666: How to Overcome Career Frustrations with New York University's Dr. Tessa West (Strategy Skills classics)

666: How to Overcome Career Frustrations with New York University's Dr. Tessa West (Strategy Skills classics)

July 6, 2026 · 1h 4m

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Dr. Tessa West discusses overcoming career frustrations and finding fulfilling work.

For this episode, let's revisit a strategy skills classic interview with the author of Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You , Dr. Tessa West. In her book, Dr. Tessa West helps you figure out the real reason you're unhappy and shows you how to find a new position in which you'll thrive, whether in a different role, company, or new industry altogether. Dr. Tessa West is Professor of Psychology at New York University, where she is a leading expert on the science of social relationships. Her academic research and writing for the media focuses on how to improve communication between employees, bosses, and hiring professionals across workplace settings. She has over 100 academic publications and is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. Her work has been covered by Scientific American, the New York Times, Financial Times, The Guardian, CNN, CNBC, ABC World News, TIME, Bloomberg, HBR, Fast Company, and the US Supreme Court. Her first book Jerks at Work published to rave reviews. Get Dr. Tessa's book here: https://rb.gy/e1iwmg Claim your free gift: Free gift #1 McKinsey & BCG winning resume www.FIRMSconsulting.com/resumePDF Free gift #2 Breakthrough Decisions Guide…

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Guest: Dr. Tessa West

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Organizations: New York University, Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, New York Times, Financial Times, The Guardian, CNN, CNBC, ABC World News, TIME

Books & works: Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You, Jerks at Work

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