The Grey Areas Podcast with Kelsey Donlon
The Grey Areas Podcast with Kelsey Donlon is ready to disrupt corporate America! This is a space for candid conversations and deep dives into the complexities of the workplace. The mission: to empower women with transparent, inspiring narratives and challenge the status quo in corporate culture.
Grey Areas is a safe, non-judgemental digital platform, podcast and community that inspires and empowers women to navigate the grey areas in the workplace. So what does that mean? Well, the ‘grey area’ is an ill-defined situation…or in other words, it’s murky AF. Kelsey is here to help make this vague situation, much clearer. This community and podcast will hold corporations, executives and Human Resources accountable by leveraging legal education, transparency, and shared stories to drive change.
Each episode will tackle aspects of the grey area; managing anxiety in the workplace, tension between coworkers or managers, understanding employer boundaries, working with HR in an appropriate and effective way, navigating job loss, and so much more. So tune in, to hear Kelsey and her guests share a wealth of information and to be part of a safe space for people who have a hard time navigating the toxic workplace.
Let’s navigate grey areas, together!
The Grey Areas Podcast with Kelsey Donlon
Spilling The Tea on Leadership and Toxic Work Cultures with Dr. Susanna Kislenko
Welcome back to The Grey Areas podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to introduce our esteemed guest, Dr. Susanna Kislenko! Dr. Susanna Kislenko wears many hats as a Skoll Center Postdoctoral Fellow at the Skoll Center for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford and Adjunct Research Professor at the School for Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University. With degrees in International Business and Political Science, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work in the nonprofit sector. But that's not all—Dr. Kislenko is also a dedicated yoga teacher, leading retreats annually and imparting wisdom in various leadership training programs.
In today's episode, Dr. Kislenko sheds light on the intriguing concept of "Founder Syndrome," drawing from her doctoral research. Join us as we delve into discussions about leadership, toxic work cultures, and the intricacies of navigating these challenges with Dr. Kislenko profound insights.
Tune in for:
- 3.25 - Learn what inspired Dr. Kislenko's research into leadership and Founder Syndrome.
- 8.10 - Learn what Founder Syndrome is and its impact.
- 10.10 - Dr. Kislenko shares what good leadership looks like.
- 29.45 - Spotting red flags in a toxic work environment and how to navigate them.
- 35.01 - Recommendations if you are wanting to be a better leader and how to achieve your leadership goals.
- 45.13 - Cubicle Confessions: Wanting autonomy and recognition, how to make your skills clear and what to do when you are feeling lost.
Do you have an anonymous Cubicle Confession you liked to share or ask about? Your experiences hold the power to inspire and guide others facing similar challenges! Head to https://greyareas.com/cubicle-confessions to write or record your message!
Thank you for accompanying me on another captivating podcast episode! If you gleaned insights from this instalment, I'd deeply appreciate your backing through subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast. Your involvement fuels our commitment to championing women through genuine, inspiring accounts and to redefining corporate standards!
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Queen Bee Retreats
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