Your Corporate Survival Guide

Michelle
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A podcast for high-achieving corporate women especially neurodivergent and highly sensitive ones who are tired of overthinking, people-pleasing, and quietly falling apart at work. Navigating burnout, self-doubt, and workplace power games, this series uses real psychology and corporate strategy to help you regulate your emotions, trust yourself, and succeed at work without selling out who you are. 

  1. Jun 8

    What Is Executive Presence (Real Talk, No Jargon)

    Executive presence gets thrown around like a corporate buzzword — but most women secretly have no idea what it actually means. And if you’ve ever felt fake trying to “act confident” or “build a brand,” you’re not the problem. The language is. In this episode we'll discuss: What executive presence actually is (minus the jargon)Why ND and high-achieving women feel fake doing thisThe 3 essentials people trust in the roomHow to show up with presence that feels real, not forced 🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) 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.

    24 min

  2. May 25

    You’re Not Imagining It: Navigating Subtle Workplace Power Plays

    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 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.

    30 min

  3. May 11

    Strategic People Pleasing: Be Liked Without Being Used

    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 leverageThis episode helps you stop over-functioning and start using your strengths on purpose. 🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) 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.

    30 min

  4. Apr 27

    How Smart Women Accidentally Lose Influence at Work

    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 yourselfThis episode helps you stop leaking power and start leading from within. 🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free Guide + Checklist) 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.

    24 min

  5. Apr 13

    The Hidden Emotional Labor Draining Women at Work

    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 guiltThis 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 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.

    18 min

  6. Mar 30

    Is That Feedback Helping or Holding You Back?

    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 growingThis 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 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.

    19 min

  7. Mar 16

    How to Navigate Office Politics Without Selling Your Soul (Part 2)

    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-criticismThis 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 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.

    32 min

  8. Mar 2

    How to Navigate Office Politics When You Don’t Know the Rules (Part 1)

    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 areThis 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 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.

    18 min
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A podcast for high-achieving corporate women especially neurodivergent and highly sensitive ones who are tired of overthinking, people-pleasing, and quietly falling apart at work. Navigating burnout, self-doubt, and workplace power games, this series uses real psychology and corporate strategy to help you regulate your emotions, trust yourself, and succeed at work without selling out who you are. 

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  • Creator
    Michelle
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    158
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Your Corporate Survival Guide
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