Welcome to the Corporate Warriors Podcast - I’m Fela Rosa.
In this episode, we’re unpacking a big one: your growth mindset.

Here’s the twist:
The same mindset that drives your ambition and helps you rise… can also be used against you - especially in toxic work environments where nothing you do ever seems to be enough.

You’ll learn:

• What a real growth mindset is (no clichés)

• How it helps you move forward in life and work

• How it can lead to burnout if you’re not careful

• Red flags that your mindset is being exploited

• Practical tools and reflection prompts to help you recalibrate

  
  

Whether you're climbing the ladder, stuck in survival mode, or questioning what’s next - this episode will help you protect your energy and use your growth mindset strategically.

If you enjoyed the episode, leave a 5-star rating and follow the show for more support on your path to conscious career success.

And if you’re ready for deeper clarity or support, DM me on Instagram @corporate_warriors.

If you're constantly stuck in go-go-go mode: replying instantly, working late, and feeling guilty for taking a walk... then this episode is for you.

High performers are often praised for being ultra-responsive… until it leads to burnout.

Today we unpack a career-shifting insight:
Protecting your time and energy isn’t selfish. It’s strategy.

You’ll learn:

• Why being always available might be holding you back

• How to stop training others to expect 24/7 access

• A mindset shift that builds real confidence and momentum

• What to do if you’re in a toxic workplace and feel stuck

• A practical challenge that helps you set boundaries without guilt

  
  

📌 Try this today:
Set a 2-hour “no immediate response” window and track how it affects your clarity, output, and energy.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, this episode is your permission slip to reset >> and rise.

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If your last performance review left you crushed or you’re constantly questioning your value after meetings, this episode is for you.

Fela Rosa, career coach and host of Corporate Warriors Podcast, dives deep into one of the most damaging traps high performers fall into: attaching self-worth to job performance.

Learn why toxic workplaces thrive on your need for external validation, and how this mindset leads to burnout, imposter syndrome, and feeling stuck.

This isn’t just a pep talk, it’s a wake-up call to stop seeking your worth through performance reviews, boss approval, or perfectionism.

🎯 You’ll discover:

• Red flags that your self-worth is tied to your job

• How over-delivering leads to underperformance

• The hidden root of burnout in high performers

• A powerful reframe that will change how you see your career forever
  

If you're ready to thrive in your career without sacrificing your mental health, hit that subscribe button, and let's break the cycle inside and out.

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Dealing with a toxic boss? Here’s how to survive (and win). 🚨If your weekly one-on-one meetings leave you feeling drained, anxious, or on edge. It means that you’re probably working for a toxic manager. In this episode of the Corporate Warriors Podcast, career strategist Fela Rosa breaks down the 6 common mistakes high performers make when navigating toxic work environments - and what to do instead.You’ll learn:- Why overexplaining can backfire with a toxic boss- How to stop seeking validation from someone who will never give it- The one tactic that protects your job (and legal rights) if things go southWhether you're a corporate high achiever stuck in a bad situation or just want to avoid the landmines, this is real talk, straight to the point, and packed with practical strategies to protect your peace, your career, and your future.👉 Watch now and take back control🔔 Subscribe for more conscious career growth, burnout recovery, and leadership wisdom.📲 Follow on Instagram & LinkedIn: @corporate_warriors🎧 Podcast available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.*Bonus Resources*👉 Daily makes perfect. Conscious Career Success Journal on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/hiwTV 👉 Apply for 1-on-1 career coaching with me: https://corporatewarriors.io/1-on-1-career-coaching/

Ever catch yourself checking Slack in the bathroom or feeling panic when your boss sends a “Can we chat?” message?

These aren’t just bad work habits—they’re trauma responses. In this episode, I unpack 11 common behaviors high performers develop in toxic workplaces, and why they’re actually signs your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight mode.

You’ll learn:

• How your “over-productivity” is actually self-protection

• Why you re-read every email five times

• How to start feeling safe again—without quitting your job (yet)

🔁 Each habit comes with a nervous system-based solution you can apply right away.

You’re not weak. You’re not broken. You’re just wired for survival—and it’s time to rewire for peace.

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💌 Work with me: https://corporatewarriors.io/1-on-1-career-coaching/

Why do so many smart, driven, high-performing professionals stay stuck in toxic jobs?

In this episode, I break down 7 surprising psychological and emotional reasons why you haven’t left yet - even when your body is screaming "get out." From trauma bonding to over-functioning, from guilt to fear of losing your identity, this episode will help you see what’s really holding you back. And what to do about it.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I can’t leave my team behind”

• “This project needs me to finish”

• “Maybe it’s just me...”
  

  …you are NOT alone.

  
  

You’ll walk away with:

• 💡 Awareness of the patterns keeping you stuck

• ✍️ Reflection prompts to start breaking free

• 🧘 A new sense of clarity and self-compassion

  🔥 A next step to take your power back

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  🎯 Ready to go deeper? Apply for private coaching here: https://corporatewarriors.io/1-on-1-career-coaching/

  
  

Taming Your Inner Critic: How High Achievers Can Stop the Burnout Cycle

If you’re a high achiever, Type A, or always raising the bar — you might be secretly pushed by your inner critic more than you realize. In this episode, I share my personal story of discovering my own inner critic (and how I first denied it, like many of us do).

You’ll learn:

• The difference between a healthy vs. unhealthy inner critic

• Why an unchecked inner critic can lead to burnout, stress, and feeling never enough

• How to reclaim your power and work with your inner critic instead of against it

• Practical steps to change the behaviors that are draining your energy

🎙️ Plus, I’m hosting a special live workshop on this topic soon! If you’d like to join, just send me a message saying “Inner Critic Workshop” on LinkedIn or Instagram, and I’ll send you the link to register.

Let’s help you succeed in your career without burning out.

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High performers often fall into traps that stall their growth or lead to burnout. In this episode, I break down 10 of the most common traps that cost you promotions and peace of mind — and how to break free.

Want personalized support to break these traps? DM me “TRAPS” and let’s talk.

Bonus Resources👉 Daily makes perfect. Conscious Career Success Journal on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/hiwTV 👉 Apply for 1-on-1 career coaching with me: https://corporatewarriors.io/1-on-1-career-coaching/