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Working Conversations
Hosted by Dr. Janel Anderson · business · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Join Dr. Janel Anderson for actionable insights on leadership, workplace dynamics, and the future of work. Rooted in UX Thinking, these episodes help you lead by design—not default—with practical strategies to boost your clarity, effectiveness, and influence in today’s fast-changing, tech-driven workplace. Tune in for practical strategies, cutting-edge trends, and fresh perspectives that help you lead better, work smarter, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
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What is Working Conversations about?
Join Dr. Janel Anderson for actionable insights on leadership, workplace dynamics, and the future of work. Rooted in UX Thinking, these episodes help you lead by design, not default, with practical strategies to boost your clarity, effectiveness, and influence in today’s fast-changing, tech-driven workplace.
Who hosts Working Conversations?
Working Conversations is hosted by Dr. Janel Anderson. The show has published 291 episodes to date.
What has Working Conversations covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#270: How to Get Started with AI at Work (Without Overwhelm)" (1 June 2026, 32 minutes), "#269: How Do I Deal With a Coworker Who Takes Credit for My Work?" (25 May 2026, 27 minutes), and "#268: What is Your Difficult Conversation Type? (And Why Knowing Matters)" (18 May 2026, 15 minutes).
How often does Working Conversations publish?
Working Conversations publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 291 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Working Conversations?
Booking probability for Working Conversations is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Working Conversations requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Working Conversations's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Working Conversations?
The strongest fits for Working Conversations are Business & Management Consulting and Business & Professional Training. Working Conversations has a business audience.
About the host
Dr. Janel Anderson hosts Working Conversations, a business podcast with 291 episodes published.
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May 25, 202627 minS0<p>When a coworker takes credit for your work, the damage is not just frustrating. It is reputational. Dr. Janel Anderson breaks down three types of workplace credit theft, explains why the type matters for how you...
May 18, 202615 minS0<p>Most people know they should handle hard conversations better. What they do not know is which specific pattern their brain runs every time the pressure is on. Dr. Janel Anderson identifies four distinct patterns: the...
May 11, 202621 minS0<p>You already know what the word no means. The fear is what you think it will cost you. Dr. Janel Anderson reframes the real career risk: it is not saying no, it is saying yes to more than you can deliver. She walks...
May 4, 202626 minS0<p><br></p><p>Most leaders ask this question at the wrong moment, when they are already stuck. But the leaders who benefit most from executive coaching are the ones who are already performing well. Coaching is not...
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Apr 27, 202613 minS0<p>That workplace issue that's been bothering you keeps taking up mental real estate during your commute, in the shower, and when you're trying to fall asleep. You know the feeling - there's this thing at work that's...
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<p>Your boss is micromanaging you, made a decision you know won't work, or completely misunderstood a situation — and now you have to set the record straight. The power dynamic makes these conversations terrifying...
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#263: What's the Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor and Why Does It Matter for Your Career?
Apr 13, 202615 minS0<p>You have a mentor, but your career still is not moving. That might be because mentorship and sponsorship are not the same thing. A mentor invests their time in you. A sponsor invests their reputation. In this...
Apr 6, 202621 minS0<p>You are doing all the right things at work, but somehow your name never comes up when promotion decisions are made. The problem is not your performance. It is the gap between the quality of your work and the breadth...
Mar 30, 202616 minS0<p>If you struggle to speak up in meetings, silence feels safe. But it isn't neutral. When you consistently hold back, people fill that quiet with their own assumptions about what you know and how much you have to...
Episode #260
#260: What to Do When You Don't Get Promoted
Mar 23, 202620 minS0<p>Getting passed over for a promotion is one of the hardest career moments to sit with, especially when you were certain you were the obvious choice. In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson walks you through exactly what...
Episode #259
#259: You’re Probably Doing 1:1 Meetings Wrong
Mar 16, 202615 minS0<p>Episode 259: You’re Probably Doing 1:1 Meetings Wrong </p><p>In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explains the true purpose and importance of one-on-one meetings with employees. She introduces the “Focus, Friction...
Episode #258
#258: How to Onboard a New Employee
Mar 9, 202617 minS0<p>Episode 258: How to Onboard a New Employee </p><p>In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson dives into the art of effective onboarding for new employees. Drawing from personal experience and practical strategies, she...
Mar 2, 202623 minS0<p>Episode 257: I Just Got Promoted. What Should I Do in My First 30 Days? </p><p>In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson breaks down exactly what new engineering managers should focus on during their first 30 days. She...
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#256: When Everything Feels Urgent: A Smarter Way to Prioritize
Feb 23, 202619 minS0<p>Episode 256: When Everything Feels Urgent: A Smarter Way to Prioritize </p><p>In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson tackles the challenge of prioritizing work when everything feels urgent, especially for new technical...
Feb 16, 202618 minS0<p>Episode 255: Before Your Next Hard Conversation, Do This</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson shares her updated seven-step methodology for navigating difficult conversations at work. She breaks down the...
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#254: Why Smart People Struggle with Change at Work
Feb 9, 202619 minS0<p>Episode 254: Why Smart People Struggle with Change at Work</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson uses her own office relocation as a case study for understanding why organizational change is so challenging. She...
Feb 2, 202617 minS0<p>Episode 253: Hybrid Work Isn’t Broken. The Infrastructure Is.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson examines the true barriers to successful remote and hybrid work. Drawing on an opinion piece by Justin Harlan of...
Jan 26, 202612 minS0<p>Episode 252: What a Coffee Spill Taught Me About Leadership</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores how everyday mistakes, like forgetting a coffee cup under the Keurig, reveal deeper leadership lessons...
Episode #251
#251: What Your Calendar Says About Your Values
Jan 19, 202622 minS0<p>Episode 251: What Your Calendar Says About Your Values</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores the connection between how we spend our time and what we truly value. She reveals that our calendars, as well...
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