You, Me, We: Why Work Besties Are a Career Superpower (with Morag Barrett)

Ready to upgrade your 9–5 relationships from “cordial coworkers” to ride-or-die allies? In this energizing episode, Jess & Claude sit down with leadership expert and author Morag Barrett to chat about why having work besties isn’t just nice—it’s necessary.

Drawing from her brilliant book You, Me, We, Why we all NEED a Friend at Work; Morag shares actionable tips on how to build meaningful connections at work, navigate tricky power dynamics, and bring emotional awareness into every meeting (without the eye rolls). From small talk that actually matters to shifting from a “me” to a “we” mindset, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and a whole lot of heart.

Take a listen if you’re ready to: 💼 Build real friendships at work
🤝 Shift into a culture of allyship
📣 Speak up with confidence in any room
✨ Make your workplace feel more you

Because when you’ve got the right people beside you, work just works better.

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Episode Summary:
In this week’s episode, we sit down with the one and only Tatyana—the Corporate Gen X Mom—for a real, raw, and refreshingly honest conversation about life in the corporate world. As a seasoned professional and mother, Tatyana brings insight, humor, and truth to the table. We dive into what it means to show up authentically at work, the importance of workplace besties, and how to navigate the (often unspoken) challenges of corporate culture, all while juggling the demands of family life. If you’ve ever questioned your place in the corporate machine, this one’s for you.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• There’s often a gap between corporate messaging and real employee experiences.
• Humor isn’t just a coping mechanism—it’s a survival tool.
• Work besties are more than friends—they’re your lifeline.
• Surrounding yourself with respectful, trustworthy colleagues is key.
• Toxic environments require strategic exits or boundaries.
• Balancing motherhood and work is tough—and universal.
• Authentic relationships at work lead to deeper job satisfaction.
• Your company is renting your skills—not your soul.
• Culture change starts with individual mindset shifts.
• Gen Z’s boundaries are influencing a much-needed workplace reset.

🎧 Sound Bites:
🗣️ "I want people to not feel like they're alone."
🗣️ "It's never about the actual job."

👯‍♀️ Brought to you by Work Besties Who Podcast
Hosted by Jess & Claude—two corporate survivors and champions of all things work, wellness, and friendship.

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Stoic Empathy with Shermin Kruse: How to Navigate Difficult Conversations

In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant Shermin Kruse —law professor, TEDx producer, author, and total powerhouse—to explore the concept of stoic empathy. What does it really mean to be both strong and compassionate in today’s workplace? How can leaders show up with emotional intelligence without losing their edge?

Shermin drops incredible insights on:

• Leading with integrity while setting strong boundaries
• What stoicism actually is (hint: it’s not just suppressing emotions!)
• How empathy can be your superpower—even in tough corporate environments
• Real stories from her life that shaped her journey from revolutionary Iran to U.S. boardrooms and classrooms

If you’re a leader, a team player, or just trying to show up better at work and in life, this conversation is for you.

👀 Bonus: Hear about her upcoming book Stoic Empathy and why it’s the personal development read you’ll want in 2025.

Find Her on LinkedIn, Youtube and her book at any location that sells books!

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