Episode

18. How To Deal with the Coworker Who’s Always Right

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Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf
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Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

If you work with someone who always thinks they’re right, every conversation turns into a battle. Today you’ll learn the psychology behind their behavior, what’s happening in your brain when you deal with them, and the tools that help you communicate, set boundaries, and stop getting pulled into power struggles. _________   Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-work-with-someone-who-thinks-theyre-right   Download The Rightness Decoder: How To Navigate People Who Always Have to Be Right: https://abbymedcalf.com/rightness-decoder   Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack .   You'll get... ✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes ✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations ✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby _________   Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week!  https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/    👉 Pick up a copy of my new book, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Easy and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries   👉 Pick up The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier to use as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook   👉 Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book  ____________________________ Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find past episodes.   Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop   A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in…