Brenda You’re on Mute is the podcast that dissects the absurd theatre of business, the economy, and the world of work—one boardroom blunder at a time. From HR nightmares to baffling corporate jargon, we offer a sardonic, tongue-in-cheek exploration of modern workplaces, office politics, and the occasional managerial farce. If you’ve ever endured an interminable Zoom, winced at the word “synergy,” or suspected your role could be performed by a particularly competent goldfish, this show is for ...
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Rakhee and Heather talk about immigration and the economy, and how those “good-for-nothing foreigners” are coming over ’ere… taking care of our sick and elderly, starting businesses, and boosting the economy. Next you’ll be telling us curry is the national dish!By brendayoureonmute
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Unskilled and Unaware of It – Why Some People Don’t Get Imposter Syndrome (part 2)
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41:06Why do some people breeze through their careers with unshakeable confidence, while others — often the most competent — feel like frauds? In part two of Unskilled and Unaware of It, Rakhee Verma digs into why imposter syndrome hits some harder than others. Business psychologist Clare Radford, founder of &Culture, explains what imposter syndrome real…
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Unskilled and Unaware of It – Why Some People Don’t Get Imposter Syndrome (part 1)
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I Read The Art of the Deal, So You Don't Need To
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34:41Rakhee had a knock to the head and decided to read Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal. Interviewed by Heather, the hosts pull apart the book’s gold-plated bravado, missing negotiation strategy, and questionable legacy. Expect sharp takes, a few laughs, and some actually useful book recommendations along the way. Recommended Reads Mentioned in This …
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Episode 1: Woke or Joke 🎙️ In our debut episode, Heather and Rakhee tackle the sometimes absurd, often contradictory world of corporate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. Inspired by the wave of corporate pledges following George Floyd’s murder five years ago, we ask the big question: are companies genuinely committed to change, or…
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