...there’s tension with your boss or a coworker that’s making everything harder than it needs to be. It’s affecting your stress, your focus, and maybe even your reputation.
You’ve tried everything you can think of to address it, but nothing is improving, so you're left thinking:
“I don’t understand why this person has it out for me.”
“I don’t want to play games…but I also don’t want to lose.”
“My boss is unpredictable, irrational, and impossible to please. I just can’t win.”
“Everything I try to do to make this better seems to make it worse.”
“Why can’t these people just act like professional adults?!”
Instead of reacting to the chaos around you, you could approach it thoughtfully and strategically:
You could make sense of the workplace drama, so it stops feeling so personal.
You understood what’s actually motivating the people involved - even if you don’t like it.
You knew how to navigate the situation in a way that protects your reputation and your sanity.
You could tell the difference between problems you can solve and problems you can walk away from.
You had a clear plan for how to handle the situation moving forward.
When someone at work behaves unpredictably, aggressively, or irrationally, it can leave you stuck in a loop of frustration and self-doubt.
You start asking questions like:
Why are they acting like this?
Did I do something wrong?
Why isn’t leadership doing anything about it?
The problem is that most workplace conflict doesn’t follow the rules of fairness or logic.
It's actually about power, incentives, and personalities.
And until you understand those forces, the situation will continue to feel confusing and impossible to solve.
THE GOOD NEWS...
Once you can see the dynamics clearly, the chaos starts to make sense.
You can identify what’s actually driving the behavior, what leverage you do (and don’t) have, and what responses are most likely to improve the situation.
AND THE GREAT NEWS...
You don’t have to navigate that analysis on your own.
In a Starter Session, we break down the dynamics together so you can move forward with clarity and strategy.
You’re dealing with workplace politics or interpersonal conflict that you’re not sure how to navigate.
Someone’s behavior at work is affecting your ability to succeed in your role.
You’re trying to decide whether to escalate an issue, adapt your strategy, or disengage.
You want to protect your reputation and make smart decisions about how you respond.
You’re wondering whether this situation is fixable, or whether it’s time to consider other options.
Truth is, most career issues don't resolve themselves, so just waiting won’t fix what isn't working in your workplace right now. Trust me, I understand how scary it feels to take that first step, but I also know how good you will feel once you take it...
So, if you want a clear, strategic way to handle a difficult workplace dynamic, a Starter Session is the smart place to start.
  (and if I can't help to fix your situation for whatever reason, your Starter Session can be fully refunded, no questions asked!)
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Hi, I’m Phoebe Gavin
A career coach who helps women and people of color build careers they don’t have to recover from. My work blends strategy, structure, and emotional intelligence. I’ve helped over a thousand clients across dozens of industries get unstuck, level up, and move forward (even in difficult markets like this one).
I’ve also written for a number of internationally-regarded news outlets, as well as being featured in a Netflix documentary and on a range of podcasts.
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