Work Besties as a Support System

Having a work bestie isn’t just nice — it’s survival. In this episode, Jess and Claude unpack why workplace friendships aren’t fluff, they’re foundational to your mental health, motivation, and sanity.

They share how a true work bestie becomes your emotional armor — the person who helps you breathe through chaos, laugh through deadlines, and stay grounded when things get messy.

You’ll hear:
• The 3 ways work besties boost well-being — venting, validation, and accountability
• Real-life stories from Jess & Claude’s own friendship
• How to evolve your connection when your bestie becomes your boss
• Tips to build your own support circle at work

Because the secret to workplace well-being isn’t coffee or pizza parties — it’s connection.

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💎 Your Supportive Work Besties, Jess & Claude

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Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

Ruby Vesely is the kind of leader you wish you had—and the one you can start becoming today.
In this conversation with Jess and Claude, Ruby—executive coach, HR strategist, and co-author of You, Me, We—shares how to build workplaces where people feel seen, safe, and supported.

She walks us through:

• The 10-second “What’s your number today?” check-in that transforms team culture
• The 5 practices of being an ally at work (generosity, compassion, vulnerability, candor, accountability)
• Why presence—not perfection—is the real leadership superpower
• How to model boundaries and self-care so your team believes you
• What it means to be your own work bestie

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What does belonging at work actually look like—beyond posters and policies? Organizational culture expert Faith Clarke (engineer-turned-people-systems strategist) joins us to unpack “yes-yes” solutions, internal vs. external motivation, and how microcultures (5–8 person teams) can transform organizations. We talk listening as leadership, practicing—not preaching—values, and why work besties aren’t just emotional support humans…they’re co-creators of culture.

Top Takeaways

• Culture is practiced, not posted. Microcultures beat macroculture slogans.
• “Yes-Yes” solutions: bridge tensions so both needs are met.
• Internal > external motivation for sustainable behavior and performance.
• Belonging = shared care + protection. People stay and thrive when they feel looked after.
• Start small. Build skills interpersonally, then in small groups, then scale.
• Leaders model vulnerability. Listening with curiosity (not fixing) builds trust.
• 80/20 rule. A few changes in listening and co-creation drive most results.
• Work friendships fuel belonging and make hard work possible.

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Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband