If you thought the “Hey, got a minute?” Slack from your manager was bad, wait for the surprise calendar invite from your CEO. The actual f*ck.

Get through the panic, get through this episode, and work on your executive communication. It can do great things for your career.

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife!