Struggling with a toxic coworker, a passive-aggressive teammate, or a boss who takes credit for your work? You’re not alone. In this episode, host Shola Richards shares 3 practical strategies to help you handle difficult colleagues without sacrificing your peace of mind or professionalism.

 

Shola offers practical, compassionate tools to protect your energy while staying true to your values. Learn when to speak up, when to let go, and how to use assertive communication that actually works.

 

You'll learn how to:

✅ Use assertive communication to shut down drama

✅ Tell when to speak up vs. when to let go

✅ Deal with passive-aggressive behavior like a pro

✅ Protect your energy in toxic workplace dynamics

 

Whether you’re dealing with a difficult boss, team member, or peer, this episode equips you with the confidence to act with clarity, not chaos. 

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Episode 15 

01:54 Understanding Workplace Agitators 

03:01 Strategy 1: The Workplace Serenity Prayer 

08:42 Strategy 2: Assertive Communication 

14:52 Strategy 3: Handling Passive Aggressiveness 

20:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com
For speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected]

This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.