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Workplace Psychology with Dr. Martha Grajdek

Workplace Psychology with Dr. Martha Grajdek

By: Martha Grajdek PhD MBA
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 Workplace Psychology with Martha Grajdek addresses a wide variety of topics related to the workplace. The podcast examines current issues through the lens of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I-O Psychology), a branch of psychology that focuses on improving both performance and the well-being of individuals and organizations. In addition to discussing various topics, the podcast will explore potential solutions to workplace-related issues. Intended to stimulate conversation, listeners are invited to further consider each topic as it applies to them and their workplaces.Copyright Martha Grajdek, PhD, MBA Economics
Episodes
  • 316 Career Plateauing

    316 Career Plateauing
    Apr 20 2026
    Career Plateauing: When Growth Stalls and Motivation Drops
    In this episode, Dr. Grajdek reframes career plateaus as signals, not failures. She breaks down the three common forms of career plateaus and discusses the psychological costs of plateauing. Dr. Grajdek explains why impulsive exits or novelty-chasing can backfire, as she offers better options, such as building a “career lattice” through adjacent skills, lateral moves, internal projects, and targeted stretch assignments. Moreover, she discusses the importance of both mentorship and sponsorship at the workplace along with their relevance in one’s career. Finally, Dr. Grajdek offers best practices for organizations. Tune in to learn more.
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    20 mins
  • 315 Impostor Phenomenon at Work

    315 Impostor Phenomenon at Work
    Apr 13 2026
    Impostor Phenomenon at Work: From Self-Doubt to Steady Confidence In this episode, Dr. Grajdek discusses how we normalize impostor thoughts as a common experience—especially during promotions, pivots, and high-visibility work. She underlines the importance of distinguishing impostor thoughts from genuine skill gaps. Dr. Grajdek examines how ambiguous success criteria and comparison culture can fuel overpreparing, avoidance, burnout, and under-claiming credit. Moreover, she offers a concrete confidence toolkit for individuals. Finally, Dr. Grajdek shows leaders how to reduce impostor triggers. Tune in to learn more.
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    13 mins
  • 314 Micromanagement

    314 Micromanagement
    Apr 6 2026
    Micromanagement: The Control Trap That Quietly Kills PerformanceIn this episode, Dr. Grajdek unpacks micromanagement as a trust-and-clarity problem disguised as “high standards,” showing how constant checking, redoing work, and approval bottlenecks erode autonomy and motivation. She explores why micromanagers micromanage—often anxiety, fear of accountability, and unclear expectations—and how the fallout spreads across teams through slowed cycle times, hidden errors, and disengagement. Dr. Grajdek offers a practical fix and scripts employees can use to request clarity and autonomy without confrontation. Tune in to learn more.
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    17 mins
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