Demoted

It’s wedding season, baby! Time to write that toast you’ve been putting off for weeks for your friend. Lucky for you, Ross and Natalie have the perfect framework to deliver a heartfelt, funny speech that will make everyone at the wedding come up to you and say “hey that was a great toast.” The duo also tells you things to avoid, and even go as far as to describe how to give the worst speech imagin...

You might not have known this is an educational podcast but you’re gunna learn today. Ross and Natalie share their tested methods of subtly asserting dominance in the workplace, from power leans to de-magnetizing key fobs. As a self-proclaimed restroom aficionado, Ross gives a DemoTED Talk titled “The Throne Room: Mastering the Art of Workplace Bathroom Etiquette”. Is it ever okay to play TikTok v...

Welcome to the Demoted Live Show… recap episode! We went out and did a secret live show and in this episode, you’ll hear all about it (and perhaps learn how to score an invite to the next one). Ross and Natalie break down their first Demoted live show where they interviewed ZoomInfo’s CEO, Henry Schuck. You’ll get to hear some audio of him handling the onslaught of roasts and fiery questions. They...

Q3 is coming in hot! In this episode, Ross and Natalie review each other’s performances over the first half of the year, covering vulnerability scores, friendship ratings, and even carpool ability. The hosts share their hopes for the rest of the year and set goals for live shows and maybe even bringing on some guests. Stay tuned for a comparison of bachelor and bachelorette parties, confessions fr...

We all know Corporate Natalie. But who is Real Natalie? In this episode, Natalie’s roommate and co-founder Katrina enters the studio to grill Natalie on your most-asked questions. She reveals first-hand accounts of what it is like to both live and work with Natalie. Natalie opens up about her journey to finding self-confidence, her challenges of dating while in the public eye, and navigating her c...

Let’s talk about giving and receiving… feedback. Ross and Natalie share their experiences receiving feedback - from Natalie learning the proper use of icons in consulting decks to Ross receiving a harsh critique of his comedy series script. The duo breaks down Kim Scott’s concept of Radical Candor as a constructive method of giving feedback in the workplace. They, of course, also explore some meth...

It’s story time! Ross and Natalie read the most outrageous listener-submitted stories and share some wild stories of their own. From a breakup overheard on Zoom, to a coworker referring to himself as “Daddy,” to a company auctioning off employees. Natalie witnesses a corporate rap battle and Ross gives a play-by-play recap of his recent doctor’s appointment. Stay tuned for honest takes on Pen Pals...

Happy hour is when the real business gets done. Corp and Natalie read through listener-submitted confessions that paint a startling picture of company drinking cultures. Brace yourself for stories of coworker hookups, drunken divulgences, face slaps, and a creative application of hot wax. They also reflect on their own happy hour experiences working in sales and consulting and share some tips on h...

Did you know people are more afraid of public speaking than spiders, heights and death? In this episode Natalie and Corp discuss how they have overcome their own fears of public speaking. They’ll also talk about their first times giving speeches in high school and how they’ve evolved to now speaking professionally in fireside chats, panel discussions and keynote addresses. You will hear great advi...

Are you coming to the Demoted conference? Ross and Natalie dive deep into the world of corporate conferences; the good, the bad, and the virtual. You’ll get a crash course of the do’s and don’t’s of conference etiquette. They also plan out the perfect Demoted Conference complete with a swimsuit chic dress code, hot tub round tables, and a workshop on tastefully sexting your colleagues. Get ready f...

What does B2B Sales and proposing to your girlfriend have in common? You might be surprised. As connoisseurs of LinkedIn cringe, Ross and Natalie dissect recent outrageous posts and give advice on how you can craft your own cringe on the platform. Ross tells the story of how he was banned from LinkedIn and Natalie reads his departing rage post. They also answer classic listener submitted questions...

To return or not to return? Natalie and Corp discuss the pros and cons of returning to the office and working from home. They reminisce about adjusting to work from home while sharing a living space with others, creating content from quarantine, and dealing with a sudden lack of inspiration. Ross answers a listener submitted question about whether he would recommend pivoting to a career in Sales....

Corp and Natalie are back with more terrible boss stories! This time they are reading through Ross’s followers’ submissions. And if we know anything about his predominantly sales audience, we know these stories are going to be epic. The episode also unpacks a spicy sales love-triangle scandal exposed in the most unlikely of places - LinkedIn. Stay tuned to find out what it's like to have Ross and...

You might not always see eye to eye with your boss, but after hearing the terrible confessions in this episode, you will be glad they're nothing like these nightmare bosses. Corp and Natalie read through a gauntlet of listener submitted stories uncovering rampant demeaning, violent and misogynistic behavior by managers and so called “leaders”. Stay tuned for a founder dinner fiasco and a light deb...

Recently back from taking time off, Natalie recaps her trip to Asia with stories of her phone cleanse, Japanese toilets, and a vicious, horny monkey forest. Ross opens up about his recent creative slump and changing up his habits for the better. They also address a juicy Dear Demoted submission about a scandalous coworker sending inappropriate messages to a client’s husband. Stay tuned for thought...

Natalie and Corp discuss the differences working for a little start-up versus a gigantic corporation. Ross “Corpsplains” the various stages of VC funded companies and what to expect when working for companies at each stage. Stay tuned if you want to know how toxic the company culture would be at Natalie and Corp’s own start-up, or why future scientists may consider Ross a god of our time.

Corp and Natalie take time between flights to host a manic rant about work travel. They share their experience traveling for work and give some tips on how to do it best. Stay tuned for Dear Demoted advice, the dos and don’ts of airplane etiquette, and a tirade on dogs on airplanes.

Natalie and Ross discuss their favorite syndrome and effect, that being Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Ross has a new batch of Corporate Confessions to share involving the spicy side of sales kick-offs. Stay tuned for listener advice requests, a kindergarten poison Ivy encounter, and an unhinged school group project.

Ross and Natalie discuss the intricacies of making career pivots and what signs to look out for when it may be time to move on. They address the key factors when deciding if it’s time to make your side-hustle your full-time job. Stay tuned for some unfiltered takes on LinkedIn endorsements, job hopping and business cards. Also, Becky the Biz B*tch stops by for an unhinged interview with the self-e...

Natalie and Ross discover that office “romance” is very much alive and maybe a bit out of control. They share listener stories of outrageous hookup confessions, investigate workplace relationship statistics, and give their takes on best practices for pursuing love at work. You may need to take a cold shower after hearing the stories of debauchery in this episode. Send in your office relationship s...

Corp and Natalie relive the college days by guessing each other’s “college personas”, revealing their college GPAs, and reading some salacious listener-submitted college confessions. Tune in for an exploration of their biggest college regrets. Also, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to party with a murderer, Ross will tell you all about it. Make sure to follow @demotedpodcast on Instagram for...

Ross and Natalie open up about their lives as content creators, sharing why they made their first videos, “pinch me” moments throughout their content creation journeys, and insights into what it takes to build a brand on social media. You can expect an unfiltered take on the reality of crafting a public persona.

Let’s get political...JK. Natalie and Ross unpack how to play the game of office politics. They share some useful tips on climbing the corporate ladder as well as bad advice that absolutely should not be taken seriously. They also introduce a new segment, Dear Demoted, where they offer targeted advice to listeners in need. Tune in to hear the pair discuss filming yourself getting laid off and whet...

Is striking a work/life balance possible in the modern corporate landscape? Ross and Natalie tell personal stories of being overwhelmed by their day jobs, share tips on staying sane, and discuss the importance of mental health in the workplace. The duo also debates whether or not you need a hobby. Be ready for an in depth breakdown of Ross’s vast array of hobbies and Natalie’s lack thereof.

Buckle up! Natalie and Ross address last week’s viral video of a content creator claiming to be their employee. They set the record straight, breaking down the spread of misinformation, what they learned from the experience, and what this means for content creation in the digital age.