The self-advocacy crisis is real, and it's costing everyone. Beverly breaks down why "good work speaks for itself" is corporate America's most expensive lie - and what leaders and employees need to do about it.

This isn't another "lean in" conversation. This is about fixing broken communication systems that are bleeding talent, money, and opportunity. Whether you're leading people or being led, you have a role to play in solving this.

What you'll learn:

• Why employee silence costs more than just individual careers

• How leaders accidentally discourage the behavior they claim to want

• Strategic frameworks for both managers and team members

• The research that reveals the true business impact

Beverly brings over a decade of C-suite experience and research from Harvard Business Review, Gallup, and more institutions to show you exactly why this matters and what to do about it.

Fair warning: This episode might make you rethink how you communicate about your value at work. Whether you're staying too quiet or not creating space for others to speak up, it's time to have these conversations.

Episode 6: You’re Pretty Damn Burned Out, Huh?

Host Beverly DInes comes back from the break to break down three toxic mindset traps that are keeping you stuck, burned out, and undervalued at work.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The formal psychology behind scarcity mindset and how the "impossible job market" narrative is literally rewiring your brain for failure

Why burnout disguised as passion is the most dangerous kind (and how to spot it before it destroys your health)

The "overproduction trap" - why doing 150% just to feel worthy is actually making you less promotable

12 powerful reflection questions to help you break these cycles and start operating from abundance

Packed with research from: WHO, NCBI, University of Georgia, Harvard Health, and more - because Beverly always brings the data.

This isn't about "thinking positive" - this is about understanding the systemic patterns designed to keep you small and learning how to break free.

Perfect for: High-achievers, career pivots, anyone feeling stuck despite doing "everything right," women and marginalized professionals navigating workplace challenges.

Warning: This episode might make you uncomfortable. Good. That's where growth happens.

Get ready to stop apologizing for taking up space and start acting like you already belong.

Episode 5 – Damn, AI Stole My Job
Feat. Adam Leeper – Creator of ‘Zero 2 A.I’, Corporate Recruitment Expert, U.S. Serviceman

The pink slips aren’t coming from robots—they’re coming from people who don’t know how to manage them.

In this powerful episode of How To Give A Damn About Your Workplace, Beverly is joined by Adam Leeper, the creator and host of the hit YouTube series Zero 2 A.I, a corporate recruitment expert, and a proud serviceman. Together, we dismantle the myth that AI is the villain in today’s workplace—and uncover the real threat: mismanagement and fear-based decision-making.

We go beyond the headlines and into the trenches of job loss, career pivots, and tech anxiety. Whether you're navigating a layoff, scared you’re next, or simply wondering how to future-proof your career in an AI-powered economy, this episode is your tactical guide to staying ready—not reactive.

Expect:

• Real talk about how AI is actually changing work

• Step-by-step strategies to maximize AI as your co-pilot (not competition)

• Tools and platforms to upskill, transition, and reclaim your narrative

• Hard truths and hopeful next steps for anyone who still gives a damn

  
  

This isn’t an obituary for your job—it’s a blueprint for your evolution.

In this celebratory power hour, we’re getting real about reclaiming creativity in the workplace—and why it’s not just for artists or influencers. I’m joined by Shelby and Jon Abrahamsen, the dynamic co-founders of Foxsy Media, as we mark my official launch as a Foxsy Creator Partner! 🥳✨

Together, we unpack how creativity is a birthright, not a bonus. And if you’ve ever felt like your corporate role squeezes out your imagination, this episode is your reminder that your ideas, voice, and vision still matter. Whether you’re in HR, finance, admin, or leadership, investing in your creativity is investing in your power.

This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a creative call to arms.

Let’s talk:
– Why creativity doesn’t belong in a box
– How Foxsy empowers modern creators (and why that includes YOU)
– What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start showing up with your full self

🔥 This special episode kicks off a new chapter—and you’re invited to make it your own.

Let’s be real: burnout often begins where validation ends.

In this episode of How to Give a Damn About Your Workplace, we explore the role of affirmation, acknowledgment, and appreciation—both for ourselves and the people we lead.

You’ll learn:
— How lack of validation damages trust and morale
— Why self-validation is a survival skill in today’s work culture
— How to build feedback loops that empower, not exhaust
— What teams need to feel seen, not just measured

🎉 This episode also marks a huge milestone: 40,000+ of you in our community on TikTok. Thank you for giving a damn about doing work that matters.

🎧 Listen now—and if this resonated, share with a team leader who needs to hear

Spoiler: It Impacts All of Us.

In this episode, Beverly Dines breaks down why thoughtfulness isn’t just a leadership trait — it’s a teamwide responsibility. From hallway hellos to how we respond to tension, this conversation explores how small, human-centered actions create big cultural shifts.

🔎 We unpack:
– The cost of thoughtlessness at work
– How to practice care without overextending
– Why your coworkers are watching how you show up
– Data on kindness, trust, and retention
– And the uncomfortable truth: if the vibes are bad, you might be contributing

Work doesn’t need more forced fun or trust falls.
It needs people who give a damn.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and share it with a coworker who makes work feel better.

#GiveADamnPod

Trust isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of every healthy workplace. But too often, it's the first thing to disappear when pressure hits.

In this debut episode, Beverly Dines—COO, founder, and workplace empowerment strategist—breaks down what trust really looks like on a team. Not just earned. Not just given. But built, rebuilt, and sustained through intentional leadership and mutual respect.

Whether you're a leader struggling to delegate or a team member carrying the weight of being under-trusted, this conversation will meet you where you are—with grace, truth, and strategy. Because everyone deserves to work in a space where they feel believed in, not just managed.

And if that’s not your current reality? You deserve to seek better, too.

Because when we trust our people, we unlock their power.
And when we build workplaces rooted in trust—we all rise.