stories, design, tech, toxic workplace, story submissions, work stories, real stories, workplace, ux true full 3 38f4207f-9a8e-4e74-bd91-815be13639c2 How can I get my boss to have my back? What do you do when your needs aren’t being met or your boundaries are getting trampled? On today’s episode, Jen and Sara walk listeners through ways to advocate for yourself at work—without justifying your existence, begging for your boundaries to be respected, or feeling like a failure if it doesn’t work. 

You’ll come away with a few scripts you can try in your own workplace—and our very sincere permission to drop some of those balls you keep juggling. 

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]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e2-zZhPE9hS What do you do when your needs aren’t being met or your boundaries are getting trampled? On today’s episode, Jen and Sara walk listeners through ways to advocate for yourself at work—without justifying your existence, begging for your boundaries to be respected, or feeling like a failure if it doesn’t work. 

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]]> How can I get my boss to have my back? Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio 00:48:24 Having needs doesn’t make you needy. But some workplaces sure try to make you feel that way, don’t they? Having needs doesn’t make you needy. But some workplaces sure try to make you feel that way, don’t they? peer coaching, coaching, work boundaries, design, performance feedback, tech, boundaries, story submissions, work stories, real stories, workplace, ux true full 2 e6d0ad88-3b65-4c85-bab5-917c34693c23 My review sucked—now what? You deserve an equitable, actionable, and thoughtful performance review. So how do you move forward when you get…something else entirely? 

That’s what we’re tackling in our very first episode. Listen in as Jen and Sara coach people through big dilemmas—and even bigger feelings—about the wild and weird world of performance reviews. You’ll leave with new tools to help you rebound after unfair or unexpected feedback…or at least some good stories for the group chat.   

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]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/e1-c2_fVZCE You deserve an equitable, actionable, and thoughtful performance review. So how do you move forward when you get…something else entirely? 

That’s what we’re tackling in our very first episode. Listen in as Jen and Sara coach people through big dilemmas—and even bigger feelings—about the wild and weird world of performance reviews. You’ll leave with new tools to help you rebound after unfair or unexpected feedback…or at least some good stories for the group chat.   

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]]> My review sucked—now what? Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher 00:55:49 They say feedback is a gift. But “they” probably never received a performance review written entirely in emoji. They say feedback is a gift. But “they” probably never received a performance review written entirely in emoji. peer coaching, coaching, design, tech, performance review, story submissions, work stories, real stories, workplace, ux true full 1 54cbdb2c-3283-43cd-b240-2d94b38f3241 Introducing: Per My Last Email Introducing Per My Last Email—coming April 13

How can I get my boss to advocate for me and have my back? Should I disclose my disability? Why can’t I juggle all of this work? Work raises a lot of questions—and too many of them get stuck in our heads, rattling around until we feel overwhelmed and unqualified. 

No more. Join hosts Sara Wachter-Boettcher and Jen Dionisio for this brand-new podcast designed to help you work through all the big feelings and confusing situations that come up at work. 

Each episode, they’ll share real-life dilemmas listeners are struggling with—from how to respond to passive-aggressive emails to what to do when your boss gives you truly terrible feedback. Then they’ll share the tools they use in their coaching sessions to help listeners get through whatever work throws their way.  

Per My Last Email starts April 13—so subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts. Because work gets weird. Sara and Jen can’t wait to help you get through it. 

Submit a dilemma to the show

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Theme music: “(I’m A) Modern Woman” by Maria T

Producer: Emily Duncan

Created by: Active Voice

]]> Mon, 3 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@activevoicehq.com (Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio) https://pmleshow.com/episodes/t1-_TvOqDAN Introducing Per My Last Email—coming April 13

How can I get my boss to advocate for me and have my back? Should I disclose my disability? Why can’t I juggle all of this work? Work raises a lot of questions—and too many of them get stuck in our heads, rattling around until we feel overwhelmed and unqualified. 

No more. Join hosts Sara Wachter-Boettcher and Jen Dionisio for this brand-new podcast designed to help you work through all the big feelings and confusing situations that come up at work. 

Each episode, they’ll share real-life dilemmas listeners are struggling with—from how to respond to passive-aggressive emails to what to do when your boss gives you truly terrible feedback. Then they’ll share the tools they use in their coaching sessions to help listeners get through whatever work throws their way.  

Per My Last Email starts April 13—so subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts. Because work gets weird. Sara and Jen can’t wait to help you get through it. 

Submit a dilemma to the show

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Theme music: “(I’m A) Modern Woman” by Maria T

Producer: Emily Duncan

Created by: Active Voice

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