Ever seen a holiday party go so wrong that people are still talking about it years later? In this episode, we’re sharing some of the most unforgettable stories we’ve collected. Stories about fires, falls, oversharing, and the kind of judgment lapses that become company lore. This “Holiday Hell” lineup includes: • A flaming ouzo shot that set an entire dinner table on fire • A new hire who got drunk and overshared to the CEO • A VP who misjudged a step and fell across a fully...

On this episode of Under NDA, we sit down with Tiff In Tech. one of the most influential and recognizable voices in the tech world, with over a million followers across her platforms. Tiff opens up about the real story behind building a content-driven business in 2025, the courage it took to bet on herself, and the surprising doors that opened once she went all-in. She shares how Tiff In Tech evolved from simple coding tutorials into a full media brand with consulting, public speaking, and pa...

Former principal dancer Jared joins Under NDA for Part 2 of our deep dive into the secret world of ballet. He pulls back the curtain on the side of the industry audiences never see. The backstage jokes, onstage mishaps, and the intense pressure that shapes every performance. Jared also opens up about the harder realities- harsh body standards, the infamous “fat talk,” starving to stay employable, and the financial sacrifices dancers make for the art they love. From falling into orchestra pits...

This week on Under NDA, we’re stepping away from corporate chaos and into one of the most mysterious, disciplined industries in the world: ballet. Former professional dancer Sarah joins us to pull back the curtain on the hidden culture of ballet, from obedience and perfectionism to the power dynamics, pressure, and quiet resilience behind the stage lights. It’s a world built on beauty and precision, but also control and fear. Sarah shares what it’s really like to grow up in that system,...

In this episode of UnderNDA, we dive into a deep conversation about a major cultural shift sweeping Silicon Valley. Our guest, Jules, a seasoned revenue leader who has taken companies from IPO to bankruptcy and back again, joins us to unpack the rise of “hard-tech hustle culture.” Fueled by AI’s gold-rush energy, a new expectation has emerged: no booze, no sleep, no fun. Just relentless grind. We explore why founders are embracing this mindset, how it compares to the dot-com era, ...

Season 2 kicks off with a bang, and a new workplace trend to dissect: job hugging. It’s that move where someone becomes the single gatekeeper for… well, everything. Access. Approvals. Vendors. Progress itself. All in the name of staying “indispensable.” In Episode 1, we walk through a real story of a friendly-but-friction-creating bottleneck, and what happened when he finally took a vacation. (Spoiler: the world kept turning… and faster.) Join us as we unpack the psychology behind job hugging...

If you thought your awkward Zoom moment was bad… buckle up. In this episode of Under NDA, hosts Dorian and Woody are joined by guest Linda, a longtime employee benefits consultant, to share two unforgettable stories from the remote work era. First up: a marketing team member dials into a Zoom call from what sounded suspiciously like a waterpark. When asked about it? Denial. Next: a senior account manager joins an all-hands meeting shirtless after a post run cool down, unaware his camera’s on ...

In this episode of Under NDA, guest Nicole joins us to unpack two classic corporate trainwrecks: Story 1: “Bonuses for Who?” A consulting firm calls an all-hands to celebrate record-breaking performance—then tells employees there won’t be any bonuses. The message? Leadership is thriving… you’re just lucky to have a job. Story 2: “Failing Upward” Meet Brad: a manager with zero EQ, vague feedback, and a knack for taking credit for other people’s work. Naturally, he gets promoted—and his team ...

Workplace comedy meets corporate horror—again. In Part 2, Under NDA serves up two more head shaking tales of control obsessed leadership and morale in free fall. Former tech exec turned Code TV (https://codetv.dev) creator Jason joins the mic to discuss workplace control run amok. Stories in this episode: “Why I Left the Startup” – A product manager promised “zero red tape” arrives in a Notion jungle of templates, mandatory rewrites, and Slack policing, right down to bug ticket titles.&...

Workplace comedy meets corporate horror. In “Control Issues Everywhere, Part 1,” Under NDA dishes up two jaw dropping tales of bad boss behavior, toxic management fails, and HR nightmares. Stories in this episode: “Consistently Unreasonable” – Meet the manager who decided that 5:30 a.m. (!) was the perfect time for a mandatory, cameras on weekly meeting…for a totally local team with zero emergencies. (Spoiler: the whole thing goes off the rails, and the cameras do, too.) “The Manager Who Fa...

What if the developer everyone praises for flawless code has never actually touched the codebase? What if the “always online” analyst shows up in every system log, yet never lifts a finger? And what if a harmless looking expense line hides the boldest reimbursement request your finance team has ever seen? Veteran marketing leader Kat Stratford joins us to dissect three workplace stories where perks overshadow the work itself. Together we sift clues, debate motives, and tease out the leadershi...

A wise woman once said- “no career has ever been made at a corporate event, but many a career has been lost…” So what happens when a brand-new hire dazzles and then detonates before Day 1 even arrives? And how do you handle an HR crusade that suddenly outlaws every hug, even though it’s part of company culture? This week, game-industry insider Andrew K. joins us to discuss these “too much, too soon” scenarios. We tease out where the line between healthy enthusiasm and instant career sui...

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