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Episode: Marginalized Melissa: Feeling Pushed Out by a New Coworker
Link: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/episode-7
What this episode’s about:
Marginalized Melissa is feeling pushed out by a new coworker and worried that this tension could cost her a promotion. In this episode, we explore practical strategies for managing workplace conflict, setting boundaries, and protecting your career while staying professional and keeping your growth opportunities on track.
Why listen:
Learn practical strategies for addressing workplace tension, advocating for yourself, and keeping your career on track even when challenges arise.
Key takeaways
- Feeling “pushed out” is often a signal of unmet needs, unclear expectations, and mismatched work styles - not necessarily intentional exclusion.
- When tension escalates, preparing for focused, respectful conversations with a coworker, manager, or HR can help shift the situation from emotional reactivity to problem-solving.
- Examining your assumptions, stress responses, and mindset can reduce anxiety and open up new options for navigating conflict without sacrificing your well-being or career goals.
Resources
- Common Ground HR, LLC - This is the website for Karen's business, a consultancy focusing on Workplace Conflict Management, Mediation, Positive Employee Relations. Featured work also includes HR Programs: Design/Build/Update/Evaluate.
- Book. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - A top recommendation!
- Designing Your Life Workbook - goes with the book Designing Your Life
- Book: Designing Your Work Life
- Book: Designing Your Life
- Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze, and the Feign Response | Psychology Today
Reach out for guidance: [email protected]
Website: TheHRMediators.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehrmediators/
About the show
Workplace conflict is inevitable, but with Karen & Kendra’s mix of HR savvy, mediation experience, psychology insights, and humor, you’ll learn to turn conflict into connection.
Credits
Music: Farben by MagnusMoone
Notes
If this helped, please follow the show and send this episode to at least one coworker. Rate & review: A quick ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your podcast platform of choice helps others find us.
Hosts
Karen Gleason & Kendra Beseler
© 2025 The HR Mediators
Privacy note: These are inspired by real experiences, but we change all identifying details, adjust timelines, and blend similar accounts.
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By Kendra BeselerEpisode: Marginalized Melissa: Feeling Pushed Out by a New Coworker
Link: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/episode-7
What this episode’s about:
Marginalized Melissa is feeling pushed out by a new coworker and worried that this tension could cost her a promotion. In this episode, we explore practical strategies for managing workplace conflict, setting boundaries, and protecting your career while staying professional and keeping your growth opportunities on track.
Why listen:
Learn practical strategies for addressing workplace tension, advocating for yourself, and keeping your career on track even when challenges arise.
Key takeaways
- Feeling “pushed out” is often a signal of unmet needs, unclear expectations, and mismatched work styles - not necessarily intentional exclusion.
- When tension escalates, preparing for focused, respectful conversations with a coworker, manager, or HR can help shift the situation from emotional reactivity to problem-solving.
- Examining your assumptions, stress responses, and mindset can reduce anxiety and open up new options for navigating conflict without sacrificing your well-being or career goals.
Resources
- Common Ground HR, LLC - This is the website for Karen's business, a consultancy focusing on Workplace Conflict Management, Mediation, Positive Employee Relations. Featured work also includes HR Programs: Design/Build/Update/Evaluate.
- Book. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - A top recommendation!
- Designing Your Life Workbook - goes with the book Designing Your Life
- Book: Designing Your Work Life
- Book: Designing Your Life
- Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze, and the Feign Response | Psychology Today
Reach out for guidance: [email protected]
Website: TheHRMediators.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehrmediators/
About the show
Workplace conflict is inevitable, but with Karen & Kendra’s mix of HR savvy, mediation experience, psychology insights, and humor, you’ll learn to turn conflict into connection.
Credits
Music: Farben by MagnusMoone
Notes
If this helped, please follow the show and send this episode to at least one coworker. Rate & review: A quick ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your podcast platform of choice helps others find us.
Hosts
Karen Gleason & Kendra Beseler
© 2025 The HR Mediators
Privacy note: These are inspired by real experiences, but we change all identifying details, adjust timelines, and blend similar accounts.