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Not All Business

Blakely Graham + Heather Cooper

Because at work, it's not all business.We're Heather Cooper & Blakely Graham, two rival tech CEOs turned friends, hosting real conversations about the messy reality of leadership.Think of us as Sex Ed for Leadership—discussing the topics and answering all the questions professionals are too afraid to ask, with occasional reality checks from our brilliant producer, Clay.Join us for serious insights. Slightly less serious hosts.New episodes every week!

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63 episodes

  1. Will AI Take Your Job or Make You the Boss? 1:01:12
  2. How Do You Find Your Purpose When Work Feels Wrong? 54:04
  3. What If Saying I Don't Understand Makes You Better at Your Job? 57:05
  4. How Do You Show Up at Work When the News Hits Home? 1:10:45
  5. How to Have Difficult Conversations at Work When It's Your Friend 1:06:32
  6. We Tried Pole Dancing. Looking in the Mirror Was the Hardest Part. 41:58
  7. Every Yes Is a No: How to Build a Business You Don't Hate 58:40
  8. Hurry Up and Fail: How to Turn Mistakes Into Career Proof 1:00:36
  9. Your Career Is a Portfolio, Not a Job 59:55
  10. She's NOT a Top Performer: The Mistake Leaders Make 52:04
  11. How to Know When It's Time to Leave Your Job 57:22
  12. Sticky Situations: The Hardest Parts of Leadership Nobody Prepares You For 33:49
  13. Sticky Situations: The Unwritten Rules for Women at Work 52:51
  14. She Was a Pro Tennis Player. She Never Mentioned It at Work. 1:00:27
  15. Is Wine Actually Heart Healthy? A Cardiologist Weighs In 1:13:10
  16. You Don’t Have to Do It All (A VC Partner’s Unpopular Opinion) 1:07:34
  17. We Took a Communication Test Together — The Results Exposed Everything 1:21:29
  18. Dying At Your Desk? Why Comfort Is More Dangerous Than Failure 1:10:45
  19. The Hardest Job She's Ever Had Isn't On Her Resume 1:08:39
  20. She's Teaching Women to Buy Houses Alone — And It's Working 1:10:16
  21. My Best Employee Got a Better Offer — What Did I Do Wrong? 58:44
  22. She Lost 115 Pounds, Got Abandoned By Her Mom & Still Became the Toughest Person in the Room 58:48
  23. Your Mission, Vision, and Values Are Not the Same Thing 1:16:23
  24. Frozen at Work: What to Do When Someone Crosses the Line 49:18
  25. The Problem With Imposter Syndrome 1:14:19
  26. The Real Reason Your House Is Always a Mess 1:07:34
  27. The CEO Who Went From IPO to Pie 1:21:03
  28. Win The Room vs Lose The Room (Do This and You'll Win Every Time) 1:09:12
  29. Try This One Thing To Become A Better Listener 1:09:29
  30. The Woman Who Built Women's Sports From NOTHING 1:09:39
  31. Sticky Situations: Bad References, Broken Accountability, and Kale 36:56
  32. The Truth About GLP-1s, From Someone Who Was There From the Start 1:15:56
  33. AI Is Changing Hiring Faster Than You Think 1:01:44
  34. Casual Friday: Layoffs, Dream Boards, and a CEO Who Said What?! 55:17
  35. Stop Pitch Slapping and Start Connecting 1:06:05
  36. Your Nervous System Is Talking. Are You Listening? 1:03:46
  37. Dating Apps, Dress Codes, & Firing People (Casual Friday Sticky Situations) 40:49
  38. Stories Over Prompts | Why Leadership Storytelling Beats AI Every Time 1:01:51
  39. Stop Guessing! Social Media Strategies That Work 59:16
  40. Networking Without the Ick: How to Build Real Connections 1:06:49
  41. Casual Friday: Embarrassing Moments, Lies, and Impossible Feedback 37:25
  42. Toxic Boss? We Got You. 1:03:02
  43. Why Being Human at Work Isn't Optional Anymore 1:04:22
  44. Stop Trying to Change Your Behavior (Do This Instead) 1:02:45
  45. Christmas Special: What We're Leaving Behind & Bringing Into 2025 55:44
  46. Married to the CEO: Husbands Tell All 56:33
  47. Building Culture: The Uncomfortable, Dirty Work That Actually Makes It Stick 1:07:17
  48. The 4 Pillars of Trust Every Leader Needs 59:38
  49. How to Survive Your Thanksgiving - Workplace Dilemmas turned Family Dilemmas 49:14
  50. How to Survive a Bad Manager (Or Stop Being One) - Workplace Dilemmas 46:45