There’s a gap between how work is supposed to be and how it actually is, and this podcast is for people ready to do something about it.
Hosted by Joe Marques and KayLee Hansen of Authentic Unlimited, How Work Actually Works cuts through the corporate noise to explore what it really takes to make work more human.
Every two weeks, you’ll hear real stories, candid insights, and practical ways to build cultures where people thrive — by dropping the mask, leading authentically, and doing work that actually matters.
🎧 New episodes every other week.
💡 More at AuthenticUnlimited.com
Work made human. Truth made practical.
There’s a gap between how work is supposed to be and how it actually is, and this podcast is for people ready to do something about it.
Hosted by Joe Marques and KayLee Hansen of Authentic Unlimited, How Work Actually Works cuts through the corporate noise to explore what it really takes to make work more human.
Every two weeks, you’ll hear real stories, candid insights, and practical ways to build cultures where people thrive — by dropping the mask, leading authentically, and doing work that actually matters.
🎧 New episodes every other week.
💡 More at AuthenticUnlimited.com
Work made human. Truth made practical.

Most teams aren’t quiet because they lack ideas — they’re quiet because they’ve learned it isn’t safe to speak.
In this episode, Joe and KayLee dig into the MASK Framework™ — the four protection patterns people carry into work without even realizing it: Muting, Approval-Seeking, Security-Driven behavior, and the Kryptonite we hide to avoid looking weak.
They break down why smart people hold back, how leaders accidentally teach teams to stay silent, and the small shifts that reopen trust — including the “Thank You AND” move that changed how one team handled ideas.
If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting and heard the real opinions afterward, this episode explains why.