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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
Office Politics, Unpacked | with Kris Verlé
Managing A Difficult Boss: 4 Common Scenarios & What Actually Works
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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 and moving the goalposts
03:59 - A manager who doesn't communicate and leaves you in the dark
05:33 - A boss who won't back you up or fight for resources
07:36 - A reporting relationship where the chemistry is just off
For each scenario, you'll get the exact words to use, what success looks like, and how to know if it's fixable or time to plan your exit.
No generic "communicate better" advice - just practical strategies that work.
Hosted by executive coach, Kris Verlé.