MAKING UX WORK: The Joe Natoli Podcast
MAKING UX WORK: The Joe Natoli Podcast
Joe Natoli
Your Boss Isn't Your Mom.
10 minutes Posted Jan 20, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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If authority figures still trigger old emotional responses for you, you’re not alone. In this episode, Joe explores why feedback from bosses can feel so personal — and how early conditioning often shapes the way we react to power, criticism, and expectations at work. You’ll hear why being challenged doesn’t mean you’re failing, how to separate your worth from other people’s reactions and what it really means to set boundaries with confidence — without becoming defensive or combative. This is ...