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Speaking of Psychology

Job therapy and toxic coworkers, with Tessa West, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

Kim Mills

Health & Fitness, Life Sciences, Science, Mental Health

4.3781 Ratings

🗓️ 21 August 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Are you and your job just not clicking anymore? New York University psychology professor Tessa West, PhD, author of “Job Therapy: Finding Work that Works for You,” talks about the most common sources of job dissastisfaction, how you can figure out why you’re unhappy at work and find a job that’s a better fit, how to handle -- or avoid -- toxic coworkers, and the importance of good communication at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.7

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0:02.7

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0:05.9

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0:12.0

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0:17.5

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0:22.5

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0:25.3

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0:27.2

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0:30.4

Are you and your job just not clicking anymore?

0:34.1

Maybe a toxic coworker is making your life miserable.

0:39.2

Or maybe you're trying to figure out why you're not getting promoted, or why your workload is suddenly out of control.

0:43.8

Or perhaps you're wondering whether you're even in the right field.

0:47.7

Maybe it's time to change not just jobs, but your career.

0:52.6

Today I'm going to talk to an expert in the science of work and workplace

0:56.8

communication about how to handle tough career situations like these and why improving communication

1:03.2

with your coworkers, bosses, and others is the key to finding a successful and satisfying career.

1:10.0

So what should you do when your job isn't working for you?

1:13.6

If you're considering a job or career change,

1:15.6

how can you figure out why you're dissatisfied with your work and what could be a better fit?

1:21.6

How can you handle toxic coworkers or avoid getting stuck with them in the first place? And overall, how can you find

1:30.0

fulfilling work where you will thrive? Welcome to Speaking of Psychology, the flagship

1:39.1

podcast of the American Psychological Association that examines the links between psychological

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