Drinks After Work with Shannon and Deb

Have you ever thought "Wait, is my Peloton instructor an energy vampire?"...Just me? Ok, well...here's the drinks: Deb: Borrowed Battery Shannon: Fat Mariachi Leslie: LMNT   Snag the recipes on our website   In this episode, Shannon and Deb are joined by special guest Lesley Picchieti of Inspire Bliss Coaching to talk about energy in the workplace — the kind that walks into a room and sucks the ai...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work!   This time, we're talking all about: Ageism in the workplace — the slipperiest form of discrimination How it hits men and women differently (looks vs. jokes) The myth that older workers aren't tech-savvy (spoiler: they've adapted through every tech revolution) Why your resume might be getting auto-reje...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work!   This time, we're talking all about: Soft off days — the new way employees are reclaiming their time Why working from home means walking the dog at 2 PM is fair game The corporate hypocrisy of "time theft" How layoffs and exploitation have groomed this kind of employee The trade-off between loyalty, pa...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work!   This time, we're talking all about: The toxic boss profiles you'll recognize immediately (the temper-tantrum thrower, the spotlight hog, the gaslighter, the rule-maker) Triangulation — when your boss talks about you instead of to you How toxic bosses are literally making employees sick (it's not just...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: The trust recession — why trust is broken everywhere (workplace, brands, insurance, you name it) How layoffs during record profits have destroyed employee trust Why loyalty means nothing anymore (on both sides of the counter) The connection between technology, AI, and...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work!   This time, we're talking all about: Power dynamics at work — from Betty Sue in finance to team leads on power trips When to leave corporate America and go out on your own The ick of entrepreneurship: trading one set of problems for another The harsh realities no one tells you (spoiler: healthcare cost...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work!   This time, we're talking all about: Corporate swag vs. actual bonuses (spoiler: we want the money, not the blanket) Why "we're all family here" is a giant red flag in job postings Workplace favoritism and the halo effect — when one person can do no wrong The Peter Principle: promoting people until the...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about:   Why unlimited PTO is actually an illusion of flex PTO shame and why we hoard our time off like it's precious (because it is) The unspoken rules that make taking time off feel like a crime How working from home makes PTO guilt even worse Planning, scheduling, and act...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: Why forced team building exercises make everyone scatter like roaches The difference between building culture and forcing "fun" Stay interviews vs. exit interviews (and why timing matters) When the CEO thinks they're everyone's buddy (spoiler: they're not) How to surv...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about:   Coffee Badging: The office protest you didn't know had a name Revenge Quitting vs. Quiet Quitting: When employees fight back (loudly or silently) Rage Applying: Blanketing the internet with your resume out of pure frustration Quiet Firing: When your company makes yo...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: Why performance reviews feel like going to the principal's office How the rating system is rigged (spoiler: you're never getting that 5/5) The disconnect between widget-based work and knowledge-based work Why managers wait until the last minute and copy-paste from las...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work, 2026 Edition!   This time, we're talking all about: Why New Year's resolutions set us up for failure (and what to do instead) How SMART goals aren't actually that smart for personal growth The perfectionism trap that makes goal-setting feel like punishment Why reflection beats resolution every time Prac...

Drinks After Work with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: Where’s the Human in HR?   Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it’s time for another round of Drinks After Work! This episode goes straight into the tension between people and policy, asking: when did human resources stop being about the humans?   This time, we’re talking about: What happens when HR becomes more about protecting t...

Drinks After Work with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: The Broken State of Recruiting Grab a glass, fill it up, and settle in — it’s time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we’re talking all about: How the recruiting process got so broken Why AI might actually be able to fix what’s wrong The hidden frustrations of cover letters, ATS filters, and job scams Real talk about bias, f...

Pull up a chair and pour yourself something good — it’s time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we’re talking all about: How cognitive biases sneak into the way we design learning Why “expert syndrome” (aka Dunning-Kruger) can ruin credibility The hidden effects of the halo, horn, and affinity biases on planning and hiring False consensus and confirmation bias — and what they mean...

Grab your favorite frosty adult beverage, hit that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris for another round of Drinks After Work! This episode is all about the real difference between engaging and compelling learning—why we confuse the two, and what it takes to actually hold attention beyond the first click. This time, we’re asking: Are we designing learning that hooks people...

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it’s time for another round of L&D Happy Hour! This time, we’re talking all about: Why building relationships with stakeholders is harder than it sounds How shifting your language changes how you’re perceived The role of trust, curiosity, and active listening in business partnerships Baby steps for new and seasoned L&D pros to strengthen influe...

Kick off your shoes and leave the workday at the door — it’s time for another round of L&D Happy Hour! So what are we up to this time? Well, we’re talking all about: Why playfulness isn’t just for kids How rest fuels creativity (and why a nap isn’t the only answer) Breaking out of “all work, no play” culture The small shifts that make big creative breakthroughs possible From Lego Serious Play...

L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: The Real Deal on Networking   Dust off your mason jars and bar spoons, make sure you've smacked that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris for another round of Learning Rebels Happy Hour! So what are we up to this time? Well, we’re talking all about: Why networking isn't just business cards and elevator pitches What...

L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: Productivity, Control, and the Future of Work Break out your shakers and bar spoons, double check that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris for another round of Learning Rebels Happy Hour! This episode explores productivity, the illusion of job security, and why CEOs are losing sleep at night. This time, we’re talki...

L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: The Truth About Professional Development   Grab your favorite frosty adult beverage, hit that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris for another round of L&D Happy Hour! This episode dives into the real talk behind professional development—why it matters, why people aren’t taking advantage of it, and what we can d...

L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker: Personality Tests—Insights and Hot Takes! Grab your favorite frosty adult beverage, hit that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker for another episode of the L&D Happy Hour. This time, it’s all about personality assessments—the good, the bad, and the downright problematic. Today, we’re diving headfirst into the...

L&D needs more energy, and so do our onboarding processes!   Listen in as Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris, two L&D veterans, spill the tea (and maybe a little whiskey) on all things learning and development. No fluff, just real talk.   Today Deb and I are talking about the shocking state of onboarding and why organizations are so damn complacent about it.   So grab your beverage of choic...

Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker:   Join Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker for a blend of business smarts and L&D war stories. Don’t miss our happy hour recommendations at the end of these notes!  Today, we're dissecting what’s up with pay-to-play conferences and equity in remote work.   When it comes to remote work, there are many organizations taking a hard stance - return...

Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker: (00:00) Shifting Landscape of LinkedIn Marketing (16:06) Business Acumen in L&D Professionals (25:33) Business Acumen in L&D (37:06) Building Business Acumen Skill     Join Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker for a blend of LinkedIn hacks, business smarts, and L&D war stories. Don’t miss our happy hour recommendations at the end of the...