Office politics can feel like a maze of hidden agendas, alliances, and unspoken rules. But what if you could navigate it all while staying true to your values? In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down how to manage relationships, build credibility, and protect your integrity even when the workplace dynamics get complicated.

Using her Control Your Career framework, Julia shares strategies for building influence without playing games, setting boundaries that keep you grounded, and communicating in ways that reduce tension rather than fuel it.

You will learn:

• How to recognize and understand the power dynamics around you

• Ways to build influence through credibility, not manipulation

• What emotional intelligence really looks like in challenging workplaces

• How to respond to drama or gossip without losing professionalism

• The mindset shift that helps you stay authentic while advancing your career
  
  

You can navigate politics without sacrificing your character or confidence and Julia shows you exactly how.

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