The Super I-O Podcast

Season 1 Episode 8: SIOP Reality — Networking, Burnout, and Expectations

In this episode, the Bros break down what attending SIOP is really like, beyond the expectations of landing a job. We explore how the conference functions as a space for learning, networking, and exposure to the field, rather than a traditional job fair, and why going in with the right mindset matters. From discovering companies and emerging tools to understanding how professionals engage with the space, we unpack what you can realistically gain from the experience. We also talk about the less discussed side of SIOP, including burnout, over-scheduling, and the pressure to do everything at once. We share how quickly the experience can become overwhelming, and what it looks like to approach it in a more intentional and sustainable way. If you're a student attending SIOP for the first time, navigating early career decisions, or trying to make the most out of professional conferences, this episode is for you. Let us know in the comments:What surprised you most about your first conference or professional event, and did it match your expectations?

Season 1 Episode 7: The Low Performer Myth — Performance, Pressure, and Systems at Work

In this episode, the Bros unpack the idea of the “low performer” in the workplace, and challenge whether that label actually helps anyone improve. We break down what performance really means, why labeling someone too quickly can backfire, and how underperformance is often shaped by clarity, expectations, training, culture, and systems, not just individual effort. We explore the unintended consequences of turning performance struggles into identities, how pressure can either sharpen or sabotage performance, and what it looks like to address challenges without creating stigma. If you're early in your I-O career, leading a team, or trying to build a workplace where performance conversations lead to growth instead of fear, this episode is for you. Let us know in the comments: Have you ever been labeled a “low performer”, or seen someone labeled that way, and what happened next?

Season 1 Episode 6: Feedback for Growth — Clarity, Certainty, and Trust at Work

In this episode, the Bros unpack feedback in the workplace, and why something meant to support growth often feels uncomfortable, unclear, or even threatening. We break down what feedback is actually supposed to do, why good intent isn’t always enough, and how uncertainty turns feedback into stress instead of learning. We explore the role of clarity, trust, and organizational culture in shaping how feedback is given and received, why conflict avoidance makes feedback worse over time, and what feedback looks like when it actually gives people enough certainty to take action. If you’re early in your I-O career, managing others, or trying to build a workplace where feedback leads to progress instead of fear, this episode is for you. Let us know in the comments: What’s the most helpful, or most confusing, feedback you’ve received at work?

Season 1 Episode 5: Curiosity at Work, Learning, and the Risks of Asking Questions

In this episode, the Bros sit down for a candid conversation about curiosity in the workplace, and why something that’s praised in theory can feel risky in practice. We break down how curiosity shows up at work, why early-career professionals often hesitate to ask questions, and how organizational culture can either support or quietly shut it down.We also discuss how leaders unintentionally discourage curiosity, what changes when learning feels psychologically safe, and why asking questions early in your career can matter more than having all the answers.If you’re early in your I-O career, leading a team, or trying to build a culture that actually learns, this episode is for you.Let us know in the comments:What’s a question you’ve hesitated to ask at work, and why?

Season 1 Episode 4: Entrepreneurial Behavior and Science of Founder Fit featuring Dane Wagner

In this episode of The Super I-O Podcast, we sit down with Dane Wagner, I-O psychology practitioner, researcher, and Chief Product Officer at Semeta Behavior Science. We explore how Industrial-Organizational Psychology can be applied at the earliest stages of entrepreneurship, rather than retroactively fixing organizations once problems emerge.We discuss Dane’s path into I-O psychology, the development of a behavioral taxonomy for entrepreneurship, and how behavioral science helps founders, teams, and investors better understand performance, leadership, and fit. Topics include resilience and uncertainty, team dynamics in startups, founder–funder fit, translating theory into usable frameworks, and the responsible role of AI in behavioral research and practice.About Dane Wagner:Dane Wagner is an I-O psychology practitioner, researcher, educator, and serial entrepreneur. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Semeta Behavior Science, where he helps founders and investors apply behavioral science to improve decision-making, leadership effectiveness, and long-term venture success. Dane also serves as an adjunct professor at Florida International University and has extensive experience bridging research, product development, and applied I-O practice in entrepreneurial environments.