21 episodes

Frances Frei is a Harvard Business professor. Anne Morriss is a CEO and best-selling author. Anne and Frances are two of the top leadership coaches in the world. Oh, did we mention they're also married to each other? Together, Anne and Frances move fast and fix stuff by talking to guest callers about their workplace issues and solving their problems – in 30 minutes or less. Both listeners and guests will receive actionable insights to create meaningful change in the workplace – regardless of their position on the company ladder. If you want to be on Fixable, call our hotline at 234-Fixable (that's 234-349-2253) to leave Anne and Frances a voicemail with your workplace problem.

Fixable TED Audio Collective

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 115 Ratings

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Frances Frei is a Harvard Business professor. Anne Morriss is a CEO and best-selling author. Anne and Frances are two of the top leadership coaches in the world. Oh, did we mention they're also married to each other? Together, Anne and Frances move fast and fix stuff by talking to guest callers about their workplace issues and solving their problems – in 30 minutes or less. Both listeners and guests will receive actionable insights to create meaningful change in the workplace – regardless of their position on the company ladder. If you want to be on Fixable, call our hotline at 234-Fixable (that's 234-349-2253) to leave Anne and Frances a voicemail with your workplace problem.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    When your culture problem is really a strategy problem

    When your culture problem is really a strategy problem

    How can you make sure everyone on your team is on the same page? That’s the question posed by this episode’s caller, Luís Martín. Luís is the founder and CEO of an early stage startup, and he’s noticed some tension between his older employees and their Gen Z colleagues due to their different work styles. With the help of Anne and Frances, Luís gets to the root of the problem: when a company lacks focus, it’s hard for the employees to be aligned. Together, they create a roadmap to bring the company together on projects with a singular, united goal.

    Transcripts for Fixable are available at go.ted.com/fixablescripts.

    • 23 min
    How to self-promote without shame (w/ Chris Duffy)

    How to self-promote without shame (w/ Chris Duffy)

    As a standup comedian and the host of the TED podcast How to Be a Better Human, Chris Duffy knows how to be engaging in front of a microphone. However, he feels awkward about posting on social media yet worries that not posting is costing him opportunities and a bigger audience. It's a problem that Anne and Frances have faced too. Together, they talk about the art and mindset of self-promotion and the ways YOU can rethink your online presence so it feels more aligned with what you stand for.

    Transcripts for Fixable are available at go.ted.com/fixablescripts.

    • 30 min
    The return-to-work toolbox

    The return-to-work toolbox

    What’s the best way to transition back to work after going on leave? Wren is a newly minted director at a fintech company who got promoted into the role just a few months before going on maternity leave–and now she’s returning as the mom of a child with health challenges. However, her job and team have changed dramatically in her absence, and Wren doesn’t feel like the same person she was before her baby, either. Not knowing how to go into the office again, Wren turns to Anne and Frances for help. Anne and Frances give Wren a bombshell—she’s not going back to her old job, she’s starting a new one. Together, they create a plan for a successful restart and making the most of any transition.

    Transcripts for Fixable are available at go.ted.com/fixablescripts.

    • 30 min
    How to stand up for yourself at work

    How to stand up for yourself at work

    There are unhelpful managers, and then there are ones who make you actively question your own skills. Rachel is a mid-level employee facing one big obstacle at work: a boss who refuses to hear her thoughts. The repeated stonewalling has made Rachel question her ability to do her job, and she turns to Anne and Frances for help. Together, they help Rachel unlock her inner fierceness and give her tips that can help anyone confront a dismissive boss.

    Transcripts for Fixable are available at go.ted.com/fixablescripts.

    • 32 min
    ​​To go or not to go ... into the office?

    ​​To go or not to go ... into the office?

    Remote work is here to stay — but even for companies that did it pre-pandemic, new challenges are popping up. Dean’s accounting firm has 4,000 employees, and people once happily alternated between working from home and the office. But recently there's been a shift, and the once-thriving hybrid environment is not quite as bustling. Afraid of losing the supportive and social in-office culture, Dean turns to Anne and Frances for help. Together, they find a balance between remote flexibility and in-person interaction. Anne and Frances also share tips on making office days not only productive but exciting for everyone who joins.

    Transcripts for Fixable are available at go.ted.com/fixablescripts.

    • 25 min
    Uber, and how to fix things when trust is broken

    Uber, and how to fix things when trust is broken

    Welcome back to Fixable. This one’s a little different! This week, Anne and Frances dive into their area of expertise: trust. Frances recounts the time when she was brought in to help Uber fix their huge trust breakdown. Using Uber as a case study, they explain the three pillars of trust – authenticity, empathy, and logic – and actionable solutions to strengthen each leg when they’re on shaky ground.

    Transcripts for Fixable are available at go.ted.com/fixablescripts.

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
115 Ratings

115 Ratings

Tattyfoes ,

Best show ever

This show has been an invaluable companion on my leadership journey. Not only are the hosts incredible authors (definitely check out Unleashed), but they always deliver insightful, actionable, and thought-provoking content that gives me many ideas and clear action items to implement in my organization. They go through real-world/relatable examples with real people in each episode. I’ve implemented some of their advice and it WORKED, in addition to positioning me as a more decisive leader and manager. As a bonus, the hosts have super and calming radio voices, so for anyone on a leadership journey (and really, we all are), this is a must-listen. Highly recommended!

DenBreeInNC ,

Refreshing

Nice to get something from TED that hits authentically for a change. Great rapport between hosts, refreshing approaches to keep a just-right perspective. Oh! And the word “wobble” is becoming part of my regular lingo now.

Kendallk ,

Relatable and actionable

Have never related to a podcast more. Absolutely love the genuine, authentic, and relatable nature of the episodes. I felt like the Delaney episode was a personal coaching session for the exact inner conflicts I am facing. Leaving this “session” reenergized with renewed optimizing to claim back control and agency in my own “soulless big tech role”
THANK YOU! And please don’t stop these conversations because they are absolutely incredible.

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