Relationship expert Esther Perel rose to fame as the author of 2006 book Mating in Captivity, and as host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?, which brings listeners into her office to eavesdrop on a counseling sessions between couples. In a new podcast series, How’s Work?, out tomorrow, the Belgian psychotherapist turns her attention to relationships in another setting: the workplace.
The format of this new show will be familiar to fans of Where Should We Begin? Each episode follows Perel as she counsels a pair of individuals who work together—sometimes coworkers, sometimes boss and employee—about issues in their relationship. We spoke with Perel about workplace culture, emotional intelligence, and how your childhood can affect your relationship with your boss.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Fast Company: Why did you decide to address relationships in the workplace?
Esther Perel: We all carry narratives from our childhood, our community, our…
