Your Corporate Survival Guide

You were told to work like you don’t have kids—and parent like you don’t have a job. But no matter how much you over-deliver, the guilt doesn’t go away. And that’s not on you. In this episode, we unpack the invisible rules that make high-achieving mums feel like they have to overcompensate just to stay respected—and how to stop playing that game. 🎧 In this episode:  Why mum guilt runs so deep in...

Some mentorship builds your confidence. Some just builds your dependence. In this episode, we unpack how “support” can subtly shift into control—and what real mentorship actually looks like. You’ll learn: How to spot manipulative mentorship (even when it starts off supportive)  What red flags to listen for behind the praise  Why your independence might trigger their insecurity  How to rebuild trus...

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 this The 3 essenti...

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...

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 wo...

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  ...

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 wom...

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 fe...

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 wh...

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...

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:  Wh...

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 sile...

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 l...

I’ve been quiet for a while. But not because I didn’t have anything to say. This short episode is your official welcome to the new season of Your Corporate Survival Guide —and to a version of me that’s louder, clearer, and a hell of a lot stronger. In the next few weeks, we’re going deeper. We’re unpacking the messy reality of corporate life for neurodivergent women—from quiet power grabs to emoti...

I am going on a break and will be back with a completely revamped podcast (but with the same ol' Michelle) that is going to tackle getting you to love your job again!!  Book here to access the Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career goals AND have an even more fantastic life....

In today's episode I am going to tell you what the difference is between manifestation and corporate coaching and how it can help you achieve your career and life goals.  Book here to access the Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career goals AND have an even more fantastic life...

In today's episode I am going to tell you WHY and HOW to stop feeling worthless with an exercise you can do today to feel even better! Book here to access the Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career goals AND have an even more fantastic life. Sign up to my mailing list for fre...

In today's episode I am going to tell you how to work out for yourself if you should job hop and what might be keeping you stuck.  Get on the waitlist here for my Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career goals AND have an even more fantastic life. Sign up to my mailing list for...

In today's episode I am going to tell you how to go after big career goals and earn your next promotion with two key tips I give you!! Get on the waitlist here for my Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career goals AND have an even more fantastic life. Sign up to my mailing list...

In today's episode I am going to tell you how to stop needing external validation all the time at work stopping you from truly enjoying your job. I share one tip that is going to show you how to stop that Get on the waitlist here for my Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career...

In today's episode I am going to tell you what to do when you go into an existential crisis about working a 9 to 5 and how to get out quickly back to loving your job again! Get on the waitlist here for my Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career goals AND have an even more fant...

In today's episode I am going to tell you how to STOP catastrophizing at your corporate job and show up calm. Get on the waitlist here for my Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career goals AND have an even more fantastic life. Sign up to my mailing list for free workbooks to he...

In today's episode I am going to tell you how to manage your corporate job and a chronic condition (and how to set yourself up for success!) Get on the waitlist here for my Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career goals AND have an even more fantastic life. Sign up to my mailin...

In today's episode I am going to tell you how to what to do when you don't feel like you're a good fit for your corporate job and want to leave all together   Get on the waitlist here for my Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career goals AND have an even more fantasti...

In today's episode I am going to tell you how to see if you're self-sabotaging at work and how to stop with one simple tip Get on the waitlist here for my Epic Work & Life Program. A 6 month transformational program for high achieving corporate women like YOU that wants to ENJOY going after their big career goals AND have an even more fantastic life. Sign up to my mailing list for fr...