Veep Speaks - Real career lessons. Real Talk no Bull
Veep Speaks is a series of 90 -second career tips designed to help you climb the corporate ladder — or at least survive it with your sense of humor intact.
Whether you're just starting out, already in leadership, or clinging to your sanity somewhere in between, there's something here for you.
Check out the episodes below. New ones drop weekly. You can find them here or on my Youtube Channel listed below...subscribe so you don't miss any!
Episode 1: You've just created your own glass ceiling
Building relationships is key to success — even with that one colleague who makes you question your life choices. Trust me, when two top performers can’t work together, the only thing going up is the glass ceiling you built yourself. In this episode, I share how I learned to stop clashing and start connecting... all without tossing a stapler.
Episode 2: The Admin, the Shipper, the Candlestick Maker – They Can Make or Break You
You might have a million-dollar plan, but if the people behind the scenes aren’t on board, it’s not going anywhere. The admin who runs the schedule, the shipper who gets your product out the door, the person who always knows where the chaos is hiding — they’re the real MVPs. In this episode, I break down why treating them like partners (not props) is what actually gets the job done.
Episode 3: Don’t Just Guard Your Turf
When chaos hits, hiding behind your job title won’t save you. In this episode, I talk about the value of stepping up during a crisis — not just for your department, but for everyone’s. Being in the trenches shoulder to shoulder builds real relationships. And guess what? The people you helped during their mess? They’ll be first in line to help you clean up yours.
Episode 4: They didn't want me there
When I took on a leadership role in our Cleveland office, I walked into a room full of skepticism. A Canadian, dropped in to lead U.S. Service Departments that didn’t even exist back home — I was a total outsider.
But I did what I always do: I started proving my worth. Fast.
Want to build trust quickly? Find someone’s pain point and fix it. Nothing earns respect faster than making someone’s job easier.
Episode 5: Smoke Break/Power Play
I share a story from my first managerial role...when I thought I was too important for a task that well....felt beneath me. What started with stapling thousands of invoices turned into something much bigger and completely unexpected.
Sometimes, the small stuff leads to the biggest breaks. Don't smoke, but find your version of the moment that gets you in the room
Episode 6: “Would a man have? Yes. Should I have? No.”
In this episode, I share a moment when I ignored every red flag — not because I didn’t see them, but because I was determined to be treated the same as a man. I didn’t want special treatment. I wanted equality.
But here’s what I’ve learned: equality doesn’t mean sameness.
I’m not a man — and my reality is different. The risks, the dynamics, the gut checks… they’re just not the same.
This isn’t whining. It’s realism. And recognizing that difference....is not weakness.....it’s wisdom.
Episode 7: Harrasment
I get real about navigating unwanted attention in the workplace—and why you don’t have to fit into anyone’s script for how to respond. It’s about owning your experience, setting your boundaries, and finding the approach that works best for YOU. No victim mentality, no blaming, just honest advice on how to protect yourself and move forward with confidence.
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