VIDEOS
The "Office Politics" Epi is out!! #business #officepolitics #smallbusiness #officelife
Check out Episode 43 that addresses the listener plead for help with office politics-- in a family business!
In the epi, I differentiate between toxic and constructive politics, and provide actionable strategies for managing toxic environments.
Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes…
I Hate Office Politics - HELP! | Ask Christa!
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about office politics, emphasizing the importance of understanding influence in the workplace. Christa defines office politics, differentiating between toxic and constructive politics, and provides actionable strategies for managing toxic environments. She encourages listeners to focus on company objectives and offers practical exercises to navigate office politics effectively. Additionally, she sha…
Good meeting management requires investment - it doesn't just "happen" #business #businessskills
Check out Episode 42 that answers the listener question, "How can I diplomatically skip wasteful meetings?”
Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Ask Christa! Business Questions, Straight Answers, Real Impact
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What ever happened to taking breaks at work? (our brains need them) #business #work #management
Check out Episode 40 that answers the listener question, "What are some tips to be more focused at work?" A: There are SO MANY work hacks, social media accounts, tips, books, and videos about this—so why do we still struggle?
My answer focuses on knowing WHY you want to be focused at work as your True North, then enabling the right amount of focus at work with the basics, including brain breaks while you are working.
Check it out, then browse through my show’s web…
How can i diplomatically decline wasteful meetings? #meetings #business #businessskills
Check out Episode 42 that answers the listener question, "How can I diplomatically skip wasteful meetings?”
Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Ask Christa! Business Questions, Straight Answers, Real Impact
© 2025 Christa Dhimo in partnership wit…
How can I diplomatically decline wasteful meetings | Ask Christa!
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses the common workplace issue of excessive meetings and how to navigate them effectively. She consolidates listener questions about declining unnecessary meetings while maintaining professionalism. She discusses the importance of designing meetings with attendees' needs in mind so as to reduce the question (and stress) about attendance. She also reviews the cultural dynamics that influence meeting attendance. The conversat…
What's a business alliances, REALLY? #business #businessgrowth
Check out Episode 41 that answers the listener question, "What are some best practices when working with partners?”
This is a BIG topic these days: how companies do better because of their strategic partnerships, otherwise known as “alliances.”
Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the sh…
Crazy-urgent leaders are disruptive and destructive! #business #leadership #management #work
Check out Episode 39 that answers the listener question, "Why do I hate deadlines so much?"
There’s a lot to why people hate deadlines: workload stress, lack of resources, feeling there isn’t enough time AND being surrounded by leaders who have a chronic Urgency-Emergency style…
Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!
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Do we even know WHY we want to be focused at work? #business #relationship #work #focus
Check out Episode 40 that answers the listener question, "What are some tips to be more focused at work?" A: There are SO MANY work hacks, social media accounts, tips, books, and videos about this—so why do we still struggle?
My answer focuses on knowing WHY you want to be focused at work as your True North, then enabling the right amount of focus at work with the basics, including brain breaks while you are working.
Check it out, then browse through my show’s web…
This listener KNOWS the value of alliance management!!! #business #businessgrowth
Check out Episode 41 that answers the listener question, "What are some best practices when working with partners?”
This is a BIG topic these days: how companies do better because of their strategic partnerships, otherwise known as “alliances.”
Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the sh…
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What are some best practices when working with [organizational] partners? | Ask Christa!
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo tackles a listener’s question about alliance management, exploring the challenges, best practices, and evolving role of managing partnerships in business. She emphasizes the importance of understanding alliance objectives, building trust, and fostering collaboration for mutual success. Listeners will walk away with insights to enhance their alliance management skills, along with valuable resources for further learning.
Key Tak…
Feeling anxious about an impending change at work? Counterbalance by knowing your worth. #business
Episode 38 answers the listener question, "How do I better manage anxiety at work?" The listener offers a lot of background: this is about a re-org, the listener loves her boss, and is anxious about getting re-org'd under someone she doesn't want to work with or work for...
Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!
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Reframe the purpose of deadlines: they prompt the right discussions! #business #leadership
Check out Episode 39 that answers the listener question, "Why do I hate deadlines so much?"
There’s a lot to why people hate deadlines: workload stress, lack of resources, feeling there isn’t enough time AND being surrounded by leaders who have a chronic Urgency-Emergency style…
Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!
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We know how to reduce distractions to increase focus at work-- don't we? #work #business
Check out Episode 40 that answers the listener question, "What are some tips to be more focused at work?" A: There are SO MANY work hacks, social media accounts, tips, books, and videos about this—so why do we still struggle?
My answer focuses on knowing WHY you want to be focused at work as your True North, then enabling the right amount of focus at work with the basics, including brain breaks while you are working.
Check it out, then browse through my show’s web…
How to Stay Focused at Work: Productivity, Stress Management & Beating Distractions | Ask Christa!
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo answers the listener question about tips to stay more focused at work. Christa explores what “focus” really means, then emphasizes the importance of making it personal, understanding how our own definition of focus can transform the way we approach work. She shares practical, research-backed strategies for boosting concentration, reducing workplace distractions, and managing stress. You’ll also learn why meaningful “brain breaks” matt…
Leaders should be REDUCING workplace anxiety, not CREATING it... #leadership #management #business
Episode 38 answers the listener question, "How do I better manage anxiety at work?" The listener offers a lot of background: this is about a re-org, the listener loves her boss, and is anxious about getting re-org'd under someone she doesn't want to work with or work for...
Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!
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Hating deadlines is about how you feel about time (not necessarily the deadline) #business
Check out Episode 39 that answers the listener question, "Why do I hate deadlines so much?"
There’s a lot to why people hate deadlines: workload stress, lack of resources, feeling there isn’t enough time AND being surrounded by leaders who have a chronic Urgency-Emergency style…
Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!
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When urgency simply creates chaos (and other issues with crazy deadlines...) #business #leadership
Check out Episode 39 that answers the listener question, "Why do I hate deadlines so much?"
There’s a lot to why people hate deadlines: workload stress, lack of resources, feeling there isn’t enough time AND being surrounded by leaders who have a chronic Urgency-Emergency style…
Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!
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Three key management actions to improve collaborations #business #management #careerdevelopment
Work drama among team members dragging you down? Check out Episode 37 that answers the listener question, "How can I improve collaboration in my team? "
Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!
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Ask Christa! Business Questions, Straight Answers, Real Impact
© 2025 Christa Dhimo in partnership w…
Ask Christa! Why do I hate deadlines?
Summary
In this episode, Christa Dhimo addresses the listener question asking, “why do I hate deadlines so much?” She explores the psychological and environmental factors that contribute to stress and aversion to deadlines, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual perceptions and realities of workload and time. Christa discusses how organizational culture and resource availability can impact employees' feelings towards deadlines, and she offers strategies for reframing …
Hate deadlines? Reframe them as necessary tools to get work done #business #smallbusiness
Check out Episode 39 that answers the listener question, "Why do I hate deadlines so much?"
There’s a lot to why people hate deadlines: workload stress, lack of resources, feeling there isn’t enough time AND being surrounded by leaders who have a chronic Urgency-Emergency style…
Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!
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Anxiety in the workplace is more common than most think... #workplacewellness #business
Episode 38 answers the listener question, "How do I better manage anxiety at work?" The listener offers a lot of background: this is about a re-org, the listener loves her boss, and is anxious about getting re-org'd under someone she doesn't want to work with or work for...
Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!
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Season 4's Trailer is HERE!! (Posted on LinkedIn but posting here too!!)
New season. New questions. New answers.
Season 4 of Ask Christa! is here, and this time it’s all about Doing the Work:
* How to boost team collaboration
* How to skip the meetings you don’t need
* How to speak up when you see a better way
* How to stay engaged when you’re underutilized
Episodes drop every Monday and Thursday (next day on holidays), and you can listen or watch directly from my show’s site: https://www.askchrista.com/ (click the blue FOLLOW butto…
Anxiety at work can be debilitating, especially in uncertain times; epi 38 dives in... #business
Episode 38 answers the listener question, "How do I better manage anxiety at work?" The listener offers a lot of background: this is about a re-org, the listener loves her boss, and is anxious about getting re-org'd under someone she doesn't want to work with or work for...
Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!
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