With the last episode of 2021, this week, I lament about the end of year push, the itch to be a part of the great resignation, and the duality of my frustration with it. If you love the podcast please rate, review and subscribe. Also, share with your friends and family as a cheap Christmas gift. Always feel free to leave feedback or topic suggestions to: TheCorporateCourtneyPodcast@gmail.com Insta: @_CorporateCourt Twitter:@_CorporateCourt
Dec 17, 2021•18 min
This week on Floor 47 of Corporate Courtney, I'm discussing Office Politics. Office Politics focuses on advancing self-interest over a common interest. And as toxic as this sounds, it's the name of the game in Corporate America. I tackle the disparity in the rules and how Black women are at a disadvantage. Find me on Instagram and Twitter _CorporateCourt Email Me at TheCorporateCourtneyPodcast@gmail.com
Dec 09, 2021•25 min
This week on Corporate Courtney, I continue the topic of acting white and the cost code-switching yields to those who must assimilate in Corporate America.
Dec 02, 2021•19 min
This week on Floor 45 of Corporate Courtney I get really vulnerable and discuss my lifelong struggle with being told I'm "Acting White" and how that ties to how I'm perceived in Corporate America.
Nov 18, 2021•21 min
This week on Floor 44, I discuss how toxic the "We Are a Family" line can be in Corporate America. What that statement can actually breed. And how it can negatively impact employees as well as companies.
Nov 11, 2021•18 min
This week on Corporate Courtney I discuss different types of workplace bullies. Whether it's a boss or peer or even a subordinate. I also quickly talk about ways navigate these bullies or at least keep your sanity while dealing with them.
Nov 04, 2021•20 min
Floor 42 of Corporate Courtney, I discuss my inability to step away from work even for my own health. A warning to all who tie too much of their self-efficacy to the workplace. Send your experiences to TheCorporateCourtneyPodcast@gmail.com or message on social media @_CorporateCourt
Oct 28, 2021•14 min
Reading is fundamental! So this week on Floor 41 of Corporate Courtney I share a list of Black Female Authors I've read this year. (Well read, reading and purchased )You also get some fresh tea from my personal life. Which you'll only find here on Corporate Courtney.
Oct 21, 2021•10 min
Welcome to Floor 40! This week on Corporate Courtney, I discuss expectations you place on yourself at a new job and why you need to slow it down. Feel free to leave a comment or share your experience. TheCorporateCourtneyPodcast@gmail.com Twitter and Instagram: @_CorporateCourt
Oct 14, 2021•21 min
Corporate Courtney is BACK! On floor 39, I share why I disappeared from the podcastsphere and what's changed over the last few months. I discuss taking time away from work for surgery, moving, and my experience making a lateral move to further my career.
Oct 07, 2021•19 min
MicroManaging is a hot button label that flys around Corporate America. So Floor 38 of Corporate Courtney, I'm discussing micromanagers. What exactly is micromangement, why it occurs and how you can assess.
Jun 24, 2021•17 min
Megan Thee Stallion, Simone Biles, and Corporate Courtney Interns all learning to embrace the skill of brag. On this week's floor, I discuss the need to identify your skills and discuss them in the workplace. The Squeaky Wheel get the oil" and "The Quiet Qualified suffer".
Jun 17, 2021•23 min
This week on Corporate Courtney I discuss the close of mental health awareness month. How the buzz of a four-day work week nationally promotes productivity and Queen Naomi Osaka's brave stand for boundaries closed out May. Maybe Mental health in Corporate America needs to be more than an internal communication newsletter.
Jun 03, 2021•20 min
On this week's Floor, I vent about leadership not talking to their folks on the ground and being cautious of support that doesn't yield change. Its too easy to tell your people you see them and hear them and not rock the boat above you to make changes. Just another day in the world of Product Management.
May 27, 2021•25 min
A year into Corporate Courtney and I get a real-life scenario to remind me of why I started a podcast for Black Women in Corporate America. The Microaggressions I have the "opportunity" to deal with in a simple interview. LaBria, Lakeisha I feel for you!
May 20, 2021•22 min
If Mindless Behavior traveled all across the world just to meet ya, you may need to download Floor 33 immediately. This week I discuss the need to be right and the damage this can do to you in Corporate America.
May 13, 2021•20 min
Gorilla Glue Girl and I Walk Into a Bar...Who Mentions Being Stuck First? This week on Corporate Courtney I'm discussing my current "Meh state", the unplanned hiatus and, how my constant complaining of feeling stuck led my therapist and the New York Times to lead me to a new vocabulary word: Languishing.
May 06, 2021•20 min
This week on Corporate courtney I discuss the benefits of the 8 to 5, 9 to 5, Corporate America life.
Mar 18, 2021•18 min
On this water cooler chat, I address the unfortunate murder of 8 people in Atlanta, GA this week. The heavy heart I've had over the last few days as we try and process the violence against the Asian community in America and show support with my brothers and sisters as we begin dialogue about race in this country with Asian Americans at the forefront.
Mar 18, 2021•13 min
This week on Corporate Courtney, I praise women in the workplace and specifically those of us in male-dominated fields. I also, discuss balancing both the masculine and feminine energies to be successful in these places.
Mar 11, 2021•24 min
On Floor 29 of Corporate Courtney, I discuss the lack of changes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion since June 2020. The Black Squares and Chief Diversity Officers sprang up but, what tangible changes have we seen?
Mar 04, 2021•26 min
On Floor 28 I discuss the need for workplace boundaries and tips to get those metaphorical cubicles up in place to create work-life balance and keep your sanity. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @_CorporateCourt o Email me at TheCorporateCourtneyPodcast@gmil.com
Feb 25, 2021•21 min
This week on Floor 27 I discuss the work from Fatigue or WFH Burnout. This Pandemic is taking a toll on our bodies, brains, and spirits and we have to find a way through. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @: _CorporateCourt Email me Suggestions or thoughts at: TheCorporateCourtneyPodcast@gmail.com
Feb 11, 2021•24 min
Welcome to Season 2 of Corporate Courtney! This week on Floor 26 I discuss The January Slump in a pandemic and some of the ways I've combated Seasonal Affective Disorder and Activity Bias. Follow Me on Insta and Twitter: @_CorporateCourt Email: TheCorporateCourtneyPodcast@gmail.com
Feb 04, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 26
On the Final Floor of Season 1, I discuss getting a girl crush in the office and how to go about approaching a mentor. How to balance having an objective for mentorship but letting natural relationships develop. And as promised the link to apply for Blck in Corporate's Virtual Mentorship can be found https://www.blckincorporate.com/virtual-mentorship. Keep up with me in the offseason on social media at _CorporateCourt and send any ideas for season 2 to TheCorporateCourtneyPodcast@gmail.com...
Nov 05, 2020•27 min
Instead of taking a lot of time out of the season finale of Corporate Courtney, I decided my election rant should be a water cooler chat. As the American 2020 election continues to unfold I discuss my disappointment in the closeness of the election and bubbling feelings as a Black Woman in America who will live with the repercussions.
Nov 05, 2020•17 min
On Floor 24 I discuss being one of the few. There are few black people in the supply chain/logistics field and even fewer black females. So what's a girl to do when she's looking for a mentor? Send feedback to: TheCorporateCourtneyPodcast@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @_CorporateCourt
Oct 29, 2020•17 min
This week on Corporate Courtney, I do my best to disguise a work rant into a positive life lesson. Rushing deadlines with little to no value and the toll it takes on one's well being. How to come to grips with the idea that failure on someone else's part DOES constitute an emergency on yours in Corporate America. Share your stories with me: TheCorporateCourtneyPodcast@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @_CorporateCourt
Oct 22, 2020•20 min
This week on Corporate Courtney I interview Melanie Gatewood and Latano Hall, two young, black and ,gettin it members of Corporate America. We discuss workplace relationships for black people and I get some true gems from the couple breaking through forbidden dipping your pen in the company ink. You can follow each of us on social media at the following: @_CorporateCourt @thegirlmelanie @l.hall__
Oct 15, 2020•30 min
This week on Floor 21, I discuss my career journey. How I little black girl who struggles with math found success in the IT world. When we have these closed views of what careers are we struggle to fit in boxes that aren't built for us we struggle to see the possibilities.
Oct 08, 2020•28 min