Archive - Tessa West @Work

A daily stress test to understand the true source of your stressors

What stresses you at work (and at home) might not be what you think. Take this test to learn more.

Sep 28, 2024 •

August 2024

Six honest interview questions we should all be asking.

And why you should ask them

Aug 4, 2024 •

July 2024

Today is the Day! Job Therapy is out

To celebrate, I chatted with social identity experts Dominic Packer and Jay Van Bavel

Jul 23, 2024 •

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Dominic Packer & Jay Van Bavel

June 2024

Still thinking about that awkward run-in at work?

Here's why you should stop perseverating on those moments of poorly timed jokes and forgetting your new colleague's name.

Jun 18, 2024 •

Therapy helps us navigate all kinds of relationships. The one with your career is no different.

Emotional ups and downs, falling out of love, and feeling under-appreciated are common experiences at work. Why not try a therapeutic approach to…

Jun 6, 2024 •

February 2024

How to make a conversation with a new acquaintance go smoothly

Social scientists have been studying the art of the "getting acquainted conversation" for decades. Here's some tips on what works and what doesn't.

Feb 19, 2024 •

Want to understand why you haven't been able to land a promotion?

This one factor might be why, but don't expect to hear about it from your boss

Feb 7, 2024 •

How to reach out to a stranger

Want to network with someone you don't know? I asked over 400 people what would take for them to say "yes" to a chat request (and actually follow…

Feb 4, 2024 •

December 2022

Struggling with team work during the busiest time of year? Here's my guide to minimizing the chaos

Time pressure and having too much on their plates can lead even the most well-intentioned team members to offload work. Here's my plan to help.

Dec 16, 2022 •

A Feedback Plan for Feedback Haters

When you've tried everything to get your employee to listen to you, and all you get back are eye rolls

Dec 10, 2022 •

September 2022

Does pseudo profound bullshit belong in the workplace?

When everyone at work seems to find your boss #inspiring except you

Sep 30, 2022 •

Tessa and Jay's Relationship Compatibility Test

100 questions to ask someone before you jump into a relationship (especially if you work together)

Sep 24, 2022 •

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