The Imaginable Workplace

Despite the rise of unlimited leave policies, many employees hesitate to take time off, especially in mission-driven companies. Discover how embracing rest can lead to a healthier, more productive work environment as Jackie Cañiza and Carl Javier challenge you (and themselves) to take leaves and normalize rest without guilt in this season finale.

Feedback, whether positive or constructive, is essential for growth. But how might we make feedback sessions more effective and less accusatory? Hosts Carl Javier and Jackie Cañiza introduce the AAA method of receiving feedback and the benefits of having a coach to provide both leaders and employees with aggregated insights, making feedback more meaningful and actionable.

Conflict at work is inevitable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. Hosts Carl Javier and Jackie Cañiza talk about the value of aligning on common goals and the delicate art of navigating disagreements, especially within the context of a non-confrontational culture.

We asked this question on social media, and we aren't kidding when we say that our post almost became a DOLE hotline. Hosts Jackie Cañiza and Carl Javier share your answers as well as their own, and reflect on the value of boundaries and awareness of your own behaviors that may be pet peeves to others.

Some people face an existential crisis when they first step into a leadership role. How are my priorities changing? When is the work mine and not mine? Our hosts Jackie Cañiza and Carl Javier delve into the nuances of leadership, the transition to managing people, and the art of delegation. 

"Uy, kaunting busina naman!" Ever been the target of tanders jokes? Instead of arguing about Boomer, Millennial, and Gen Z stereotypes in the office, hosts Carl Javier and Jackie Cañiza pose this question: what if our differences united us rather than pushed us apart?

Are you the kind of boss who says this? Hosts Carl Javier and Jackie Cañiza examine how the conversation around productivity is often connected to trust, and how surveillance in the office can actually result in a lack of it.

We say, “bring your whole self to work,” but should we bring everything? Join hosts Jackie Cañiza and Carl Javier as they determine where to draw the line between authenticity and decorum at work, in a way where we can express ourselves honestly without sacrificing respect and courtesy.