Shedding the Corporate Bitch
Welcome to Shedding the Corporate Bitch – the podcast that challenges the status quo and empowers bold professionals to ditch outdated expectations, rewrite the rules, and rise into leadership on their own terms.
Hosted by transformational coach and unapologetic truth-teller Bernadette Boas, each episode delivers raw insights, unfiltered conversations, and practical strategies for ambitious corporate professionals, executive leaders, and HR trailblazers who are ready to level up—without selling out.
Whether you're navigating toxic cultures, battling burnout, or aiming for that next big role, this show is your weekly dose of motivation, straight talk, and real solutions that get results.
Follow now—and start shedding what no longer serves you, so you can build a career and life that actually fits you.
Shedding the Corporate Bitch
Why Leaders Have to STOP Avoiding the ‘Good Guy’ Killing Your Culture
Do you have a “good guy, but…” on your team? They’re smart, hardworking, maybe even a top producer—but they gossip, interrupt, or stir up conflict. You know it. Your team knows it. And yet, you hesitate to act.
In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette Boas exposes the hidden cost of excusing a good guy, but..., even when it comes from your most likable or high-performing team members.
You’ll learn:
- Why the “good guy, but…” mentality sabotages trust, culture, and results
- The personal fears and biases that keep leaders from acting
- How one person’s bad behavior spreads like wildfire across a team
- Six practical steps to spot, address, and resolve these issues early
- How to redefine accountability so it feels like courage—not cruelty
If you’re serious about building high-performing teams and protecting your credibility as a leader, this episode is a must-listen.
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