Corporate Strategy

The Corporate Strategy Group
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Satirical self-help lovingly shared by two millennial tech industry vets. Engineering, sales, marketing, product management, and custodial services cover it all in 30 minutes or less. Coffee not provided.

  1. 27 AVR.

    AI: It's the thought that counts

    We start with a chaotic live setup and a soda taste test, then tumble into a real health scare that turns into a blunt check on stress, hydration, and the urge to work through everything. From there, we zoom out to AI hype, betting culture, and how companies monetize attention while we argue about what we lose when we stop doing the thinking ourselves.  • the behind-the-scenes reality of going live and messing it up  • trying an Italian cola and why it tastes like older Coke  • a sudden hospital visit for chest pain and what the tests revealed  • dehydration and inactivity as underrated drivers of pain and stress  • a simple hydration routine with electrolytes and water targets  • Allbirds “AI pivot” headlines and why markets reward buzzwords  • what Polymarket is and why betting culture feels everywhere now  • AI that is useful with tight context versus AI that is pure fluff  • the risk of outsourcing research, recall, and judgment to machines  • corporate FOMO tactics from prediction markets to trading cards  • Magic: The Gathering crossovers and how monetization changes fandom  • Exit 8 as a reminder that creativity still matters  If you want to join the Discord, you can do so by going to our Linktree  If you want to help out and make the show better, sign up for our Patreon  Like, share, subscribe  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    1 h 7 min

  2. 20 AVR.

    Make your work goals a reality with this one simple trick

    We trade two wild stories from the same week, then use them to get serious about where AI helps and where it absolutely falls apart. We end with a practical playbook for finding time to learn new tools at a nine-to-five and turning that learning into goals your manager will actually support. • Ingrown toenail border removal and why the procedure should not hurt • Discovering an extra nerve ending and why a better doctor changes everything • Getting trapped in an AI phone agent loop while trying to book care • Why broken automation creates real risk and lost trust • Rescuing a baby fawn and the instinct to help before posting • Finding time for upskilling by making it a visible goal • Building an agentic content review workflow for consistency brevity and clarity • Using a contrarian reviewer agent to challenge AI output • Pitching goals with value first time saved and a clear plan • Handling manager pushback by asking why and reframing to outcomes If you have not joined our Discord yet, what the heck is wrong with you? Come on. Come on. What the heck? Get in there. If you really want unfiltered Anthony, there's only one place to get it, and it's on the Patreon. For a dollar a month. You can help us out by going to the Patreon. You can join our community. It's the Discord Corporate Fam. You can buy a t-shirt, a baby onesie, a sticker, a mug. In your podcast provider, you can just hit the little five stars. You don't have to say anything. Just put five stars. Leave a comment on this video. Just leave a comment that says I left a comment on this video and all I got was this stupid shirt. Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    55 min

  3. 15 AVR.

    PTO Coverage Playbook

    We go from theme-park chaos to a practical talk on how teams handle time off when a key person disappears for two weeks. We share what employees can do to protect their work, and what managers can do to build redundancy without burning out the team. • debating what happens when a critical specialist takes time off  • giving enough notice and setting expectations before PTO  • using signatures, statuses, calendars, and handoffs for clear communication  • documenting workflows and access so coverage is possible  • cross-training and runbooks as a path to promotability  • manager options: step in, delegate as growth, or coach better planning  • avoiding “I’ll do it my way” coverage that creates hidden chaos  Like, comment, subscribe, ring the bell, share the podcast. Please. Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    44 min

  4. 7 AVR.

    Why Corporate Work Feels Slow

    We start with a new “What Are You Drinking” segment and somehow end up at a real question: why corporate work can feel frantic while progress feels slow. We break down the structural reasons big companies move carefully, plus the people problems that turn simple work into endless reviews, then share tactics to get context and reclaim momentum. • trying Manhattan Special espresso coffee soda and reacting to the sugar and caffeine • hating ads again after watching cable and how it fries attention • using whole home ad blocking with Pi-hole and AdGuard Home • noticing ads creeping into AI tools and comparing Claude vs ChatGPT • why big company work slows down as customers and stakes get bigger • how ego and “make it perfect for my boss” creates busywork • using executive summaries and focusing on the through line leaders want • ways out: promotion, smaller teams, choosing roles with clearer output • setting value-based goals and using skip-level meetings to learn strategy • why learning the business and customer matters even more in the AI era Sign up, sign up for our free tier, and sign up for the paid tier  Hey, if you want to join our Discord, you can do that  Please share this  Leave a comment  Like, comment, subscribe, ring the bell, tell your friends, share the pod Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    53 min

  5. 30 MARS

    206. Grievance Audit

    We vent about the small annoyances that stack up fast, from calendar ghosting to homeowner chaos, then shift into why corporate rules sometimes make life easier. We also spiral into AI optimism versus AI doom, how to spot what’s real online, and the communication tactics that keep work from turning into a mess.  • getting stood up for a scheduled meeting and why it feels worse than it should  • solving the “mystery leak” problem and the homeowner anxiety tax  • flipping the switch into presentation mode and why expertise changes everything  • documentary picks that reframe the manosphere and the AI future  • AGI as replacement rather than enhancement and why guardrails matter  • AI-generated content getting good enough to fool people fast  • using deadlines and ultimatums to force decisions without being a jerk  • when you must escalate for legal and finance sign-off  • setting Slack and email response standards to reduce chaos  • CC’ing the boss at work versus texting the spouse in real life  • correcting your boss without embarrassing them in-thread  • why “urgent” notification tools are a social crime  • AI image guessing game results and what gave it away  • riding a Waymo and what coordinated fleets could change  If you want to hang out with us, you can do so by joining our Discord for the time being. Links are in the show notes. Really, if you want to help us out, you can sign up for our Patreon. Even if you don't want to pay, we do have a free tier that helps us out. Please sign up for our Patreon. If not, share the podcast with your friends, family, neighbors.  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    1 h 14 min

  6. 23 MARS

    205. What If We Managed Friendships Like Work

    We get honest about why people ghost simple invites and why “silence” turns into unnecessary stress for everyone. We trade tactics from corporate life that make personal plans easier, clearer, and way less emotional.  • office awkwardness and the break-room microwave problem  • jumping to “solutioning” with an AI microwave idea  • vibe checks plus a real cat-feeding behavior fix  • why Americans avoid direct answers in texts  • “a non-answer is an answer” and how it wastes time  • using “no thank you” and “no is a sentence”  • following up without feeling mean or needy  • timeboxing plans to force a clear RSVP  • separating business and personal using the Netflix culture example  Sign up for our Patreon, whether you’re free or whether you are paid. At a minimum, subscribe to our YouTube and continue to leave comments every time you can.  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    49 min

  7. 16 MARS

    204. Real world reactions

    We bounce from a surprisingly emotional Pokemon Pokopia obsession to the less cozy reality of corporate ambiguity, where you can work all day and still have no idea if you “won.” We react to common workplace lines that sound normal on paper but often signal understaffing, scope creep, and reorg trouble, then we share scripts for pushing back with data and trade-offs.  • Pokemon Pokopia as a post-work reset and nostalgia trigger  • why feedback loops feel different across roles like marketing and product  • “fast-paced environment” as a signal of long hours and poor planning  • “other duties as required” and how job scope quietly expands  • hiring one person after losing several and the AI expectation gap  • why euphemisms like “we lost them” create fear and rumors  • restructuring messages, outside consultants, and when reorgs help or hurt  • how to respond when responsibilities get spread across the team  • negotiating with capacity data, timelines, compensation, and clear trade-offs  Go on YouTube, please subscribe, check out our video. If you’ve listened to it already, just leave a comment, just say, like, hey, I was here. If you want to support the show monetarily, um, you can do so by clicking the link in the show notes. Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    52 min

  8. 9 MARS

    203. Return of the CACC

    We break down a simple, durable way to measure work happiness and use it to make smarter career moves. Culture, autonomy, and challenge drive satisfaction, and compensation bends the curve when life needs change. • What culture feels like when it fits and when it drains  • How autonomy ranges from steady structure to creative freedom  • Why challenge should be satisfying strain, not daily dread  • How compensation offsets gaps and includes benefits  • Signs to switch teams, negotiate, or plan an exit  • How to score your week and spot patterns  • Real questions to ask in interviews to gauge fit If you want the scoring spreadsheet, send us a note and we’ll share it. We’re also posting it on Patreon. Please join: “Even if you’re not gonna pay us, can you still sign up for the Patreon?” Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    1 h 15 min
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Satirical self-help lovingly shared by two millennial tech industry vets. Engineering, sales, marketing, product management, and custodial services cover it all in 30 minutes or less. Coffee not provided.

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  • Création
    The Corporate Strategy Group
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    209
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    © 2026 Corporate Strategy
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