The people part of work happens in the everyday moments.
Not the big blowups. The small things that happen every week, like these:
“I made my point. Then she jumped in with ‘just to add some context…’ Now it sounds like hers.”
“My director asked how my weekend was. I said ‘fine’ and kept walking.”
“They held the planning meeting for my project. I found out after.”
These are the moments that turn knowing you into trusting you.
You don’t have to figure the people part out on your own.
We know you’re already good at your job, but we also know, people are going to people, and that’s the part that can be exhausting.
Here’s the thing: you don’t have to be friends with everyone at work. You don’t have to network at every happy hour. And you don’t have to spend your evenings figuring out what someone meant or what to say next.
You just need two things: a few solid working relationships and Workplace Reality as your secret weapon for the people part of work.
We’ll tell you the truth about the situation, including what your boss won’t say. We’ll show you how to engage with people to get the outcomes you desire, not just get the work done.
Plus, we’ll give you the words to say that make sense for your situation, instead of a boilerplate template.
So let’s turn the people part in your favor.
We’ll show you how.
Get answers to what’s happening today, know how to engage to get the outcome you want, and prepare for your next conversation. All inside Workplace Reality.
Get answers about any situation the day it happens.
Tell us what happened in your own words. Get the truth about what’s happening with the people involved, how to handle it, and the words to say. So you can stop replaying it and decide what to do next.
Know how to engage to get the outcome you want.
Doing the work is one thing. Getting people to support your work, your ideas, and you is another. The playbook shows you how to approach the people and decisions that affect what you want, so your effort goes toward more than getting the work done.
Be ready for the next conversation before it happens.
Tell us what’s coming up: the meeting, the feedback, the ask. We’ll get you ready for your exact situation—how to show up, what to say, and how to stay steady if things get tense. So you walk in ready, not figuring it out on the spot.
Scripts and templates
The follow-up, the boundary, the ask. Easy to make sound like you.
Practice scenarios
Run the hard conversation before you’re in it, so you walk in calm.
A private place to ask
For the follow-up question, and the thing you’d never put in writing at work.
A live monthly Q&A call
Bring your questions, and hear how other women are handling theirs.
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Meet our founder
I spent more than two decades in corporate America, leading multimillion-dollar initiatives, designing and establishing enterprise risk management programs, and advising executives on business risk, governance, and regulatory strategy.
I didn’t just understand how organizations operated. I built systems that changed how they operated. And I was excellent at what I did. That didn’t mean I was immune to the people part of work.
I experienced difficult personalities, office politics, and unspoken rules firsthand. But I also had a vantage point most employees don’t. I was in the rooms where decisions were being made, participating in conversations about people, opportunities, and the direction of the business.
As I led teams and mentored women, I saw the same problem over and over again: women who were excellent at their jobs but didn’t understand why their work wasn’t getting them the recognition, relationships, or opportunities they deserved. They knew how to do the work, but nobody had taught them how to handle the people part of it.
That’s why I created Workplace Reality. You don’t have to keep figuring out the people part of work on your own. Now you have someone who knows how organizations operate and what’s really going on with the people inside them.
What women say after working with Anita
Workplace Reality is new. The thinking behind it isn’t. Here’s what women have said after working with me one-on-one.
“I just had my 1:1 with my VP, and when I finished I said, ‘Anita would be proud.’ I was able to calmly speak to the pros and cons of what I do and what I’m looking for next.”
“One piece of advice Anita had was to start reaching out to people within the organization… I was like, ‘You want me to reach out to complete strangers?’ ‘Yes,’ she said. She shared it will feel awkward at first, but that will pass. Well, eventually I took the leap. Now I probably know more people in more areas of the organization than anyone I know. I have definitely gained mentors from the exercise.”
“Anita has the gift of unearthing… she gets underneath… directly to the truth of the matter. This leads to you being able to see the truth and move forward with empowerment to make better choices.”
There’s less than 90 days left in 2026. Spend them creating the relationships that make 2027 your best year yet.
Join now, and keep $25 a month for as long as you stay.
Founding membership is open through November 30. On December 1, Workplace Reality opens at $47 a month.
One session with a career coach can cost $200 or more. A full year of Workplace Reality at the founding rate is $300.
Join as a Founding Member →Quick answers.
What is founding membership?
Founding members are the women who join by November 30. You pay $25 a month, and that rate stays yours for as long as your membership is active. On December 1, Workplace Reality opens at $47 a month.
What can I bring?
Anything with people in it. Your boss, a tricky coworker, vague feedback, asking for more. If it’s on your mind, it counts.
Is my situation too small?
The small ones are the point. That’s where trust starts.
How fast do I get help?
Right away. Bring your first situation the day you join.
What if it’s serious?
We’ll help you think it through and tell you when it’s time to document it, go to HR, or talk to an employment attorney. This isn’t legal advice.
Can I cancel?
Anytime. No contracts, no fees. Your founding rate ends when your membership does, so if you come back later, you’ll join at the current price.