I’m so excited to bring you this conversation with Myriam Hadnes, host of the Workshops Work podcast.

Between us, we probably run the most popular workshop-related podcasts in the world (which is an easy claim to make… because it's such a niche!).

This episode is part one of our chat on the couch at my place, where we reflect on our past 24 hours together. If you’ve ever questioned what it really means to be "professional" – you’re going to love this.

Myriam is writing a book called Unprofessionalism (yes, it’s as bold as it sounds), and in this conversation, we dig into:

✅ Why professionalism might be getting in the way of our humanness

✅ The weird things we do when the ‘record’ button gets hit

✅ The origins of professionalism (hint: it wasn’t meant for corporate life)

✅ How the chase for polish and perfection makes us feel like imposters

✅ Why AI will be the most “professional” thing ever—and why that’s terrifying

We also chat about the irony of losing an entire podcast episode last year due to a very professional recording setup failure (spoiler: this time, we’re just using my iPhone).

Tomorrow, part two drops, where we continue unpacking the fine line between professionalism and authenticity—and how to show up as your real self without losing credibility.

🎧 Hit play, enjoy, and let me know what resonates with you!

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Connect with Myriam: Workshops Work Podcast

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