The Corporate Cliché Podcast

Ep. 27 – Be Bold with Chris Catania | Turning Community Into a Competitive Advantage Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché Podcast! Join Jen + Jess as they dive into unfiltered watercooler conversations about what it’s really like working in corporate. In this Be Bold episode, we sit down with Chris Catania—keynote speaker, strategist, and community expert who helps organizations turn communities i...

Ep. 26 – Be Bold with Alexis Matthews | Sustainable Success, Empathy at Scale & Redefining High Performance Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché Podcast! Join Jen + Jess as they dive into unfiltered watercooler conversations about what it’s really like working in corporate. In this Be Bold episode, we sit down with Alexis Matthews—a powerhouse leader in sales, wellness, and community-building....

Welcome back to The Corporate Cliché Podcast! Join Jen + Jess as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. In this episode, we’re kicking off 2026 with a fresh installment of our Work/Life Balance series — reflecting on our holiday break, celebrating how far the podcast has come, and revealing one of our favorite ways to unplug: vide...

Ep. 23 – Book Club: Hidden Potential at Work | Why Growth Beats Polish Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché Podcast! Join Jen + Jess for honest, unfiltered watercooler conversations about what it’s really like working in corporate. In this Book Club episode, we’re diving into Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant. This conversation challenges the corporate obsessi...

Ep. 23 - Year in Review | Our Favorite Corporate Cliché Moments of 2025 Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché Podcast! In this special year-in-review episode, Jess and Jen kick off 2026 by pressing pause and reflecting on the moments that defined Corporate Cliché in 2025. From hilarious HR nightmares and laugh-out-loud corporate chaos to powerful lessons, guest mic-drop moments, and those universal...

🎙️ Ep. 23 – Be Bold with Ari DeGrote (Founder of Upward & Inward) Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché Podcast — where Jess and Jen bring real, unfiltered watercooler conversations about the corporate world we all know too well. This week, we’re diving into a powerful conversation on courageous leadership, human-centered workplaces, and unlocking your full potential — with the incredible Ari D...

🎙️ Episode 21: Corporate 101 – The Interview Remix: Flip the Script, Stand Out and Win with the IMPACT MethodPodcast: Corporate Cliché Hosts: Jess & Jen Episode Summary: You landed the interview—now it’s time to make an IMPACT. In this Corporate 101 episode, Jess and Jen break down their simple, actionable IMPACT framework to help you prepare with confidence, communicate clearly, and stand out...

Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché Podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful conversation about the future of work—and why kindness is no longer just a nice-to-have, but a business imperative. We’re joined by Meral Alizada, founder of Results of Kindness—a...

HR Nightmares – Corporate Horror Stories That Will Make You Cringe Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. In this episode, we’re back with another round of HR Nightmares, where we share real-life corporate horror stories that will have you laughing, shocked, and ma...

🎙️ Ep. 18 – The Rat Race Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché Podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into another unfiltered Watercooler Conversation — this time exploring the infamous Rat Race of corporate life. What does “climbing the corporate ladder” really mean today? And what happens when you decide to stop climbing altogether? 🔥 Episode Highlights ✅ Defining the Rat Race A repetitive, un...

🎙️ Ep. 17 – Be Bold with Kelly Price Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. In this episode, we continue our Be Bold series with special guest Kelly Price, founder of ThriveHR, a company built on the belief that thriving businesses start with thriving people. Kelly...

Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. In this episode, we’re bringing some fun into the Work/Life Balance series with a twist on a classic game: Never Have I Ever – Corporate Edition! 🔥 Episode Highlights: ✅ Corporate Never Have I Ever From “Reply All” regrets t...

Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. In this episode, we’re exploring The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor — a book that challenges the idea that success leads to happiness and instead proves that happiness fuels success. 🔥 Episode Highlights: ✅ Rethinking Su...

Ep. 14 – Be Bold with Heather DeSiena | Break the Bias, Own the Pivot & Negotiate for Yourself Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché Podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into unfiltered watercooler conversations about what it’s really like working in corporate. In this Be Bold episode, we sit down with Heather DeSiena—a powerhouse leader whose career spans television news, ministry, and cybe...

🎙️ Episode 13: Corporate 101 - Resume Building Podcast: Corporate Cliché Hosts: Jess & Jen Episode Summary: Let’s face it — resumes are the worst. Whether you’re starting your job search or navigating career growth, having an up-to-date, effective résumé is essential (and kind of annoying). In this Corporate 101 episode, Jess and Jen are back with five relevant, practical, and 2025-ready tips...

🎙️ Corporate Cliché Podcast Episode 12: HR Nightmares 2.0 Call Centers, Creepy Customers & the Accidental ‘I Love You’ Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché podcast! Join Jess and Jen for another round of unfiltered, hilarious, and cringe-worthy watercooler conversations as they dive into real-life workplace horror stories in this HR Nightmares sequel. This episode brings the chaos—from unfortu...

Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. In this episode, we’re continuing our Be Bold series with a powerful conversation on empathy in leadership. We’re joined by Joseph Cope, a former award-winning educator turned keynote speaker and workshop facilitator—better kn...

🎙️ Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. 💼 Episode 10: Watercooler Cliché – Burnout Episode Summary: In this episode, Jess and Jen peel back the layers of the ever-present corporate cliché: burnout. They share candid personal stories, explore the systemic causes...

Podcast Title: Corporate Cliché Episode Title: Beyond the 9–5: After-Hour Adventures, Pet Peeves + Tattoos Hosts: Jess + Jen Episode Overview In this week’s episode, Jess and Jen take a break from the usual Corporate chaos to dive into something a little more personal—Work/Life Balance. From concert road trips and Disneyland passes to unexpected tattoos and pet peeves, the duo shares how they unwi...

🎙️ Episode 8: Book Club - Essentialism by Greg McKeown Welcome to our very first Book Club episode! 🎉 In this special series, we dive into business and personal development books that have shaped our professional journeys—and might just do the same for you. This week, we’re exploring Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. Feeling overwhelmed by nonstop tasks, commitments,...

🎙️ Episode 7 – Be Bold with Stephanie Cooper | From Corporate to Cacao - Building a Business with Heart Guest: Stephanie Cooper Topic: The Journey into Entrepreneurship & Managing Your Health While Owning a Business Welcome to the Corporate Cliché Podcast! Jess and Jen are back with a brand new series—Be Bold—where we highlight inspiring stories of courage, career pivots, and breaking out of t...

Episode 6: Corporate 101 - The Job Search In this episode, Jess and Jen kick off the Corporate 101 Series with 6 things you should know before job searching. They share their experiences and insights on how to approach your job search with confidence and success. Key Takeaways: Leverage Your Network: Connections can lead to unexpected opportunities. Stay Flexible but Know Your Direction: Keep an o...

Episode Overview This week, Jess and Jen share jaw-dropping HR horror stories—from bizarre performance feedback to court room drama, poop deliveries, and more. Tune in for shocking workplace stats, hilarious anecdotes, and practical tips to survive corporate chaos. Got your own HR Nightmare? Email us at thecorporateclichepodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @thecorporateclichepodcast . What...

Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. In this episode, we’re tackling a foundational topic: Existential Crisis in Corporate. 🔥 Episode Highlights: ✅ Defining Existential Crisis Inner conflict, anxiety, and questioning the meaning of life and work. Common trigger...

In this episode, Jess shares her journey, from navigating Corporate life without a degree to pursuing her passions and embracing a growth mindset. She emphasizes the value of curiosity, authenticity, and learning while sprinkling in personal insights, including her love for cheeseburgers, travel, and avoiding Grizzly bears! Episode Highlights Who is Jess? A wife, mom of two, and main provider—but...