EP 1 - Counteroffers, Interrupting Colleagues & Olive-Gate: Handling the Hidden Agonies of Corporate Life
Welcome to the first straight-talking, tea-spilling episode of Corporate Agony Aunt the no-BS career advice podcast that cuts through corporate confusion and gives you the clarity you need to climb.This week, Isobelle tackles some of the most frustrating and surprisingly common workplace dilemmas, from counteroffers that trap you, to colleagues who won’t let you finish a sentence. Plus, a career mistake confessional that went viral (thanks, olives), and an interview prep masterclass that might just land you your dream role.If you’ve ever:* Felt tempted to stay at a job just because they threw money at you last minute* Had to grit your teeth while a colleague Dave talks over you in meetings* Panicked about job hunting or being seen as “too junior” to build a personal brand…This episode is for you.What I Cover:✅ Should You Accept a Counteroffer or Walk Away?* Four critical questions to ask *before* you stay for the raise* Why short-term money can blind you to long-term regret* My personal experience with staying and what I’d do differently now✅ How to Deal with Interrupting Colleagues* 4 Power Moves to shut down interruptions (politely but firmly)* Scripts you can use immediately in your next meeting* Why taking control of the room isn’t rude it’s necessary✅ Corporate Confessional: Olive-Gate* A brutally honest (and hilarious) mistake that made it to 500K followers* What to do when you make a public blunder at work* Why owning it and laughing it off might be the best recovery plan✅ Interview Power Move: Treat the Job Hunt Like a Job* The weekday/weekend job search strategy that maximises output* The one spreadsheet every serious job hunter should build* Why practice interviews (even for roles you don’t want) are secretly powerful✅ Career Mailbag with Producer Georgia* Navigating work after maternity leave* What to prioritise if you're graduating soon* Handling a manager who speaks to you like a child (without blowing up)💡 Izzy Says:> “If they only value you after you resign… what’s really going to change?”> “Job searching is a full-time job. Skip the brunch, land the role.”Listen Now: Wherever you get your podcasts don’t forget to subscribe, review, and send this to a friend who needs to shut Dave down in their next team call.Your next big opportunity starts right here.
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