Office Real Talk with Tas

This is Part 2 of our four-part Half-Year Career Reset series, designed to help you reset your career, get clear on what you want, and make intentional decisions for the second half of the year. In part 1, you took stock of where you are. Now it's time to recognise just how far you've actually come... And use it to your advantage. One of the biggest career mistakes people make isn't a...

It's 1st July, the halfway point of the year, and the end of H1. Which means it's the perfect time to stop, reflect, and take an honest look at where your goals, whether professional or personal, are really heading. Before you think about being better at your job, promotions, changing jobs, starting a new project or setting new career goals, there's one thing you need to do first: an h...

Success can open doors, but nobody talks enough about what it asks from us in return. And this week on Office Real Talk, Tas shares the lessons she's learned about ambition, friendships, family, and relationships throughout her corporate career. So if you've ever worried that success comes at the expense of the people you love, felt guilty for switching off, or wondered whether ambitious w...

Toxic workplace culture is one of the biggest reasons people leave jobs. And this week on Office Real Talk, Tas shares her lived experience of navigating these toxic work cultures throughout her corporate career. This is an honest conversation about the signs of a toxic workplace, why so many talented people stay longer than they should, and how to finally walk away. So if you've ever found yo...

As part of the lived experience series, Tas is getting candid about identity, life, and corporate culture. And episode two is all about being a woman in corporate. What is it actually like to be a woman in the corporate world in 2026? Have we made real progress, or are we still being held to unfair standards and judged on our personalities instead of the quality of our work? This one’s for anyone...

What’s it actually like to be a brown woman in corporate? This week’s episode of Office Real Talk is a little different. As part of the lived experience series, Tas is getting candid about identity, life, and corporate culture. And episode one is all about race. What is it actually like to be an ethnic minority in the corporate world in 2026? From being held to different standards, to feeling like...

To say thank you for tuning in to 10 whole episodes of Office Real Talk, Tas is answering some of the most common career DMs and questions she gets from listeners, from toxic team dynamics to office politics, and beyond. Consider this your personalised guide to the tricky corporate situations so many of us deal with every day. Expect real talk on: 🎙️ How to handle constant restructuring at work 🎙️...

The internet loves to sell women extreme career narratives. One minute it’s “girl boss harder”. The next it’s “quit your job, move abroad, and soft life your way through a Tuesday afternoon Pilates class”. But real life is usually way more nuanced than that. This week, Corporate Exec Tas gets honest about the reality behind corporate careers, entrepreneurship, burnout, financial independence, and...

When most people picture ADHD, they probably don’t picture a successful woman in corporate leadership. But that’s exactly why so many people miss it. And why so many people don't know how to balance neurodiversity alongside a corporate career. Or why so many employees fail to show up to support neurodivergent team members. And if you dont have ADHD, you're probably already masking, balanci...

If the word “feedback” instantly makes you feel anxious, defensive, or like you’ve done something wrong at work, you need this episode. So many of us forget that feedback is such a valuable way to grow. And too often, in the corproate world, feedback feels like failure, rejection, or proof that we’re not doing well enough. This week, Senior Corporate Exec Tas breaks down the corporate truths nobod...

If you’ve been growing tired of your role, waiting for the “right” opportunity to appear, or even wondering whether it’s time to move on, this episode is for you. Because in corporate, nobody is going to hand you the perfect moment. You have to learn how to spot when you’ve outgrown a role, understand what is actually keeping you there, and start making moves before comfort turns into complacency....

Real talk: “imposter syndrome” is not your problem at work. It’s become the catch-all label for feeling unsure in your career. But in reality, "imposter syndrome" is a phrase that's covering a mix of very real things: lack of support, unclear expectations, being in rooms that don’t feel safe, or doing something new for the first time. And when you label it as imposter syndrome, you r...

Real talk: Promotions don’t come down to who’s been there the longest, or even who works hardest. They go to the people who know how to position themselves properly for the next level. And this week on Office Real Talk, Senior Corporate Exec Tas gets specific the four things that actually get you promoted in the corporate world, that nobody else will tell you. Expect real talk on: • How hiring and...

If you've ever felt overlooked or invisible at work, you're going to want to hear this one. Most people aren't stuck at the same level in corporate because they’re not good enough. They’re stuck at the same level because their work isn’t being seen, understood, or advocated for in the right rooms. And this week, Senior Corporate Exec Tas breaks down the difference between visibility an...

If you’ve ever felt awkward asking for more money, unsure what you’re actually worth in your corporate role, or like everybody else is earning more than you are, this episode is for you. Most people aren't underpaid because they lack talent. They’re underpaid because they’ve been taught to work hard, stay loyal, and hope it gets noticed. This week, Senior Corporate Exec Tas is breaking down th...

If you feel like you’re working hard in your corporate role without actually getting anywhere, this episode is for you. Whether you’ve been parked in a role by your organisation, or whether you’re waiting until you feel 100% ready before applying for opportunities, many high performers play the game in a way that limits their progression without meaning to. And this week, Senior Corporate Exec Tas...

The podcast that discusses the corporate rules nobody says out loud. Hosted by Tas, a senior corporate executive who navigated the corporate world as a brown woman raised by a single mum on free school meals, this podcast shares honest insight from inside the system about how careers actually work. After almost two decades working inside large organisations, leading teams and sitting in the rooms...