A Comprehensive Guide to Dealing With Office Politics
Duration: 60 Minutes
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Id: 212192
Serena Ittoo
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Overview
This session is a deep dive into the mechanics of office politics - what drives it, where it shows up, and how to respond without losing your power, presence, or professional standards. You’ll learn to decode behaviours, anticipate agendas, and build influence in a way that’s proactive, intentional, and respected. Through high-performance communication strategies and mindset reframes, this session equips you to handle conflict, protect your reputation, and become a grounded force within even the most complex team dynamics.
Why you should Attend
Avoiding office politics doesn’t protect you, it disempowers you. This webinar offers a clear, actionable framework to help you deal with internal politics in a way that’s professional, ethical, and effective. Whether you’re being subtly sidelined, navigating conflicting agendas, or simply trying to get things done in a complex environment, this session gives you the tools to rise above dysfunction, build smart alliances, and lead with strategic influence.
You won’t just learn how to survive office politics - you’ll learn how to own your space and move powerfully within it.
Areas Covered in the Session
- The political landscape: informal power, perception, and positioning
- Types of workplace political behaviours - and how to read them fast
- How to deal with common political archetypes: the manipulator, the charmer, the gatekeeper, the saboteur
- Responding strategically: managing reactive instincts and staying composed
- Reclaiming your influence: how to operate with power and precision
- Building quiet authority and credibility over time
- Protecting your integrity while navigating difficult personalities
- Turning politics into positive impact: shifting culture from within
- Q&A: Applying the strategy to your specific challenges
Who Will Benefit
- Mid-career professionals managing upward and across functions
- Team leaders and project managers navigating internal complexities
- HR professionals supporting staff through visibility, conflict, or power dynamics
- Individuals who’ve experienced political exclusion, sidelining, or quiet sabotage
- High-potential professionals seeking to elevate their influence while staying authentic
Speaker Profile
Serena is a licensed Master NLP Practitioner and transformational coach specialising in helping professionals, leaders, and teams overcome anxiety, self-doubt, and workplace stress to unlock their full potential. With a results-driven yet empathetic approach, Serena empowers individuals and organisations to foster resilience, enhance focus, and cultivate a positive, thriving workplace environment.
Renowned for her ability to connect deeply with clients, Serena guides them through practical tools and strategies to reduce stress, improve confidence, and build emotional resilience. Her methods have transformed lives, from individuals seeking clarity in their personal lives to corporate leaders looking to navigate high-pressure environments with composure and impact.
Growing up, Serena was inspired by her mother, a Counsellor and Mentor, to embrace personal development early in life. This foundation shaped her ability to overcome challenges, and gave her a unique perspective on growth and resilience. Alongside her professional credentials, Serena holds a First-Class BSc in Songwriting & Music Production, demonstrating her creative and holistic approach to problem-solving and personal development.
Serena has also applied NLP techniques to overcome personal adversities, including bereavement, and has used these same tools to help others navigate change, develop mental clarity, and achieve their goals. Her own experiences fuel her passion for guiding others in crafting sustainable habits and building confidence in both their personal and professional lives.
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