Here is the exact process to heal workplace trauma and come out stronger: www.corporatewarriors.lifeYou can understand what happened with your toxic boss, and still not be healed.

In this episode of the Corporate Warriors Podcast, I talk about the emotional scarring toxic bosses leave behind and why so many high performers stay stuck in survival mode long after they’ve already quit.

Through my work with high-performing professionals, I see this pattern over and over again:

You intellectually understand the problem, but your body, nervous system, and subconscious never got the memo that you’re finally safe.That’s why:- Feedback still feels threatening- Emails trigger worst-case scenarios- Trust feels impossible- You overwork, micromanage, or avoid delegation- People-pleasing, walking on eggshells, and over-explaining follow you into your new role- Your boundaries are either nonexistent or rigid cement wallsThis does not mean you're no leadership material.... This is workplace trauma.In this episode, I explain:- Why quitting a toxic job is not enough to heal- How survival patterns quietly sabotage your leadership and confidence- Why thinking your way out of trauma doesn’t work- How unhealed toxic boss trauma leads to burnout, mistrust, and emotional exhaustion- The subtle signs you’re still emotionally stuck in your old job- How high performers lose access to their full capacity after prolonged toxicity- Where to start if you’re ready to actually break the pattern for goodThis is not about being more resilient.It’s not about pushing harder.It’s about restoring your system so you can finally operate at your true potential again.If any part of this episode feels uncomfortably familiar, you already know it’s time to look deeper. Visit my www.corporatewarriors.lifeIf this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s still suffering under a toxic boss. Healing doesn’t have to be a lonely process.I’m glad you’re here, and I’ll see you in the next episode.#ToxicBoss#ToxicWorkplace#CareerRecovery#HighPerformers#WorkplaceTrauma#CareerBurnout#NervousSystemRegulation#CareerHealing#LeadershipAbuse#CorporateWarriors

Get UNSTUCK with the toxic boss reset - the exact process that helped so many high performers in toxic jobs: https://corporatewarriors.life---If you’re a high performer stuck under a toxic or even narcissistic boss, constantly doubting yourself, overthinking every move, and trying to “figure it out alone,” this episode will hit home. In The High-Performer Lie That Keeps You Stuck (My Story of Self-Sabotage), I, Fela Rosa - founder of Corporate Warriors - share the honest truth about how my own self-sabotage, hyper-independence, and fear kept me trapped in a workplace that was destroying my confidence, clarity, self-worth, and emotional wellbeing. You’ll learn why high achievers stay far too long in toxic environments, how toxic leaders manipulate your identity and nervous system, and what it actually takes to rebuild your self-esteem, reclaim your power, and plan a strategic exit that sets you up for long-term career success without selling your soul. If you’ve felt psychologically trapped, exhausted, or unsure of your next step, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. ---Further resources:*GET YOUR FREE SOS Toolkit here* to survive toxic workplaces: https://corporatewarriors.io/free-sos-toolkit/

Start now: https://corporatewarriors.life #ToxicBoss #NarcissisticBoss #ToxicWorkplace #HighPerformer #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceMentalHealth #SelfSabotage #CareerCoach #EmotionalAbuseAtWork #CorporateWarriors

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Are you suddenly doubting yourself, overthinking every move, or feeling stuck in your career?

In this episode, Fela Rosa uncovers why decision paralysis hits high-performing professionals the hardest, and how toxic workplaces condition you to believe you’re not capable, not qualified, or not ready for your next step.

She broke down:

✔️ How gaslighting destroys your professional judgment

✔️ The psychological traps toxic bosses use to keep you stuck ✔️ Why even C-level executives and PhDs fall into learned helplessness

✔️ How reality distortion breaks down your confidence and identity

✔️ Why traditional “boundaries” don’t work in toxic environments

✔️ How to rebuild your self-trust, clarity, and decision-making

✔️ The first strategic steps to escape a toxic job safely

If your confidence feels shattered, if you’re exhausted from overthinking, or if you're afraid things might be “worse somewhere else,” this video will help you understand:

💡 What you're experiencing is normal. It’s not your fault. And you CAN get out.

If you’re ready to recover your professional identity, make clear decisions again, and finally break free from this toxic cycle, apply to work with us inside Corporate Warriors. https://corporatewarriors.life/inner-circle--vsl-

Your career is bigger than this chapter, and you deserve to move forward with clarity, confidence, and strength.

Ever wonder why you - smart, capable, and driven - can’t seem to leave that toxic job, even though you know it’s draining you?
In this episode of the Corporate Warriors Podcast, host Fela Rosa exposes how manipulative leaders use gaslighting, goal-shifting, and trauma bonding to keep top performers trapped in self-doubt.

👉 Is that you? Then group coaching with other high performers in toxic boss situations might be what you need --> ⁠Check it out for free⁠ - limited spots available.

💥 You’ll discover:
• Why high achievers are prime targets for toxic bosses
• The 4 psychological mechanisms that destroy confidence
• How trauma bonding keeps even the smartest people stuck
• A proven framework to rebuild confidence, restore reality, and plan your exit

🎯 If this hits close to home - your next chapter starts after toxic.
Join Fela’s 12-Week Group Coaching Program for high performers healing from toxic workplaces.
👉 Check it out for free — limited spots available.

It’s time to reclaim your confidence, your power, and your peace.

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If you’re feeling trapped under a narcissistic manager who makes you question your worth every single day - this episode is for you.

Fela Rosa, host of The Corporate Warriors Podcast, exposes the 6 manipulation tactics narcissistic bosses use to maintain control and crush your confidence and how you can protect your sanity, career, and self-worth while planning your exit.

This is not about “better communication.” It’s about recognizing psychological abuse at work and learning to regain your power step by step.

You’ll discover:
✅ The 6 narcissistic boss tactics that destroy confidence
✅ How to protect yourself through documentation & emotional detachment
✅ How to stay calm under pressure (and keep your paycheck while you plan your escape)
✅ The mindset shift that helps you reclaim your authority

💡 If you’ve ever felt confused, isolated, or emotionally drained at work, this episode will help you move from survival to strategy - and finally start rebuilding your confidence and freedom.

👉 Get your free SOS Toolkit for toxic workplaces: corporatewarriors.io/free-sos-toolkit

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If your Sundays feel heavier than your Mondays, this episode is for you. Sunday Scaries aren’t just stress - they’re your career whispering that something’s off.

In this episode, Fela Rosa from Corporate Warriors breaks down what those feelings actually mean, the real difference between burnout and misalignment, and how to use that Sunday dread as a compass for your next move.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why high performers feel Sunday anxiety even when things “look fine”
✨ How to separate emotional triggers from real red flags at work
✨ Nervous system tools to calm the dread
✨ One reflection that tells you if you need a reset or a full career change

Subscribe to The Corporate Warriors Podcast for more tools to build conscious career success without selling your soul.

Is your boss toxic… and you don’t even realize it yet? 🚩📥 Download the FREE SOS Toolkit for toxic workplaces here: https://corporatewarriors.io/free-sos-toolkit/

In this episode of the Corporate Warriors Podcast, host Fela Rosa breaks down the 5 subtle red flags of a toxic boss that high performers often overlook, sometimes until it’s too late.👉 Ignoring these early signs can cost you your confidence, energy, and even your career. 👉 By the end of this episode, you’ll also get one powerful reflection question that instantly reveals whether you’re in danger of working under a toxic boss.

If you’ve ever felt:

• Constant pressure to always be “available” 📱
• Humiliated or belittled in meetings 😔
• Micromanaged down to the tiniest detail 🔍
• Confused by moving goalposts 🎯
• Guilty for setting healthy boundaries ⛔

…then this conversation is for you.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why high performers ignore red flags
• Subtle behaviors toxic bosses use to break confidence
• The 5 biggest red flags to watch out for
• How to document patterns & protect yourself
• The one reflection question that exposes a toxic boss instantly

⚡ Stay until the end, this reflection exercise could save your career.✅ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast so more high performers like you can find these tools and strategies.*Bonus Resources*👉 Daily makes perfect. Conscious Career Success Journal on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/hiwTV 👉 Sign up for the Group Coaching WAITLIST: send me the word "waitlist" on Instagram :) #CareerGrowth #HighPerformance #HighPerformer #ToxicBoss #Toxicworkplace #toxicmanager #felarosa #corporatewarriors #selfworth #careercoach #corporatewarriorspodcast

At the core of every toxic leader isn’t strength - it’s insecurity.

In this episode, I uncover:

• How to recognize when your boss’s toxic behavior is driven by insecurity

• Why insecurity is especially dangerous for high performers

• Simple reflection prompts to spot the signs

• What you can do to protect your confidence and career

If you’ve ever worked under a toxic boss and wondered, “Is it me, or is it them?” - then this episode is for you.

👉 And if you’re ready to break free from the cycle of doubt and insecurity (your own or your boss’s), join the waitlist for my upcoming group coaching program.