Cubicle Confidential

How much do first impressions matter during a job interview? Do hiring managers rely too much on gut instinct? What kind of interview questions actually matter? And finally, should you lose that man …

Is it ever okay to rat someone out at work? What is the difference between being a whistleblower or a tattle tell? When is it appropriate to report the misdeeds of others?  

Chris and Mary tackle ques…

A hiring manager bemoans the lack of passion in candidates. A mother worries about her daughter’s lack of ambition. A recent college graduate questions the pursuit of happiness over the revulsion of …

Are you comfortable with self-promotion? Can you promote yourself without feeling shame? What’s the difference between confidence and arrogance? How do you self-promote with humility and confidence? …

Do you hate networking? Do you feel awkward at networking events? If so, this episode is for you! Chris and Mary answer listeners’ questions about how to work a room, make authentic connections, and …

Presentation skills take center stage as Chris and Mary take questions on how to become better at presenting and public speaking. You asked and we answered!

Pro tips include: overcoming stage fright, …

Is your workplace going hybrid? Does it work? In this timely episode, Mary and Chris tackle two questions on how to successfully navigate and manage a hybrid workplace.

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Funny or not? What kind of humor is off-limits at work? Should the office comedienne can it?  What to do when good jokes go bad? Mary and Chris tackle these questions and more as they sort out the do…

Selling sucks. Mary and Chris bemoan the horrors of cold calling and selling while answering listeners' questions about cold calling and dealing with difficult salespeople.

Chris claims he doesn’t hav…

Chris and Mary tackle questions about leading and managing. What is the difference between managers and leaders? Should you promote the brilliant jerk? How do you go from bud to boss? Chris offers br…

To err is human. To mess up at work might put you in the doghouse. Mary and Chris discuss how to recover from mistakes, rebuild your reputation and use your humanity to move on. Chris confesses to a …

Bro culture is under the microscope when Mary and Chris encounter an aspiring employee who has to decide between hanging out with the boys or losing out on a promotion. Mary gives some tough love to …

Have you ever worked closely with a colleague that’s a tad fragrant?  Do you tell them or do you hold your breath for 8 hours? Mary and Chris debate what to do. Meanwhile, when is it okay to tell som…

It’s great to work from home but what do you do when your employees show up as slobs? Mary and Chris shed some light on how to present yourself professionally in virtual meetings. And speaking of vir…

Office romance is front and center in this episode as Mary and Chris give advice on what to do about a two-timing boss.  Meanwhile, what happens when your ex gets the job you wanted? Is it luck or ar…

Chris DeSantis and Mary Abbajay announce the July 7th launch of Cubicle Confidential: Weekly Advice for the Working Stiff.

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