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Aren't Ya Tired Of? Smart Conversations for Living & Working Well

by Patti Johnson & Mark Benton

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Starting Something New – Am I Making it Harder Than It Needs to Be?

October 17, 2026 · 35 min

Send us Fan Mail Starting something new? Whether it's a new job or career phase, becoming a parent, or taking on any new challenge, those first few months can bring a lot of pressure to get it right. In this episode, Patti & Mark share…
Asking for Help – How Do I Ask for Advice, an Introduction, or a Favor?

October 10, 2026 · 42 min

Send us Fan Mail Asking for help can feel awkward—especially when you’re asking for advice, an introduction, or a favor. But a good ask can open doors and build valuable relationships. In this episode, Patti & Mark share what they’ve…
Sick of Bad Career Advice — What’s the Best Advice We’ve Ever Received?

October 3, 2026 · 14 min

Send us Fan Mail We all get some bad career advice—but every once in a while, someone tells you something that really sticks. In this episode, Patti & Mark share some of the best career advice they’ve received—and why they still rely on it…
Re-release - Procrastinating: Why Does Later Always Seem Like a Better Idea?

September 28, 2026 · 31 min

Send us Fan Mail You know what you need to do... so why aren't you doing it? And why does putting it off feel so good—until it doesn't? In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of...?, Patti and Mark take a fresh look at procrastination. Instead…
Avoiding Hard Conversations - But How Do I Say It?

September 12, 2026 · 45 min

Send us Fan Mail “We need to talk.” Nobody likes hearing those words—but being the one who has to say them can be even harder. In this episode, Patti & Mark share practical ways to give honest, useful feedback to coworkers, team members…

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Leading People – What Is My Team Not Telling Me?

September 5, 2026 · 28 min

Send us Fan Mail What does your team wish they could tell you—but probably won’t? In this episode, we flip the usual leadership conversation and share 10 things your team really wants you to know. From admitting when you don’t have the…
Career Autopilot - What Are Your Best Career Tune Up Tips?

August 30, 2026 · 27 min

Send us Fan Mail Does your career need a quick tune-up? In this episode, Patti & Mark share some of their favorite practical ideas for building a great career—whether you want to advance or simply have a bigger impact. They share why your…
Always Feeling Behind – Where Does My Time Go?

August 22, 2026 · 45 min

Send us Fan Mail Ever end the day wondering where all your time went—and why you still didn’t get enough done? Being productive isn’t always the same as spending your time on what truly matters. In this episode, Patti and Mark look at time…
AI - How Can It Make My Life Easier?

August 3, 2026 · 29 min

Send us Fan Mail Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere—and depending on who you ask, it's either exciting, overwhelming, or you'd rather avoid altogether. In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of...?, we're skipping the hype and talking…
Ambiguity & Hard Decisions – Why Am I Waiting for Certainty? (with Guest Martha May)

July 25, 2026 · 41 min

Send us Fan Mail What if the hardest part of making a decision isn't choosing—it's being afraid you'll make the wrong decision? That fear keeps us waiting for certainty that rarely comes. In this episode, Patti and Mark are joined by the…
Your Questions Answered - What Should I Do?

July 12, 2026 · 15 min

Send us Fan Mail What should you do if your manager consistently ignores your work-schedule boundaries? Or you keep bringing your own issues into the advice you give others? Or you need more tips for how to practice giving presentations?…
Small Talk - How Can I Make It Easier?

June 28, 2026 · 32 min

Send us Fan Mail Do you hate small talk? What if the problem isn't the small talk—it's how you've been thinking about it? Whether it's a social event, family gathering, or work party you have to attend, those conversations don't have to…

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About the show

Join Mark Benton — VP of HR with experience at companies like PepsiCo and now McKesson — and Patti Johnson, former CEO, Board member, bestselling author, and strategic coach and advisor — for smart, funny, and real conversations about the things we’re all tired of — and, most importantly, what to do about them. They first worked together at Accenture and now bring their humor, honesty, and experience to topics that hit home — like being addicted to busyness, expecting too much of yourself (and everyone else), and finding your voice. It’s not their first rodeo — which is exactly why their insights and fresh ideas work in real life, helping you work and live just a little better.