How to Ditch Workplace Drama with Cy Wakeman

from Surfing Corporate · host Surfing Corporate

Did you know that the average employee spends nearly 2.5 hours per day in drama? Yup, we spend 150 minutes a day gossiping, tattling, withholding buy-in, and resisting change. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. Imagine having the right tools to leave the drama ––AKA emotional waste –– behind, and instead spend your time and energy on your actual work and wellbeing. This is the goal of Cy Wakeman, a therapist accidentally turned drama researcher who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. During this episode, Cy shines a light on the part that we ourselves play in creating workplace drama (it’s not just a problem that everyone else has) and she provides techniques to improve the way we face these challenging moments in our interactions with colleagues. She also shares her most embarrassing moments ever on stage. Cy is a New York Times best-selling author and a sought-out consultant and speaker for many Fortune 500 companies. She’s been featured on the TODAY Show, the AskGaryVee Show with Gary Vaynerchuk, The New York Times, Business Insider, The Daily Muse, SHRM.com and many more. Now she can add being on the Surfing Corporate podcast to her accolades. You can learn more about Cy Wakeman by checking out her website. You can also follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Tiktok. FRIENDLY REMINDER: Surfing Corporate is completely self-funded, and it takes A LOT of work to make each episode. Please consider making a donation by clicking on this link. This would mean so much to us! Credits: Surfing Corporate is produced and edited by Aileen Merciel. Cohosts are Aileen Merciel and Glenda Pacanins. Our Intern is Stephany Gil de Sucher. Surfing Corporate's original theme song is by Chaliwa Music. The rest of our music is by BlueDot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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