Work Besties Who Podcast

Work Besties Who Podcast
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Building a bold community of work besties 💼👯‍♀️ to bond 🤝💞, banter 😂🎉, and bloom 🌸✨ 🎙️ Listen to the Work Besties Who Podcast: where workplace friendships get real! From tea spills to relatable laughs, we’re unpacking everything about work life's ups, downs, and unforgettable moments.✨ Join us for candid chats, relatable stories, and a sprinkle of chaos—because what’s work without a little drama and a lot of fun?  💼😄 Hit play, and let’s dive into the messy magic of workplace connections together! Work Besties:-)

  1. Pause Before You Burn Out: Stay on Track Without Hustling Harder

    2D AGO

    Pause Before You Burn Out: Stay on Track Without Hustling Harder

    Have you ever looked up from your laptop and thought, how is it already December? Or finally sat down for a night off… and your brain is still sprinting? Today, we’re saying something mildly offensive to hustle culture: if you never pause, it’s not just your energy that suffers — it’s your judgment, your relationships, and your career. In this episode, Jess & Claude break down the difference between a break (physical step-away) and a pause (a mental pattern-interrupt), then share our Work Bestie framework: the 4 P’s of Pause: People: who energizes you vs. drains youPace: how fast you’re living and where you need space to thinkPatterns: what keeps repeating (overcommitting, last-minute scrambling, self-doubt)Pulse: what your body is telling you (sleep, stress, headaches, gut, fatigue)Plus, we share micro-pauses you can actually do in real life: transition pauses between meetings, a 10-minute screen-free reset, a walk-and-talk with your work bestie, and a simple Friday reflection. Take a breath, pick one “P,” and start small. Your pause isn’t a problem — it’s your power. 💎 Key Takeaways Why working more hours can create less outputBreak vs. pause (and why pause is the productivity game-changer)The 4 P’s of Pause: People, Pace, Patterns, PulseMicro-pauses: transition resets, screen-free time, walk-and-talk, weekly reflectionA simple challenge: pick one P and check in with your work bestieWork Bestie Challenge: This week, choose one P (People, Pace, Patterns, or Pulse) and do a 5–10 minute check-in with yourself (or your work bestie). Then tell us: Which P do you need most right now? Links / Resources Mentioned  Deep Work — Cal NewportAtomic Habits — James ClearEP 79: Your Phone Is Not Your Work Bestie: How to Set Screen Boundaries Without Burning Down Your CareerEP 75 Why You’re Still Burned Out (Even After a Weekend Off)EP 52 Power of BreaksEP 38 Self Love & Resilience: How to Stop Doubting Yourself and Own Your ConfidenceSend us a text You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG , TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    30 min
  2. Bridging the Invisible Gaps: A Guide to Workplace Culture with Ivonne Furneaux

    DEC 15

    Bridging the Invisible Gaps: A Guide to Workplace Culture with Ivonne Furneaux

    Ever feel like your workplace culture looks fine on paper… but something still feels off? In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, we’re joined by Ivonne Furneaux (corporate insider turned culture consultant) to talk about the hidden divides she calls “ghost gaps”—the invisible imbalances that impact who gets information, who gets a voice, and who gets seen. Ivonne shares practical ways to narrow these gaps at the organizational, manager, and individual level—plus her actionable Four I Framework: Inform • Involve • Inspire • Invest We also get real about how culture shifts during layoffs, why middle management has an outsized influence on the day-to-day employee experience, and how “work besties” help people stay connected, resilient, and authentic at work. Key takeaways What “ghost gaps” are (and why every workplace has them)The information gap between frontline and corporate teamsThe power gap and how to gather input without “everyone in the room”The visibility gap that many women experience—and how to close it fasterHow leaders can protect culture during layoffs with transparency and investmentWhy middle managers shape culture more than most people realizeHow levity + work friendships make work feel more humanReflection question What’s the biggest gap where you work right now—information, power, or visibility—and what’s one step you can take this week to narrow it? Connect with Ivonne Furneaux LinkedIn: (2) Ivonne Furneaux | LinkedIn Website: Ivonne | Transform Your Workplace Today YouTube: Ivonne Furneaux - YouTube Follow Work Besties Who Podcast Apple: Work Besties Who Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Spotify: Work Besties Who Podcast | Podcast on Spotify Youtube: Work Besties Who Podcast - YouTube Instagram: Work Besties Who Podcast (@workbestieswhopodcast) • Instagram photos and videos TikTok: Work Besties Who Podcast (@workbestieswhopodcast) | TikTok LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-besties-who-podcast This episode is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal or HR advice. Send us a text You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG , TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    35 min
  3. Your Phone Is Not Your Work Bestie: How to Set Screen Boundaries Without Burning Down Your Career

    DEC 8

    Your Phone Is Not Your Work Bestie: How to Set Screen Boundaries Without Burning Down Your Career

    Your Phone Is Not Your Work Bestie: How to Set Screen Boundaries Without Burning Down Your Career What if the very thing you use to “stay connected” is actually the reason you feel scattered, exhausted, and weirdly lonely? In this episode, we’re joined by strategist, speaker, and community builder Kelsey Green to talk about digital overload, screen boundaries, and how to reclaim your brain without torpedoing your job, your business, or your creative work. Kelsey shares how she went from high-intensity roles and constant burnout to experimenting with digital minimalism, 7 p.m.–7 a.m. screen-free blocks, and 24-hour “phone fasts.” We talk about why our attention feels so fractured, how phones are quietly reshaping our relationships, and why real connection still lives in conversations, community, and being fully present with the people right in front of us. In this episode, we cover: Why “always on” culture is wrecking our focus (and what dopamine has to do with it)Simple screen boundaries that actually work in real life (even if your job is online)How phones feed the loneliness epidemic—and how to start building your circle offlineThe power of sitting with discomfort instead of numbing out with another scrollTo learn more about Kelsey or join one of her communities, visit www.kelseylgreen.com. If this episode made you rethink how you connect, send it to your work bestie and talk about it… face to face. 💎 Send us a text You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG , TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    34 min
  4. Ally, Bystander, or Savior? The Ally Mindset Test Every Work Bestie Needs to Take

    DEC 1

    Ally, Bystander, or Savior? The Ally Mindset Test Every Work Bestie Needs to Take

    Allyship at work isn’t just about being “nice” — it’s about how people actually experience you. In this episode, Jess & Claude take the Ally Mindset Profile™ and unpack how they each show up as allies at work: where they shine in connection and compassion, and where candor, vulnerability, and follow-through are still a work in progress. You’ll hear them walk through the five Ally Mindset practices (abundance & generosity, connection & compassion, courage & vulnerability, candor & debate, and action & accountability) and connect them to the “four yeses”: Can I count on you? Can I depend on you? Do I care about you? Do I trust you? Then they invite you to take the quiz yourself and compare results with your own work bestie. 🔹 Take the Ally Mindset Profile (free quiz): https://skyeteam.cloud/youmewe 🔹 Listen next – the episodes we mention: Morag Barrett – Unlocking Career Success Through Relationships https://www.buzzsprout.com/2320118/episodes/17012072-unlocking-career-success-through-relationships-with-morag-barrett Ruby Vesely – The Power of Work Bestie Culture https://workbestieswhopodcast.buzzsprout.com/2320118/episodes/18080530-the-power-of-work-bestie-culture-5-leadership-practices-that-build-trust-joy-at-work Send us a text You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG , TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    23 min
  5. Pass the Gratitude, Please: Thanksgiving Confessions from Two Work Besties About Burnout, Boundaries & Being Seen

    NOV 24

    Pass the Gratitude, Please: Thanksgiving Confessions from Two Work Besties About Burnout, Boundaries & Being Seen

    This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling all the feelings: grateful, tired, over-caffeinated… and very, very thankful for YOU. 💎 In this cozy holiday episode, Jess and Claude slow down to reflect on what they’re grateful for at work, in their personal lives, and in each other. They unpack the difference between genuine appreciation and toxic positivity (yes, including the infamous “thank you for your leadership” for everything), share behind-the-scenes wins from the Work Besties Who Podcast journey, and tell stories of work trauma that turned into deep friendship and a growing community. You’ll also hear how Jess uses affirmations to stay grounded, how Claude’s daily rituals and swimming became moving meditation, and why they both agree their friendship is… the stuffing. (Main character energy only.) Whether you’re driving to family dinner, hiding before the office potluck, or taking a much-needed solo walk, this one’s a warm hug for you and your inner work bestie. In this episode, we talk about: What real gratitude at work looks like (and what it definitely doesn’t)The difference between appreciation and toxic positivityHow shared work trauma can bond people into true work bestiesThe behind-the-scenes support that kept the podcast going during a hard seasonWhy taking vacation and actual breaks changes everythingJess’s affirmation practice vs. Claude’s daily rituals and “moving meditation”Comparing their friendship to a Thanksgiving dish (spoiler: stuffing is the star)A lightning round of chaotic Thanksgiving questions and heartfelt gratitudeKey Takeaways: Gratitude at work can foster genuine, trusting relationships.Toxic positivity (“thank you for your leadership” for everything) eventually erodes trust.Take 10 seconds to tell a coworker why you appreciate them — it matters.Many growth moments come from challenging or even painful work experiences.Audience engagement and community feedback have grown significantly this year.Time off and vacations are essential for mental health and perspective.Affirmations and daily rituals can ground you before the chaos of the day.Friendship can feel like a Thanksgiving dish: layered, comforting, and a little chaotic.Support from friends, colleagues, and fellow creators is invaluable on any journey.Chapters: 00:00 – Thanksgiving Reflections and Gratitude04:25 – Work Besties: The Importance of Appreciation07:52 – Moments of Growth and Perspective Shifts12:01 – Behind the Scenes Wins and Community Engagement16:36 – Finding Gratitude in Personal Lives21:14 – Fun Thanksgiving Questions and CelebrationsSend us a text You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG , TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    23 min
  6. The Personality Trap: How Your Values (Not Your Skills) Shape Your Relationships & Career with Eric Gee

    NOV 17

    The Personality Trap: How Your Values (Not Your Skills) Shape Your Relationships & Career with Eric Gee

    Ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” things at work or in your relationships… and still feel off? In this episode, Jess & Claude sit down with Eric Gee — educator, personality typologist, and author of The Power of Personality — to talk about why the real unlock isn’t more skills, it’s knowing who you are and what you truly value. Eric has personality-typed over 50,000 people and created the Youtopia 16 framework, a values-based approach to personality that helps you stop fighting your nature and start using it. In this conversation, you’ll hear how your type shapes the way you work, lead, love, and even choose your work besties. In this episode, we cover: Why school and “adulting” push one value system on everyoneThe difference between people who value safety & security vs excitement vs informationWhy the “rule-followers” and the “firefighters” actually need each other (at work and at home)How personality is not about what you’re good at, but what you’re drawn toWhy siblings raised in the same family can have wildly different personalities and pathsHow leaders with different personalities (think Elon Musk vs a classic principal-type) show up so differently at workConcrete vs abstract communicators — and why your coworkers sometimes feel like aliensOne simple shift you can make this week to show up more like yourself instead of who you think you’re “supposed” to beMeet Eric Gee Eric Gee is the founder of an education company focused on individualized growth, the creator of the Youtopia 16 personality framework, and author of The Power of Personality. He’s typed tens of thousands of people and spent over two decades helping teachers, teams, and leaders understand values-based personality so they can collaborate better and grow into the healthiest version of themselves. Take the Youtopia 16 test & find Eric 🔹 Take the quiz: projectyoutopia.com or youtopiaproject.com 🔹 Book: The Power of Personality (available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and most major booksellers) Try this Work Bestie Challenge 💎 Take the Youtopia 16 assessment this week.Do one thing that’s aligned with your personality type — not something you “should” do.Share it with your work bestie and compare how your values show up differently at work.Tag us and let us know what you find out! Send us a text You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG , TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    39 min
  7. Why You’re Still Burned Out (Even After a Weekend Off)

    NOV 10

    Why You’re Still Burned Out (Even After a Weekend Off)

    You took the weekend off, but somehow still woke up tired on Monday. Why? This week, Work Besties Who Podcast welcomes Anna Hindell — a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher — who’s redefining how we think about burnout, stress, and recovery. Anna shares how true healing begins by reconnecting with your body, not just your thoughts. Together, we unpack why high achievers stay stuck in burnout cycles, how to recognize the early signs, and a simple one-minute grounding practice you can start using today. Listen if you’ve ever: 💎 Felt exhausted even after “resting” 💎 Said “I’m fine” when you weren’t 💎 Needed a reminder to slow down — without guilt 🕒 Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 – Intro | Why burnout doesn’t go away with time off  02:00 – Anna’s path from movement to mind-body therapy  05:00 – What Gestalt Therapy actually means (“making the whole whole”)  09:00 – The link between your physical body and emotional burnout  12:00 – When over-functioning turns into avoidance  15:00 – How community and friendship help heal stress  19:00 – Micro-moments that reset your nervous system  24:00 – Anna’s one-minute body scan for calm  27:00 – Jess & Claude’s reflections and takeaways 🧘 Key Takeaways Burnout isn’t solved by more rest — it’s solved by awareness.Your body often notices stress before your brain admits it.Connection (to self and to others) is medicine.A minute of breathing with awareness can change your entire day.👤 Guest: Anna Hindell Anna is a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher based in New York City, helping adults, teens, and couples reconnect to themselves through movement, mindfulness, and body awareness. Website: www.annahindell.com Instagram: @annahindellpsychotherapy Facebook: Anna Hindell, LCSW-R, CIYT LinkedIn: Anna Hindell, LCSW-R, CIYT 💎 Connect with Work Besties Who Podcast Instagram | @workbestieswhopodcastThreads | @workbestieswhopodcastYouTube | Work Besties Who PodcastTikTok | @workbestieswhopodcast Send us a text You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG , TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    28 min
  8. Why Work Besties Matter: Laughter, Sanity & Survival in the Workplace

    NOV 3

    Why Work Besties Matter: Laughter, Sanity & Survival in the Workplace

    Work Besties as a Support System  Having a work bestie isn’t just nice — it’s survival. In this episode, Jess and Claude unpack why workplace friendships aren’t fluff, they’re foundational to your mental health, motivation, and sanity. They share how a true work bestie becomes your emotional armor — the person who helps you breathe through chaos, laugh through deadlines, and stay grounded when things get messy. You’ll hear:  • The 3 ways work besties boost well-being — venting, validation, and accountability  • Real-life stories from Jess & Claude’s own friendship  • How to evolve your connection when your bestie becomes your boss  • Tips to build your own support circle at work Because the secret to workplace well-being isn’t coffee or pizza parties — it’s connection. 🎧 Listen now and tag your emotional partner in crime. 💎 Your Supportive Work Besties, Jess & Claude Send us a text You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG , TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    19 min
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Building a bold community of work besties 💼👯‍♀️ to bond 🤝💞, banter 😂🎉, and bloom 🌸✨ 🎙️ Listen to the Work Besties Who Podcast: where workplace friendships get real! From tea spills to relatable laughs, we’re unpacking everything about work life's ups, downs, and unforgettable moments.✨ Join us for candid chats, relatable stories, and a sprinkle of chaos—because what’s work without a little drama and a lot of fun?  💼😄 Hit play, and let’s dive into the messy magic of workplace connections together! Work Besties:-)

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    Work Besties Who Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
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