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Hosted by Maya Kadar Kovalsky · business · EN
Welcome to Workplace Weirdness™, The Non-HR HR Podcast™ that takes a deep dive into the delightful oddities of office life. Ever wondered why the break room smells like a science experiment or why your boss insists on using 'synergy' in every meeting? We've got you covered! Join Maya and her revolving door of guest hosts as they unravel the mysteries of cubicle culture and decode the cryptic behaviors of your coworkers. From bizarre email sign-offs to the enigma of office fridge politics, no topic is too weird for us to tackle. Each week, we'll talk about hot HR topics, answer listener questions and dissect an awkward workplace theme, all while keeping things light, fun, and packed with HR humor. Tune in, because in the world of work, the only thing you can count on is the unexpected! So, grab your coffee, put your feet up on that ergonomic footrest, and let's get weird at work together. Trust us, it’ll be a productivity boost like no other!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Workplace Weirdness™, The Non-HR HR Podcast™ that takes a deep dive into the delightful oddities of office life. Ever wondered why the break room smells like a science experiment or why your boss insists on using 'synergy' in every meeting? We've got you covered!
Workplace Weirdness™ is hosted by Maya Kadar Kovalsky. The show has published 49 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "What Human Leaders Need To Do In The Age of AI with Erica Keswin | S3E2" (14 October 2026, 28 minutes), "Can Politics and Work Ever Mix? Van Jones on Why Disagreeing Agreeably Is Getting Harder | Workplace Weirdness S3 E1" (23 September 2026, 46 minutes), and "The Workplace Weirdness™ Hall of Fame" (28 August 2026, 17 minutes).
Workplace Weirdness™ publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 49 episodes.
Booking probability for Workplace Weirdness™ is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Workplace Weirdness™ requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Workplace Weirdness™'s contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Workplace Weirdness™ are Business & Management Consulting. Workplace Weirdness™ has a business audience.
Maya Kadar Kovalsky hosts Workplace Weirdness™, a business podcast with 49 episodes published.
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Workplace Weirdness™
Return-to-office is making people lonelier, AI is changing the rules of leadership, and most companies are still getting the human part of work wrong. Maya Kadar Kovalsky and workplace strategist Erica Keswin break down...
Workplace Weirdness™
Welcome to Workplace Weirdness Season 3! Maya Kadar Kovalsky kicks off the season with a special guest, VAN JONES, a political commentator, social entrepreneur, CNN host, Emmy Award-winning producer, bestselling...
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Work is weird - and these are the stories that prove it. From a possum trapped in the office to a naked neighbor derailing a meeting, Maya Kadar Kovalsky pulls the all-time weirdest, most cringe-inducing, and...
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In this episode of our Workplace Weirdness™ summer series, “Out of Office,” Maya Kadar Kovalsky discusses parental leave: the double standards parents face, the pressure to appear “serious” at work while caring for a...
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We sometimes feel that certain meetings could have been an email; yet in most cases we don’t have a choice. In this episode of our Workplace Weirdness™ summer series, “Out of Office,” Maya Kadar Kovalsky unpacks why...
Workplace Weirdness™
<p>In this episode of our Workplace Weirdness™ summer series, “Out of Office,” Maya Kadar Kovalsky explores one of the most underrated leadership skills: connecting people. Rather than focusing only on decision-making...
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<p>In this special summer-edition episode of Workplace Weirdness™, Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Alan Philips, founder and CEO of The Marketing Department, to unpack the strange, powerful forces behind brand...
Workplace Weirdness™
In this special summer-edition episode of Workplace Weirdness™, Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Alan Philips, founder and CEO of The Marketing Department, to unpack the strange, powerful forces behind brand...
Workplace Weirdness™
In this episode of our Workplace Weirdness™ summer series, “Out of Office,” Maya Kadar Kovalsky shares her own bad boss story and revisits conversations with guests who have survived bosses of every variety, from the...
Workplace Weirdness™
<p>In this episode of our Workplace Weirdness™ summer series, “Out of Office,” Maya Kadar Kovalsky shares her own bad boss story and revisits conversations with guests who have survived bosses of every variety, from the...
Workplace Weirdness™
<p>In this episode of our Workplace Weirdness™ summer series, “Out of Office,” Maya Kadar Kovalsky explores the theme of "rookie mistakes" and “rookie smarts” in the workplace, highlighting how early career blunders...
Workplace Weirdness™
<p>In this Summer special episode of Workplace Weirdness™ Out of Office, Maya Kadar Kovalsky turns real guest stories into a practical resource for anyone thinking about a career pivot.</p> <p>From unexpected job...
Episode #18
<p>In this episode of Workplace Weirdness™, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky speaks with Amin Hasani, founder of Hasani Studio, about his journey as an industrial designer and the importance of accessibility and the impact of...
Workplace Weirdness™
<p>In this episode of Workplace Weirdness™, Maya talks to former journalist turned marketing consultant, Nicole Ramirez to talk about what’s really going on in the current workforce. From parental leave bias and...
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<p>In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Laura Close, Co-founder of AI workforce data platform, Included, to unpack how AI is changing hiring, career strategy, and what it really...
Episode #15
<p>This is a special one-of-a-kind Turn the Tables episode of Workplace Weirdness.</p> <p>For the first time, Maya Kadar Kovalsky is in the hot seat. And stepping in as the guest host is Marketing Strategist and TOP 50...
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<p>In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya sits down with Lucy Adams, former Head of HR at the BBC and CEO of Disruptive HR, to unpack why so much of modern HR still feels stuck in compliance, process, and risk...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya sits down with recruiting expert, writer, and speaker Kat Kibben to unpack the strange (and often frustrating) realities of modern hiring. </p> <p>Kat brings over 15 years...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky is joined by Dethra Giles, a leadership strategist, Audacity Broker, and creator of the DARE Model for conflict resolution. Learn why so many leaders avoid...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky is joined by Randi Braun, CEO of Something Major and author of Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work, for a candid conversation about power...
Recent guests on Workplace Weirdness™. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
political commentator and former Obama administration advisor, Dream.org
Community-building strategist and author of Orchestrating Connection, Orchestrated Connecting, LLC
Executive Leadership and H-R Strategist, Modern Workplace Influencer, and Career Consultant, Audacity Broker
Engineering Program Manager Intern, Heartbreak High
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