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May the 4th Be With You - Using the Force of Your Own Instincts
May 6, 2026
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Noise and Nonsense - Recognizing the Workplace Baiter
Apr 28, 2026
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When You Finally See What's Been Happening to You
Apr 21, 2026
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Bad Start? So What! How to Reset Before You Spiral
Apr 14, 2026
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Be the Anti-Derailer - How to Become the Person the Culture Cannot Touch
Apr 7, 2026
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| 5/6/26 | May the 4th Be With You - Using the Force of Your Own Instincts | Happy belated Star Wars Day! This week we're staying in the world of The Devil Wears Prada - but instead of Miranda, we'retalking about Andy. Because Andy's journey is the story of someone who walked into a noisy, controlling environment with a clear internal compass, and slowly, without fully noticing, had it replaced by someone else's. Sound familiar? Today we talk about why we lose trust in our own instincts in difficult workplaces, what the research says about rebuilding self-trust, and five practical ways to reconnect with your own internal compass - your professional force - when the noise has been loud for too long.Book a Career Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/peggymcknight-info/career-clarity-call | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Noise and Nonsense - Recognizing the Workplace Baiter | Some of the most toxic moments at work don't come with raised voices or obvious confrontations. They come quietly a loaded comment, a pointed question, a perfectly timed criticism designed to throw you off balance and pull you into someone else's drama.This episode is about learning to tell the difference between information and noise and why the most powerful thing you can do in a difficult workplace is refuse to take the bait.Using The Devil Wears Prada as our lens, we break down three of the most recognisable workplace dynamics your audience will instantly see in their own offices: the ice-cold baiter who never raises their voice, the person who takes every hook and builds their whole identity around someone else's approval, and the one who finally learns to stop reacting and start discerning.Because here's what nobody tells you: you don't win by fighting back. You win by not playing.📅 Ready to talk about your next move? Book your free Career Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/peggymcknight-info/career-clarity-call | — | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | When You Finally See What's Been Happening to You | Have you ever had a moment, in the shower, on the drive home, at 2am, where something finally clicks? Where you look back over the last year or two and suddenly see the whole picture clearly for the first time?This episode is for you if you've been working hard, giving everything you've got, and still feeling like nothing you do is ever quite good enough, whether that's coming from your manager, your peers, or both.We go deep into the fog that quietly settles over you in a difficult workplace, why it's so hard to see from the inside, and what it actually feels like when it finally lifts. Backed by research on social undermining, workplace gaslighting, and the manufactured inadequacy loop, this episode names what has been happening to you and gives you permission to trust yourself again.Because here's the truth: you are not imagining it. You are not too sensitive. And you are not the problem.📅 Ready to talk about what's next? Book your free Career Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/peggymcknight-info/career-clarity-call | — | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | Bad Start? So What! How to Reset Before You Spiral | Ever had one of those mornings where everything goes wrong, wrong email, questioned in a meeting, project misses the mark and suddenly your whole day feels like a write-off? Or maybe it's bigger than one bad day. Maybe you've been in a slowspiral for months and you've stopped noticing it. This episode is for both.Using Jon Rahm's legendary 2023 Masters comeback, Rory McIlroy'snerve-shredding 2026 final hole, and what Serena Williams and Michael Jordan do when it goes wrong, we break down exactly why spirals happen, why they're so hard to stop and the one question that pulls you out. Practical, honest, and built for anyone who has ever let one bad moment carry too much weight.Book a Career Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/peggymcknight-info/career-clarity-call | — | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | Be the Anti-Derailer - How to Become the Person the Culture Cannot Touch | We named the derailers in Episode 1. We examined the nine organisational conditions that built the stage for them in Episode 2. In the final episode of this series we talk about what you actually do about all of it.Not coping. Not managing. Becoming.Episode 3 is built around the five internal shifts that separate the people who come through difficult workplace dynamics stronger than they went in, seven concrete Anti-Derailer practices you can apply starting tomorrow, and five evidence-backed tools for staying calm and strategically clear when you are rattled, angry or running on empty.We also look honestly at the mirror, because the most important question in this episode is not what are they doing. It is what am I doing.The field guide is complete. The roadmap ends here. And the only person who ever had the power to define where you go next --- is you.Part 3 of 3 in the series: Beware the Person Who Defines Your Future Skills for You. | — | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | The Organization Did It | Part 2 of 3 in the series: Beware the Person Who Defines Your Future Skills for You.In Episode 1 we built the Derailer Field Guide and gave you the language for what you have been living. Now it is time to ask the harder question.How does a person like that survive? How do they thrive? How does an entire organisation look the other way while the damage accumulates?In Episode 2 we stop blaming the individuals and start examining the conditions that built the stage for them. Because here is the uncomfortable truth that most leadership books will never tell you, in the majority of cases the organisation did not just tolerate the derailer. It created them.In this episode we cover the gap that PRINCE2 and PMP never filled, the concept of the Organisational Shadow, and the nine specific conditions - from performative inclusion to systemic blame displacement - that allow derailing behaviour to not just survive but flourish.McKinsey research shows 70% of large scale change programmes fail. This episode explains exactly why — and what that means for you. | — | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | The Derailer Field Guide | Part 1 of 3 in the series: Beware the Person Who Defines Your Future Skills for You.In this episode we explore the hidden derailers killing your projects and your potential. | — | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | How to Deal With a Coworker Who Acts Like They Own the Place | This episode deep dives into the psychology of work so you don't lose your mind!What you deal with at work sometimes is someone who has built their entire professional identity around owning their domain at work. They will - consciously or not - protect that territory at almost any cost. | — | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | The Great Freeze: Why Ambition Went Quiet | The career freeze isn't laziness or lack of ambition, it'sa cascade of identifiable psychological phenomena. Crucially, staying put can be a smart strategy, IF you're using the stillness to prepare, practice, and position.Last week: The Sunk Cost Fallacy was about the baggage we carry from the past. https://open.spotify.com/episode/36sO6UpEgIuz9JdTW6jhRK?si=eqvHy5ztSLq0Tq7AEAtf8QThis episode is about the invisible force keeping us frozen in the present and how to start moving again, even if only internally. | — | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | Leaving the Baggage Behind | Is the Sunk Cost Fallacy Killing Your Career? | — | ||||||
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| 2/24/26 | Why Talented Professionals Stay Invisible | You've done the work. You've delivered the results. You've been reliable, capable, professional and you're still being overlooked.In this episode, I'm going to talk about why that happens and I'm not going to soften it.We cover the competence trap - why doing excellent work alone will never be enough in certain environments, and why that's not an accident. We talk about the toxic workplace dynamics that keep talented people stuck: the deliberate withholding of support, the chosen ones, the narratives that get shut down the moment someone points out the playing field isn't level.Then we get practical. How do you control a narrative that's being shaped against you without reacting in a way that makes things worse? What does real strategy actually look like and how is it different from just working out who to impress? For my INFJ listeners, this one's especially for you and how you operate strategically when you feel everything deeply and can't just switch it off at the door?This episode ends with a hard question. One worth sitting with.If you've ever felt invisible at work despite being good at what you do this one's for you. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Be The Change - Career Advice That Rewired My Entire Approach to Life | This week, I share what I learned years ago that sounds simple but completely rewired how I think about change: nobody is coming to lead you by the hand. You have to be the change and work toward what you want to become.But here's the part nobody talks about, action without direction just leaves you exhausted. That's why I'm pairing that wake-up call with the best career advice I've ever received: clarity isn't optional, it's your compass.If you've recently lost a job, feel stuck in a role that doesn't fit anymore, or you're ready to pivot but have no idea where to begin, this episode is your starting point.I'm breaking down five principles that give you both the engine and the compass:🔹 Know Your Why - stop chasing what looks right and start building what feels right🔹 Network with Purpose - build a community, not just a contact list🔹 Skill Stacking - combine what you already know into something the market can't ignore🔹 Fail Fast, Learn Faster - every closed door brings you closer to the one that opens🔹 Prioritize Deep Work - turn the time you have into the most powerful tool you've gotWhether you're rebuilding from scratch or just trying to figure out what's next, this episode will help you go from feeling lost to feeling like you finally have a direction.Pick one principle. Take one step. Start before you feel ready. | — | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | The Career Truths No One Tells You (But Everyone Needs to Hear) | Why do capable people doubt themselves at work? In this episode, I'm sharing six beliefs about confidence, trust, and career growth that change everything.We're covering:Why confidence isn't actually the problem (and what is)Why being excellent at your job is no longer enough to advanceThe hidden cost of staying quiet at workWhat toxic workplaces actually look like (hint: they're not always obvious)Why emotional intelligence is a learnable career skill, not a personality traitWhy you don't need to become louder or tougher to succeedIf you've ever felt stuck, not because you're not good at what you do, but because something just feels off about how work works, this episode is for you.No hustle culture. No quick fixes. Just honest, grounded truths about navigating your career without burning out or losing yourself.#CareerAdvice #WorkplaceConfidence #EmotionalIntelligence #CareerGrowth #ToxicWorkplace #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkBoundaries #CareerCoaching #ConfidenceAtWork #WorkplaceCulture | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | More Than One Way To Win At Work | Moving beyond comparison, competition, and quiet self-doubt. In this episode I explore:Why "strong women" often gets mistaken for "hard women" and what real strength actually looks likeThe false binaries women face: be visible OR credible, confident OR likedTaylor Swift vs. Victoria Beckham: two valid (and equally powerful) leadership approachesWhere women get hurt at work and why most of it is insecurity playing defenseThe armor we wear to avoid getting hurt and how workplaces shame softness3 reflection questions to identify your leadership seasonGet Your Leadership Season Reflection Guide here:https://bit.ly/Season_Reflection_Guide | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | They Know Your Name - But Do They Trust Your Thinking? | Why real career growth comes from being known for insight, not availability.You can work hard, be reliable, build relationships, and still feel invisible when real decisions are made.This episode isn’t about networking harder, being louder, or putting yourself “out there” more.It’s about what actually creates influence in serious, decision-driven careers.In this conversation, we unpack:Why most networking advice is built for the wrong career path.The difference between being relied on and being trusted.How thoughtful professionals earn influence without hustle, politics, or self-promotion.What it really means to become a trusted advisor, not a lone wolf, and not the team’s safety net.How asking the right questions can matter more than doing more work.If you’ve ever wondered why some people get pulled into leadership conversations while others - just as capable - don’t, this episode will give you clarity and a different way forward.This is about strategic trust.And it might change how you think about your career.🎧 Listen now and start shifting from being known for delivery to being trusted for insight.Get your Trusted Advisor Framework | — | ||||||
| 12/27/25 | Stop Trying to Get Motivated | Motivation isn't missing. It's misdiagnosed.If you’ve been telling yourself you just need to “try harder” or “get motivated” - this episode is for you.When you feel stuck, exhausted, or unable to follow through, the problem usually isn’t laziness or lack of ambition. It’s overload. And your nervous system knows it.In this episode, Peggy breaks down why motivation is not something you can force - and why chasing it often makes things worse. You’ll learn how low motivation is actually useful information, what it’s really trying to tell you, and how to rebuild momentum without burning yourself out.This isn’t about hype, hustle, or pushing through.It’s about stability, small steps, and creating the conditions where motivation returns naturally.🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why motivation is a response, not a starting point• How your nervous system protects you when you’re overwhelmed• Why “no motivation” is data - not a personal failure• Simple ways to regain momentum without pressure or guilt✨ Free Resource:If this episode resonated, download this simple tool to help you identify what’s draining you and how to rebuild steady momentum without burnout.👉 Link here: https://career-coaching.kit.com/80a2699c3eYou’re not behind.You’re not broken.You’re recalibrating.And that’s wisdom. | — | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | Why Planning Your Next Year Feels Impossible | When your future needs space, not pressure.Everyone else seems excited about “next year.”New goals. New plans. Fresh starts.But instead of feeling inspired… you feel tired.In this episode, we talk about why planning your next year can feel strangely heavy - even when you care deeply about your life and career. Not because you lack motivation or discipline, but because your system may already be full.This conversation is for high-functioning professionals who’ve been carrying responsibility, managing uncertainty, and holding things together quietly behind the scenes - and now find themselves unable to think clearly about what’s next.You’ll learn:Why planning requires space, not willpowerHow exhaustion blocks vision (and why that’s not a flaw)Why resistance is often your nervous system protecting youA gentler way to approach the future when traditional goal-setting feels impossibleIf you’ve been staring at a blank page, feeling guilty for not having a plan, or wondering what’s “wrong” with you - this episode will help you reframe what’s actually happening.✨ Free Reflection GuideIf this episode resonated, I’ve created a simple reflection guide to help you clear space - not set goals.You’ll find here: https://career-coaching.kit.com/80a2699c3eNo pressure. No urgency. Just a place to land.🎙️ Career Pivot Accelerator - where we talk about building clarity, confidence, and influence at work without burnout or blame. | — | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | You're Not Lazy - You're Worn Out | Low-energy evenings are information, not a character flaw. If your energy seems to vanish after work… if evenings feel heavier than they used to… if even the things you want to do feel like too much - this episode is for you.In Episode 3, we gently challenge the story that says you’re lazy, unmotivated, or “just not trying hard enough.”Instead, we explore:Why exhaustion isn’t a personal failureHow emotional and cognitive load drain energy long before your body gives outWhy low-energy evenings are information - not a character flaw✨ You’re not broken.✨ You’re not falling behind.✨ You’re responding to sustained effort without enough recovery.👉 Free companion resource: Get the support guide https://career-coaching.kit.com/80a2699c3e to help you decode your energy, reduce guilt, and rebuild capacity - without forcing productivity or adding pressure. | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | The Quiet Ache - You're Not Lost - You're Between Versions | No one talks about how disorienting that space can feel.If you’ve been asking yourself, “Why does my life feel slightly off… even though nothing is technically wrong?” - this episode is for you.This is the strange, quiet in-between space where the old version of you no longer fits… but the next version hasn’t fully arrived yet.In this episode, we talk about:Why clarity disappears before it returnsWhy feeling unmotivated or disconnected doesn’t mean you’re stuckHow transition can feel like stagnation - especially for capable, high-achieving professionals✨ You’re not behind.✨ You’re not drifting.✨ You’re in a recalibration phase and it’s meaningful.👉 Free support resource: Grab the bonus https://career-coaching.kit.com/80a2699c3e to help you ground yourself during this in-between season and take your next step with calm, not panic. | — | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | The Structure Gap - You're not failing - You're overloaded | Ever feel like you’re doing everything right… yet still feel behind, scattered, or quietly defeated?In this episode, we unpack why capable, responsible professionals end up feeling like they’re failing - when the real issue isn’t motivation or discipline. It’s overload.You’ll hear why pushing harder isn’t the answer, how chronic responsibility drains clarity, and what to do when your nervous system is carrying more than your calendar shows.✨ You’re not broken.✨ You’re not lazy.✨ You’re just carrying too much — and there is another way.👉 Free bonus: Download the companion resource https://career-coaching.kit.com/80a2699c3e to help you quickly spot what’s draining you and where to start easing the pressure - without quitting your job or blowing up your life. | — | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | What Critical Thinking REALLY Means in Finance | Ever been told to “think more critically”… but no one actually explained what that means? In finance, critical thinking isn’t about being the smartest person in the room or pointing out every tiny error. It’s about stepping back from the spreadsheet, understanding the bigger picture, and making decisions that actually move the business forward.In this episode, we’re breaking down:✨ What critical thinking in finance truly looks like in action🔍 Why the most technically brilliant analysts still struggle without it🧠 How AI is changing the game and why your brain is still your greatest asset🚧 The common traps finance pros fall into (and how to avoid them)🔥 Simple ways to sharpen your strategic thinking starting todayIf you want to be seen as more than just a “number cruncher” and start earning recognition as a future leader - THIS is the skill that gets you there.Because the truth is: anyone can follow a process. But the ones who rise? They question the assumptions, challenge the conclusions, and confidently connect the dots others never saw coming.Hit play… your next career leap starts with this episode. 💥 | — | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | Reclaiming Your Story - The Power of the Comeback | 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. | — | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | Sweet Words, Sharp Knives - The Honey Trap Episode | 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. 🐝✨ | — | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back to High School: Outsmarting Mean Girls at Work | 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 coolProtect your reputation like gold (even when whispers swirl)Avoid getting pulled into gossip traps that can backfireModel confident, emotionally intelligent leadership in messy environments👑 Because queens don’t whisper in hallways—they build empires. | — | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | Deadline to Discipline - Why Structure Still Wins in Business | 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 | — | ||||||
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