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Office Politics, Unpacked | with Kris Verlé
'Office politics' carries an unfair reputation. Most professionals treat it as something they should rise above rather than something they should be getting good at.
The irony is that those who understand it well have an almost unfair advantage over those who don't.
Closing that gap is what this podcast is about.
Each episode covers topics such as building influence, managing your visibility, positioning yourself, and communicating with authority.
You can expect practical advice aimed specifically at senior managers and directors who want to get better at navigating organisational dynamics on their own terms.
Host Kris Verlé spent fifteen years as a professional political advisor and lobbyist before becoming an executive coach more than a decade ago and founding Altitude Shift Coaching.
New episodes every month. Find out more about Kris' executive coaching at https://altitude-shift.com or get in touch at kris@altitude-shift.com
New episodes every month. Find out more at https://altitude-shift.com or get in touch at kris@altitude-shift.com
Episodes
16 episodes
Managing Teams In Multiple Locations: How To Use Your Authority From A Distance
This episode is about managing teams across multiple locations and how to make your decisions stick with teams who may hardly ever see you in person.Managing distributed teams means you have formal authority but often can't get a clear p...
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How to Manage Your Former Peers After An Internal Promotion
You got promoted, and the people who were at the same level as you now report to you. The relationship you built with them will need to be reset, and how you handle that reset will determine whether your team ends up working with you or around ...
Why Your Reputation For Being 'Reliable' Is Working Against You
Being called reliable, dependable, or a safe pair of hands sounds like a compliment. At senior level, it often isn't.In this episode, executive coach Kris Verlé explains why the reliable label creates a self-imposed glass ceiling, why so...
Why Your Work Isn't Getting You Noticed At Senior Level (And What To Do About It)
You're delivering great work, your manager rates you, and yet somehow you're not the person getting invited to the conversations that matter. Or at least not as often as you'd expect at your level.In this episode, I explore why individua...
Managing A Difficult Boss: 4 Common Scenarios & What Actually Works
Is your boss making your job harder than it needs to be? This episode covers the four most common difficult boss situations and what to actually do about them.You'll learn how to handle:02:01 - A boss who keeps changing their mind a...
Imposter Syndrome In Meetings, What To Do Before, During and After
Imposter syndrome in meetings is usually a threat response rather than a reflection on your talents. In this short episode, I share a practical protocol you can use before, during, and after any high-stakes meeting so you stop going...
Stop Rambling At Work: How To Speak Clearly And Sound More Senior
If you ramble at work or talk yourself into a circle when you’re under pressure, this episode will help. You’ll learn why people stop listening when you overshare, how rambling quietly harms your professional reputation, and t...
How To Get Better At Small Talk (Without Feeling Fake)
Hate small talk? You’re not alone. But when done right, it’s one of the quickest ways to build trust, warmth, and credibility at work. In this episode, I break down the psychology of small talk, what it really is, ...
Strategic Networking: How To Build Meaningful Relationships At Work
Hate networking? You’re not alone. In this episode of Altitude Shift, I break down why most professionals get networking wrong and how to reframe it into authentic relationship-building. You'll learn the five st...
Straightforwardness: How to Be Direct Without Being Mean
Most of us struggle with balance in tough conversations. Either we soften our words so much that the message becomes lost, or we come across as blunt and leave people feeling hurt. Radical Candour, a framework made famous b...
How To Stay Functional At Work During A Personal Crisis
What do you do when your personal life is in crisis, but you're still expected to lead, show up, and get things done at work?In this episode of Altitude Shift, I explore how to stay steady, clear-headed, and functional when you'...
Why People-Pleasing Is Holding You Back at Work
Do you often find yourself keeping the peace at work by keeping quiet? Saying yes when you’re already overloaded? Feeling responsible for how everyone else feels? In this episode, I unpack the psychology behind people-pleasing...
How To Handle Emotional Triggers At Work Without Losing Your Cool
Why do some things at work hit harder than they should? A comment, a tone, a missed cue — and suddenly, you’re overreacting, spiralling, or shutting down.In this episode of Altitude Shift, executive coach Kris Verle unpacks what...
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When You Mess Up At Work: How To Rebuild Credibility And Trust
Made a bad call at work?This episode unpacks how to recover from professional missteps that quietly damage your credibility, and how to rebuild trust without spinning into shame or overexplanation. Learn how to steady yourself, ta...
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How To Stop Ruminating At Work (And Break The Overthinking Loop)
Ever delivered great work and got... nothing? Or received vague feedback that stuck in your head for days?In this episode, I explore why rumination occurs, especially in high-achievers, and how it differs from everyday overthinkin...
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Imposter Syndrome At Work: Why You Feel Like A Fraud (And What To Do About It)
Ever feel like you’re not as competent as people think you are — and it’s only a matter of time before they find out? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome affects even the most experienced professionals, especially high achievers in leadership r...
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