Podcast Episodes

The rewards of healthy conflict (w/ Master Fixer Amanda Ripley)

Most of us try to avoid conflict, particularly at work. But when done right, conflict can be a tool to strengthen interpersonal bonds and generate better results. In this episode, Anne and Frances te…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

How to lead your team through crisis

When your organization is bending under the weight of external pressures, it can be difficult to lead your team with strength and clarity. In this episode, Anne and Frances guide a caller who is grap…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to make friends at work (w/ Master Fixers Kate Moennig & Leisha Hailey of The L Word)

You might know Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey from their iconic roles as best friends Shane and Alice on The L Word—they’re best friends in real life, too! In this special episode, Anne and Frances t…

Published on 5 months ago

Innovation: Coming up with new ideas (Boss Class from The Economist)

A good boss is a rare breed. That’s because running an organisation is hard. It means getting to grips with the world’s most baffling substance: people.

The Economist’s management columnist, Andrew Pa…

Published on 5 months ago

How to say no (from WorkLife with Adam Grant)

In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you’re not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive reputation can make it hard to turn others down. In t…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Quick Fixes: How to build a strong team fast, embrace conflict, and be an effective middleman

Fixable receives calls and questions from listeners all over the world—including Antarctica! In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three callers’ tricky work problems in under 3…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

How to fix meetings (w/ Master Fixer Priya Parker)

Studies show that companies would benefit from having fewer and better meetings. So how can you turn your workplace gatherings from time-wasters to productivity boosters? In this episode, Anne and Fr…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

What it’s like to be a veterinarian (from What It’s Like to Be… with Dan Heath)

Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from What It's Like To Be... a podcast from Dan Heath where he explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what th…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Unsolicited Advice: How to find a job you actually want (Re-release)

Looking for a job can be frustrating and exhausting. Unsolicited Advice is back and this time Anne and Frances are helping YOU find work you actually want to do. They share useful tips and tricks for…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

How to help someone who doesn’t want your help

How do you build a working relationship after you’ve gotten off on the wrong foot? In this episode, Anne and Frances coach a caller who has been brought in to support a team that doesn’t want his hel…

Published on 6 months ago