Coach Me Through Favoritism at Work

Ever felt like decisions about your career were being made at the golf course, pub, or closed-door chats you weren’t invited to? 🙋🏽‍♀️ This week, we dive into the world of workplace favoritism — those hidden cliques and “inner circles” that quietly shape who gets promoted, who gets the stretch projects, and who gets left out.

👉 In this episode, we unpack:

✅ How favoritism shows up at work (and why it’s more than just harmless buddy culture)

✅ The hidden cost of cliques on career progression, team morale, and company culture

✅ What to do if you’re not in the “in group” — practical strategies to shift from resentment to proactive relationship-building

✅ The 3-Step Clique Navigation Check-In (observe, engage, diversify) to protect your career and you ...