Learning & Development
Interruptions Podcast
We believe that there is a magical space between an incident and our reaction to that occurrence. We call that space — that time in between — our Interruption.
Join Workplace Learning & Professional Development, Georgia Tech’s dedicated team for faculty and staff development, as they routinely grapple with the big questions that we all think about but too often hesitate to ask.
With the help of colleagues across campus, we explore new ways to break free of fixed mindsets, the appropriate tools to engage positively during an interruption, and how to yield positive results that foster new kinds of professional growth.
The opinion-based podcast can be streamed on Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.
Season 1
Episode 1: Racial Candor
The team discusses the value of radical candor and its potential implications in an increasingly diverse corporate landscape.
Episode 2: Winning One-on-Ones
The team explores the importance of managerial one-on-ones and share some tips for making the most of this precious face-time.
Episode 3: Diversity & Inclusion
The team discusses bringing our authentic selves to work, picking the right pronouns, and being a good ally.
Episode 4: Imposter Syndrome
The team discusses the imposter syndrome and its impact on modern professionals.
Episode 5: Seasoned Employees: How to Keep Yourself Motivated
The team discusses ways to boost motivation for seasoned Georgia Tech employees dealing with the daily grind.
Episode 6: The Power of Habit
The team discusses the power of habit.
Episode 7: The Four Ethical Corners
The team discusses blind spots, difficult decisions, and the power of the Four Ethical Corners.
Episode 8: The Mentor Relationship
The team discusses lessons from Georgia Tech’s mentoring program with two special guests, fresh off their own successful mentoring experience.
Episode 9: What's My Face Telling You?
The team discusses the challenges of a resting facial expression that can send the wrong message, and the sometimes complicated interplay of adapting to the expectations of others versus being true to yourself.
Episode 10: Radical Acceptance
The team discusses the practice of radical acceptance and how to say yes to life, just as it is right now.
Episode 11: Onboarding
The team explores the new employee onboarding process, including learning their job, work expectations, navigating the workplace, understanding the organization’s culture, and connecting with colleagues.
Episode 12: Building Community Through Professional Development Circles
The team emphasizes the importance of having a “connectional” community and its ability to help navigate professional experiences more seamlessly.
Season 2:
Institute Values
Episode 1: Living Our Values Every Day
The team digs into how having our organizational values and the behaviors associated with them helps ground the work that they do in advancing Georgia Tech’s mission.
Episode 2: We Celebrate Collaboration
The team discusses the important outcomes of a collaborative workplace and why it’s the perfect vehicle for creative thinking and idea generation.
Episode 3: We Safeguard Freedom of Inquiry and Expression
The team discusses what it takes to protect the freedom of all our community members while asking questions, seeking truth, and expressing their views.
Episode 4: Students Are Our Top Priority
The team discusses how we are committed to developing leaders and measuring our success by our students’ achievements.