I recently led a group session called Zen and the Art of Dealing with Office Politics, where I helped professionals—especially women and underrepresented folks—navigate the messiness of workplace dynamics with more calm and clarity.

We kicked off with a guided brain exercise to shift out of high-frequency beta brain waves (you know, that anxious, go-go-go energy) and into a slower, more grounded alpha state. It’s a small shift that opens up space for creativity and better problem-solving.

Then I walked folks through three key ideas:

1. Power Differential
We named the real (or perceived) authority gaps in the workplace—how power plays out, and why it matters when you're trying to be heard or make change.

2. Conflict Styles
Using the Thomas-Kilman model, I explained the five common ways people handle conflict:

• Compete
• Collaborate
• Compromise
• Avoid
• Accommodate

I talked about how being “conflict flexible” is a leadership superpower—especially if you’re someone who usually avoids or accommodates by default.

3. Personal Interpretation
We explored how your story about what’s happening can either fuel stress or open up new choices. The way you interpret workplace friction directly impacts how you feel and what you do next.

All throughout, I brought in Zen metaphors and references from Asian culture to drive the point home: You don’t have to control every outcome. The goal is to stay present, stay adaptable, and not let office politics hijack your peace.

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In this captivating episode, Emily Maggiotto shares her inspiring story of navigating pivotal career and life decisions guided by her insatiable curiosity.

From leaving a stable finance job to pursue a musical adventure, to leading HR teams through challenging times, Emily's journey exemplifies the power of embracing risk, learning continuously, and finding fulfillment on one's own terms.

This conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone seeking to redefine their career and life path.

• Connect with Emily on LinkedIn HERE
• Learn more about The Wild Unicorn HERE

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Did you know that a survey of over 4,100 young men from Brazil, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Uganda revealed that menstruation is still considered taboo around the world? In fact, many associate periods with words like ‘dirty,’ ‘embarrassing,’ and ‘disgusting.’ This deep-seated stigma is something women and girls are taught to internalize, making us feel shame around a natural biological process.

But today, we’re changing that narrative.

Welcome to Risky Conversations. I’m Jamie Lee, a certified integrative hypnotist and executive coach, and I work with women to help them achieve career growth, even when they’re the only one—or one of the few—in the room.

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Lizzy Palmer, Founder and CEO of Sync N, a fitness app designed specifically for women’s menstrual cycles. We dive into

• The challenges of talking about periods, uteruses, and hormonal fluctuations without them becoming punchlines in male-dominated spaces.
• We also explore the risky conversations Lizzy has taken as an entrepreneur
• The value of asserting your desires (even if it means being labeled unlikable as a woman leader)
• And the health benefits of adapting both your fitness and work schedules to your cycle.

Learn more about Sync N:

• Website https://syncnapp.com/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/syncnapp/

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