Per My Last Email

Per My Last Email

Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Jen Dionisio, Emily Duncan

Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.8 (27)
Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode Sep 2025

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
87%
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About This Podcast

Was that email rude? Does my boss hate me? Is this place toxic…or is it me? Work raises a lot of questions—and too many of them get stuck in our heads, rattling around until we feel overwhelmed and unqualified. No more. Join leadership coaches Jen Dionisio and Sara Wachter-Boettcher as they tackle the topics that come up over and over again with their clients: confusing performance reviews, dysfunctional project teams, and bosses with way too few boundaries. You’ll hear stories from real people struggling with the same stuff you are—like how to say “no” to a new project, or why it’s so hard to speak up in meetings. Because it’s not all in your head: work gets weird. We’ll help you get through it—no passive-aggressive emails required.

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Recent Episodes

How do I give myself permission to rest?

Sep 25, 2025 34m

It’s our final episode of this season of Per My Last Email, and we’re tackling a topic a lot of people struggle with: rest. Today’s letter-writer was recently laid off, and they know they need to to…

My team expects me to solve all their problems—help!

Aug 21, 2025 35m

Today’s letter-writer has become a human “answer machine”: She’s her team’s first (and only) stop to get questions answered and problems solved. But these constant interruptions are leaving her with…

Should I give up on success?

Jul 24, 2025 29m

Today’s letter-writer is filling about five different roles at his company—and feels like he’s failing at all of them. Add in gaslighting executives and the finite number of hours in a workday, and…

Can I get a do-over?

Jun 26, 2025 34m

Today’s letter writers thought they had their work lives sorted. But… turns out, maybe not. Should they start a new job search? And if they do, what questions should they ask themselves—and their…

My team won’t stop trauma dumping—help!

Jun 12, 2025 28m

It’s Groundhog Day for today’s letter-writer—every time she meets with her direct report for a one-on-one, they spend the entire meeting trauma dumping. It’s gotten to the point where this manager is…

Should I feel guilty for leaving?

Jun 05, 2025 23m

Today’s letterwriter feels like she’s living a double life. As the only content strategist at an enterprise-level org, she’s burning herself out leading too many initiatives and trying to convince…

How do I weather this storm?

Dec 19, 2024 35m

Today’s letter writers are facing different challenges, but both are looking for the same thing: a way to anchor themselves when things are feeling stormy. One has reached a huge moment in their…

Who’s the boss?

Oct 31, 2024 45m

Today’s episode is all about ineffective leadership, and these letterwriters have a lot to say. One is fed up with their VP’s pattern of not advocating for their team…a pattern which seems to have…

Can I say no to this promotion?

Sep 12, 2024 36m

This week, we hear from letter-writers who are up for promotions at their workplaces—but are having some mixed feelings about accepting them. One is less than thrilled at the increased scope of…

Where are they now?

Aug 22, 2024 39m

It’s a Very Special Episode of Per My Last Email! This week, Sara and Jen share updates from four previous letter writers. One was upset by their company’s unfair hiring practices. Another felt they…

How do I hit the reset button?

Jul 11, 2024 41m

This week, we hear from letter-writers who are feeling trapped by their workplace relationships. One has a colleague who constantly escalates problems to management without talking to them first.…

How do I navigate being an “only?”

Jun 27, 2024 52m

Today, Jen and special guest host Roberta Dombrowski tackle letters from “onlys”: folks who are the only woman, person of color, adoptee, etc. in their workplace. One writer is the only Black leader…

Is my reputation trashed forever?

Jun 13, 2024 41m

Today’s letter-writers are in their “Reputation” eras…and they’re struggling to move forward with management that has preconceived notions about their performance. One writer is receiving biased…

Where did I go wrong?

May 09, 2024 58m

Listen up, managers: this one’s for you. Today we’re hearing from letter-writers who’ve been struggling with giving feedback to their direct reports. One dilemma involves a team member whose work…

Is this worth it?

Apr 11, 2024 52m

This week’s letter writers are looking to change their relationships to work. One is wondering if it’s time to leave UX all together and monetize a hobby instead. The other is a budding thought…

Why does my manager keep doing that?

Mar 14, 2024 49m

Our letter writers today are really going through it—public undermining, misogyny, gaslighting, intense micromanagement. So how can you speak up or push back when your manager is making you…

What’s my role here?

Feb 15, 2024 41m

Today’s episode is all about job titles—and all the weird feelings that come with them. Our first letter writer enjoys their work and is paid well, but feels like they’ve been leveled lower than…

How can I make this place do better?

Jan 25, 2024 49m

Today’s letter writers are working to make change in their organizations…but they’re running into all kinds of roadblocks. One wants their discipline to get more respect, but feels ignored and…

Where do I go from here?

Dec 14, 2023 41m

Career transitions are always hard, but today’s letter writers are having an especially tough time deciding what their next move should be. One’s finding that their field of choice isn’t all it’s…

Who left the gaslight on?

Nov 16, 2023 1h 4m

“Prioritize better,” “lead more,” “be more assertive.” In today’s episode, Sara and Jen take on questions from listeners who are deep in the midst of corporate gaslighting and help them understand…

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