The Corporate Cleanse
by Jen Gray
BusinessE · Explicit
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About this podcast
Hi, I’m Jen, and I sold my soul to corporate ladder climbing, a big salary, the fancy exec title, and corporate gold stars (which, as it turns out, are mostly company t-shirts and crisp high fives). Where did I find myself? Flat on my ass—needing a serious detox from corporate life. Join me as we discuss rebuilding your soul after the corporate charm has worn off (and maybe how to navigate corporate climbing while keeping some of your soul). We’ll also discuss rebuilding your identity, resetting your relationship with money, speaking up without being an asshole, and finding and keeping your calm—and, ultimately, finding success and self-love through it all.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 28 episodes
- Is it her? Or the system? Unpacking female competitiveness in the workplace · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 1We're back! Season 2 starting off talking about something I've encountered in every job I've had. I've perpetuated it, I've been a victim of it, I've witnessed it. But yet, we…
- Romanticizing your corporate life (and a lil announcement) · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 25First, a little announcement: your girl is headed back to corporate life As I prepare to go back, I want to be really intentional about holding this peace and space that I've…
- Readiness is a myth and some thoughts on imposter syndrome · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 24Looking back, I don't think I've ever been "ready" for anything in my career. What does ready even mean? So often, this idea of ready holds us back and makes us think that if we…
- Q&A Session | vetting toxic teams, finding out coworkers are paid more than you, and more! · 39 minToday we're off-the-cuffing (word?) some listener questions. We talk about interview tips, asking for raises, how to vet a new manager/team, corporate DE&I, and whether or not I…
- Swimming in Deep Waters & The Art of Tinkering with Abby Orchard | The Deep + Unhinged Podcast · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 23Double dipping podcast episodes today with Abby Orchard from The Deep + Unhinged Podcast. Ready to dive into the depths of our daily lives? This episode nudges you to find joy in…
- Dealing with rejection and the dreaded job hunt · 44 minWhy didn’t any of you tell me how brutal the job market is right now?!? In this episode, we’re talking about rejection. I share my personal experience with the emotional…
- Am I going back to corporate life (?) and other time off ramblings · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 21Short answer, yes, ha. I go through my thought process of whether to make crocheted bags and pick up a couple of shifts at Trader Joe's vs. going back to corporate life. I also…
- Building a personal brand in corporate life, consulting, finding your voice | with Madi Bullock · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 20I'm mostly just catching up with Madi today. I met Madi on my first day of a new job and has been one of those people you just want to be close to; to be in their orbit. Madi and…
- The art of trying and overcoming fear of failure | with Kortney Osborne · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 19Welcome to the first official guest episode where I interview Kortney Osborne (full disclosure she's my best friend). We've had oddly parallel career paths all culminating in the…
- Let's talk about money: asking for a raise, negotiating your salary · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 18Money doesn’t have to be weird or awkward—it’s a normal thing. Isn’t that we’re all doing?? We’re working to get paid. None of us are working just because we altruistically love…
- Accessing self-love and personal sovereignty | with Meikel Reece from The Art of Transformation podcast · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 17*BONUS* episode this week This week, I sat down with Meikel Reece from The Art of Transformation podcast to talk about self-esteem vs. self-love, our own transformation stories…
- 5 things no one tells you about being an executive · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 16Oh ... Is iT HaRd bEiNg aN eXeCuTiVe? I understand reaching the executive level is a privileged place to be and reaching that level was really great. I’ve never learned so much…
- Navigating changes in your career - to stay or leave? · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 15Reflecting on my career now, I realize that none of my steps and career changes were perfectly planned out, none were super intentional beyond wanting to make more money - and…
- How anxiety plays out in your career · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 14I have a complicated relationship with my anxiety. Anxiety has pushed me and has gotten me far in life. Moderate anxiety has kept me on my toes, driven me to tend to the things…
- The tea behind corporate speak · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 13Reorgs, "let's take this offline", Year of Transformation, executive departures, new CFO? There is definitely tea behind the "so and so is leaving the company to focus on…
- Nepotism, favoritism, and unspoken fraternities · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 12Do you ever get this feeling of not getting a shot because of who you are or who you are not, or whether or not you’re in the “in crowd”? Corporate life is often just a clique…
- Combatting labels in the workplace · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 11If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been called “organized” in my career, I would def own a boat by now. But you know what? It’s never felt like a compliment. We use labels in…
- Dealing with toxic leadership · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 10Chances are, you have encountered or will encounter toxic leadership in your career. If you're experiencing this, let me remind you: you are not crazy. Toxic leadership isn’t…
- Getting ahead in your career (yes, I understand the irony) · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 9Yes, I understand the irony. Me, someone who was fired most recently, giving you advice on getting ahead in your career. But I haven't been fired from a job since I worked at…
- Do you have to be passionate about your job? · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 8How many companies do you come across that claim "we're making the world a better place" or "we take care of xyz so you can focus on what matters in life"? It’s also a question…
