The Buddy Check In: A Simple Shift That Changed My Workday
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The Buddy Check In: A Simple Shift That Changed My Workday
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About this listen
I don’t usually share much about my core professional work — but this episode felt important.
In this conversation, I open up about a new feature of my current role: a recurring “buddy” check-in with a coworker. It started as part of onboarding, but it’s evolved into something much more meaningful.
These aren’t required meetings. They aren’t performance reviews. They aren’t therapy sessions.
They’re short, intentional conversations that help me:
Level set at the start of the day
Process challenges without judgment
Reflect on workflow and growth
Build a real professional relationship in a remote environment
What makes it even more fascinating?
It’s a coworker from overseas. This episode explores:
The difference between onboarding and ongoing support
Why an optional connection can feel more powerful than required meetings
How a simple listening ear can reset your mindset
And whether something like this exists in your workplace
Do you have a “work sounding board”? Would something like this change how you start your day?
Let’s talk about it.