A Word With Yourself
Wren Insight Group
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About This Podcast
Welcome to A Word With Yourself, a Canadian/Irish podcast where we dive into the biggest topics shaping today’s workplaces. Hosted by Lesley Fennelly and Jennifer Mitchell from Wren Insight Group, we explore the real issues behind productivity, culture, and leadership as well as the odd pop culture topic. From toxic managers to hybrid work and everything in between, we offer fresh insights and practical advice to help you create a thriving workplace. Whether you're a leader or an employee, this podcast is your guide to understanding and improving how we work today.
Timestamps
0.00 - 4.20: Intro and catch up
4:20 onward: Artificial Intelligence (AI) conversation
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Recent Episodes
S1E24 Do Degrees Still Matter? Rethinking What Makes a Great Hire
In this episode, we dig into the role of degrees in modern hiring—and whether they’re still relevant in a skills-based world.Lesley and Jennifer explore how requiring a degree for roles that don’t…
S1E23 Return of the Office: The Sequel No One Needed
In this episode, we look at the pros and cons of remote, hybrid, and full-time office work — and the economics that keep standardization so appealing to management. We discuss how control, proximity…
S1E22 Elevate Tech Conference, Repetitive Strain Injury, and the AI Bubble
After a packed week at Elevate Conference, Lesley and Jennie unpack everything from the rise of Canada-first tech talk to the overuse of “AI” as a buzzword. Plus, an unexpected repetitive strain…
S1E21 I ChatGPT-ed It: ChatGPT, Google and the Future of Marketing
In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we explore how Large Language Models (LLMs) are reshaping the way people find information, make decisions, and engage with brands. As more of us turn to tools…
S1E20 Unfortunately, I Do Love… Doomscrolling, Fidgeting, and Expensive Lattes
In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we talk about the little rituals that get us through the day — even when they’re not exactly helpful. From the comfort of take-out coffee cups to scrolling…
S1E19 Ghosting in the Workplace: The Rise of Swipe Culture in Recruiting
Spooky season is here—and what better time to talk about ghosting? 👻This week on A Word With Yourself, Jennifer Mitchell and Lesley Fennelly dive into ghosting in the workplace. From candidates and…
S1E18 Return to Office (Again), Quiet Cracking, and Why Capitalism Is Tired
We’re back from summer break—and unfortunately, so are return-to-office mandates.In this episode, we talk about Ontario’s decision to drag public servants back to the office five days a week, the…
S1E17 CEO Scandals, The Streisand Effect, Office Romances, and Why Good PR Matters
A CEO and HR exec caught on a kiss cam—what could go wrong? We break down the viral scandal, the Streisand Effect in action, and why some company statements make things worse. Plus, we get into…
S1E16 How to Say No: A Leadership Skill That Sets You Apart (and a Diet Coke Tangent)
Why is saying no so hard? And why does it matter for your career? In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we explore the power of setting boundaries at work, why saying no is a leadership skill that…
S1E15 Notions, Undervalued Mid-Performers, Lazy Geniuses, and the Myth of Ambition
In this episode of A Word with Yourself, Lesley and Jennie explore why the most consistent and efficient people at work are often the least recognized. We talk about the mid performer—the dependable…
S1E14 AI Took My Entry-Level Job, Return-to-Office Is Back, and the Hidden Cost of Efficiency
In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we unpack the shrinking world of entry-level jobs thanks to AI—and why that might be a bigger problem than it seems. We talk about the value of "grunt work,"…
S1E13 Eurovision, Messaging Etiquette, Camera Culture, and the Art of Small Talk
From Slack and Teams etiquette to camera culture, we unpack the unspoken rules of modern work. This episode covers how to communicate clearly without creating extra work for others, why vague…
S1E12 Toronto with One T: What Irish Professionals Should Know Before They Arrive
In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we unpack the “one-size-fits-most” hybrid work model, how Irish professionals can adapt to Canada’s work culture, and why being modest might be your biggest…
S1E11 Canada’s Election and the Myth of Promoting the Best Performer
In this episode, we unpack the results of Canada’s recent federal election—why the Conservatives lost despite gaining seats, how strategic voting shaped the outcome, and the continued failure to…
S1E10 When AI Thinks You're a Middle-Aged Man: Tech Blind Spots, Recruiting Gaps, and "New" Future Skills
AI is changing everything — but not without reflecting the same old biases we've spent decades trying to fix. In this episode, we unpack what happened when AI generated images of us (and why we all…
S1E9 The Corporate Psychopath and Managing Up
Ever worked for someone who seemed charming to leadership but left a trail of misery behind them? In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we dig into the unsettling reality of the corporate…
S1E8 Better Decisions at Work: A Practical Approach to Dealing with Bias
In this episode, we wrap up our series on cognitive biases and logical fallacies with a practical guide to spotting and sidestepping them at work. From the halo effect and groupthink to recency bias…
S1E7 The Halo Effect, Overconfidence, Recency Bias — and Poor Subway Etiquette
In this episode of A Word With Yourself, we unpack the halo effect, groupthink, recency bias, overconfidence—and why people still can’t figure out how to behave on the subway. From mistaking charisma…
S1E6 Cognitive Biases—Salary Negotiations and First Impressions, Plus Getting Social Media Right
In this episode, we continue our discussion on cognitive biases and fallacies that influence our decision-making—often without us realizing it. Building on our previous conversation, we explore three…
S1E5 Cognitive Bias and the Workplace: How Your Brain Tricks You Every Day (Ft. Dating Apps and Desire Paths)
From confirmation bias shaping hiring decisions to the bandwagon effect influencing workplace groupthink, this episode of A Word with Yourself is part 1 of our deep dive into biases and logical…
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A Word With Yourself has published 24 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Business, Entertainment News.
A Word With Yourself is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 39m.
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