My Worst Memory
My Worst Memory
Podcast Description
My Worst Memory: a workplace safe space is a podcast hosted by Robin Cohen, CEO of Happier Office and operations expert. Each week, Robin sits down with industry leaders to unpack the professional moments they’ll never forget—from chaotic reorgs to culture clashes and everything in between. It’s honest, a little messy, and full of lessons they don't teach in b-school. Come for the drama, stay for the takeaways. My Worst Memory is your crash course in leadership, resilience, and the chaos of being a human at work.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of leadership, workplace culture, and resilience, with episodes discussing topics such as the challenges of performance reviews, diversity, equity, inclusion, and the impact of effective communication on employee experience. Specific episodes include 'The Unexpected Review', which explores the significance of honesty and transparency in DEIB initiatives, and 'The Competitive CEO', where the dynamics of competition and support in leadership are analyzed.
My Worst Memory: a workplace safe space is a podcast hosted by Robin Cohen, CEO of Happier Office and operations expert. Each week, Robin sits down with industry leaders to unpack the professional moments they’ll never forget—from chaotic reorgs to culture clashes and everything in between. It’s honest, a little messy, and full of lessons they don’t teach in b-school. Come for the drama, stay for the takeaways. My Worst Memory is your crash course in leadership, resilience, and the chaos of being a human at work.
Have you ever thought you were doing great work, only to be blindsided by a terrible review? We’re talking so terrible that you might lose your job. You’re not alone.
In this episode of ‘My Worst Memory,’ host Robin Cohen sits down with Colin Dinnie, Employee Experience Specialist & DEIB at Wistia, about the importance of honesty and transparency in the workplace. They discuss the evolving nature of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging), the challenges companies face in maintaining these initiatives, and the critical role of belonging in fostering a positive workplace culture. Colin shares his personal journey into DEIB, the significance of transparency in hiring practices, and the impact of effective communication on employee experience. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-advocacy, learning styles, and building trust within organizations to enhance overall health and productivity.
Chapters
00:54 Understanding DEI vs DEIB: The Importance of Belonging
02:43 DEI & Politics Today
05:47 How Diversity Benefits Your Customers
08:31 Making The Gold Standard Achievable
09:28 Transparency in DEIB: Sharing Successes and Failures
09:29 The Journey to DEIB: Colin’s Background
11:38 Get To Know Colin: Non-Traditional Career Path
14:08 Side Tangent: Microdecisions
14:48 Colin’s Worst Memory: The Performance Review
17:42 Manager Enablement
18:51 The Importance of Effective Management
19:29 Let’s Run The Numbers: Impact of A Bad Manager
21:23 The Symbiotic Relationship Between Managers and Employees
22:23 The Silver Lining: Honest Communication
23:55 Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace
25:23 How To Advocate For Yourself
28:17 Understanding Learning Styles for Better Communication
29:39 The Watercooler: Learning Styles
33:11 Building Trust and Communication in Organizations
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