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The Hard at Work Podcast

Ellen Whitlock Baker
Burnout
Leadership
Trust In the Workplace
Capitalism
Core Values
Nonprofit Sector
Workplace Culture
Immunity To Change
Workplace Wellness
Boundaries
Healthcare
Healthy Workplace
Authentic, the Myth Of Bringing Your Full Self To Work
The Seven Trust Languages
Neuroplasticity
Lindsey TH. Jackson
Rest
Aleenah Ansari
Ride-Hailing Platforms
Career Reinvention

I’m Ellen Whitlock Baker, and I’m a 20 year survivor of many different workplaces, from the good to the bad to the ugly. I created the Hard at Work podcast to help you navigate…and maybe even update… the workplace, which wasn’t made for most of us. Hard at Work is the show for people who are ready to challenge workplace norms, advocate for themselves and others, and create a more equitable, health... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when you stop running from your past and finally step out of performance mode? In this episode of Hard at Work, host Ellen Whitlock Baker sits down with Matt Gilhooly—creator of The Life Shift Podcast—to explore how pivotal before-and-af... more

In this episode of the Hard at Work podcast, host Ellen Whitlock Baker connects with executive career coach and Inspire Careers CEO Cathy Lanzalaco to send a powerful message: no matter how long you’ve been on one path, it's never too late to reinven... more

Unpacking the three unmistakable signs of chronic workplace burnout and how to reclaim your power while planning your next career move.

Have you ever found yourself staring at your laptop, completely miserable, wondering if it’s finally time to thro... more

In this episode, Ellen Whitlock Baker discusses the difference between creating healthy workplaces that prioritize employee well-being vs. wanting a workplace where everyone is happy all the time. She emphasizes the need for leaders to anchor themsel... more

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Matt Gilhooly
Podcaster, host of The Life Shift Podcast
Life Shift
Episode: 47. Your Mess is Your Message With Matt Gilhooly
Cathy Lanzalaco
CEO of Inspire Careers, award-winning resume writer, career coach
Inspire Careers
Episode: 46. It’s Never Too Late to Pivot: How to Reinvent Your Career and Claim Your True Value with Cathy Lanzalaco
Sarah Mosseri
Sociologist specializing in labor, inequality, and workplace culture
University affiliations mentioned; author of Trust Fall
Episode: 43. Trust Overload: How Workplace Intimacy Masks Inequity with Sarah Mosseri
Dr. Laura Suttin
Family physician, consultant, speaker, coach, and author
Episode: 42. Curing the Culture: Why Healthcare Burnout is Solvable with Dr. Laura Suttin
Trystan Reese
Award-winning author, facilitator, and coach focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Collaborate Consulting
Episode: 39: Emotions as a Tool for Connection: Trystan Reese on Leading Bravely
Dr. Merary Simeon
Fortune 50 HR executive, best-selling author of Her Act, co-founder of Zara Consulting, host of What Rules Podcast
Zara Consulting; What Rules Podcast
Episode: 38. The Work Beneath the Work — with Dr. Merary Simeon
Lauree Ostrofsky
Coach, business and marketing consultant, author and founder of Simply Leap
Simply Leap
Episode: 37. The A-Student Trap: Why “Doing Everything Right” Still Leaves You Unhappy — with Lauree Ostrofsky
Aleenah Ansari
Writer, content creator, and strategic creative who specializes in helping people own and amplify their stories
Conglomerate (work mentioned in episode)
Episode: 36. Step Zero: Reclaiming Your Narrative and Redesigning Your Career with Aleenah Ansari
Vu Le
Writer, activist, longtime nonprofit leader, co-founder of community-centric fundraising movement
Nonprofit AF/blog
Episode: 35. Magic, Myth, and the Mess: Reimagining Nonprofits with Vu Le

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Ellen Whitlock Baker
Host of The Hard at Work Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Inspired Helpful Interviews!

    I started listening after receiving super transformative job coaching from Ellen and was so proud to see she is sharing her knowledge in contacts with more people through her podcast! There are so many things broken in the workplace, but there are just as many ways we can flip our own script and begin a new path if we are ready! Ellen has a way of helping you acknowledge what is yours and what isn’t move beyond it and build a future that is fulfilling and healthy. Her podcast is additional “med... more

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    coleyklein
    United States7 months ago

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20. From Math to Management: Ryan Stadt on People-First Leadership
Q: What practical steps can new leaders take to slow down and reflect, especially when resources are tight?
Use brief practices like the three-word check-in, daily quick reflection, and regular pulse checks to gather data, build trust, and identify systemic fixes without overhauling schedules; design a three-part leadership program (formal, informal, social) to integrate development into daily work.
20. From Math to Management: Ryan Stadt on People-First Leadership
Q: What are the biggest challenges for managers right now, especially in creating equitable and healthy workplaces?
Core challenges include feedback and delegation, shifting identity from individual contributor to leader, avoiding over-protection of the team, and navigating the demonization of DEI while continuing to do the work, plus practical issues like meeting norms and workload.
20. From Math to Management: Ryan Stadt on People-First Leadership
Q: Can you give me a quick overview of what support new managers get at your company?
We run a two-day workshop on trust and listening, followed by a group coaching program with self-paced content and monthly coaching to support first six months of direct reports, balancing personal growth with the HR/system workload.
23. Building Wealth and Giving Zero F*cks, with Jaebadiah Gardner
Q: What were some of the hard dips along the way and how did you keep going?
He describes facing legal threats, financial setbacks, public scrutiny, and the emotional toll of building a business, but stresses that adversity is normal at every level and staying committed—while maintaining authentic, positive momentum—helps him move forward.
23. Building Wealth and Giving Zero F*cks, with Jaebadiah Gardner
Q: Give us your general 60 second Wikipedia. What do you want people to know about you?
Gardner outlines his background as a Seattle-based real estate investor and developer, his focus on urban infill and affordable housing, and his belief in building wealth through real estate while serving the community. He also notes his early experiences at Turner Construction and the drive that pushed him to start Gardner Global.

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2. Cathy Lanzalaco
3. Sarah Mosseri
4. Dr. Laura Suttin
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