Workplace Weirdness™
Episodes
Rookie Mistakes That Actually Make You Better at Work
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our Workplace Weirdness™ summer series, “Out of Office,” Maya Kadar Kovalsky explores the theme of "rookie mistakes" and “r...
Career Pivots: How to Change Direction Without Losing Momentum
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Summer special episode of Workplace Weirdness™ Out of Office, Maya Kadar Kovalsky turns real guest stories into a practical resource for any...
Iran vs. America: The Fight to Innovate with Amin Hasani | Workplace Weirdness S2 E18
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness™, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky speaks with Amin Hasani, founder of Hasani Studio, about his journey as an industr...
Are Your Actions Reflecting Your LinkedIn Brand? | Workplace Weirdness S2E17
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness™, Maya talks to former journalist turned marketing consultant, Nicole Ramirez to talk about what’s really g...
The Truth About AI and Career Survival in the Zero Body Fat Era | Workplace Weirdness S2E16
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Laura Close, Co-founder of AI workforce data platform, Included, to unpac...
April Fool’s Special: Turning the Tables on Maya With Guest HOST Dorie Clark
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special one-of-a-kind Turn the Tables episode of Workplace Weirdness. For the first time, Maya Kadar Kovalsky is in the hot seat. And stepp...
Why Leaders Ignore HR and How to Disrupt It | Former HR Director for The BBC Lucy Adams
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya sits down with Lucy Adams, former Head of HR at the BBC and CEO of Disruptive HR, to unpack why so much o...
Before LinkedIn Took Over, Monster.com Ruled: Kat Kibben on Hiring Chaos | Workplace Weirdness
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya sits down with recruiting expert, writer, and speaker Kat Kibben to unpack the strange (and often frustra...
Get Over Your Fear of Conflict!" w Audacity Broker Dethra Giles | Workplace Weirdness
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky is joined by Dethra Giles, a leadership strategist, Audacity Broker, and creator of the DA...
Why Women Are Still Paying the Price at Work | Workplace Weirdness S2 EP11
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky is joined by Randi Braun, CEO of Something Major and author of Something Major: The New Pl...
Who Actually Gets Ahead? Workplace Bias with Vernā Myers, Netflix’s First VP of Inclusion Strategy | Workplace Weirdness S2 EP10
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is work actually merit-based, or do our systems just tell us they are? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Div...
The New Year Reset: Delete Your HR Tech and Start Over with William Tincup | Workplace Weirdness S2 E9
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when someone actually tells the truth about Human Resources, recruiting, and HR tech? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar...
Why Ace Hardware Should’ve Failed (But Doesn’t) with Kane Calamari | Workplace Weirdness S2 E8
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your workplace runs on “vibes” and surprise criticism in Q4… congrats, you’ve unlocked the bad timeline. In this episode of Workplace We...
AI, Holiday Party Fails, & the Future of Work: Are You Ready? with Jacob Morgan | Workplace Weirdness S2 E7
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do office holiday parties still have a place in today’s workplace? And what happens when AI is put in charge of planning your office festivities? Sp...
The Biggest Mistake Companies Make in Hiring with Lou Adler
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Still using outdated hiring methods? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, we’ve got Lou Adler, the man behind Performance-Based Hiring, here to t...
What Pokémon Go Teaches Us About Leadership with David Hanrahan
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remote work just got a lot weirder. In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, we dive into a real-life story that reveals just how far remote workers a...
Emotional Intelligence Secrets to Accelerate Your Career with Claude Silver
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can you foster a work environment that is productive through effective leadership and emotional intelligence? Leading with authenticity, buildi...
Work Anxiety? Fight it With Gratitude With Chester Elton
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of workplace anxiety, recognition, and the impact of gratitude in leadership. Ever had the infamous Sunda...
How Bad Bosses Can Shape Great Leaders With Mita Mallick
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s take a deep dive into the most chaotic part of office life: bad bosses. What do you do when your boss is the definition of toxic leadership? D...
What Happens When Dating and Work Collide? With Lian Zucker
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of Workplace Weirdness! In this episode, we share funny stories about workplace crushes, dating disasters, and cringe-worthy encou...
WD-40 Wisdom: Bravery, Blunders & Breakthroughs
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky chats with Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40, about leadership, learning from failure,...
Spotify, SoulCycle & the Science of Strong Cultures with Meredith Haberfeld
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does neuroscience have to do with leadership? How do you pivot from frog dissections to Fortune 500 boardrooms? And what do you do when your boss...
Unbossed and Unbothered: Ex-Chief Creative Gets Real
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what happens when you trade agency ownership for creative leadership? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsk...
Art of Great Meetings, AI Anxiety and Antisocial Animals at Work
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings often get a bad rap, but did you know they can actually be the cornerstone of a positive workplace culture? In this episode of Workplace Weir...
Pushups, Poaching, & Professional Pivots
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it’s really like to run a gym beyond the sweaty workouts and Instagram selfies? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya...
Tesla Termination & Time Zone Etiquette
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you get fired by Elon Musk? For Billy Samoa, it wasn’t the end… It was the beginning. In this episode of Workplace Weirdness,...
Breakup Bosses, Big Pivots and the Bro Code
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Neil Sharma, co-founder of SolarKal, to explore his fascinating career...
Southwest Layoffs, JetBlue Origins, and Pregnant Work Travel
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky interviews culture-building expert Ann Rhoades, President of Peopleink and Former VP ...
Ghost Posts, Start-up Takeover Glitches and Desk-Perchers
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky dives into the peculiarities of office life with guest Menaka Chang, a Fractional Chi...
Meta Layoff Shame, Fake Recruiters and Dodgy Handoffs
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Adam Alpert, serial entrepreneur and founder of Pangea—a global tale...
Navigating Creepy Boss Dads and Coasting Co-Workers
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some workplace problems have clear solutions, while others leave you wondering, Is this really happening? Imagine working for a small, family-owned bu...
Steering Honesty as a Policy + Awkward Flattery No-Nos
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Karen Borchert, founder and CEO of Alpaca, an edtech company dedicated...
Back-stabbing Boss and Post-COVID Wellness
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to handle a boss who indulges in office gossip? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Maya...
Treating Trauma with AI Plus AWOL Coworker
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI help heal trauma—and what does that mean for the workplace? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky welcomes Omer Go...
Surviving Small-Town Imposter Syndrome and Meditation Bias
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to a thriving workplace was something as simple as play? Could fostering creativity, community, and cognitive development unlock innov...
Cracking Gen Z Recognition, Jealous Bosses, And Stinky Offices
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a workplace truly exceptional? Is it the recognition employees receive—or how meaningful that recognition really is? How can leaders insp...
Handling Election-Year Politics and Other Office Power Plays
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What truly makes or breaks a thriving workplace? From whispered favoritism to tense political discussions during election seasons, the workplace is of...
Navigating Micromanagement and Awkward Moments at Work
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of feeling like you’re stuck in a bizarre workplace circus? Ever wonder how those cringe-worthy micromanagement moments or awkward enc...
Workplace Weirdness - Trailer
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Workplace Weirdness," the podcast that takes a deep dive into the delightful oddities of office life. Ever wondered why the break room sme...