My Worst Memory

My Worst Memory: a workplace safe space is a podcast hosted by Robin Cohen, CEO of Happier Office and operations expert. Each week, Robin sits down with industry leaders to unpack the professional moments they’ll never forget—from chaotic reorgs to culture clashes and everything in between. It’s honest, a little messy, and full of lessons they don't teach in b-school. Come for the drama, stay for the takeaways. My Worst Memory is your crash course in leadership, resilience, and the chaos of being a human at work.

My Worst Memory is a business podcast hosted by Robin Cohen, with 6 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Robin Cohen hosts My Worst Memory, a business show with 6 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  The Secret Love Triangle

  Jan 16, 202635 minS1

  <p>What do you do when your job prevents you from doing what feels right? In this episode Robin sits down with Tess Gittleman, MA, LMFT and corporate therapist to explore systemic dysfunction, burnout, values and their worst memory that they never saw coming. </p><p>Together, they discuss the often invisible emotional infrastructure of organizations: how unchecked emotional labor impacts performance, why misalignment between personal and organizational values fuels burnout, and what leaders get wrong about conflict, communication, and “work-life balance.”</p><p>Tess shares a deeply unsettling worst professional memory involving an ethical double bind early in her care...

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  Episode #5

  The Hunger Games Interview

  Oct 2, 202541 minS1

  <p>From “Hunger Games” Interviews to People-First Leadership with Jon Beck, VP of People at ButcherBox</p><p>In this episode of My Worst Memory: A Workplace Safe Space Podcast, host Robin Cohen (Founder of Happier Office) talks with Jon Beck, VP of People at ButcherBox, about one of the most infamous hiring processes of his career — and the leadership lessons it sparked.</p><p>What starts as a “Hunger Games–style” interview story quickly unfolds into a conversation every executive should hear: how candidate experience shapes brand reputation, why values-based leadership is non-negotiable, and how people strategy directly drives business per...

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  Episode #4

  The (Layoff) Pizza Party

  Jul 21, 202529 minS1

  <p>Layoffs delivered with a side of pizza? Sales leader and DEI advocate Jevic Muteba joins Robin to unpack one of the most bizarre workplace stories—and the leadership lessons that followed. They talk layoff survivor guilt, emotional EQ, and how real culture is built in community, not conference rooms.</p>

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  Episode #3

  The Chaotic Career Change

  Jul 1, 202538 minS1

  <p>What do you do when you do everything right, and it still isn't enough? In this episode of My Worst Memory, host Robin Cohen sits down with Demi Tsasis, Founder of Product Growth Coach (ex-AllTrails, MyFitnessPal) to discuss how she survived switching careers during the major Under Armour / MyFitnessPal acquisition. Oh, and don't worry–it definitely wasn't easy, straightforward or intuitive. Formative career moment? ✅ </p><p><br></p><p>Episode themes: self-advocacy, knowing your worth, salary discrepancies, job changes, personal growth</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>03:00 "Let's circle back"</p><p>04:57 When Business Feels Personal</p><p>09...

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  My Worst Memory

  The Unexpected Review

  Jun 17, 202537 minS0

  <p>Have you ever thought you were doing great work, only to be blindsided by a terrible review? We're talking so terrible that you might lose your job. You're not alone. </p><p>In this episode of 'My Worst Memory,' host Robin Cohen sits down with Colin Dinnie, Employee Experience Specialist & DEIB at Wistia, about the importance of honesty and transparency in the workplace. They discuss the evolving nature of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging), the challenges companies face in maintaining these initiatives, and the critical role of belonging in fostering a positive workplace culture. Colin shares his personal...

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