Office Politics in the Workplace: Navigating Influence with Integrity

📍 Show Notes:

Welcome back to The Power of Peacefulness Podcast—the space where professional women come to reclaim their peace and power through meaningful conversations on career, relationships, and self-improvement.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic many whisper about—but few openly discuss: office politics in the workplace.

You’ve likely felt it—that hidden current beneath the formal org chart. The unspoken rules, the behind-the-scenes alliances, the quiet power plays that shape decisions, opportunities, and culture.

But here’s the truth: trying to avoid office politics completely can cost you more than you think.

✨ In this powerful and practical conversation, we’ll explore:

• What office politics actually is (it’s not always negative!)

• The psychology behind why it exists

• How informal power structures quietly influence success

• Common political archetypes like the Gatekeeper, the Power Broker, and the Saboteur

• How to deal with exclusive inner circles—and break through them with integrity

• What to do when a colleague undermines your work or steals credit

• Strategic, ethical ways to protect your voice and build influence

• How leadership and culture shape the political climate at work

• Why mastering political intelligence is key to thriving—not just surviving

💡 You’ll walk away with a practical “Office Politics Survival Kit” filled with clear action steps to help you lead, grow, and stay grounded in your values—even in the most complex workplace dynamics.

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