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Learning to listen helps with being heard (especially at work) #listening #corporatelife #workplace
April 1, 2026

Learning to listen helps with being heard (especially at work) #listening #corporatelife #workplace

Check out the full Episode 69 that addresses a listener’s question about feeling like their boss never listens. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

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Boss slowing down your development? here's a way to approach them #career #careerdevelopment
March 29, 2026

Boss slowing down your development? here's a way to approach them #career #careerdevelopment

Check out the full Episode 68 that addresses a listener’s question about feeling like their boss is slowing their career down. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Power Dynamics in the Workplace (Boss to Employee) #corporatelife #management #workplace
March 28, 2026

Power Dynamics in the Workplace (Boss to Employee) #corporatelife #management #workplace

Check out the full Episode 72 that addresses a listener’s question about dealing with a boss who puts them down. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

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Excerpt of Listener Question: Dealing with a Mocking Boss #corporatelife  #employeefirst
March 27, 2026

Excerpt of Listener Question: Dealing with a Mocking Boss #corporatelife #employeefirst

Check out the full Episode 72 that addresses a listener’s question about dealing with a boss who puts them down. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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My Manager Puts Me Down, What Do I Do?  | Ask Christa!
March 27, 2026

My Manager Puts Me Down, What Do I Do? | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses how to handle a boss who belittles and demeans employees, focusing on strategies for emotional relief, understanding power dynamics, and seeking resources.

Key Takeaways
• Power dynamics set the groundwork for abuse in the workplace
• There are strategies for emotional relief and support
• Understand your resources and policies for addressing toxic behavior

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Ways to use your management training when you are more qualified than your boss #corporatelife
March 26, 2026

Ways to use your management training when you are more qualified than your boss #corporatelife

Check out the full Episode 67 that addresses a listener’s workplace issue of frustration because they are more qualified to be a manager than their manager is. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

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Setting Up a Development Meeting with Your Boss #careergrowth #career #management
March 25, 2026

Setting Up a Development Meeting with Your Boss #careergrowth #career #management

Check out the full Episode 66 that addresses the listener question on how to deal with a manager everyone likes as a person, but doesn’t like as a manager. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

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Feedback is hard but doesn't have to be  #corporatelife #employeefirst #careergrowth #management
March 22, 2026

Feedback is hard but doesn't have to be #corporatelife #employeefirst #careergrowth #management

Check out the full Episode 65 that addresses the listener request to help with giving their manager feedback about how BAD the manager is about GIVING FEEDBACK! As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

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We Often "Manage" Stress When It's Too Late #stressatwork #corporatelife #workplace #workstress
March 21, 2026

We Often "Manage" Stress When It's Too Late #stressatwork #corporatelife #workplace #workstress

Check out the full Episode 71 that addresses a listener’s question about dealing with a boss who is always stressed out. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

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Excerpt of Listener Question: My Boss is Always Stressed Out! #workplace #corporatelife #management
March 20, 2026

Excerpt of Listener Question: My Boss is Always Stressed Out! #workplace #corporatelife #management

Check out the full Episode 71 that addresses a listener’s question about dealing with a boss who is always stressed out. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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My Boss is Always Stressed Out, How Do I Help Them?  | Ask Christa!
March 20, 2026

My Boss is Always Stressed Out, How Do I Help Them? | Ask Christa!

Summary
This episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo explores how to manage stress caused by a stressed-out boss, emphasizing the importance of self-care, recognizing stress signals, and organizational support strategies.

Key takeaways
• Understanding the importance of recognizing stress signals early
• The role of HR in supporting stressed employees and managers
• Practical steps to help teams manage workload and stress
• The significance of self-care and community …

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Staying engaged even if you don't meet with your boss #employeefirst #corporatelife #management
March 19, 2026

Staying engaged even if you don't meet with your boss #employeefirst #corporatelife #management

Check out the full Episode 64 that addresses the listener question about whether they should care about whether they ever meet with their boss. They want to; their boss always cancels (nice). As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

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A manager who bullies workers is a performance issue #employeefirst #corporatelife #workplace
March 18, 2026

A manager who bullies workers is a performance issue #employeefirst #corporatelife #workplace

Check out the full Episode 63 that addresses the listener question what to do after watching their boss belittle a co-worker. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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The importance of boundaries to keep your boss from giving you their work #corporatelife
March 15, 2026

The importance of boundaries to keep your boss from giving you their work #corporatelife

Check out the full Episode 62 that addresses a listener question asking how to manage a situation where her boss gives her his work. She only recently realized how much of his work she is doing without recognition, reward, or increased pay. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

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Perfectionism at Work Doesn't Work (esp from a boss!) #employeefirst #workplace #corporatelife
March 14, 2026

Perfectionism at Work Doesn't Work (esp from a boss!) #employeefirst #workplace #corporatelife

Check out the full Episode 70 that addresses a listener’s question about feeling like they can’t do anything right because of their boss’s perfectionism. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

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I Have a Perfectionist Boss Help! (excerpt listener question) #workplace #management #employeefirst
March 13, 2026

I Have a Perfectionist Boss Help! (excerpt listener question) #workplace #management #employeefirst

Check out the full Episode 70 that addresses a listener’s question about feeling like they can’t do anything right because of their boss’s perfectionism. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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My Boss is a Perfectionist, How Do I Deal? | Ask Christa!
March 13, 2026

My Boss is a Perfectionist, How Do I Deal? | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo discusses how to handle a perfectionist boss, exploring the impact of perfectionism on team dynamics and providing practical strategies for employees to manage such challenging workplace relationships.

Key takeaways
• Perfectionism is about unattainable standards that can harm team morale.
• Managing expectations and setting boundaries is crucial when dealing with perfectionist bosses.
• Performance plans are vital …

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Listening is really hard to do  #corporatelife #management #careerdevelopment #workplace
March 11, 2026

Listening is really hard to do #corporatelife #management #careerdevelopment #workplace

Check out the full Episode 69 that addresses a listener’s question about feeling like their boss never listens. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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People are not raised to listen, cand ertainly not at work #corporatelife #careeradvice #management
March 10, 2026

People are not raised to listen, cand ertainly not at work #corporatelife #careeradvice #management

Check out the full Episode 69 that addresses a listener’s question about feeling like their boss never listens. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Excerpt listener question: my boss doesn't listen! #corporatelife  #management #listening #career
March 10, 2026

Excerpt listener question: my boss doesn't listen! #corporatelife #management #listening #career

Check out the full Episode 69 that addresses a listener’s question about feeling like their boss never listens. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Employee Development Develops the Company Too #corporatelife #careerdevelopment #careergrowth
March 8, 2026

Employee Development Develops the Company Too #corporatelife #careerdevelopment #careergrowth

Check out the full Episode 68 that addresses a listener’s question about feeling like their boss is slowing their career down. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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My Boss Never Listens What Do I Do? | Ask Christa!
March 6, 2026

My Boss Never Listens What Do I Do? | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo explores the challenges of effective listening in the workplace, especially when dealing with managers who do not seem to listen. She provides practical strategies to improve active listening, enhance communication, and foster better understanding at work. Topics include: the importance of active listening in the workplace, common barriers to effective listening and how to overcome them, practical techniques to improve listening and b…

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How to Cope with Being Underemployed (not able to do all you can) #career #professionaldevelopment
March 5, 2026

How to Cope with Being Underemployed (not able to do all you can) #career #professionaldevelopment

Check out the full Episode 67 that addresses a listener’s workplace issue of frustration because they are more qualified to be a manager than their manager is. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!

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Three steps to help your boss be better at supporting your development #management #corporatelife
March 4, 2026

Three steps to help your boss be better at supporting your development #management #corporatelife

Check out the full Episode 66 that addresses the listener question on how to deal with a manager everyone likes as a person, but doesn’t like as a manager. As always, the show notes include additional resources to further support anyone dealing with this workplace issue.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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