Ep. 118: Absorption Part 2 - The Solution

n this follow-up to last week’s episode, I go deeper into what I’m calling Absorption Culture — the silent epidemic where good people take on more and more until they’re soaked, saturated, and squeezed dry. You’ll hear the stories of a fourth-grade teacher dealing with extreme behaviors in her classroom, and a professional whose top Career Driver is trust… and who is rapidly losing that trust because her boss keeps handing her other people’s work with zero recognition or incentive.

This episode is about the revolt — not the screaming, quit-your-job kind, but the honest, grounded, self-respecting kind.
I break down a simple, powerful framework based on the 7 Bridges of a Solid Working Relationship that shows you how to stop absorbing everything, set boundaries without burning bridges, and have the courageous conversation that changes everything.

You’ll learn:

• Why anger is not unprofessional — it’s a boundary alarm
• The exact script for communicating overwhelm without sounding weak
• How to figure out whether your boss is a safe place for truth
• What “Energy Compatibility” is and why it predicts burnout
• And how to redraw the Work Agreement so you stop being the default “catch-all” for everyone else’s tasks

If you’ve ever felt like a workplace sponge — expected to soak up endless demands with a smile — this episode will show you how to wring yourself out, reclaim your power, and start working from a place of clarity instead of exhaustion.

Listen in and start the revolt. It’s time to stop absorbing and start leading.