Industrially Organized

Nicole Marie

The Industrially Organized podcast helps professionals bring structure, clarity, and intention to their careers and work lives. Rooted in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, each episode breaks down Career Development, Leadership, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, and Workplace challenges into practical, relatable insights you can actually use. If you’re ready to start Succeeding On Purpose and Elevate Your Work Experience, this podcast is for you!

  1. Aug 20

    An Employee’s Guide to Navigating Layoffs and RIFs w. Brittany Wilson, Founder of Career Candor

    Layoffs and reductions in force can happen quickly—and even when the decision has nothing to do with your performance, losing your job can still feel incredibly personal. In this episode of Industrially Organized, I’m joined by Brittany Wilson, Founder of Career Candor, to talk about what employees need to know before, during, and after a layoff or RIF. We break down how to prepare before, during and after you receive that unexpected meeting invite, what questions to ask if your position is eliminated, and what you should—and should not—do during those first few days after losing your job. We also talk about the part that often gets overlooked: how to recover strategically instead of reacting out of panic. You’ll learn: What career information and accomplishments you should be documenting nowWhat questions to ask during a layoff notification meetingWhat to consider before signing separation paperworkHow to talk about a layoff with your network and future employersHow to rebuild confidence when a job loss shakes your professional identityHow to use outplacement services effectively if your employer provides themWhat you can do today to become more career-ready—even if your current job feels secure A layoff may be a business decision for the organization, but for the employee experiencing it, it can affect your income, confidence, identity, family, and plans for the future. The goal of this conversation is to help you walk into that possibility more informed, more prepared, and with a strategy for what comes next. 🎙️ Guest: Brittany Wilson, Founder of Career Candor🏆 Career Candor was named Top Outplacement Firm of 2026 by Manage HR. For more info on Career Candor, go to:Career Candor | Outplacement and Career CoachingThis is Part 1 of our two-part series on navigating layoffs and RIFs. In Part 2, we flip the conversation and discuss what HR professionals and organizational leaders need to know about planning and conducting layoffs responsibly and humanely. If this episode helps you, subscribe to Industrially Organized and share it with someone in your network. You never know who may need this information before they realize they need it. www.industriallyorganized.org

  2. Aug 3

    How Opportunity REALLY Moves Inside Your Organization

    🎙️ Your company’s org structure may be telling you more about your career growth than you realize. 💡 In this episode of Industrially Organized, we’re breaking down the four common types of organizational structures — functional, divisional, matrix, and flat/team-based — without making it feel like a boring business textbook. 🏢You’ll learn how each structure affects promotions, performance goals, visibility, training opportunities, and career growth. Because “just work hard” is not a career strategy if you do not understand how opportunity actually moves inside your organization. 💵 Whether you work in a large corporation, startup, nonprofit, healthcare system, government agency, or project-based team, your company’s structure can shape how your career progresses — and what strategy you need to use to move forward. 💯 Your career does not just need effort. It needs awareness, structure, and strategy. Learn the system. Read the structure. Make your next move on purpose. Don't forget to subscribe to stay informed of all the episodes we drop! 🤗👉CLICK HERE: www.industriallyorganized.org

  3. Jul 30

    The Open-Plan Office Disaster: Why Tearing Down Walls Built Up Stress

    💭 Remember when we were told that tearing down cubicles would create a collaborative utopia? It turns out, it just created a noisy, stressful nightmare. 🎙️ In this episode of Industrially Organized, we explore the ergonomic and psychological disaster of the open-plan office. We break down the "Panopticon effect," explain why constant background noise drains your cognitive battery, and dive into a landmark Harvard study proving that open floor plans actually decrease face-to-face collaboration by a massive 70%. Finally, we share actionable I/O psychology solutions—like Activity-Based Working—to help leaders fix their broken workspaces. 🤯 If you're currently hiding behind noise-canceling headphones just to get through the day, this episode is for you. 👇 Tell us in the comments: Do you prefer working in an open office, a cubicle, or at home? 🎉💯Don't forget to subscribe and like - it helps so much! Want More? Go to www.industriallyorganized.org

  4. Jul 17

    From the Corner Office to the Kitchen Table - Going from Executive to Entrepreneur

    🗣️ "I have seen incredible leaders sit down at their kitchen table on their first Monday as an entrepreneur, open their laptop, and freeze. Because for the first time in a decade, there is no one to delegate to." Here we dive into the reality check of entrepreneurship. This second episode talks about going from the Corner Office to the Kitchen Table. It's a reality check on going from being a master of delegation to being a master of execution. Learn More about the Executive to Entrepreneur program - www.industriallyorganized.org Don't forget to Like, Follow, and SHARE!

  5. Jul 15

    The "Quiet Quitting" Phenomenon: Laziness or a Psychological Contract Breach?

    Is "quiet quitting" really just a lazy workplace trend, or is it a predictable response to a broken corporate system? In this episode of Industrially Organized, we strip away the media panic and examine the "quiet quitting" phenomenon through the lens of Industrial-Organizational (I/O) psychology. Discover why doing exactly what is in your job description—and nothing more—isn't a new concept, but a historic labor response known as "working to rule." We break down the "Psychological Contract," why the unspoken agreement between employers and employees has been destroyed over the last two decades, and why you can never force "discretionary effort" out of a burnt-out team. Finally, we give managers and leaders three actionable, science-backed steps to rebuild trust and actually fix the root of the problem. 👇 Tell us in the comments: Have you ever experienced a "psychological contract breach" at work? How did it change the way you did your job? 🔔 Subscribe to Industrially Organized for more deep dives into the science of how we work, why we work, and how to make the workplace actually work for us! 🎧 Listen on the go: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industrially-organized/id1894298933 Industrially Organized - YouTube 📱 Follow Us: LinkedIn - Industrially Organized Facebook Instagram

  6. Jul 15

    The Golden Handcuffs and The Identity Crisis - Going from Executive to Entrepreneur

    🗣️"Being an entrepreneur isn't about being fearless. The people who jump without fear usually crash. The successful ones—the ones who transition from the C-suite to thriving founders—are simply prepared. They’re not perfect, their trajectory isn’t written in the stars. They just don't jump immediately into the river; they build a bridge first." In this episode, we dive into entrepreneurship and talk about making that leap into starting your own business. This first round talks about getting rid of the "Golden Handcuffs" of corporate life and learning how to deal with the Identity Crisis when transitioning from a secure and comfy job title to having to completely build a new brand and identity as an entrepreneur. Book a discovery call here for the Executive to Entrepreneur Reality Check - www.industriallyorganized.org

  7. Jul 13

    What the fric-frac is "Fractional"?

    “Fractional” is everywhere right now ... Fractional HR, Fractional IT, Fractional CFO, Fractional everything. But what does it actually mean? In this Behind the HR Curtain episode, we break down what fractional roles are, how they differ from traditional full-time roles, why companies are using them more often, and when fractional support makes sense — or when it is really just wishful budgeting in disguise.

  8. Jul 9

    You Are Allowed to Be Bored: Processing Burnout, Restlessness, and Career Guilt

    Have you ever said to someone: "I'm not really excited about my job right now, but I should just be grateful because it is such a good opportunity"? You can be grateful for your job and still feel bored, burned out, or ready for something different. In this episode, we talk about career guilt, why these feelings are normal, and how to process them with honesty instead of shame so you can figure out what you actually need next. Don't forget to check us out at www.industriallyorganized.org

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The Industrially Organized podcast helps professionals bring structure, clarity, and intention to their careers and work lives. Rooted in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, each episode breaks down Career Development, Leadership, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, and Workplace challenges into practical, relatable insights you can actually use. If you’re ready to start Succeeding On Purpose and Elevate Your Work Experience, this podcast is for you!

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  • Creator
    Nicole Marie
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nicole Marie
  • Show Website
    Industrially Organized