Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Office Hours With Sohan & Hameda
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| How To Know It’s Time For A Career Change | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:33:25 | |
Feeling stuck, burnt out, or quietly dreaming about something new? We unpack the real signs it’s time to pivot — and how to change careers without losing yourself (or your stability). Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| Surviving Workplace Drama | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:48:21 | |
Work isn’t always smooth sailing. From AI ethics to credit-stealing bosses and coworker conflict, we unpack the dilemmas that make office life complicated. Here’s how to protect your reputation, navigate drama, and stay career-smart when things get messy. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| HR Answers Your Wildest Work Dilemmas (With Jodi Paton) | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:28:37 | |
We put your wildest workplace dilemmas straight to an award-winning HR leader and HOYTS Chief People Officer, Jodi Paton. From pay gaps to hygiene conversations to meeting overload, nothing is off limits. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| Everything You’re Scared To Ask HR (With Jodi Paton) | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:40:00 | |
Ever wondered what HR actually thinks when things go wrong at work? We sit down with HOYTS Chief People Officer, Jodi Paton, to unpack how HR really works, what they care about, and how to use HR as support, not something to fear. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| How To Speak Up At Work Without Regrets | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:41:12 | |
Work chats can get awkward fast. In this episode, we unpack how to handle uncomfortable conversations, set boundaries, and speak up at work without making things messier than they need to be. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| Surviving A Bad Manager (With Julia Willing) | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:50:48 | |
Bad managers don’t usually think they’re bad. With our ex-manager and leadership expert Julia Willing, we explore the blind spots, behaviours, and power dynamics that turn good intentions into toxic workplaces. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| Wild Things People Steal From Work | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:44:48 | |
Microwaves, tea, snacks, ink cartridges...nothing is safe. This week we dive into real workplace theft stories and unpack the ethics, awkwardness, and absolute chaos behind what people take (and why). Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| Are Personality Hires Misunderstood? | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:38:58 | |
Personality hires: lovable icons or workplace liabilities? In this episode, Sohan and Hameda sit down with Jackson Langford to unpack what a “personality hire” actually is, how culture fits get chosen, and why being the fun one at work isn’t always what it seems. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| Surviving Your First Office Party Without Regrets | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:43:54 | |
Your first office party can make or break your reputation. Sohan and Hameda share their real stories, biggest lessons, and the unspoken rules no one tells you before your first work event. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| Navigating Festive Pressure At Work | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:59:50 | |
The holidays at work aren’t always festive. Sometimes they’re full of guilt, pressure, and emotional labour. Sohan and Hameda unpack messy dilemmas around end-of-year obligations, awkward invites, and saying no without feeling bad. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| How To Ace Your Performance Review | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:36:48 | |
Performance reviews don’t have to be terrifying. Sohan and Hameda share the mindset shifts, prep hacks, and talking points that actually make reviews work for you – from tracking your wins to asking for growth with confidence. Whether you’re gunning for a promotion or just trying to survive the chat, this one’s your cheat sheet. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| Work Besties, Boundaries, And Drama (With Georgia & Eden) | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:59:36 | |
Work besties can be magic — or messy. Sohan and Hameda sit down with their Gen Z work twins, Georgia and Eden, to unpack the blurred lines between friends and coworkers, and whether Gen Z wants the same work life that millennials built — or something completely different. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| Making Mistakes At Work (And Surviving It) | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:47:13 | |
Mistakes feel catastrophic when you’re early in your career, but most of them aren’t career-ending. In this episode, we unpack workplace dilemmas and teach you how to recover with grace, fix it fast, and protect your reputation. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| How To Get Hired (Even With No Experience) | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:43:40 | |
Landing your first job can feel impossible – but we’ve been there. In this episode, Sohan and Hameda share insider tips from both sides of the hiring table, from applying early to standing out in your interview (and what NOT to do with ChatGPT). Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| How To Pivot Like A Pro (With Tom Scott) | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:45:02 | |
Former BuzzFeed Australia producer Tom Scott joins Office Hours to share his BuzzFeed origin story. He tells us how he built a creative career by staying curious, embracing cringe, and saying yes to new ideas before anyone else. Tom reflects on the lessons, pivots, and “flops before you fly” moments that shaped his career today. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| Can You Succeed Without A Degree? | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:46:00 | |
Two very different career journeys – one through college, one through university – and the same question: Does a degree still matter? Sohan and Hameda unpack real career stories, privilege, and whether experience is the real key to success. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| The Power Of Being Unapologetically You (With Alessandro Zotti) | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:39:16 | |
What does it really mean to bring your authentic self to work? Iconic BuzzFeed alumni Zotti joins Office Hours to share lessons from BuzzFeed and beyond on creativity, identity, and carving out space for yourself in the workplace. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | |||
| When Everything Changes At Work, Here's How To Adapt | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:41:38 | |
When the workplace shifts under your feet, how do you stay steady? Here’s how to embrace change like a pro. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda | |||
| Why I Started At BuzzFeed | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:46:22 | |
Sohan and Hameda share their BuzzFeed origin stories and take you behind the scenes of how they broke into BuzzFeed Australia. From cold emails and shaky interviews to rejection, resilience, and eventually landing their dream jobs, they share the real story of how their careers began — and the lessons they learned along the way. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda | |||
| Unpacking Workplace Dilemmas | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:45:52 | |
Early in your career? This one’s for you. We’re tackling real stories of workplace conflict — stolen credit, toxic teammates, and navigating office politics — with advice that helps you protect yourself, set boundaries, and keep climbing the corporate ladder. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously. Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda | |||
| Thriving Despite A Toxic Boss | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:32:09 | |
From micromanagers to disappearing bosses, bad leadership can derail your work life. Sohan & Hameda offer real stories and practical tips to help you survive, adapt, and even thrive — no matter who’s in charge. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda | |||
| Surviving Horrible Bosses (With Amanda Bardas) | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:38:35 | |
Everyone’s got a bad boss story — but what if your boss is actually… good? In this episode, we share the worst “horrible boss” dilemmas and get real-time advice from our own manager, Amanda Bardas, on how to survive, adapt, and protect your career when leadership goes wrong. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda | |||
| Navigating Work Chats Without Regrets | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:38:25 | |
From group chats that spiral to DMs you instantly regret, workplace communication is full of traps. In this episode, Sohan and Hameda break down the dos and don’ts of work chats – when to keep it professional, when to let your personality shine, and how to avoid the dreaded “why did I send that?!” moment. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda | |||
| Dodging Toxic Coworker Expectations | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:46:54 | |
Do you owe your coworkers compassion, favours, or just competence? This episode dives into the sticky situations that test office relationships, including HR disputes, privacy, and navigating friendships on the job. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au
Follow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudge Follow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda | |||
| Are Work Friends Your Real Friends? | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:34:15 | |
From office besties to backstabbers – we unpack whether work friends can really be trusted, and how to protect yourself while still having fun at work. Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbf | |||