Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack

In this episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," Dr. Pollack coaches Charlotte, who seeks advice on how to confidently address concerns and disagreements at work without coming across as aggressive or rude. Charlotte is particularly troubled by constant changes at her workplace, such as shifts in location and benefits, which she finds hard to accept silently. Dr. Pollack suggests a structured approach to feedback that...

In this "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack" episode, Dr. Pollack advises George, an account director facing a crisis after his team accidentally insulted a key client. An email mishap revealed a derogatory comment made by an account supervisor about the client, leading to demands from the client's VP for the supervisor's dismissal. George is caught between the client's demands and his boss's refusal to fi...

In this episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," Dr. Pollack advises Jen, who's struggling with her manager taking credit for her ideas. Observing potential retaliatory actions against colleagues, Jen fears confrontation could jeopardize her job. Dr. Pollack suggests a nuanced approach: inviting the manager for a casual lunch to build rapport, subtly expressing her concerns without directly accusing her of miscon...

In this episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," Dr. Jeremy Pollack addresses a caller’s challenge with requesting a raise from his employer, a company functioning like a startup, where the caller has worked for nearly three years without any salary increase. Despite multiple attempts to discuss a raise with both his boss, who is also the CEO, and HR, the caller encounters dismissive and evasive responses, leading him...

In this episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," Stephanie discusses her challenges with a new director at her production company who fails to provide clear guidance and budget approvals, leading to her being unfairly blamed for overspending. Despite her attempts to seek clarity and direction, the director's close friendship with the company's CEO complicates the situation. Dr. Jeremy Pollack advises Stephan...

In this episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," Michael shares his frustration with team members' consistent tardiness at his former company, impacting educational training sessions. Despite raising the issue with supervisors and HR, he received no support, encountering a dismissive attitude towards the problem attributed to generational work ethic differences. Disappointed by the lack of accountability, Michael...

In this insightful episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, we delve into the complexities of modern workplace culture and the challenges it poses for individuals across generations. Our caller, Joe, a retired general manager with over three decades of experience in the motor coach transportation industry, shares his unexpected journey of returning to the workforce and the unforeseen challenges he faced.

Joe's story...

In this enlightening episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," we dive into the compelling story of Jazz, who faced a life-altering challenge that reshaped his perspective and life choices. After a devastating car accident while driving for Uber, Jazz found himself grappling with the loss of his car, lack of insurance coverage, and a painful back injury. This cascade of misfortunes led to significant personal setbacks,...

In this episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," we delve into the challenges faced by educators in the classroom. Our guest, Rosemarie, an elementary school teacher, shares her experience with a student displaying violent behavior linked to playing inappropriate video games. Her attempt to address this issue with the parents leads to a confrontation and a surprising lack of support from her principal.

Dr. Po...

In this insightful episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, we delve into the complex world of workplace dynamics and client relationships. Our guest, Chad, brings forth a relatable dilemma faced by many professionals: how to renegotiate rates and manage expectations with a longstanding client.

As a W2 employee acting in a client-focused role, Chad finds himself in a tricky situation. Originally hired for local video pro...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack" podcast, where we delve into the complex world of workplace conflicts and offer expert coaching and advice. In this episode, we're joined by a caller, Susan, who shares her troubling experience of being persistently hit on by a coworker, who is also a supervisor at her job. Despite not being her direct supervisor, his actions have created a...

🎧 Join us in this engaging episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," where we delve into the delicate issue of managing oversharing in the workplace. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Pollack offers expert guidance to Sapphire, who is facing an uncomfortable situation with a coworker.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

Sapphire's experience with a coworker who overshared personal information during their...

🎙️ Welcome to another insightful episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," where we dive into the complexities of workplace dynamics and offer practical advice for professionals navigating challenges in their careers.

🌟 In this episode, Dr. Pollack engages with a live caller, Christine, a business consultant from a fast-paced startup tech firm in Santa Clara. She shares her experiences and seeks advice on ha...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Dr. Jeremy Pollack speaks with Jim, who is curious what to do when you've worked at a company for a while and start to see your more junior colleagues getting promoted over you.

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In this insightful episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," we delve into the complexities of workplace relationships and how to mend them. Our host, Dr. Jeremy Pollack, offers free coaching and advice to callers dealing with conflicts in their professional environments.

Today's episode features Vanessa, who shares her challenge of repairing a strained relationship with a new coworker. Initially declinin...

In the latest episode of the Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack show, Dr. Jeremy Pollack assists caller Maria, newly transitioning into a different work environment, who is apprehensive about forming friendships due to past problematic involvements in office conflict. Dr. Pollack advises on setting clearly defined boundaries and demarcates the difference between empathizing and contributing to office gossip. They discuss being purposef...

In this episode of 'Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack,' Dr. Jeremy Pollack assists a caller, Anthony, who is experiencing a troublesome situation at his retail job. Anthony discusses a troublesome coworker whose lack of effort and contribution is causing frustration among the team. Despite having expressed concerns to the coworker and team leaders, the situation remains unchanged. Dr. Pollack suggests a collective course of ...

Join Dr. Jeremy Pollack in this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack as he addresses the challenges of workplace conflicts and offers valuable advice. Lily, a young professional facing issues with her boss and colleagues, seeks guidance on how to approach the situation. She is also facing some bullying from a group of coworkers.

Dr. Pollack dives into the dynamics of the workplace, discussing topics like navigating o...