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. 16h ago

    Icebreakers That Actually Work

    We mess up our production setup, vent about being hard to find on YouTube, then pivot into a surprisingly practical conversation about building real connection on remote teams. A ridiculous food debate becomes our blueprint for icebreakers that boost engagement without crossing personal boundaries.  • losing the OBS profile and rebuilding the show setup from scratch  • struggles with discoverability on YouTube and experimenting with shorts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube  • a real heat exhaustion scare and what dehydration can feel like  • electrolytes, salt, and the pickle juice “shot” as a recovery trick  • why remote work culture needs intentional moments for connection  • “Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich?” as an icebreaker that reveals thinking styles  • what makes an icebreaker good, inclusive, and low pressure  • red flags to avoid, including judgmental prompts and controversy bait  • the Discord AI image challenge and how fast AI is improving  If you want to help with the costs, you can check out our Patreon. It’s in the doobly-doo below.  If you can’t donate to the Patreon to help us do the things we’re doing right now, you could follow us on Instagram if you have an account, and we would appreciate the heck out of you.  If you want infinite icebreakers that will never end, you can join our Discord.  Please share the pod. Please be kind and go say hello to a neighbor in your neighborhood.  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    45 min

  2. Jun 30

    Figuring Out Corporate

    Corporate work is less about having the perfect skill set and more about staying curious while you translate people’s wants into real outcomes. We argue that nobody has it all figured out, so the winners are the ones who keep trying, measuring, and adapting without taking every “no” personally.  • roasting our own names and why “be nice” matters  • noticing how big brands still feel like they are improvising  • learning leaders’ communication preferences and tailoring your output  • keeping an open mind and questioning your assumptions  • separating process from outcomes when teams argue agile vs waterfall  • embracing change to avoid stagnation at work  • spotting cookie-cutter leadership that ignores culture and context  • building resilience when ideas get rejected and iterating anyway  • pitching improvements with a clear why, data, and a metric  • encouraging low-risk experiments as a leader and delegating ownership  • treating the job search like build-measure-learn experiments  Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel, but don't just subscribe and hit the notification because subscription means nothing. Notification means something now, I guess. So do it.  If you want to be part of the conversation, and not just like this conversation, we actually have an ongoing conversation that never ends. You can do it on our Discord. Uh, you can do so by going to the link in your show notes. Click on that link tree. You can see our Discord in there.  Please help us out, sign up for our Patreon, give us a dollar or two a month, and we would appreciate you forever.  Please share this podcast with other people. If you can't give us money, give the podcast to others because it really does help, whether it's on YouTube or on the podcast platform of your choice.  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    1h 9m

  3. Jun 23

    Surviving An Acquisition (or Merger)

    We go from questionable health oversharing to a serious playbook for surviving mergers and acquisitions without getting blindsided. We break down why companies buy other companies, how that decision affects your job, and what we’d do right away to protect our careers.  • colon cancer screening and why health stigma keeps people from getting checked  • why M&A creates fear through uncertainty and loss of control  • the two big acquisition motives: technology or customers and how that changes outcomes  • red flags for hostile acquisitions and why updating your resume can’t wait  • who tends to be safest after a deal: knowledge holders, key sales relationships, niche expertise  • why “be likable” is a real retention strategy and how to add value without overstepping  • researching the acquiring company’s history and the CEO’s patterns before you trust promises  • turning an acquisition into a strong resume story and testing your market value  • retention contracts, bonus hooks, and why a lawyer review can save you later  join our Discord. You can do that by clicking the link in the show notes. Also, in that link, there's access to our Patreon. Please share this with your friends.  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

  4. Jun 15

    Process That People Actually Use

    We go from horror side quests and Big Corp nostalgia to a practical breakdown of how to build team processes people will actually follow. We share how to map workflows, get buy-in, use tools like Jira for accountability, and turn bottlenecks into data you can use to improve the team. • canceling vacation to avoid getting sick and the reality of being immunocompromised • why horror comedy is hard to nail and why Widows Bay works • the gut-punch of watching an old company get acquired and its sign come down • time off as a tool for rest, focus, and even video game deep dives • building process from a flowchart first, then getting stakeholder approval before implementation • treating process as an ongoing feedback loop, not a one-time rollout • using Jira, Kanban, and strict transitions to make process real and enforceable • piloting new workflows with champions to drive adoption and surface gaps • handling resistance from the old guard and using accountability chains to keep work moving • avoiding process bloat and using process data to justify hires and resources If you want to help out the show, you can. You can join our Patreon right now. In the show notes, whether you're listening or you're watching, there is a link tree that'll get you access to our website, the merch store. But more importantly than that, our Patreon, where you can support the show monetarily and keep it going. If you want to join the conversation, we have a Discord, you can get in there, same place as everywhere else. Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    54 min

  5. Jun 8

    The Onboarding Blueprint...McDonalds

    We record from a McDonald’s and use the chaos to talk about a surprisingly serious problem: most companies still onboard people with vibes and tribal knowledge. We lay out what great onboarding looks like, how to survive when you get none, and why networking plus documentation can turn you into a rising star. • Why onboarding sets culture and context fast • The difference between being “thrown in” and being set up to win • A five-day company onboarding model that levels everyone • Teaching the “why, what, how” before role details • Using a one-minute pitch test to drive real learning • Finding your own buddy and building allies • Networking across teams to understand how work connects • Documenting onboarding gaps as immediate value • Volunteering to onboard others to restart your growth • Keeping onboarding current with monthly syncs and lunch and learns Join our Discord and join the conversation. If you want to help support the show and get us more cool features and more outings and things like this, you can do so by joining the Patreon, click the link. Share it with somebody that you think should be helpful. 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

  6. Jun 2

    What If Being Yourself Is The Strategy

    We get brutally honest about “executive presence” and why the best workplace presence usually comes from being more yourself, not less. Along the way we connect authenticity, personal brand, and culture fit to the everyday moments that shape trust, promotions, and how people feel when they work with you.  • why executive presence is really a felt experience  • authenticity as a career advantage people can sense  • why fake it till you make it fails long term  • finding the version of you that feels natural  • culture fit and when a role demands seriousness  • using your uniqueness to build trust and relationships  • a customer support story that nails the difference between scripts and humans  Go to the link in the show notes below. Click on that link and join the Discord.  You can join our Patreon today and support anti-chocate organizations like ours.  Share, share with your friends.  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    54 min

  7. May 26

    Corporate Or Entrepreneur?

    We bounce from spicy comedy to a real gut-check about dread, burnout, and why “stability” feels different than it used to. Then we get practical about corporate careers vs entrepreneurship, including benefits, credibility, risk tolerance, and how to prove a business idea is real without ruining your future. • turning exhaustion, fear, and self-doubt into the “burnout recipe” • why health insurance and retirement planning can outweigh startup hype • the underrated perks of corporate life: mentorship, friendships, and closing the laptop • how resume credibility and company logos still change your options • why entrepreneurship is ownership plus responsibility, not just freedom • validating demand fast with real dollars, not stealth mode fantasies • cash flow reality, contract cycles, and paying for benefits as a small business • traits that fit corporate vs founder life, including dependence and risk tolerance • protecting your side project from non-competes and IP problems You can sign up for our Patreon because we are officially Cashflow Positive. You can find a link to that in the show notes as well. If you’d like to help, share the pod, give to the pod if you can, and join the Discord. Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    1h 13m

  8. May 18

    Public Speaking That People Remember

    We catch up on a chaotic launch week, a new company announcement, and the growing noise around AI and tech culture before switching gears into what actually makes a presentation land. We share the practical public speaking and presentation skills we use to keep audiences engaged, stay calm under pressure, and communicate with clarity without sounding rehearsed.  • a fast check-in on work chaos, health, and getting back on the mic  • Michael’s company launch and the promise of agentic AI for reclaiming time  • Palantir’s manifesto and why AI fear-mongering is spreading  • why knowing your audience and goal beats memorizing a script  • setting expectations up front so the room does not derail you  • breathing, intentional movement, and using energy the right way  • storytelling frameworks like the Amazon model, hero’s journey, and what so what now what  • simple slide design, why never to present from Excel, and how to end strong  • Q&A tactics that lead to better questions and better answers  If you're interested in supporting the show, you can do so by clicking on the link. It is a link tree now in every place. If you can't do any of those things, the least you can do is share this episode with your friends. Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

    1h 8m
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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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  • Creator
    The Corporate Strategy Group
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    218
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Corporate Strategy
  • Show Website
    Corporate Strategy