{"podcast":{"title":"Workplace Weirdness™","slug":"workplace-weirdness-7112271","podcast_index_feed_id":7112271,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/workplaceweirdness","website_url":"https://workplace-weirdness.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/927fc1d4-a836-11ef-97b6-13c1bdc2cf1b/image/dadefc22beddd39f23c3affe533b553b.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Green Banana Consulting LLC","episode_count":43,"summary":"Welcome to Workplace Weirdness™, The Non-HR HR Podcast™ that takes a deep dive into the delightful oddities of office life. Ever wondered why the break room smells like a science experiment or why your boss insists on using 'synergy' in every meeting? We've got you covered! Join Maya and her revolving door of guest hosts as they unravel the mysteries of cubicle culture and decode the cryptic behaviors of your coworkers. From bizarre email sign-offs to the enigma of office fridge politics, no topic is too weird for us to tackle. Each week, we'll talk about hot HR topics, answer listener questions and dissect an awkward workplace theme, all while keeping things light, fun, and packed with HR humor. Tune in, because in the world of work, the only thing you can count on is the unexpected! So, grab your coffee, put your feet up on that ergonomic footrest, and let's get weird at work together. Trust us, it’ll be a productivity boost like no other!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T20:19:32.322722+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271"},"episode":{"title":"Career Pivots: How to Change Direction Without Losing Momentum","slug":"career-pivots-how-to-change-direction-without-losing-momentum","published_at":"2026-05-29T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271/career-pivots-how-to-change-direction-without-losing-momentum","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PDY9609720900.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PDY9609720900.mp3","summary":"In this Summer special episode of Workplace Weirdness™ Out of Office, Maya Kadar Kovalsky turns real guest stories into a practical resource for anyone thinking about a career pivot. From unexpected job changes to bold reinventions and strategic \"half-steps,\" guests from past episodes share stories of taking risks, embracing change, and discovering that careers rarely follow a straight line. Their advice? Stay curious, stay flexible, and don't be afraid to pivot when opportunity knocks. Resources and Links: Neil Sharma, co-founder of SolarKal· SolarKal · Website - https://www.solarkal.com/ · LinkedIn - / neil-sharma-045117 Billy Samoa Saleebey, founder and CEO of Podify · Podify Website - https://podify.com/ · LinkedIn - / billysamoa · Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/... · Facebook - / billysamoasaleebey · YouTube - / billysamoa Meredith Haberfeld, CEO of ThinkHuman Website - https://www.meredithhaberfeld.com/ · LinkedIn - / meredith-haberfeld-she-her-29aa7a5 · Instagram - / thinkhumankind · ThinkHuman Website - https://think-human.com/ Menaka Chang, Fractional Chief People Officer · LinkedIn / menaka-chang Nicole Ramirez, Personal Brand Strategist · Website: nrdigitalconsulting.com · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerayeramirez Paul McDowall, Head of Strategic Growth Vault49 · LinkedIn - / paul-mcdowall-00b0b11 · clarkmcdowall - http://www.clarkmcdowall.com · Vault 49 - https://www.vault49.com/ Maya Kadar Kovalsky · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayakadar/ Workplace Weirdness™ · Email: info@workplace-weirdness.com · Website: workplace-weirdness.com · Instagram: @workplaceweirdpod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specif…","meta_description":"In this Summer special episode of Workplace Weirdness™ Out of Office, Maya Kadar Kovalsky turns real guest stories into a practical resource for anyone th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":604,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/workplace-weirdness-7112271/episodes/career-pivots-how-to-change-direction-without-losing-momentum/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271/career-pivots-how-to-change-direction-without-losing-momentum.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}