Ever found yourself stuck in the coffee line with your CEO and suddenly forgetting how to form sentences? Or wondering how to ask for feedback without seeming desperate?

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer all the awkward workplace scenarios you've been dying to solve. 
Writer and podcaster Em Vernem gets career coach extraordinaire Soph Hirst’s foolproof strategy for making small talk with the big boss. Plus you’ll learn why asking for feedback actually shows confidence and get simple but effective ways to make friends at work.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. 

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HOSTS: Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Ever found yourself stuck in the coffee line with your CEO and suddenly forgetting how to form sentences? Or wondering how to ask for feedback without seeming desperate? Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer all the awkward workplace scenarios you've been dying to solve.&nbsp; Writer and podcaster <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en">Em Vernem</a> gets career coach extraordinaire <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophworkbaby/">Soph Hirst</a>&rsquo;s foolproof strategy for making small talk with the big boss. Plus you&rsquo;ll learn why asking for feedback actually shows confidence and get simple but effective ways to make friends at work. If you want your work life issue solved,&nbsp;<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">send us a voice note</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>. <a href="https://mamamia.au/3Eli0BR">Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bizbymamamia/">follow the Biz Instagram</a> here. THE END BITS <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media</a> Follow Michelle's<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunroom.so/?hl=en"> startup Sunroom</a> and<a href="https://www.workbaby.com/"> Soph&rsquo;s career coaching business Workbaby</a>. HOSTS: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophworkbaby/">Soph Hirst</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en"> Em Vernem</a> EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.

This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice—just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.
This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice&mdash;just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.
Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

Biz 

INBOX: Why We All Need A Work Bestie

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