Toxic bosses are more common than you think—and Kendall Berg isn’t afraid to name names and break down the real strategies you need to survive them. From micromanagers who hover over every move to credit-stealers who take your wins and make them theirs, this episode of Secrets of the Career Game reveals what actually works when your manager is the biggest obstacle to your career growth.

Kendall explains why emotional distance is the key to survival, how to proactively manage up, and what to do when your boss starts playing games with your reputation. Whether you're dealing with power-hungry leadership or just an insecure manager who’s in over their head, this episode gives you the insider blueprint for managing up, protecting your peace, and reclaiming your progress.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are the 4 toxic boss types and how do you spot them?

• How do you deal with a micromanager without losing your mind?

• What’s the best way to protect yourself from a credit-stealing manager?

• Can you really get promoted under a defensive boss?

• What should you say when your boss makes a derogatory comment?

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Amanda Wolfe built a 300K+ community from her bedroom—but that’s not where her story starts. Growing up in poverty, with parents addicted to drugs, Amanda moved 12 times before sixth grade. She became the first person in her family to graduate college, only to discover that a salary alone wasn’t enough to build financial security.

In this candid conversation, Amanda reveals how staying at her first job for 12 years became her biggest financial mistake, how she finally doubled her income, and why most people are financially stuck—even with “good jobs.” Kendall and Amanda break down why financial literacy is the real ABCs of adulthood, and how anyone can start building true financial freedom—without waiting for the perfect moment.

They unpack the toxic comfort zones keeping people stuck, why obsessing over specific financial goals changes everything, and how to prepare financially before making a career pivot. Plus, Amanda shares the unfiltered truth about side hustles, social media income myths, and why most influencers don’t make real money from followers alone.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What should you do if you feel financially behind in your 30s?

• How much should you really save in your emergency fund?

• Is it worth staying at a job just for comfort?

• How to overcome fear when changing jobs or negotiating salary?

• Do side hustles and social media actually make real money?

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Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind

I’m a self-taught financial educator who has built a community of over 300,000+ people to increase financial literacy for all. I was born into extreme poverty, and despite it all, I’ve reached a point in my 30s where I could stop saving any money and still retire comfortably in my early 40s.I have partnered with multi-million dollar corporations, created multiple money management courses, am a regular contributor to BiggerPockets Money podcast, and founded SHEWOLFEOFWALLSTREET, a community where I help thousands of friends, families, and strangers create debt payoff strategies, budgets and invest so that they can achieve financial freedom.

Website: shewolfeofwallstreet.com and our Instagram page.

Your words at work matter more than you think.
If you’ve ever been told to "work on your communication" or felt unsure how to respond to vague feedback about being "too assertive"—this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down 10 common workplace phrases that can quietly sabotage your professional image—and giving you smarter alternatives that build influence, show leadership, and help you play the corporate game strategically.

We’re not here for passive-aggressive HR speak. We’re here to sound like leaders.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are the most common workplace phrases that hurt your career?

• How can you replace passive or defensive language with power language?

• What should Gen Z avoid saying to managers and teammates?

• How do you set boundaries without sounding difficult?

• Why is “how you say it” more important than “what you say”?

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Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

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Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind