Office Politics

Learning Workplace Dynamics: Lisa’s Hard Fought Career Lessons

S7: Ep 41
In this episode, Felicia delves into the intricacies of workplace dynamics through the journey of Lisa, an ambitious MBA graduate. You will find valuable insights as Felicia discusses strategies for dealing with difficult managers and navigating power structures.

Surviving the Chaos: Tara’s Story of Resilience in the Workplace

S7: Ep 38
In this episode, Felicia shares captivating client chronicles that highlight the importance of building strategic relationships in the workplace. She tells the story of Tara, an ambitious black woman navigating a challenging work environment with an insecure manager named Beth. With valuable insights and practical advice, this episode offers a compelling narrative that will resonate with listeners looking to thrive in their careers.

How To Navigate Office Politics: Holiday Party Edition

S7: Ep 32
In this episode, Felicia dives into the world of office politics during the holiday season. With office parties and events on the horizon, Felicia shares practical tips and tactics to navigate these social gatherings while strategically positioning yourself for career success.

The Workplace Is Counter-Intuitive

S7: Ep 23
In this episode, Felicia discuss overcoming the challenges and frustrations of the workplace by building your confidence, developing relationships, and going to therapy.

Company Culture Part 2

S7: Ep 6
In this episode, we talk through identifying your company’s culture, identifying the successful narratives in that culture, and adjusting your style to thrive in that culture.

Company Culture Part 1

S7: Ep 5
In this episode, Felicia starts to breakdown one of the most important, yet often misunderstood workplace dynamics: Company Culture.

Producer’s Cut: You Have To Manage Your Manager!

S5:Ep 19

In this Producer’s Cut, I explain why you must manage your manager. Unfortunately, this task falls on you.  So today  I lay out why managing your manager is very important, how to determine the type of manager you have, and how to build a positive relationship with your manager, even if you don’t like her.

Producer’s Cut: Setting Yourself Up For Success

S5:Ep 16

Producer’s Cut of S2: Ep 9, I meet with one of my mentees who is about a year into her first job post undergrad.  She has not been set up for success in her current organization.  We talk about how to turn this around and set herself up for success, regardless of the road blocks the organization puts in her way.

Do Black Lives REALLY Matter?: Lessons From The Coca-Cola Company Restructure Pt 2

S5: Ep 10
In this episode, I take a deeper dive into my workplace experiences after the death of George Floyd and BLM social media posts.

Emerging Stronger: Lessons From The Coca-Cola Company Restructure Pt 1

S5: Ep 9
In this episode, I share the lessons learned from my experience working at The Coca-Cola Company through a restructuring during a global pandemic and a renewed fight for social justice.

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