Spill the Tea: A Strategic Guide to Office Gossip

This 50-minute SXSW conference talk features workplace expert and bestselling author Amy Gallo challenging conventional wisdom about office gossip. Discover when water cooler talk can actually strengthen workplace relationships and when it becomes harmful. Learn practical strategies for navigating gossip professionally, whether you're sharing information or receiving it. Gain valuable tools for confronting toxic gossip, transforming destructive conversations into productive dialogue, and building relationships based on trust rather than negativity. Walk away with guilt-free approaches to leverage gossip strategically while maintaining your professional integrity. Presented as part of SXSW's programming dedicated to helping creative professionals achieve their goals, with Portuguese and Spanish translations available for SXSW 2025 Keynotes and Featured Sessions presented by Itaú.