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S8: E12
In this episode, Felicia dives deep into the topic of workplace boundaries. Navigating career advancement while maintaining personal and professional boundaries can be a challenge. Felicia offers actionable strategies to help you confidently enforce boundaries while maintaining your integrity and protecting both your peace and your career. Drawing on her own career pivots, Felicia shares insights on how to stand up for yourself in environments where your boundaries may not always be respected.

Key Takeaways in this Episode:

1. Boundaries Are Actions, Not Words: Felicia emphasizes that workplace boundaries are about how you respond, not about controlling others' behavior. She provides practical tips for maintaining control of your time and space without unnecessary confrontation.

2. Understand the Cultural Norms: Before setting workplace boundaries, understand the norms of your organization. Are you going against a cultural norm, or is it possible to adjust without sacrificing your well-being?

3. Managing Expectations and Handling Pushback: Learn how to respond assertively yet professionally when your workplace boundaries are challenged, and how to navigate difficult workplace dynamics without feeling disrespected or devalued.

4. Self-Care and Resilience: Felicia shares her own experiences with career pivots and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and self-care in the face of career challenges. She reminds listeners that job rejections are not a reflection of personal worth.

5. Actionable Advice for Setting Boundaries: Whether it’s blocking off certain days for productivity or handling conflict with colleagues, Felicia provides scripts and strategies to confidently enforce your workplace boundaries without coming across as defensive.

Resources Mentioned:

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: A key recommendation for managing office politics and influencing others without conflict. Affliate Link: https://amzn.to/47KefAm

LinkedIn posts: Follow Felicia's journey of her own career pivot as she navigates job searching in the entertainment industry using the hashtag #AsFeliciaCareerPivots

Career Consulting Services:
If you're preparing for a job interview and want to ensure you're fully prepared, Felicia is offering interview prep sessions. You can sign up for a session using this link: https://calendly.com/feliciaenuha/mock-interview

If you’re struggling with workplace issues, Felicia offers one-on-one consulting to help you navigate your career journey. Visit trillmba.com/coaching to book a strategy session.

00:00:00 - Intro & Overview
00:04:08 - Felicia's Career Journey & Job Search
00:10:26 - Setting Career Goals & Boundaries
00:17:02 - Listener Letter: Boundary Issues at Work
00:30:04 - Standing Up for Yourself & Communication Tips
00:39:36 - Encouragement for Job Seekers