Everything I learnt from navigating toxic work culture

Everything I learnt from navigating toxic work culture

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 yourself wondering whether it's you or the culture, whether things will eventually improve, or whether leaving would mean you've failed, this episode is for you. Expect real talk on: 🎙️ Why toxic environments change you faster than you can change them 🎙️ The hidden cost of staying for the salary, promotion, or job title 🎙️ How workplace toxicity impacts confidence, relationships, and mental health 🎙️ Two very different ways Tas left toxic work environments and what she learned from both Whether you're navigating a difficult workplace, considering a career move, or just want to understand how culture shapes our careers, this episode contains all the corporate advice nobody says out loud. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow along to unpack more of the corporate rules nobody says out loud.

We need to talk about being a woman in corporate

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 who’s ever been asked to take notes when it’s not their job. For anyone who is handed extra administrative tasks or social event planning before their male counterparts. For anyone who has had their success discredited because they’re one of the only women at the table. For anyone who has been given a hard time after mat leave. It’s still happening, and we need to talk about it. Expect real talk on: 🎙️ The feedback loop that disproportionately impacts women in corporate 🎙️ Real examples of everyday sexism faced by Tas across her career 🎙️ How to best understand the issues, so we can better protect ourselves. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow along to unpack the corporate rules nobody says out loud. P.S. my virtual masterclass, How to Unstick Your Career is available on demand now. In the 90-minute session, I’ll help you work through a practical framework to figure out what you actually want next, and how to move towards it intentionally. Download it here [https://payhip.com/b/gzmGO].

What’s it actually like to be a brown woman in corporate?

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 you have to work twice as hard to be taken seriously, to navigating the rise in racist rhetoric across the UK, this is a difficult conversation, but it’s one that needs having. So whether you’re part of a minority group yourself, and you want to learn more about navigating corporate when the system doesn't favour you (whatever your background), or you simply want to better understand the realities many people are navigating every day at work, I’d really encourage you to lean in and listen to this one. Expect real talk on: 🎙️ The emotional impact of navigating racism while trying to maintain professionalism 🎙️ The hidden, unpaid labour of DEI and belonging work 🎙️ Advice for protecting yourself, your confidence, and for navigating these environments If this episode makes even one person feel seen, validated, or less alone, then it was worth having the conversation. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow along to unpack the corporate rules nobody says out loud.

Listener special: Unpacking your corporate career dilemmas

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 🎙️ What to do when a peer takes credit for your work 🎙️ How to navigate difficult conversations when your team members drop the ball 🎙️ And more And a note from Tas... Genuinely, thank you for all the support on the first 10 episodes. I've loved reading the comments and DMs on social, and it's an absolute honour that people are coming to me for help and advice. It's exactly what I wanted Office Real Talk to be about, so keep the questions and dilemmas coming. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow along to unpack the corporate rules nobody says out loud. P.S. On Thursday I’m holding a virtual masterclass, How to Unstick Your Career, where I’ll help you work through a practical framework to figure out what you actually want next, and how to move towards it intentionally. You can reserve your spot here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unstick-your-career-the-masterclass-tickets-1988753393937?aff=oddtdtcreator].

Corporate burnout, the soft life, and quitting your job

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 the pressure women feel to build the “perfect” life online. Expect real talk on: 🎙️ Why corporate and entrepreneurship are both hard in completely different ways 🎙️ The danger of quitting your job without a plan 🎙️ Why burnout is often deeper than just workload New episodes every Wednesday. Follow to unpack the corporate rules nobody says out loud 🖤 P.S. On 28th May I’m holding a virtual masterclass, How to Unstick Your Career, where I’ll help you work through a practical framework to figure out what you actually want next, and how to move towards it intentionally. You can reserve your spot here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unstick-your-career-the-masterclass-tickets-1988753393937?aff=oddtdtcreator].