Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack

Welcome to another insightful episode of the "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack" podcast, where we delve into the complex world of workplace conflicts and offer expert coaching and advice. In this episode, we're joined by a caller, Susan, who shares her troubling experience of being persistently hit on by a coworker, who is also a supervisor at her job. Despite not being her direct sup...

🎧 Join us in this engaging episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," where we delve into the delicate issue of managing oversharing in the workplace. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Pollack offers expert guidance to Sapphire, who is facing an uncomfortable situation with a coworker. 🌟 Episode Highlights: Sapphire's experience with a coworker who overshared personal informa...

🎙️ Welcome to another insightful episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," where we dive into the complexities of workplace dynamics and offer practical advice for professionals navigating challenges in their careers. 🌟 In this episode, Dr. Pollack engages with a live caller, Christine, a business consultant from a fast-paced startup tech firm in Santa Clara. She shares her experienc...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Dr. Jeremy Pollack speaks with Jim, who is curious what to do when you've worked at a company for a while and start to see your more junior colleagues getting promoted over you. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more episodes on workplace conflict resolution. Share this with friends and colleagues who might benefit from Dr. Pollack's advic...

In this insightful episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," we delve into the complexities of workplace relationships and how to mend them. Our host, Dr. Jeremy Pollack, offers free coaching and advice to callers dealing with conflicts in their professional environments. Today's episode features Vanessa, who shares her challenge of repairing a strained relationship with a new co...

In the latest episode of the Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack show, Dr. Jeremy Pollack assists caller Maria, newly transitioning into a different work environment, who is apprehensive about forming friendships due to past problematic involvements in office conflict. Dr. Pollack advises on setting clearly defined boundaries and demarcates the difference between empathizing and contributing to office...

In this episode of 'Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack,' Dr. Jeremy Pollack assists a caller, Anthony, who is experiencing a troublesome situation at his retail job. Anthony discusses a troublesome coworker whose lack of effort and contribution is causing frustration among the team. Despite having expressed concerns to the coworker and team leaders, the situation remains unchanged. Dr. Polla...

Join Dr. Jeremy Pollack in this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack as he addresses the challenges of workplace conflicts and offers valuable advice. Lily, a young professional facing issues with her boss and colleagues, seeks guidance on how to approach the situation. She is also facing some bullying from a group of coworkers. Dr. Pollack dives into the dynamics of the workplace, discussing...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Dan shares his experience with a toxic work environment and seeks advice on how to handle similar situations in the future. Dr. Jeremy Pollack provides insights and recommendations on managing workplace harassment and improving communication within organizations. Be a caller on the show at https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/podcast/ Host: Dr. Jeremy...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Susan shares a story about a time she was confronted by a rude customer at the library. She felt unsupported by her coworker and manager, and she's not sure what to do if it happens again. Dr. Pollack discusses the importance of having protocols and training in place for dealing with unruly customers, and he encourages Susan to give feedback...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Dr. Jeremy Pollack talks to Marie, who is considering applying for a higher position at work. Marie is hesitant to talk to her manager about her plans, because she is worried that her manager will try to block her from moving up. Dr. Pollack offers Marie some advice on how to talk to her manager about her career goals. He suggests that she be tran...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Dr. Jeremy Pollack talks to Steven about how to deal with a micromanaging boss. Steven shares his experience of working at a company where the C-suite micromanaged the middle managers and frontline workers. Dr. Pollack explains that micromanagement is often a trust issue, and that the first step is to try to understand the micromanager's conc...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Kevin, a caller, asks for advice on how to manage a friend who is now his subordinate. Dr. Jeremy Pollack offers Kevin some great tips on how to have a conversation with his friend to understand what's going on for him and how to find a way to work together effectively. If you're in a similar situation, where a friend is now your subordi...

Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack: Workplace Conflict Advice In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Joe joins the show to discuss a workplace conflict he experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Joe's company allowed a coworker to return to work after a vacation in New York City, which was a hotspot for COVID-19 at the time. Joe felt uncomfortable working with this coworker, so he w...

Emma, a vegan employee, is frustrated because someone is stealing her lunch from the communal fridge at work. She has tried writing her name on her food, but that hasn't stopped the thief. Dr. Pollack suggests that Emma try bringing her lunch to work in an insulated cooler. This would keep her food cold and prevent it from being confused with other people's food. Dr. Jeremy Pollack also...

In this episode of the Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack show, Dr. Jeremy Pollack talks to Elliot, a young person who has been working at a fast food restaurant for a month but has not yet been paid. Dr. Pollack advises Elliot to set a deadline for when he needs to be paid, and if he is not paid by that deadline, he should quit his job and file a claim with the unemployment office. Dr. Pollack also e...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Chris talks about a coworker who is always late for work. Dr. Jeremy Pollack provides some tips on how to deal with this situation in a way that is assertive and respectful. Here are the steps Dr. Pollack recommends: Build rapport with your coworker. This will help to create a more positive and trusting relationship, which will make it easier to h...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Melissa calls in to discuss her concerns about ageism in the workplace. She shares how she has seen her coworkers make ageist comments towards an older worker, saying things like "we need young energy" and skipping over the older coworkers for trade shows. Dr. Pollack talks to Melissa about the different forms that ageism can take in the...

In this episode of the Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Pollack talks with Alexandra about how to deal with two common workplace conflicts: having too much work on your plate and a direct report who won't stand up for you. Alexandra is a hard worker who is always willing to take on new challenges. However, lately she has been feeling overwhelmed with her workload. Her boss&a...

In this episode of the Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack podcast, Dr. Pollack talks to Ms. Apple, a listener who is dealing with a workplace conflict. Ms. Apple's boss seems to ignore her ideas during meetings, and then takes credit for them later. Dr. Pollack helps Ms. Apple to understand the different types of workplace conflicts, and provides her with practical advice on how to deal with her...

Actor and writer Keith discusses how he deals with homophobic comments from his colleagues. In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Keith talks about his experiences as an openly gay man in the entertainment industry. He shares how he has learned to stand up for himself when faced with homophobic comments, without being adversarial or starting a fight. Dr. Pollack discusses three differ...

Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack featuring host Dr. Jeremy Pollack is the podcast that aims to improve work relationships and manage difficult conflicts, one caller at a time. Conflict Resolution Practitioner, Dr. P takes takes callers from around the country who are dealing with stressful work relationships to provide coaching and support in solving the workplace issues that are burdening them. You...