002: Navigating Workplace Politics

In this episode of #HerPerspective: Women Who Inspire, I speak with Uma Thana Balasingam, a tech executive who rose to leadership roles in Asia's competitive corporate world.

We tackle a topic that many of us face — but few of us talk about openly: Workplace Politics.

We talk about:

✔️ What "workplace politics" really means

✔️ Why avoiding it can hurt your career

✔️ How to navigate power structures with integrity

✔️ Her personal lessons from leading in high-stakes environments

Whether you're early in your career or already in leadership, this episode will give you real-world insights into the invisible rules of the workplace.

🎧 Listen now and follow HerPerspective to stay inspired.

Links Episode #02:

1. From Outsider to Insider: Master Workplace Politics - First Moves Edition. https://bit.ly/wpl2025

2. Uma's LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/umathana

3. Uma's Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@RAWwithUMA

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