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Ever tried to show your sparkling personality through a pixelated Zoom screen while competing against people who get to charm their way through face-to-face interviews? This week we're tackling the art of nailing remote interviews when everyone else gets the home-field advantage of being actually present (rude, but okay).  Then we dive into every office worker's worst nightmare: waking up after the Christmas party with fuzzy memories and crystal-clear secondhand embarrassment. Spoiler alert: you're probably not the only one who went a bit too hard on the free bar, but we've got your damage control strategy sorted. Plus, we're tackling that boss who dismisses diversity efforts as "box-ticking" and can't resist dropping "snowflake millennials" into every meeting. Newsflash: this is exactly why HR departments exist. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions. Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice no

Ever wondered why we reveal the secret weapon for decoding those frustrating moments when you and your colleagues seem to be speaking completely different languages. Ever wondered why that one colleague drives you absolutely mental while another person finds them perfectly reasonable?Discover the four distinct working styles that explain why some people obsess over tiny details while others just want to "get it done," and why the golden rule of "treat others how you want to be treated" might actually be sabotaging your work relationships.You'll learn:- How to instantly identify whether someone is a D, I, S, or C style (and what your own default mode is) - The exact one-liners to use with each personality type to get better results - Why your "difficult" colleague might not be difficult at all – just wired differently - How to explain your own working style without sounding like you're making excuses You’ll finish this ep knowing exactly why your DISC profile is the difference between friction and

Is your open plan office driving you to distraction with endless chatter and non-stop interruptions? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson dive deep into the chaotic world of trying to get actual work done when you're surrounded by Sally's weekend dating disasters and the marketing team's passionate font feuds (we're secretly here for both, tbh). Then we tackle that colleague who somehow thinks their name is written in flashing neon lights at the top of your to-do list – spoiler alert: it's not! Plus, we reveal how to flip the script on redundancy in job interviews and turn your layoff story into your biggest power move. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions. Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous! SHOW MENTIONS:  Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!Sign up to

Do you feel guilty for taking breaks? Put work ahead of your relationships? Ignore your health in the name of productivity? You might be stuck in workaholic mode without even realising it!  Meet your new BIZ hosts: Lisa Lie (former Head of People & Culture who worked herself into burnout twice in one year) and Em Vernem (Associate Editor at Mamamia who discovered that giving 80% at work prevents the burnout that comes from constantly operating at 100%). They've been trapped in the cycle, escaped it, and now they're exposing the workaholic trap that's keeping high-achievers burning out—even when they love what they do. You'll learn:  The signs you're already caught in the cycle Where workaholic tendencies actually come from (hint: it's not what you think) How the workaholic trap sabotages your daily life without you noticing Why that promotion might be making everything worse PLUS we take the University of Bergen’s 7-point Workaholism Test (finally, a way to tell the difference betw

Are you silently spiralling over a big presentation coming up? Or working from home and crushing projects but feeling totally invisible come performance review time? Or here's the uncomfortable truth bomb – are you actually the colleague who turns every team catch-up into your personal TED talk? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson are serving up hard truths about meeting monopolisers who suck all the oxygen out of the room, plus sharing subtle tactics to give your quieter teammates a chance to shine without staging a workplace intervention. We're also solving the absolute terror of public speaking with psychology tricks that actually work (spoiler: clench your butt cheeks – seriously, it's science), and helping remote workers prove their worth when they're competing against the office crowd from their kitchen table. Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous! SHOW MENT

Tax time is looming, performance reviews are on the horizon, and your motivation has completely ghosted you.The second half of 2025 is when the real work begins, and we're showing you how to thrive while everyone else just survives! Expect to learn the exact strategies you need to stay sharp when everyone else is burning out, how to sound more confident by saying less, the precise words to shut down condescending colleagues without getting fired, master networking when you'd rather hide under your desk, and why your mentor strategy is probably broken. This is your mid-year reset – no fluff, just the career advice that actually works! Sign up to the BIZ newsletter hereYou might be interested in our full episodes on: How To Stop Over-Explaining And Start Impressing How Do I Handle A Patronising Employee? How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard) How To Nail Networking Even When It Feels Super Awkward You Don't Need A Work Mentor You Need This THE END BITSSupport independent women's media.Follo

Are you the queen of procrastination who'd rather deep clean your entire house than finish that urgent report? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson tackle the art of actually getting work done with practical strategies – including the game-changing "eat the frog" method that might just save your productivity. Plus, we wade into the murky waters of workplace social media boundaries (spoiler: someone might get offended, and that's okay), and we share how to stand out as the new person at work. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions. If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!Here is Em's article about 'eat the frog’. Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaFollow the Biz Instagram and

Feeling overwhelmed at work, or maybe your to-do list actually sabotaging your productivity? It’s time to hit the mid-year reset button, so we’ve packaged up the most powerful workplace hacks that actually work in real life – no fluff, just actionable strategies.Discover the surprisingly simple question that instantly reveals your most important task (hint: it's probably the thing making you uncomfortable), plus the exact wording for asking for more money that focuses on evidence, not emotions.You'll learn:- The one question that instantly identifies your most important task (even when everything feels urgent)- The psychological trick that makes speaking up in meetings infinitely easier- What to do when you're stuck in a boring job but don't want to waste the experience- How to build a bulletproof case for a pay raise- Why time blocking fails for most people and how to make it work with your natural energy cyclesEnjoy these sanity-saving strategies for navigating modern work life without exh

Is your boss treating your annual leave requests like personal betrayals? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson dive into the art of taking time off without the side order of workplace guilt. Then we solve the surprisingly tricky etiquette of professional voicemail greetings (yes, they still matter!), and reveal the one word that's undermining women's authority in meetings everywhere – you probably said it thirteen times today without even noticing. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions. The place to learn how to stop apologising, to set boundaries and to present yourself confidently.If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can be anon!Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaFollow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very o

Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst reveal their all-time favourite work hacks that have made the biggest difference in their careers.We've gathered game-changing shortcuts from global experts including professors from Yale and NYU, tech founders, and productivity gurus.You will learn:- how to make networking genuinely enjoyable (even if you're an introvert) - why goal-setting might actually be holding you back - how to redesign your physical environment for maximum productivity - the keyboard shortcut strategy that could save you hours every week Plus special guest, productivity guru Amantha Imber (who has interviewed every major work expert on the planet) shares her top eight genius shortcuts that you can implement immediately. Learn more about Amantha’s company Inventium, listen to her brilliant How I Work podcast or follow Amantha on LinkedIn.Sign up to the BIZ newsletter hereHere is the Mamamia Out Loud episode that inspired this one!You might be interested in our episodes on:How To Talk So People Li

  Sarah Davidson (Seize the Yay) joins Em Vernem on BIZ Inbox to shatter workplace myths, including why "being busy" shouldn't be worn as a badge of honour on your shoulder. After ditching her corporate lawyer path, Sarah shares takes on workplace loyalty, revealing why you probably shouldn't tell your boss you're job hunting, pre-interview rituals that actually work, and her refreshingly simple approach to office morale that won't trigger eye rolls (hint: skip escape rooms). Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to career podcast that turns workplace headaches into actionable solutions, cutting through the corporate jargon to give you straight-talking  advice that actually works! Whether you're dealing with a micromanaging boss, navigating a tricky team situation, or contemplating a career change, we've got your back. Send us your anonymous dilemmas, and we'll help you work smarter, not harder. Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.If you want your work life issue solved, send u

  'Lucky Girl Energy' isn't just a TikTok trend - it's backed by actual science and quantum physics!  We explore why your thoughts have far more power than you realize, and how to harness this energy to transform your career trajectory. Plus, learn why being stuck in a work rut might be more fixable than you think, with practical tools you can implement today. Plus the fabulous Victoria Song, author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller ‘Bending Reality’, teaches us her technique for shifting from career frustration to magnetic success. You can find out more about Victoria’s incredible course here. You might be interested in our episodes on:How To Talk So People Listen To YouHow To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)THE END BITSSupport independent women's media.Follow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business W

  Ever been asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” and wanted to reply, “Surviving”? Same! That’s why this week we’ve called in reinforcements: the brilliant Sarah Davidson—entrepreneur, author and podcasting queen—joins Em Vernen to untangle your trickiest career questions.  We dive into how to not just survive but thrive during a major career pivot, what to do when your career path feels more like a scribble than a straight line, and whether your work ‘fun fact’ should be heartfelt or just plain fun. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to career podcast that turns workplace headaches into actionable solutions, cutting through the corporate jargon to give you straight-talking  advice that actually works! Whether you're dealing with a micromanaging boss, navigating a tricky team situation, or contemplating a career change, we've got your back. Send us your anonymous dilemmas, and we'll help you work smarter, not harder.Sign u

  In this episode of BIZ, we completely flip the script on workplace gossip, revealing why it might actually be essential for your career – and when it could destroy it. Discover the surprising truth about which gender gossips more and just how gossip is hardwired into our DNA.Get the exact strategies for "safe gossiping" that won't damage your reputation, discover what a "reputation ripple" is and how to use it to your advantage, and learn the perfect phrases to gracefully exit a toxic gossip session without making it awkward. Plus, find out why the worst gossip disasters almost always involve one particular communication method that's probably sitting open on your computer right now.Whether you're trying to navigate office politics or build a healthier team culture, these science-backed insights will transform how you think about workplace communication – and might just save your career.Sign up to the BIZ newsletter hereYou might be interested in our episodes on:How To Build A Profitab

tackle the awkward situation of what to do when you've accepted a new job, quit your current one, and then discover your new manager has resigned (yikes!). And we debate the ultimate modern workplace dilemma - is it acceptable to answer work calls with foils in your hair at the salon?Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where Em Vernem and Michelle Battersby answer all those awkward career questions keeping you up at night. Send us your anonymous workplace dilemmas and we'll provide straight-talking solutions from experts who understand the modern workplace.Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can be anon!THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaFollow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.HOSTS: Michelle Battersby and Em VernemEXEC PRODUCER: Georgie PageAUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges Mamamia

Jefferson Fisher (whose revolutionary communication strategies have generated over 1 billion impressions worldwide) returns to reveal his most powerful techniques for the scenarios that make even the most confident professionals stumble. No vague advice—just specific phrases you can use immediately that transform how colleagues perceive your competence and authority.Learn his brilliantly simple "conversational breath" technique that helps you appear more thoughtful and authoritative in any meeting, plus the powerful three-word phrase that lets you disagree with anyone—even your boss—without creating conflict.Listening to this episode will teach you:- A foolproof method for connecting with intimidating senior leaders- The exact phrase that lets you acknowledge your emotions without losing control of difficult conversations- How to stop your over-explaining habit that's undermining your authority- A three-word phrase that makes you sound instantly more confident in any situationWe are obsessed

In this episode we solve the puzzle of networking with colleagues in different time zones (hello, 3am meetings!). Then we dive into the delicate dance of returning to your old workplace as the new boss - is it a career power move or a recipe for disaster? Plus, we share strategic tactics for dealing with that manager who's constantly 'checking in' on your progress.Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where Em Vernem and Michelle Battersby answer all those awkward career questions keeping you up at night. Consider this your chance to get candid career advice from experts who understand the modern workplace.If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.Sign up to the BIZ newsletter hereTHE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaFollow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.HOSTS: Michelle Battersby and Em VernemEXEC PRODUCER: Georgie PageAUDIO PRODUCER: Leah PorgesMamamia

Communication powerhouse Jefferson Fisher (whose strategies have revolutionised how millions communicate) shares his innovative approach to workplace conversations that gets results without the drama. Discover why trying to "win" arguments is actually sabotaging your professional relationships, and learn his game-changing "conversational framing" technique that career coaches are calling the fastest route to a promotion this year.Listening to this ep will teach you:- The exact phrases that make you sound instantly more confident (without being arrogant)- How to replace apologies with something that makes people respect you more - The perfect way to start any difficult conversation (that gets people on your side instantly)- A foolproof method for connecting with senior leaders that makes them want to help you- The simple mindset shift that turns confrontation into collaborationThis isn't just another episode about "speaking up more" – it's the communication blueprint that might completely transform

Today’s episode will teach you how to have scary conversations at work - seriously, you’ll be learning into those tough chats when you’re done listening! Plus Em Vernem and Soph Hirst tackle the question of people at the same level earning different salaries, and we’ll show you how to advocate for more cash (let’s face it, we all deserve it).Also - so, you’ve lied to your boss. Frightening! But we’ll tell you how to fix it. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, where we turn your anonymous workplace questions into actionable advice. Think of us as your career group chat. Consider this your chance to get free career advice from people who've been there.This is Lisa Lie’s excellent career development post.  Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can be anon!THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaFollow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s s

Stop wasting time with disappointing AI results! This episode of Biz gives you the insider knowledge to transform AI from an occasional helper to your most valuable workplace asset.Our incredible guest Amantha Imber brings her expertise that will completely transform how you interact with artificial intelligence tools. You'll discover why using AI as just a delegatee for monotonous tasks means you're missing out on its most powerful applications as your "buddy" and "expert" companion, plus she breaks down her game-changing "architecting" method for prompts that delivers consistently excellent results—a technique that 95% of AI users don't know about.What you'll learn:- a simple three-question framework to determine if AI is right for your task- the best way to craft prompts that actually deliver what you want the first time- how to use AI to test ideas and build confidence before sharing them with others- the critical mistakes that cause AI to produce worse results over timeWhether you're drafting email