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Unprofessionalism

Dr Myriam Hadnes
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Professional performance is exhausting. Maintaining the mask. Editing ourselves. Pretending we know when we don't.

This podcast is about people who dropped the performance. And what happened next.

Each episode features someone who broke professional conventions and found something better on the other side: the executive who disclosed grief in a corporate setting and found it opened new ways of r... more

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Leanne Hughes wrote the name of a podcast she didn’t have on a blue Post-it note, dropped it in a hat, and when her name was called — walked on stage and described the show as if it existed. It didn’t. A few months later, the First Time Facilitator w... more

When Martin Frederik Garbers’ company was acquired, he was handed the unenviable job of letting twenty-five people go. His own days were numbered too, but he chose to spend them sitting through the hard conversations, one by one, as a human being fir... more

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As her classmates chanted the purpose of business (spoiler: to make money), Philippa White couldn’t help but feel like she'd wandered into the wrong room, as the business school black sheep.

She'd grown up watching her uncle bridge worlds in aparthe... more

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Alex McCann isn’t a qualified career coach, occupational therapist, or psychologist. But he’ll be the first to tell you that.

He walked away from a six-month internship, would sneak off to watch films when he should've been serving popcorn, and then... more

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Martin Frederik Garbers
Executive coach and former CFO
Episode: 010 - When a CFO Chooses Humanity over Numbers with Martin Frederik Garbers
Philippa White
Author of Return on Humanity
Author, Return on Humanity (book)
Episode: 009 - Creating a Return on Humanity (When ROI Isn't Enough) with Philippa White
Alex McCann
Newsletter writer and thinker on careers and the death of the corporate job
self-employed / newsletter writer
Episode: 008 - The Generation That Refused to Fake It at Work with Alex McCann
Anna Lundberg
A solopreneur helping others escape the corporate box, formerly head of digital at a multinational corporation
Episode: 007 - The Good Girl Trap with Anna Lundberg
Rotem Kazir
A satya coach who emphasizes the importance of authenticity in professional relationships.
Episode: 005 - When the Rules Stop Serving You with Rotem Kazir
Dr. Tieren Scott
Speaker on racial dynamics in professionalism and code-switching.
Episode: 003 - Unmasking Professionalism: Code-Switching as Survival with Dr. Tieren Scott
Jillian Reilly
Author and speaker on authenticity and integrity in the workplace
Episode: 001 - Permission Granted: Breaking Rules to Build Integrity with Jillian Reilly
Dauv Evans
Facilitator and Consultant specializing in Brave Spaces
Episode: 353 - How to Facilitate Constructive Discomfort through Brave Spaces with Dr. Dauv Evans
Shireen Naqvi
Trainer, facilitator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist from Pakistan
Episode: 351 - The Fierce Compassion of Facilitation with Shireen Naqvi

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Myriam Hadnes
Host of Unprofessionalism; behavioural economist and founder of workshops.work

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • So much helpful information!

    If you are a facilitator, even only occasionally, you owe it to yourself to put this in your rotation! Every episode contains wisdom I can immediately apply to my own workshops. Thanks Myriam!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jake IC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Master Class

    Every single episode is filled with incredible nuggets that I find myself applying immediately, both practically in my day-to-day work as well as sharing with all my colleagues. Not only will the insights from the interviews make you a better facilitator, but also a more empathetic leader! I recommend this podcast to everyone I know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WCAG 2.0 AA
    United States4 years ago
  • The go-to resource for workshop facilitators!

    This show is the best podcast I’ve found to help myself level up as a workshop facilitator. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John L.C.
    United States6 years ago
  • Interesting to hear from fellow trainers

    The first few episodes are very promising. It’s interesting to hear from fellow trainers and facilitators how they deal with challenging situations when working with groups. The host is authentic and she seems genuinely curious in what her guests have to say, which is not always the case when you listen to interview shows. We want more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcelRaymond78
    Netherlands7 years ago

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Host comes across as authentic and curious, not performative.
A must-listen for facilitators who want practical, ready-to-apply insights.
Listeners appreciate the guest variety and the emphasis on vulnerability over polish.
Great resource for improving workshops and leadership through real talk.

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010 - When a CFO Chooses Humanity over Numbers with Martin Frederik Garbers
Q: What would you recommend executives do in similar situations to honor both business outcomes and human dignity?
Slow down to reconnect with the body and emotions, allow space for individual conversations with those affected, and create clear, compassionate agreements that acknowledge both the business realities and the humanity involved.
010 - When a CFO Chooses Humanity over Numbers with Martin Frederik Garbers
Q: Can you recall a moment when action was unprofessional and turned out to be the best thing you could have done?
The moment involved notifying a diverse group about the closure in a way that balanced the professional requirements with a deep human sensitivity, which ultimately preserved dignity and built trust despite the difficult exit.
009 - Creating a Return on Humanity (When ROI Isn't Enough) with Philippa White
Q: What does it mean to return on humanity in practical terms, and how did your experiences shape that book and your business?
Her experiences at business school and with people across cultures convinced her that empathy, vulnerability, and collaboration create real business value, leading to a framework that prioritizes people over pure profit and explains why happiness and belonging boost profitability.
009 - Creating a Return on Humanity (When ROI Isn't Enough) with Philippa White
Q: When was a time that being unprofessional for you has been maybe the best thing you could have done?
She describes growing up as a 'black sheep' in business-school culture, choosing collaboration over cutthroat competition, and steering her career toward human-centric work that validated her instincts and led to lasting professional success.
008 - The Generation That Refused to Fake It at Work with Alex McCann
Q: What is the value of mentorship and staying close to the problem when building a career?
The guest highlights that mentorship, accessible through new networking norms and open calendars, accelerates learning and helps people understand real-world problems. He argues that you don't need formal credentials to solve big problems and that being near the problem enables authentic, impactful guidance.

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A candid show about shedding the traditional performance of professionalism to uncover more authentic, human-centered work. Conversations center on breaking rules, embracing vulnerability, and redefining what it means to be effective at work—whether through frank talks about career transitions, coaching, or leading with integrity. Listeners are likely facilitators, managers, and professionals who want practical strategies for creating psychologically safe teams, authentic leadership, and healthier workplace cultures. The show stands out for its guest variety—from career rebels to coaches and facilitators—and its consistent focus on real-world outcomes that come from showing up as yourself rather than perching behind a professional mask.

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Recent guests on Unprofessionalism include:

1. Martin Frederik Garbers
2. Philippa White
3. Alex McCann
4. Anna Lundberg
5. Rotem Kazir
6. Dr. Tieren Scott
7. Jillian Reilly
8. Dauv Evans

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