Difficult Colleagues? How to Manage Workplace Drama Without Sacrificing Your Peace
Mar 22, 2025•38 min
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In this eye-opening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with Catherine Mattice, founder of Civility Partners, to tackle one of the biggest workplace challenges—dealing with difficult colleagues and navigating workplace conflict.
Feeling drained by office politics? Struggling to stand up to overbearing coworkers? Unsure how to address workplace tension without making things worse? This episode is for you.
Catherine, an expert in workplace dynamics and conflict resolution, shares practical strategies to:
Address disrespectful behavior before it escalates
Set firm boundaries without damaging relationships
Coach difficult colleagues to shift their behavior
Navigate power struggles and regain confidence
Workplace challenges don’t have to hold you back. Whether you're dealing with passive-aggressive behavior, office drama, or direct intimidation, this episode equips you with the tools to stay in control and negotiate your way to a better work environment.
Listen now and start taking back your power.
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