Episode 15 - Drawing the Line: Healthy Boundaries with Workplace Personas

Business Psychos Podcast

Content Warning: This episode briefly discusses suicide. which may be distressing for some listeners. If you need support, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
In this conversation, Katie and Mary discuss the importance of creating a professional persona in the workplace. They share personal anecdotes and insights on how personas can help navigate different roles and environments. They emphasize the need to separate personal and professional lives and the value of adapting personas throughout different stages of a career. The conversation is divided into three acts: discovery and experience, expertise development, and adaptive value creation. They provide guidance on the qualities and behaviors to incorporate into each act's persona. Mary and Katie discuss the evolution of Mary's podcast and the impact of the vignettes she includes. They also explore Mary's personal growth and the reconciliation of her different personas. They reflect on the positive feedback Mary received from colleagues and the potential for future opportunities. They discuss the idea of creating a Substack newsletter and the value of publishing creative writing. They also touch on the executive coaching certification process and the importance of credibility and frameworks. In this final part of the conversation, Mary and Katie discuss the importance of training and certifications in the coaching industry. They emphasize the value of having recognizable logos and credentials to establish credibility. They also discuss the different options for executive coaching certifications and the importance of finding frameworks and programs that provide useful tools. The conversation then shifts to a lighthearted discussion about their cats and their food preferences. They share their experiences with different cat food brands and the challenges of managing their cats' weight. They end the conversation by expressing their appreciation for each other and making plans for future work.
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Chapter

1. Part One: Act One: Who Are You at Work? Your Workplace Persona (00:00:00)

2. Part Two: The Stigma vs. The Benefits of Work Personas (00:15:52)

3. Part Three: Shaping Your Future: Let Your Work Persona Propel You Forward, Not Hold You Back (00:34:55)