{"podcast":{"title":"Unstuck & Unstoppable","slug":"unstuck-unstoppable-7112840","podcast_index_feed_id":7112840,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/unstuck-unstoppable/","website_url":"https://unstuck-unstoppable.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b4d93eae-d844-4657-925a-4805e23f2bea/4S-0U_iRIvtr_P4TY4OLEX9w.jpg","author":"Sarah Archer","episode_count":90,"summary":"Unstuck & Unstoppable is the go-to podcast for ambitious female leaders ready to amplify their impact, boost their income, and achieve career success on their own terms—without burning out or compromising their values. Hosted by Sarah Archer, a leadership coach and career strategist dedicated to empowering women in leadership, this show provides the tools, strategies, and inspiration you need to thrive in your career. Whether you’re looking to overcome imposter syndrome, enhance your leadership skills, or create a sustainable path to success, each episode will offer actionable insights, expert interviews, and real-life stories to help you take your career to the next level. It’s time to stop playing small, unlock your full potential, and create the impact you’re destined for. Tune in weekly to discover how you can lead boldly, live fully, and succeed with confidence and integrity.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T16:17:12.818770+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 78 Navigating Toxic Stakeholders and Difficult Bosses","slug":"episode-78-navigating-toxic-stakeholders-and-difficult-bosses","published_at":"2026-05-08T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840/episode-78-navigating-toxic-stakeholders-and-difficult-bosses","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840","url":"https://unstuck-unstoppable.captivate.fm/episode/episode-78-navigating-toxic-stakeholders-and-difficult-bosses","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4bb01e72-b3c2-4abd-b006-ab2388faab07.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Sarah explores how toxic stakeholders and difficult bosses can quietly erode confidence, visibility, and influence at work. She shares personal experiences, client stories, and practical strategies to help ambitious female leaders navigate challenging workplace dynamics without shrinking themselves or losing credibility. Timestamps [00:00] Welcome & Introduction Sarah introduces the episode and explains why navigating difficult bosses and toxic stakeholders is a critical leadership skill. [01:20] Why This Topic Matters How workplace dynamics can quietly impact confidence, credibility, and career progression. [02:15] The Confidence Impact of Difficult Stakeholders Why toxic interactions linger long after meetings end and can lead to overthinking and self-doubt. [03:40] Sarah’s Personal Leadership Story Sarah shares her experience working with an unpredictable CEO and how it affected her confidence and behaviour. [05:00] The Hidden Behaviour Changes Leaders Make How high-performing leaders unconsciously shrink themselves through hypervigilance, over-preparing, and holding back. [06:10] The 3 Types of Toxic Stakeholders The Controller The Political Operator The Inconsistent Leader [07:40] Client Coaching Story A real-life example of how one senior leader regained her confidence and influence by changing the dynamic. [09:45] The Turning Point Why managing the relationship differently matters more than trying to “handle” the person better. [10:05] Strategy 1: Stop Personalising It How separating yourself from the behaviour creates clarity and emotional distance. [10:55] Strategy 2: Understand the Dynamic Learning what drives difficult behaviour so you can respond strategically. [11:35] Strategy 3: Change How You Show Up Practical ways to communicate wit…","meta_description":"In this episode, Sarah explores how toxic stakeholders and difficult bosses can quietly erode confidence, visibility, and influence at work. She shares pe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":931,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840/episodes/episode-78-navigating-toxic-stakeholders-and-difficult-bosses/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840/episode-78-navigating-toxic-stakeholders-and-difficult-bosses.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}