A Word With Yourself
Episodes
Ghosting in the Workplace: The Rise of Swipe Culture in Recruiting
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spooky season is here—and what better time to talk about ghosting? 👻This week on A Word With Yourself, Jennifer Mitchell and Lesley Fennelly dive...
Return to Office (Again), Quiet Cracking, and Why Capitalism Is Tired
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back from summer break—and unfortunately, so are return-to-office mandates.In this episode, we talk about Ontario’s decision to drag publi...
CEO Scandals, The Streisand Effect, Office Romances, and Why Good PR Matters
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A CEO and HR exec caught on a kiss cam—what could go wrong? We break down the viral scandal, the Streisand Effect in action, and why some company st...
How to Say No: A Leadership Skill That Sets You Apart (and a Diet Coke Tangent)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is saying no so hard? And why does it matter for your career? In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we explore the power of setting boundaries ...
Notions, Undervalued Mid-Performers, Lazy Geniuses, and the Myth of Ambition
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Word with Yourself, Lesley and Jennie explore why the most consistent and efficient people at work are often the least recognized...
AI Took My Entry-Level Job, Return-to-Office Is Back, and the Hidden Cost of Efficiency
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we unpack the shrinking world of entry-level jobs thanks to AI—and why that might be a bigger problem than ...
Eurovision, Messaging Etiquette, Camera Culture, and the Art of Small Talk
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Slack and Teams etiquette to camera culture, we unpack the unspoken rules of modern work. This episode covers how to communicate clearly without ...
Toronto with One T: What Irish Professionals Should Know Before They Arrive
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we unpack the “one-size-fits-most” hybrid work model, how Irish professionals can adapt to Canada’s wor...
Canada’s Election and the Myth of Promoting the Best Performer
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack the results of Canada’s recent federal election—why the Conservatives lost despite gaining seats, how strategic voting ...
When AI Thinks You're a Middle-Aged Man: Tech Blind Spots, Recruiting Gaps, and "New" Future Skills
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing everything — but not without reflecting the same old biases we've spent decades trying to fix. In this episode, we unpack what happen...
The Corporate Psychopath and Managing Up
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever worked for someone who seemed charming to leadership but left a trail of misery behind them? In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we dig into...
Better Decisions at Work: A Practical Approach to Dealing with Bias
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we wrap up our series on cognitive biases and logical fallacies with a practical guide to spotting and sidestepping them at work. Fro...
The Halo Effect, Overconfidence, Recency Bias — and Poor Subway Etiquette
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we unpack the halo effect, groupthink, recency bias, overconfidence—and why people still can’t figure out...
Cognitive Biases—Salary Negotiations and First Impressions, Plus Getting Social Media Right
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our discussion on cognitive biases and fallacies that influence our decision-making—often without us realizing it. Buil...
Cognitive Bias and the Workplace: How Your Brain Tricks You Every Day (Ft. Dating Apps and Desire Paths)
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From confirmation bias shaping hiring decisions to the bandwagon effect influencing workplace groupthink, this episode of A Word with Yourself is part...
Workplace Red Flags Continued: Idea Stealing, Bossy Co-Workers & Poor Delegation
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had your idea ignored—only for your boss to use it as their own? Or worked in a place where everything is urgent or an emergency? In this episo...
Workplace Red Flags: Loud Desk Calls, Gender Bias, and Main Character Energy
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Word with Yourself, we uncover the top workplace red flags you might be missing—from loud desk calls to subtle gender biases in...
Leadership and Pop Culture: Lively, Baldoni, and Red Flags in Job Descriptions
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack everything from political theatrics at the White House to the latest twists in celebrity lawsuits—and how media narrative...
Breaking Down Amazon's Return-to-Office Mandate
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a deep dive into the communication from Amazon’s CEO announcing the company’s return-to-office mandate. Our discussion covers the strategi...