Ordinary To Badass

Author: Marie Sonneman

Ordinary to Badass is the podcast for women who are done playing small in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Mariea law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, its where real talk meets real strategy. Hear from badass women in predominantly male industries as they share how they rose, led, and stayed true to who they are. If youve ever felt like the only woman in the room, this show is for you. Lead louder. Lead real. Lead like the badass you already are.
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428: How to Push Back on Your Boss Without Tanking Your Reputation
Episode 428
Monday, 2 February, 2026

Ever had a moment at work where your heart dropped… your blood started boiling… and you wanted to say something—but didn’t know how without risking your reputation?...In this episode, Marie shares a real story about finding out in a group meeting that one of her responsibilities had been taken away—without warning. From there, she breaks down why pushing back at work feels so hard for so many women in predominantly male spaces—and how to do it with calm authority instead of apology, emotion, or resentment.You’ll learn:✔️ Why over-apologizing, emotional dumping, and “silent yeses” hurt your credibility✔️ How to advocate for yourself without sounding defensive or difficult✔️ A simple framework for professional, strategic pushback✔️ What to say when you’re overwhelmed, sidelined, or given unrealistic expectations✔️ How to protect your time, energy, and reputation at the same timeIf you’ve ever frozen in the moment, replayed a conversation all night, or wished you’d spoken up differently—this episode is for you.You don’t need to be louder.You need better language.Press play and learn how to speak up without blowing things up. 💛Click herehttps://stan.store/ordinarytobadass for 8 scripts to push back on your boss.