S2E4: Toxic Positivity and Recruitment Strategies: Amy's Story

08/29/23 • 73 min

Let's Break Up - Toxic Workplace Stories

Strap in for a journey chronicling the ups and downs of a job search, from the lens of Amy Find Reeves - a career seeker turned successful corporate executive, consultant, and author. Our candid conversation with Reeves, now the brain behind Job Coach Amy, is filled with her personal anecdotes of career struggles and triumphs. She generously shares insights gathered along her path, which she has distilled into her book, College to Career: Explained Tools, Skills, and Confidence for Your Job Search, a vital tool for anyone navigating the job market.
This episode also sheds light on the murky waters of gender discrimination in the corporate world. You'll hear about our shared encounters with breaking gender barriers on Wall Street during the '80s, and the many forms toxicity can take in workplaces lacking in checks and balances. We paint a vivid picture of the havoc toxic relationships can wreak, from insecure bosses to subordinates, and unethical bosses.
In our final act, listen as we dissect the importance of customizing job applications and the unspoken damage of toxic positiv

Welcome to Season 2, where we embark on authentic and unfiltered conversations about life, relationships, society, and more. Our opinions are solely our own and don't represent professional advice. It's just our perspective, so form your conclusions. Heads up, this podcast may contain adult content and explicit language. Let's dive in!
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S2E3: The Insurgence, Employee Rights and advocacy from employment lawyer Bryan

Remember how magical your first trip to Disney was? Join our guest, Brian, and me as we reminisce about the enchantment of Disney, the thrill of planning a trip with a toddler, and the absurdity of over-the-top Disney-themed weddings. We also cover the perplexities of their new reservation system and app, along with some solid advice for adults traveling with kids to the Magic Kingdom. Believe me, it's as hilarious as it sounds!
Switching gears, we dive into the less magical but equally important realm of HR consulting. With Brian's insightful expertise, we address the operational trials and tribulations that come with managing employees across different states. We tackle everything from the implications of pay transparency laws to the potential dangers of job vacancies with unrealistic salary ranges. One of the most riveting discussions involves the fallout of a mass staff departure after the owner's involvement in the Capitol Insurrection.
Finally, we pull back the curtain on employee rights and company transparency. We get real about the aftermath of the US Supreme Court's

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S2E5: Balancing Growth with Responsibility: Inside GreenPal's Success Story with Bryan

Ever thought of Super Mario Kart as a metaphor for entrepreneurship? Well, in our conversation with Bryan, the CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, we chat about this and more. GreenPal, for those who don't know, functions like Uber but for landscaping services. Bryan's journey from creating this platform to scaling it to a staggering $30 million in revenue is not just an entrepreneurial adventure but a tale of personal growth, and commitment.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as we tackle the challenges that come with growth. Bryan opens up about the pivotal role of a supportive spouse or partner on this tumultuous journey, the personal cost of scaling a business, and maintaining a healthy culture in the workplace. He shares an intriguing incident about handling a dress code violation, underscoring the importance of setting clear expectations, owning up to one's actions, and emotional maturity in conflict resolution.

As we navigate the entrepreneurial landscape, we touch upon the being a generalist in your field. We emphasize that entrepreneurs need to grasp the basics of various busi

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