Why Does It Feel So Wrong To Be Human At Work?

What happens when something you used to love suddenly feels exhausting? In this Between the Seasons episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work? , hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee are joined by Rich Dome, Senior Director of Partnerships at Local Wisdom, as Bree brings a Reddit story to the table about networking burnout. The post comes from a seasoned sales professional who once th...

Conferences are not just about the sessions. The real magic often happens in hallway conversations, over coffee, or at the table where someone is sitting alone. In this Between the Seasons episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work? , hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee are joined by Rich Dome, Senior Director of Partnerships at Local Wisdom, to talk about how to approach conferences...

In this Between the Seasons episode, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee welcome Amanda Todd, Senior Director of Strategic Communications at Temporal Technologies, for a practical and honest conversation about measuring what actually matters in internal communications. The episode kicks off with a Reddit post asking a familiar question: why is it so hard to define meaningful KPIs for internal comm...

In this Between the Seasons episode, Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee sit down with Amanda Todd, Senior Director of Communications at Temporal Technologies, to unpack why clarity is one of the most critical outcomes of effective internal communication. Amanda shares her “squiggly” path into internal comms, her belief in honesty as a core communications skill, and how working in complex, fast-growing...

In this Between the Seasons episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work? , hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee are joined by Executive Producer Bree Bartos to try a new format: reading and reacting to real Reddit posts about work. The episode centers on a Reddit story from an IT professional who was laid off and then asked to train their replacement. As the conversation unfolds, Pinak...

This Between the Seasons episode marks the start of a new chapter for Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work? Hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee introduce Bree Bartos , the new Executive Producer and Editor of Human at Work and Marketing Manager at Local Wisdom. Before diving into Bree’s story, Pinaki and Chris share what listeners can expect from these new, weekly Between the Seasons epis...

We might be between seasons… but we still have lots to say 🤭 Introducing Between the Seasons – a new, weekly series featuring shorter episodes, honest reactions, and real, unscripted conversations. 🚨 Episode 1 drops next week! Tune in on Thursday, Jan. 15 on your podcast app of choice or on YouTube where you'll finally we able to watch along 🎉  📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gmqaU9Ea 🍎 Apple Podc...

Season 2, Episode 10: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Feel Entitled at Work?   Episode Description Is feeling entitled at work… actually a bad thing? In the Season 2 finale of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee challenge the stigma around workplace entitlement. They explore what happens when expectations don’t match reality when it comes to salary assu...

Season 2, Episode 9: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be a Leader?   Episode Description We’ve all heard it: “Leadership is lonely.” But is it? And if it is, why do so many people still chase it? In this episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee explore the complex question of modern leadership—what motivates people to lead, what makes leadership fe...

Season 2, Episode 8: Why Does It Feel So Wrong (or Good) to Gossip at Work?   Episode Description “Don’t tell anyone, but…” As soon as you hear those words, you lean in. Gossip—it’s irresistible, unavoidable, and often misunderstood. In this juicy and thoughtful episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee explore the complicated nature of gossip i...

Season 2, Episode 7: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Manage Up at Work?   Episode Description We’ve all seen it—or done it. The awkward compliment. The carefully crafted update. The subtle self-promotion. But where’s the line between managing up and straight-up sucking up? In this episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee unpack the complicated wor...

Season 2, Episode 6: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Rely on AI at Work?   Episode Description AI is here—and it’s not going away. But if using it is so smart, why does it still feel a little bit wrong? In this episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee tackle the big questions about AI in the workplace. From emotional friction and ethical concerns...

Season 2, Episode 5: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be an A**hole at Work?   Episode Description We said what we said. In this bold and uncensored episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee are joined by internal comms legend Chuck Gose to take on the big question that no one talks about—but everyone experiences: Why does it feel so wrong (yet so c...

Season 2, Episode 4: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Ask for Help at Work?   Episode Description Is asking for help a sign of weakness—or is it the key to doing great work and being fully human? In this heartfelt episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee explore why asking for help often feels like failure in today’s work culture—and why that could...

Season 2, Episode 3: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Influenced?   Episode Description Influencer fatigue, TikTok tips, corporate jargon, lawn envy, and the boss who suddenly wants to “go agile” after reading one McKinsey article—sound familiar? In this episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee explore how deeply we're all influenced—by social m...

Season 2, Episode 2: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Honest at Work?   Episode Description  Can you really speak your truth at work without risking relationships, reputation, or your job? In this episode of Why Does it Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee dig deep into the complex emotional, social, and cultural dynamics around honesty in the workplace. They ask:...

Season 2, Episode 1: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Embrace Change at Work?   Episode Description: We’re back! After a much-anticipated break, hosts Pinaki Kathiari (CEO of Local Wisdom, co-founder of Resource Hero) and Chris Lee (VP at Gallagher Communications, President of IABC Toronto) kick off Season 2 of Why Does it Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work? by tackling one of the most universal and mi...

Season 2 is here. Join Pinaki Kathiari (Local Wisdom) and Chris Lee (Gallagher) as they dig into the contradictions of modern work culture—like why change feels scary and gossip feels great. It’s honest, human, and maybe a little uncomfortable. New episodes dropping soon. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your audio podcasts. Connect with Us Pinaki Kathiari – LinkedIn  | Local Wisdo...

Season 1, Episode 10: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Fail at Work? Episode Description: Failure is inevitable. But why does it still feel so wrong? In this heartfelt and celebratory finale of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee dive into why failure carries so much emotional weight at work—and why that needs to change. With humor, humility, and persona...

Season 1, Episode 9: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Doubt the Data? Episode Description: Data doesn't lie—until it does. In this thought-provoking episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee explore the complicated relationship between data-driven decision making and gut instinct. From legendary art forgeries and tech valuations to corporate benefit...

Season 1, Episode 8: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Put Yourself Before Your Company? Episode Description: Do you feel guilty taking a sick day—even when you're clearly not okay? In this powerful episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee dig deep into the tension between self-care and workplace expectations. From personal stories and mental health...

Season 1, Episode 7: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Create a Consumer-Grade Employee Experience? Episode Description: Why do we obsess over the customer experience—but cut corners on the employee experience? In this episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee break down the false dichotomy between CX and EX—and make the case that a thriving business...

Season 1, Episode 6: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Reply All? Episode Description: “Please stop replying all!” We’ve all been there—caught in a reply-all email spiral that devolves into chaos, memes, and all-caps shouting. But why does a seemingly harmless function like "Reply All" evoke such strong emotions? In this fun and thought-provoking episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work...

Season 1, Episode 5: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Not Use Corporate Jargon? Episode Description: We’ve all heard it: “Let’s circle back.” “Let’s leverage synergies.” “Let’s operationalize the low-hanging fruit.” But… why? In this satirical yet insightful episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee break down the awkward truth behind why corporate...

Season 1, Episode 4: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Yourself at Work? (with Priya Bates) Episode Description: How much of yourself do you really bring to work—and how much do you feel you have to leave behind to fit in? In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee welcome special guest Priya Bates, award-win...