Your Corporate Survival Guide

Some power plays "sound" like concern. But if you’ve ever left a meeting second-guessing yourself—you’re not imagining it. Subtle power moves are real. Especially if you're neurodivergent and miss the subtext. 

In this episode:

•  What subtle power grabs really sound like in meetings
•  Why ND and empathetic women are more vulnerable to them
•  4 ways to respond without over-explaining or losing your cool
•  How to build discernment so you stop second-guessing and start owning the room

🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) here.

 👀 Want the manual for figuring out WTF people actually mean at work? Get How to Read the Room – Your ND Corporate Playbook here. 

💻 Want more support? Here’s how to work with me 1:1: here

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⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation. 

Some people-pleasing is smart. But most of it? It’s default—and it’s exhausting you.

If you’re constantly saying yes before thinking, absorbing tension in meetings, or working twice as hard just to be liked—your emotional intelligence might be running on autopilot. And it’s costing you influence.

In this episode:

•  What default people pleasing looks like in corporate life
•  Why high-achieving, ND women are especially prone to it
•  4 “helpful” habits that are secretly holding you back
•  How to turn people pleasing into strategic leverage

This episode helps you stop over-functioning and start using your strengths on purpose.

🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) here.

 👀 Want the manual for figuring out WTF people actually mean at work? Get How to Read the Room – Your ND Corporate Playbook here. 

💻 Want more support? Here’s how to work with me 1:1: here

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⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation. 

Some power is taken. But a lot of it? We give away without realising it.

If you’re constantly second-guessing yourself after meetings, rewriting emails that are already fine, or waiting for reassurance to feel okay — you might be outsourcing your emotional regulation at work. And it’s quietly draining your influence.

In this episode:

•  What emotional outsourcing looks like in high-achieving women
•  Why smart, capable women fall into this pattern
•  How it chips away at your confidence, clarity, and authority
•  What to do instead to lead with more trust in yourself

This episode helps you stop leaking power and start leading from within.

🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) here.

 👀 Want the manual for figuring out WTF people actually mean at work? Get How to Read the Room – Your ND Corporate Playbook here. 

💻 Want more support? Here’s how to work with me 1:1: here

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⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation. 

Some burnout is easy to spot — but some hides in plain sight.

Most women think they’re tired from tasks or meetings… but the real drain is often the hidden emotional work they do without realising it. From managing tension to smoothing over moods, this silent role exhausts you long before Monday even begins.

In this episode:

•  What hidden emotional labour looks like in everyday office life
•  Why women (especially neurodivergent) are conditioned into doing it
•  How to tell emotional labour apart from smart office politics
•  Practical ways to step back from the emotional load without guilt

This episode helps you see the unseen work you’ve been carrying — and finally put it down.

🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) here.

 👀 Want the manual for figuring out WTF people actually mean at work? Get How to Read the Room – Your ND Corporate Playbook here. 

💻 Want more support? Here’s how to work with me 1:1: here

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⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation. 

Some feedback helps you grow—until it doesn’t.

You’re told to “be open to feedback,” but what happens when that feedback is vague, emotional, or just plain confusing? In this episode, we dig into the subtle ways feedback can be used to manipulate or keep you small—and how to tell the difference between real guidance and disguised criticism.

In this episode:

•  The #1 question to ask when feedback feels off
•  The difference between growth-oriented vs manipulative feedback
•  Why women (especially neurodivergent ones) are conditioned to over-trust authority
•  How to build your own “feedback filter” so you stop shrinking and start growing

This episode is for high-achieving, neurodivergent women who are tired of second-guessing themselves after every review—and are ready to reclaim their confidence at work.

🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) here.

 👀 Want the manual for figuring out WTF people actually mean at work? Get How to Read the Room – Your ND Corporate Playbook here. 

💻 Want more support? Here’s how to work with me 1:1: here

Follow me: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation. 

You don’t need to fake it to get ahead.

Once you know the rules of the corporate game, the next step is learning to play it strategically—without feeling gross, fake, or performative. Because visibility shouldn’t mean losing yourself.

In this episode:

•  6 simple ways to build authentic influence and credibility
•  How to make your work visible (without bragging)
•  What pre-meetings actually are and why they change everything
•  How to grow your influence through self-compassion, not self-criticism

This is Part 2 of the Office Politics series — practical strategies for getting noticed, promoted, and respected, all while staying true to who you are.

🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) here.

 👀 Want the manual for figuring out WTF people actually mean at work? Get How to Read the Room – Your ND Corporate Playbook here. 

💻 Want more support? Here’s how to work with me 1:1: here

Follow me: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation. 

You can be brilliant at your job—and still get overlooked.

No one teaches you how to navigate office politics, and for high-achieving, neurodivergent women, that hidden rule book can feel impossible to read. You’re told to “just focus on your work,” but hard work alone doesn’t get you seen.

In this episode:

•  What office politics really are (and why avoiding them backfires)
•  The 3 camps women fall into and how to find where you sit
•  Why neurodivergent women are already better at the game than they think
•  The one skill that helps you play smart—without selling out who you are

This is Part 1 of the Office Politics series — created to help high-achieving women navigate the unspoken game at work with discernment, confidence, and integrity.

🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) here.

 👀 Want the manual for figuring out WTF people actually mean at work? Get How to Read the Room – Your ND Corporate Playbook here. 

💻 Want more support? Here’s how to work with me 1:1: here

Follow me: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation. 

What do you do after something happens at work that crosses a line—emotionally, psychologically, or physically?

When things go too far, it’s easy to doubt yourself, stay silent, or wonder if you’re overreacting. This episode isn’t here to give you one “right answer”—it’s here to help you rebuild trust in your own gut and decide what’s next on your terms.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through: 

• What not to do when you're in emotional shock
• What to do if you’re scared to report or unsure you’ll be believed
• How to honour your experience and take your next step with clarity
• Why your healing is valid

This episode is part three of my Boundaries Broken series. Whether something just happened or you're still carrying the weight of a past workplace trauma—this is your reminder: you're not alone.

💻 If you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next, I'm here for you. You can find FAQs, more information, and book a free Empowerment Call here

If you need support, here are some helpful resources: 

• 1800RESPECT (National sexual assault, domestic and family violence service): 1800 737 732
• Sign up to your workplace union for legal and advocacy support

🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) here.

 👀 Want the manual for figuring out WTF people actually mean at work? Get How to Read the Room – Your ND Corporate Playbook here. 

💻 Want more support? Here’s how to work with me 1:1: here

Follow me: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation. 

It’s not always the loud ones you need to watch out for. Sometimes the most dangerous people at work are the ones who seem like allies.

In this episode, I explore the common personality traits of people most likely to groom in corporate environments—and why so many women miss the signs.

We’ll cover: 

• What makes certain personalities more likely to groom 
• How they gain trust, connection, and silence 
• What makes you (and others) vulnerable to their tactics 
• How to spot and protect yourself early

This is Part 2 of my Boundaries Broken series—focused on the psychology behind grooming and power abuse at work.

🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) here.

 👀 Want the manual for figuring out WTF people actually mean at work? Get How to Read the Room – Your ND Corporate Playbook here. 

💻 Want more support? Here’s how to work with me 1:1: here

Follow me: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation. 

Workplace grooming is subtle—until it’s not.

You’re taught to believe you’ll spot the red flags. But what if the real danger hides in compliments, connection, or “mentorship”? In this episode, we walk through 10 early signs of grooming in the workplace—especially the kind that happens under the radar.

In this episode: 

• What grooming actually looks like at work 
• The #1 trait that makes women more likely to be targeted 
• Why smart, high-achieving women often miss the signs 
• What to look for in the early phases

This is Part 1 of the Boundaries Broken series, created for women navigating power imbalance, manipulation, and trauma in professional environments.

🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) here.

 👀 Want the manual for figuring out WTF people actually mean at work? Get How to Read the Room – Your ND Corporate Playbook here. 

💻 Want more support? Here’s how to work with me 1:1: here

Follow me: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation.