002: Navigating Workplace Politics (en) Workplace politics are real — but with the right mindset, you can use them to grow. In this episode of #HerPerspective: Women Who Inspire, I speak with Uma Thana Balasingam, a tech executive who rose to leadership roles in Asia's competitive corporate world.
We tackle a topic that many of us face — but few of us talk about openly: Workplace Politics.
We talk about:
✔️ What "workplace politics" really means
✔️ Why avoiding it can hurt your career
✔️ How to navigate power structures with integrity
✔️ Her personal lessons from leading in high-stakes environments
Whether you're early in your career or already in leadership, this episode will give you real-world insights into the invisible rules of the workplace.
🎧 Listen now and follow HerPerspective to stay inspired.
Links Episode #02:
- From Outsider to Insider: Master Workplace Politics - First Moves Edition. https://bit.ly/wpl2025
- Uma's LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/umathana
- Uma's Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@RAWwithUMA
About me:
- My website: http://www.astridsteingrueber.com
- LinkedIn: Astrid Steingrueber | LinkedIn
- Instagram: astrid_steingrueber_coaching
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