Ever felt written out of your own story at work?

In this empowering episode, Peggy shows you how to reclaim your voice, reset your reputation, and rise again with grace.

Learn the mindset and strategies that turn setbacks into your greatest comeback.

She smiled sweetly, charmed her way into power, and made herself untouchable - a lot like a honey trap at work. But behind the sugar was a wicked little strategy… and it’s time to talk about it.

Ever met someone at work who seems oh-so-sweet, always flattering the right people, and somehow ends up holding all the power? Welcome to the workplace honey trap. 🍯

In this episode of the Career Pivot Accelerator, we pull back the curtain on how charm, likability, and strategic vulnerability can be used to manipulate workplace dynamics - often without a single harsh word being spoken. From liking bias and the halo effect, to cunning gatekeeping tactics and “brain fog” defenses, we’re diving deep into the psychology behind these power plays.

I’ll show you how to spot the warning signs early, keep your cool, and build smart boundaries so you don’t get caught in someone else’s strategy.

This one’s bold, insightful, and pulls no punches. Hit play - it’s time to talk about it. 🐝✨

Smart strategies for dodging petty politics, protecting your reputation and rising above the drama.

High school may be over, but some coworkers didn’t get the memo. In this episode, we unpack why certain women stay stuck in mean-girl mode at work, from whisper networks to subtle power plays, and how smart professionals can rise above the drama with grace and strategy.

✨ You’ll learn how to:

• Outsmart office “mean girls” without losing your cool

• Protect your reputation like gold (even when whispers swirl)

• Avoid getting pulled into gossip traps that can backfire

• Model confident, emotionally intelligent leadership in messy environments

👑 Because queens don’t whisper in hallways—they build empires.

We all crave freedom at work - but too often, freedom without structure turns into chaos, procrastination, and last-minute stress. In this episode of Career Pivot Accelerator, we explore why the very thing we once resented: deadlines, schedules, and routines still holds the secret to success in business.

You’ll discover how structure isn’t about being rigid, but about creating the discipline that allows creativity, strategy, and leadership to actually thrive. We’ll talk about why “winging it” rarely works, how to design systems that keep you accountable, and how smart professionals turn discipline into their competitive advantage.

If you’ve been negotiating with yourself, snoozing alarms, or waiting for last-minute adrenaline to kick in, this episode will show you how to reclaim control of your time, your energy, and your results.

Dowload the free journal: https://bit.ly/Mid-Year_Reset_Journal

Feeling stuck, overlooked, or completely drained by your current job? You’re not alone. When every day at work chips away at your confidence, even the thought of job searching can feel hopeless. You scroll through listings, second-guess your value, and wonder if it’s even worth trying.

In this episode of Career Pivot Accelerator, we’re getting real about why job searching feels so overwhelming, and how to flip the narrative so you can take back your power. I’ll walk you through:

• The hidden ways your current workplace dynamics affect your confidence

• Why feeling disempowered at work spills into your job search (and how to stop it)

• A mindset shift that helps you approach applications as the future you, not the defeated you

• Real examples of how professionals turned career rejection into career leverage

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear, actionable way to rebuild your confidence, reframe your career story, and open doors you thought were closed.

🎧 If you’ve been stuck in job search burnout or feeling invisible at work, this one’s for you!

If you would like help, contact me at: Info@peggymcknight.com - lets work together on changing your personal narrative and flip the script to the career you've always dreamed of!

Have you ever walked away from a meeting feeling small, confused, or blindsided by a toxic coworker’s comment? In this episode, we’re unpacking how insecure colleagues project their fears, use passive-aggressive behavior, and even spread malicious lies - all to make themselves feel more powerful.

In this episode I break down real-life examples and show you exactly how to translate these toxic attacks into power statements that build your confidence and protect your peace.

Whether it’s gossip, exclusion, or backhanded compliments, you’ll learn how to stop internalizing their drama - and start owning your worth like the leader you are.

Have you ever been told you’re too emotional at work - or worse, not emotional enough?

In this episode, we unpack the misunderstood skill of being emotionally appropriate in the workplace. Learn how to express emotion in a way that builds trust, protects your credibility, and positions you as a calm, grounded leader - even when things get tense.

If you’ve ever felt like your emotions were being used against you, this one’s for you.

✨ Grab your free Emotional Filter Checklist to help you respond - not react - at work.

Mid-year got you feeling off-track? You’re not behind; you’re just ready for a recalibration. In this episode of the Career Pivot Accelerator, we dive into eye-opening stats (like why only 9 % of New Year’s goals survive) .

Tune in to learn:

• Why burnout and shifting priorities hijack even the best-laid plans (and what the data really says about it)

• The 3-step “Reflect, Reconnect, Recommit” framework to redefine success without scrapping everything

• A soul-shaking pep talk that turns your inner critic into a supportive sidekick

• Quick, actionable exercises to trim dead-weight goals and fuel the next 90 days with purpose

Press play and let’s pivot, not panic! 🎙️🚀

Feeling like you’re falling behind in your career? Like everyone else is moving forward while you’re stuck, exhausted, or doubting your worth?

Take a deep breath—because you’re not failing, and you’re not off track.

You’re just off center.

In this episode of the Career Pivot Accelerator, we explain why career misalignment often feels like failure (but it’s not!), and how to recognize when you’ve drifted from your core values, confidence, or energy.

You’ll learn:

• How to recognize the subtle signs you’re off center

• 3 simple ways to realign and find your momentum again

• A powerful mindset shift that helps you ditch the “I’m behind” story for good

• And the real-life story of a finance professional who turned things around without quitting her job

Halfway through the year and feeling scattered, stretched, or unsure what you’re even working toward anymore?

This episode of Career Pivot Accelerator is your invitation to hit the reset button — not because you’re behind, but because you’re evolving.

Peggy guides you through her signature Career Transformation Bridge, a reflective mid-year ritual to help you:

• Let go of outdated roles, beliefs, and pressures
• Reimagine what your future career could truly look like
• Realign with bold but doable actions to move forward with clarity

Whether you’re a busy parent, managing major life transitions, or simply burnt out from holding it all together — this reset is for you. It’s not about pushing harder. It’s about pausing, breathing, and stepping into who you’re becoming.

🎧 Ready to turn confusion into clarity? Let’s go.

If you’re a mid-career professional feeling stuck, burned out, or wondering where your confidence went this year—this episode is your turning point.

In the Career Pivot Accelerator, Peggy McKnight helps you navigate the hard truths behind burnout, betrayal, and broken goals at work. Whether you’ve been overlooked for promotion, let down by colleagues, or feeling like you’ve fallen behind on your goals, this episode will help you reset without starting over.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify hidden emotional burnout and workplace fatigue

• Recognize subtle signs of betrayal that are draining your trust and energy

• Let go of goals that no longer serve you—and reset with intention

• Begin again from experience, not from scratch

Perfect for finance and business professionals who want to be seen, heard, and respected—without burning out or playing office politics.

🎧 Tune in and download the free Mid-Year Reset Journal Guide to take the episode even deeper → https://career-coaching.kit.com/54c62c7d5f

Ever feel like your office is less “teamwork” and more true crime? You’re not imagining it.

In this juicy episode of the Career Pivot Accelerator – Career Crime Series, I break down the eerie parallels between workplace drama and your favorite Dateline or 20/20 mystery. From power plays and secret saboteurs to silent takedowns and emotional cover-ups—you’ll learn why toxic behavior at work feels so personal… and what to do when you’re caught in the middle of the chaos.

👀 Learn how to spot the red flags before you’re blindsided

🧠 Understand the psychological motives behind the drama

🛡️ Get strategies to protect your reputation without playing dirty

If you’ve ever been left out, talked over, or made to question your worth—this episode is for you. Grab your earbuds, detective. Your career case file starts now.

🎁 Download your free Drama Decoder Guide at [insert link]

📩 Got your own workplace whodunnit? Share it with Peggy at hello@careerpivotaccelerator.com

#OfficePolitics #WorkplaceDrama #CareerCoach #TrueCrimeVibes #PromotionBlockedAgain #CareerPivotAccelerator #FinanceCareer

What happens when a broken IT system ruins lives, executives look the other way, and the people in charge walk away with their careers intact?

In this explosive episode of Career Crime Scene, we dive into the real-life story of the Post Office scandal — a cautionary tale of failed leadership, corporate denial, and what happens when no one at the top takes responsibility.

You’ll hear about:

• The CEO who preached integrity from the pulpit while lives were shattered.

• The HR leader who got promoted after people were prosecuted.

• The tech company that stood by as innocent workers paid the price.

• And the power plays used to distract, delay, and deflect accountability.

Peggy breaks down what this means for your career, how to recognize red flags in your own workplace, and what it really means to “win” on your own terms.

💼 Real scandal.

🧭 Real strategy.

🎤 Real talk.

Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or navigating office politics, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed to hear.

⚖️ Disclaimer:

This episode references publicly available information from reputable news sources and public inquiry reports as of May 2025. All names, titles, and roles discussed are accurate to the best of our knowledge and are used for educational and commentary purposes only. This podcast is not intended to accuse, defame, or speculate beyond verified facts. Listeners are encouraged to seek out primary sources and draw their own conclusions.

In this gripping episode of Career Pivot Accelerator, we dive into Case File 005: The CFO Cover-Up where Sally, a finance professional who landed her dream job… only to find herself trapped in a toxic workplace run by power-hungry leadership, backstabbing colleagues, and a culture of exclusion.

💼 Sally thought she was stepping into a new opportunity. Instead, she walked into a dysfunctional finance department where:

• Her toxic boss sabotaged her confidence,

• Undermining coworkers withheld key information, and

• Racial and nationalistic microaggressions went unchecked.

This episode exposes the emotional cost of gaslighting at work, how to spot power plays disguised as professionalism, and what happens when leadership protects itself at all costs.

If you’ve ever felt:

• Ignored by your boss,

• Set up to fail by colleagues,

• Or stuck in a company where you don’t feel valued -

  You’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone.

You’ll learn:

• How to recognize the signs of a toxic culture,

• What to do when you’ve been excluded from leadership dynamics,

• And how to reclaim your power when your confidence has been shaken

🔍 This is a survival guide for every professional who’s been silenced, sidelined, or sabotaged.

🎧 Hit play now and discover how Sally turned sabotage into self-empowerment—and how you can too.

👉 Subscribe to Career Pivot Accelerator for more real stories and expert strategies to navigate the messy side of corporate life.

When a trusted CFO creates a fake vendor and reroutes millions, no one sees it coming—until one sharp-eyed analyst refuses to look away.

How did he pull it off for several years? And what can you learn from the fallout?

🎧 Press play to investigate this real workplace crime scene.

This isn't just about numbers going missing...

What do you do when a well-meaning coworker “cleans up” your spreadsheet—and unintentionally wrecks weeks of work?

In this episode of The Career Pivot Accelerator, we investigate the mysterious case of vanishing data—and the deeper story underneath the formulas. You’ll meet Nina, a senior analyst known for her precision, and Jason, a newer team member trying to prove himself in a cutthroat, knowledge-hoarding environment.

What starts as a simple spreadsheet mishap turns into a leadership turning point. You’ll hear:

• The toxic team dynamics that make everyone act out of fear

This isn’t just a data drama—it’s a masterclass in collaboration, communication, and career resilience.

🕵️‍♀️ Because every spreadsheet tells a story—and in this office, the clues are buried in the cells.

Ever had a colleague who seems helpful, friendly, even supportive — but somehow keeps ending up with your ideas, your credit, and your spotlight?

Meet the Friendly Assassin: the master of relational sabotage hiding behind a smile.

In this gripping episode of Career Pivot Accelerator, I take you inside the true-to-life story of Joanne — a no-nonsense finance pro who finds herself repeatedly outshined by Pippa, the team charmer with a hidden agenda. We break down how manipulation often hides behind likability, why office politics aren’t always loud, and what it takes to protect your work, your worth, and your sanity.

This month’s theme is “Become a Data Detective,” and this case will sharpen your instincts and show you the career clues to watch for when sabotage comes disguised as support.

🎯 If you’ve ever walked away from a meeting feeling invisible while someone else cashed in on your effort — this episode is for you.

🎁 Don’t forget to grab the Trigger Decoder Cheat Sheet to help you spot manipulation early and protect your influence at work. [Link)

When your name disappears from the win, your confidence goes with it.

In this kickoff episode of Career Crime Scenes: Investigations with the Data Detective, Peggy unravels the chilling case of The Vanishing Credit, where silent efforts are stolen in broad daylight—and someone else walks away with the recognition.

Meet Alex, a brilliant data analyst whose hard work on a high-stakes project is quietly hijacked by a manager with ambition and a sharp eye for opportunity. With dramatic storytelling, workplace forensics, and a powerful 3-step pivot plan, Peggy shows you how to take back control of your narrative before you’re erased from it.

👀 Behind-the-scenes sabotage

🧠 A game plan for strategic visibility

📎 And a FREE worksheet to help you build your own Career Evidence File

It’s not paranoia if it’s patterned. Tune in now and start protecting your career credibility—one clue at a time.

🎧 Download the free worksheet in the show notes or at: [insert link]

#CareerCrimeScenes #DataDetective #WorkplacePolitics

In this vulnerable and empowering episode, we're diving into the emotional landmine that comes with making mistakes in finance — and the silent pressure to be perfect at all times.

From the shame spiral that starts in your own head to the judgment that lingers from others, we explore why one misstep can feel career-ending… and why it isn’t.

With insights from Dr. Nicole LePera and my own career experience (including a CFO go to jail), you’ll walk away with practical tools, scripts, and a whole new mindset to handle criticism, rebuild confidence, and forgive yourself — even when others don’t.

🎁 Grab the free Career Resilience Toolkit mentioned in the episode: https://careerpivotaccelerator.com/career-resilience-toolkit/

Ever feel like emotions have no place in the finance world? Think again. In this episode of Career Pivot Accelerator, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like working inside a finance department — the heavy deadlines, the tough personalities, the constant pressure — and why decoding your emotions isn’t just helpful… it’s your hidden leadership superpower. Learn how to spot the real fear behind frustration, anxiety, and anger, and discover how to lead yourself with clarity, calm, and confidence. If you’re ready to stop reacting to your career and start leading it, this episode is for you.

🎯 Grab your FREE Emotion Decoder Cheat Sheet to start mastering your emotions like a leader!

➡️ [Insert Link]

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