428: How to Push Back on Your Boss Without Tanking Your Reputation
Mon Feb 02 2026
Ever had a moment at work where your heart dropped… your blood started boiling… and you wanted to say something—but didn’t know how without risking your reputation?
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In this episode, Marie shares a real story about finding out in a group meeting that one of her responsibilities had been taken away—without warning. From there, she breaks down why pushing back at work feels so hard for so many women in predominantly male spaces—and how to do it with calm authority instead of apology, emotion, or resentment.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why over-apologizing, emotional dumping, and “silent yeses” hurt your credibility✔️ How to advocate for yourself without sounding defensive or difficult✔️ A simple framework for professional, strategic pushback✔️ What to say when you’re overwhelmed, sidelined, or given unrealistic expectations✔️ How to protect your time, energy, and reputation at the same time
If you’ve ever frozen in the moment, replayed a conversation all night, or wished you’d spoken up differently—this episode is for you.
You don’t need to be louder.You need better language.
Press play and learn how to speak up without blowing things up. 💛
Click here
https://stan.store/ordinarytobadass for 8 scripts to push back on your boss.
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Ever had a moment at work where your heart dropped… your blood started boiling… and you wanted to say something—but didn’t know how without risking your reputation? ... In this episode, Marie shares a real story about finding out in a group meeting that one of her responsibilities had been taken away—without warning. From there, she breaks down why pushing back at work feels so hard for so many women in predominantly male spaces—and how to do it with calm authority instead of apology, emotion, or resentment. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why over-apologizing, emotional dumping, and “silent yeses” hurt your credibility✔️ How to advocate for yourself without sounding defensive or difficult✔️ A simple framework for professional, strategic pushback✔️ What to say when you’re overwhelmed, sidelined, or given unrealistic expectations✔️ How to protect your time, energy, and reputation at the same time If you’ve ever frozen in the moment, replayed a conversation all night, or wished you’d spoken up differently—this episode is for you. You don’t need to be louder.You need better language. Press play and learn how to speak up without blowing things up. 💛 Click here https://stan.store/ordinarytobadass for 8 scripts to push back on your boss.