Career Breakthrough w/ Fela Rosa | The Corporate Warriors Podcast

Fela Rosa | Corporate Warriors
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Welcome to Corporate Warriors! I’m Fela Rosa, your career coach, here to help you reach success while staying true to your values. If you're feeling stuck, facing a toxic work environment, or just want to improve your leadership, you’re in the right place. On this channel, I share strategies to empower you with skills for real growth, focusing on inner work — healing past wounds, building self-confidence, and dissolving fears — and outer work — enhancing your professional skills in communication, negotiation, and leadership. Subscribe to unlock your full potential!

  1. Why Resentment Keeps You Trapped in Toxic Workplaces (And How to Release It)

    FEB 11

    Why Resentment Keeps You Trapped in Toxic Workplaces (And How to Release It)

    ✨ Feel it to heal it. ✨ Release resentment. ✨ Reclaim your agency. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who’s navigating a toxic workplace right now. Resentment is one of the most damaging emotions high performers carry out of toxic workplaces, and most people don’t even realize how deeply it affects their career, confidence, and ability to move forward. In this episode of the Corporate Warriors Podcast, I go deep into the emotion of resentment:Why it builds over time, how it turns into shame and self-blame, and why staying stuck in resentment keeps you trapped in a downward spiral, emotionally, energetically, and professionally. You’ll learn: Why resentment is a low-vibrational, lingering emotion- How toxic workplaces quietly cultivate anger, bitterness, and powerlessnessWhy high performers often resent themselves, not just their bossHow resentment blocks manifestation, career growth, and better job opportunitiesA step-by-step reflection and somatic exercise to feel it, process it, and release itHow to turn resentment into an upward spiral through conscious commitment and actionThis episode isn’t about blaming yourself. It’s about becoming aware, dissolving what no longer serves you, and creating space for something better, even if it starts with just a small improvement. If you’re a high performer who feels stuck, unappreciated, or emotionally drained at work, this conversation is for you. Make change now: https://corporatewarriors.io/group-coaching-high-performers-in-toxic-workplaces/ Browse through my products & services: https://corporatewarriors.io/offerings/ Disclaimer: This video is for educational and coaching purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.Participation is voluntary and at your own discretion. Results are not guaranteed and vary by individual.If you are experiencing significant emotional distress or mental health challenges, please seek support from a qualified professional. #resentment #toxicboss #toxicworkplace #highperformer #careercoach #corporatepolitics #toxicmanager #toxicjob

    16 min
  2. How Toxic Workplaces Destroy Your Self-Trust (And How to Rebuild It)

    JAN 28

    How Toxic Workplaces Destroy Your Self-Trust (And How to Rebuild It)

    Toxic Workplace Coaching REBUID after a Toxic Workplace with small daily action Toxic workplaces don’t just lead to burnout; they slowly erode your self-trust, the foundation of your confidence, decision-making, and ability to move forward in your career. In this episode, I dive deep into how toxic bosses and unhealthy work environments break your trust in yourself over time, especially if you’re a high performer who keeps pushing, overworking, and breaking promises to yourself just to survive. You’ll learn The difference between self-confidence and self-trust (and why it matters)- How toxic workplaces silently destroy your inner stabilityWhy hyper-performers are especially vulnerable- How broken self-promises increase anxiety, self-doubt, and paralysisPractical steps to rebuild self-trust through small, sustainable actionsThis episode is for anyone who feels stuck in a toxic job, exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to make the next move without burning out even more. If this resonates, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs it. We’re all in this together. I am rooting for you, Fela 📘 Explore tools and resources at www.corporatewarriors.io 💬 Ready to rebuild in a supportive community? Toxic Workplace Coaching: https://corporatewarriors.io/group-coaching-high-performers-in-toxic-workplaces/

    20 min
  3. When Your Brilliant Mind Becomes the Problem (+ The Antidote You Need)

    JAN 14

    When Your Brilliant Mind Becomes the Problem (+ The Antidote You Need)

    Toxic Workplace Coaching: https://corporatewarriors.io/group-coaching-high-performers-in-toxic-workplaces/ Your mind made you successful: fast, strategic, capable. But for many high performers, it’s also what keeps them stuck in toxic workplaces, pushing harder while burning out. ___ In this episode of the Corporate Warriors Podcast, Fela Rosa explores why high-performing professionals struggle to leave unhealthy work environments and how learning to lead your mind, instead of being driven by it, can open new paths forward. This episode is for you if you’re dealing with a toxic boss, chronic stress, or the feeling that your usual strategies just aren’t working anymore. Your mind is a powerful tool.But you are the one who decides the direction. I’m rooting for you,Fela

    16 min
  4. Why Toxic Bosses Need You to Be “Toxically Positive”

    12/31/2025

    Why Toxic Bosses Need You to Be “Toxically Positive”

    Toxic Workplace Coaching: https://corporatewarriors.io/group-coaching-high-performers-in-toxic-workplaces/ Toxic bosses don’t need you to be realistic.They need you to be toxically positive.And if your first thought is “what the actual f**k?” you’re exactly where you need to be.In this episode of the Corporate Warriors Podcast, I explain why toxic bosses require a specific mindset to survive them without losing your sanity, self-worth, or mental health. This is not about pretending your boss is a blessing. It’s not about gratitude. And it’s definitely not about being naïve.It’s about strategy.Toxic positivity, in this context, is about reclaiming the narrative. Because the moment you let a toxic boss define your story, your confidence, or your career path, they’ve already won.In this episode, I walk you through 7 reasons I’ve seen again and again, in my own experience and in my work with high performers, why toxic bosses can unintentionally become catalysts for long-term growth, leadership, and clarity.We talk about: How trauma bonding with colleagues creates strong, long-term career networksWhy you often become a leader without the title in toxic environmentsWhat toxic bosses teach you about true leadership by showing you exactly what it is notWhy being targeted forces you to question your entire career and purposeHow toxic leadership brings unresolved trauma to the surface, so it can finally healWhat living through power plays teaches you about corporate politicsWhy understanding narcissism changes how you move through work and life foreverThis is not about just “getting through it.”It’s about coming out wiser than you went in.If you’re a good-hearted high performer who’s tired of operating from anxiety, second-guessing yourself, or feeling emotionally drained at work, this episode will help you shift from survival mode to calm, strategic confidence.And if you’re ready to rebuild your self-trust, regulate your nervous system, and intentionally create your next career step, you can learn more about The Toxic Boss Reset via the link below.https://corporatewarriors.io/group-coaching-high-performers-in-toxic-workplaces/ You don’t have to go through this alone.I’m rooting for you.💬 Share your thoughts in the comments. Do you agree, disagree, or have something to add? 📩 Share this episode with someone who needs it.#toxicboss #toxicworkplace #toxicleadership #corporatetrauma #workplacetrauma #toxicpositivity #narcissisticboss #corporatepolitics #leadershipdevelopment #highperformers #careergrowth #emotionalhealingatwork #hostileworkenvironment #corporateburnout #leadershipwithouttitle

    18 min
  5. Workplace Trauma - Heal the Damage Your Toxic Boss Caused

    12/17/2025

    Workplace Trauma - Heal the Damage Your Toxic Boss Caused

    Here is the exact process to heal workplace trauma and come out stronger: https://corporatewarriors.io/group-coaching-high-performers-in-toxic-workplaces/ You can understand what happened with your toxic boss, and still not be healed. In this episode of the Corporate Warriors Podcast, I talk about the emotional scarring toxic bosses leave behind and why so many high performers stay stuck in survival mode long after they’ve already quit. Through my work with high-performing professionals, I see this pattern over and over again: You intellectually understand the problem, but your body, nervous system, and subconscious never got the memo that you’re finally safe.That’s why:- Feedback still feels threatening- Emails trigger worst-case scenarios- Trust feels impossible- You overwork, micromanage, or avoid delegation- People-pleasing, walking on eggshells, and over-explaining follow you into your new role- Your boundaries are either nonexistent or rigid cement wallsThis does not mean you're no leadership material.... This is workplace trauma.In this episode, I explain:- Why quitting a toxic job is not enough to heal- How survival patterns quietly sabotage your leadership and confidence- Why thinking your way out of trauma doesn’t work- How unhealed toxic boss trauma leads to burnout, mistrust, and emotional exhaustion- The subtle signs you’re still emotionally stuck in your old job- How high performers lose access to their full capacity after prolonged toxicity- Where to start if you’re ready to actually break the pattern for goodThis is not about being more resilient.It’s not about pushing harder.It’s about restoring your system so you can finally operate at your true potential again.If any part of this episode feels uncomfortably familiar, you already know it’s time to look deeper. Visit my www.corporatewarriors.lifeIf this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s still suffering under a toxic boss. Healing doesn’t have to be a lonely process.I’m glad you’re here, and I’ll see you in the next episode.#ToxicBoss#ToxicWorkplace#CareerRecovery#HighPerformers#WorkplaceTrauma#CareerBurnout#NervousSystemRegulation#CareerHealing#LeadershipAbuse#CorporateWarriors

    17 min
  6. The High Performer Lie That Keeps You Stuck My Story of Self Sabotage

    11/30/2025

    The High Performer Lie That Keeps You Stuck My Story of Self Sabotage

    Get UNSTUCK with the toxic boss reset - the exact process that helped so many high performers in toxic jobs: https://corporatewarriors.life---If you’re a high performer stuck under a toxic or even narcissistic boss, constantly doubting yourself, overthinking every move, and trying to “figure it out alone,” this episode will hit home. In The High-Performer Lie That Keeps You Stuck (My Story of Self-Sabotage), I, Fela Rosa - founder of Corporate Warriors - share the honest truth about how my own self-sabotage, hyper-independence, and fear kept me trapped in a workplace that was destroying my confidence, clarity, self-worth, and emotional wellbeing. You’ll learn why high achievers stay far too long in toxic environments, how toxic leaders manipulate your identity and nervous system, and what it actually takes to rebuild your self-esteem, reclaim your power, and plan a strategic exit that sets you up for long-term career success without selling your soul. If you’ve felt psychologically trapped, exhausted, or unsure of your next step, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. ---Further resources:*GET YOUR FREE SOS Toolkit here* to survive toxic workplaces: https://corporatewarriors.io/free-sos-toolkit/ Start now: https://corporatewarriors.life #ToxicBoss #NarcissisticBoss #ToxicWorkplace #HighPerformer #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceMentalHealth #SelfSabotage #CareerCoach #EmotionalAbuseAtWork #CorporateWarriors

    15 min
  7. Why Smart People Can't Leave Toxic Jobs (Even With Money Saved)

    11/23/2025

    Why Smart People Can't Leave Toxic Jobs (Even With Money Saved)

    👉 Apply here: https://corporatewarriors.life/inner-circle--vsl- Are you suddenly doubting yourself, overthinking every move, or feeling stuck in your career? In this episode, Fela Rosa uncovers why decision paralysis hits high-performing professionals the hardest, and how toxic workplaces condition you to believe you’re not capable, not qualified, or not ready for your next step. She broke down: ✔️ How gaslighting destroys your professional judgment ✔️ The psychological traps toxic bosses use to keep you stuck ✔️ Why even C-level executives and PhDs fall into learned helplessness ✔️ How reality distortion breaks down your confidence and identity ✔️ Why traditional “boundaries” don’t work in toxic environments ✔️ How to rebuild your self-trust, clarity, and decision-making ✔️ The first strategic steps to escape a toxic job safely If your confidence feels shattered, if you’re exhausted from overthinking, or if you're afraid things might be “worse somewhere else,” this video will help you understand: 💡 What you're experiencing is normal. It’s not your fault. And you CAN get out. If you’re ready to recover your professional identity, make clear decisions again, and finally break free from this toxic cycle, apply to work with us inside Corporate Warriors. https://corporatewarriors.life/inner-circle--vsl- Your career is bigger than this chapter, and you deserve to move forward with clarity, confidence, and strength.

    19 min
  8. Why Smart, High-Performing People Stay in Toxic Workplaces (and How to Break Free) | Corporate Warriors Podcast w/ Fela Rosa

    11/12/2025

    Why Smart, High-Performing People Stay in Toxic Workplaces (and How to Break Free) | Corporate Warriors Podcast w/ Fela Rosa

    Ever wonder why you - smart, capable, and driven - can’t seem to leave that toxic job, even though you know it’s draining you?In this episode of the Corporate Warriors Podcast, host Fela Rosa exposes how manipulative leaders use gaslighting, goal-shifting, and trauma bonding to keep top performers trapped in self-doubt. 👉 Is that you? Then group coaching with other high performers in toxic boss situations might be what you need -->  ⁠Check it out for free⁠ - limited spots available. 💥 You’ll discover:• Why high achievers are prime targets for toxic bosses• The 4 psychological mechanisms that destroy confidence• How trauma bonding keeps even the smartest people stuck• A proven framework to rebuild confidence, restore reality, and plan your exit 🎯 If this hits close to home - your next chapter starts after toxic.Join Fela’s 12-Week Group Coaching Program for high performers healing from toxic workplaces.👉 Check it out for free — limited spots available. It’s time to reclaim your confidence, your power, and your peace. #ToxicWorkplace #ToxicBoss #HighPerformers #CareerHealing #CorporateWarriorsPodcast #LeadershipPsychology #BurnoutRecovery #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceTrauma

    18 min
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Welcome to Corporate Warriors! I’m Fela Rosa, your career coach, here to help you reach success while staying true to your values. If you're feeling stuck, facing a toxic work environment, or just want to improve your leadership, you’re in the right place. On this channel, I share strategies to empower you with skills for real growth, focusing on inner work — healing past wounds, building self-confidence, and dissolving fears — and outer work — enhancing your professional skills in communication, negotiation, and leadership. Subscribe to unlock your full potential!

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