Work culture is BS btw (how not to get trapped)

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   E263 · 19 Aug 2026 · 18 min

   Things That Feel Productive (But Are Actually Career Procrastination)

   Color-coding your planner. Tweaking your résumé for the 47th time. Watching productivity videos instead of doing the thing. Some habits feel like progress—but they're actually keeping you stuck. In this episode, we're talking about the sneaky forms of career procrastination, why they happen, and how to tell the difference between preparing for success and avoiding the work that actually moves your career forward.

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   E262 · 5 Aug 2026 · 14 min

   How to Work With Every Generation (Without Losing Your Mind)

   We can learn so much from each other! In this episode, we're cutting through the stereotypes to talk about what's actually happening at work. We'll cover why generational conflict happens, where each generation gets unfairly judged, and how to build better relationships with coworkers whose communication styles, expectations, and career goals look completely different from yours.

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   E260 · 29 Jul 2026 · 26 min

   Should you date your coworker?

   Office romances: great idea or career-ending mistake? In this episode, we’re talking about the real risks and rewards of dating a coworker, how to know if it’s worth pursuing, the boundaries you need to set, and the mistakes that can follow you long after the relationship ends. Whether you’re crushing on someone in the next department or already dating someone at work, here’s what you should know before mixing your love life with your 9-to-5.

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   E259 · 22 Jul 2026 · 26 min

   Office Politics, Workplace Romance & Behind-the-Scenes Tea | ft. TJ Dinch & Michols Peña

   Imagine working in a club with your best friends, dating your coworkers, and having all of it filmed for millions of people to watch. 😅 Southern Hospitality is genuinely one of my favorite reality shows because, to me, reality TV is basically sociology. Strip away the cameras, and you're left with office politics, workplace relationships, communication, conflict, leadership, and all the messy dynamics that happen whenever people work together. Today I'm joined by TJ Dinch and Michols Peña from Southern Hospitality for an unfiltered conversation about what really happens behind the scenes. We…

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   E258 · 15 Jul 2026 · 47 min

   AI at Work: What Microsoft's Work Trend Index Means for Your Career

   In this special episode of Clock In, I'm joined by Megan Anderson, Head of Retail & ISV Sales at Microsoft Canada; Maria Becerra, Director of AI at Jonas Software; and Genevieve Friesen, Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO at McCain Foods, to unpack the biggest findings from Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index and what they mean for your career. Together, we discuss how AI is reshaping productivity, leadership, hiring, skill development, and the future of work. Whether you're an employee looking to prepare for what’s next in your career, a leader navigating AI adoption, or simply trying to…

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   E256 · 1 Jul 2026 · 13 min

   How to work LESS this summer (without getting in trouble)

   Bestie, we have all been there… The weather is good and the patio is calling your name. Here’s how to maximize the warm weather without it biting you in the butt.

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   E254 · 24 Jun 2026 · 37 min

   Are degrees dead?

   Degrees aren't dead — but the conversation around them is messier than ever. In this episode, Emily breaks down what's actually happening with degree requirements, who's dropping them and why, and what it really means for your career in 2026.

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   E255 · 17 Jun 2026 · 19 min

   My big fat rejection (and other things) - Life Update

   So much has happened I feel like we needed a proper sit down to chat....

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   E253 · 10 Jun 2026 · 19 min

   3 Career Fears That Are Overblown (AI Jobs, Falling Behind, and the Tech Myth)

   Everyone's panicking about AI layoffs, falling behind on their career timeline, and thinking tech is the only industry worth being in. Let's set the record straight. In this episode, Emily breaks down three of the most overblown career fears circulating right now — with the data to back it up.

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    E252 · 3 Jun 2026 · 33 min

    Stressed AF at Work (And You Can't Just Quit)

    You're overwhelmed, you're exhausted, and everyone keeps giving you advice that sounds great in theory and does absolutely nothing in real life.This episode is different. Emily cuts through the fluffy stress management noise and gets into what actually works when you're deep in a hard season at work and leaving isn't an option. No toxic positivity, no oversimplified fixes — just real talk for real people who have real bills to pay.