Office Gossip Episodes

Welcome to BasTalk, the podcast that delves into the fascinating world of work and uncovers the truths that often go unspoken. In this episode, I delve into the intriguing topic of love at work and its unique challenges. Join me as I explore the delicate balance between professional boundaries and personal connections. I discuss the stereotypes associated with office romances and share stories that will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even relate. Whether you're curious about the dynamics of...

So your colleague got the promotion, but you didn't. Your best friend at work got a new car, but you didn't. Your peer bagged the dream job, but you didn't. How do you feel when subjected to material peer pressure? Ever since you were a kid, competition has been defined negatively. Envy is drilled into your psyche. So when someone does well, you seldom appreciate the effort & and train your eyes to find faults. Compares are made between children, begin with manners, graduate to grades in exa...

The Power of optics at work

Gyanbites: a short talk on a hot topic. Its straight, its blunt and has no sugar coating. So if you like your coffee straight up strong, tune in and give it a listen. In this episode I talk about the big resignation drive, albeit from a company perspective. What happens in the company when you decide to quit? What does your boss think? Tune in to find out. #jobs #resignations

When corporate life throws a lemon at you, take the weekend off, relax, have a tequila and get ready for a joyride! Career ups and downs are tricky to navigate, more so when you find yourself in a situation where alpha leaders around you cause all the trouble. How do you navigate? How do you workaround tricky situations? Join me in this fascinating topic of navigating amiss powerful leaders and surviving to live another day. #careers #corporate. #politics #powerplay #surivival

Are you a good parent? How so? Basis what? Is it because your ward did exceeding well academically? If so, why does the industry have so much mediocrity? Or are you a proud parent because your child has done exactly what you imagined for them? If so, why are so many children depressed? Are you a succesful organisation because you hired academically top talent? If so, why do companies fail to grow to their top potential? Parenting, academics and your job, are undeniably interconnected isn't i...

Remember the time you really had fun being at the top? I am guessing not. When was the last time you were surrounded by good friends at work? Or are mistaking good acquaintances as good friends? There is a difference between being good friends and good acquaintances, no? So do you have a best friend at work? Think hard. If so, how did you feel when they got promoted ahead of you , out of turn, instead of you, and then go on to become your boss? Hmm. Not so easy. Right? Yet, if you do not have...

An age old job problem - is the age itself. Do you find yourself asking what the hell am I doing here in this role at age 40? Does it baffle you how someone 5 years younger got to become your boss? Your peer just made partner while you're struggling being a manager, or your friend who is half as talented, got the promotion and you are still stuck and time is flying by. You are getting old. Age is catching up on your career. So where did you go wrong? What did you miss? What could you have don...

As General Patton said, Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. Now try doing that at work. You never tell good soldiers how to fight. Right? Can you take the same approach at work? Think of yourself as a sales leader or a sales rep. Have you ever analysed why there is so much of scrutiny at your work? Why don't they just let you be and work will get done well, better and sharper? Join me in this edition of Bastalk - where I take you through the highs and lows of micromanagement, and if you...

You feel you gave a great interview - but the outcome is a simple, brutal truth : you were not selected. And you wonder what else could you've done differently? Who more could you've done? And then it dawns upon you - that maybe you did not communicate well enough. The power of good communication is merely not your ability to speak English - it is your ability to precis 50 thoughts in to 5! Its job is to break down big thoughts into smaller recognizable parts, easily palatable and accurately ...

What makes a good leader? Or does the team make them a good leader? Like they say in Cricket, a Captain is as good as his team. So if we are the reason they become great , can we also be the reason they become worse? Are we being the reason for bosses to become nasty? If so then why do we say that people leave their managers not their companies? Join me in this fascinating Bastalk to better understand what makes a good boss? #boss #leader #team #salesLeader Reach me : gyanbann@gmail.com #g...

So they overlooked you for the promotion? And you think you did whatever they asked - what else could you have done differently? You think its overdue while they think you need more time - sounds familiar? Fret not, you're not alone. So how do you get promoted? Tune in to this episode to know the 5 things to keep in mind. Let's find out! #promotions #corporatelife #thuglife #work #india #workculture.

Parental Advisory! Close your eyes: Adult Content. Now before you jump into conclusion, this is not about porn. Sorry to disappoint you! But it is something so important that it affects your life. Its about education....for adults, its about educating your parents. When parents guide a child – who’s ensuring they know what they are doing? There is no parental advisory for parenting ! There are no certificates for parenting – and so in the absence of such guidance most parents fall back on wha...

Patriarchy is nothing new - but have you heard of the liberal patriarchs? No? These are those who look speak beautifully and think ugly, or in other words come across as liberal but are patriarchal to the core. They manage to hide their true sentiments underneath the veneer of polishand gift of the gab, until one day.. the reality slips out. Join me in this fascinating discussion to find out if you are a liberal patriarch. An episode where we explore ways to manage patriarchy at the workplace an...

So you work in a MNC, with HQ in the US or Singapore - and you have them visiting India for the first time. What do you do? How do you make sure you don't trip on the culture trap? Given that you've all the right intentions, but often find yourself smack in the middle of controversy by way of a cultural faux pas or as we call it Jhol! Join me in the fascinating episode where we understand what not to do when you meet a fellow colleague from another land for the first time! #culture #communic...

Are you an Office bully? Do people at work avoid you? Do you bully without realising it? As a leader what is being assertive and what is bullying? Have been abusing the vendor client situation? As a service provider does your client bully you? Join me in this podcast to explore the various facets of workplace bullying, sharing both sides of the problem, the guilty party and the aggrieved party. What lesson can we learn? Share your experiences, thoughts or questions along at the end of the po...

When you get a call from a recruiter, what are the mistakes and assumptions you make? If you are a recruiter, what can you do to improve your close rates? What are the typical mistakes in some of the questions you ask? In this ride, we explore a situation where the recruiter is calling a job seeker and dive into that conversation to find what they could've done better.

In this ride, we talk about the best ways to leverage the power of LinkedIn. How do you connect with leaders, look for jobs or simply create a strong professional network? Listen in to this #bastalk on the Omnibus.

Think of nasty bosses. Sometimes at work, wouldn't you love to give it back instantly when you get hit? Instant Karma! But, what if you can't ? What happens when you may need to grin and bear it? Join me in this #bustalk where we talk about ways to better manage your cravings for an instant-karma.

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