How to Handle Envy of a Coworkers Success

Feeling jealous when a colleague gets the promotion you wanted? In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the psychology of workplace envy — why it's not a character flaw, but a signal about your own values. They look at a study from Harvard Business Review that found 78% of professionals have experienced envy at work, yet most never talk about it. Lucas shares a practical framework: the 'envy inventory' — a three-question exercise that turns resentment into actionable insight. Luna pushes back on the idea that you should suppress envy, arguing that competitive feelings can be a useful compass for what you actually want. They discuss how to have honest conversations with managers about career paths without sounding bitter, and why comparing your 'behind-the-scenes' to someone else's highlight reel is a trap. This episode offers a reframe: envy as data, not defect. #CareerConfidence #ImposterSyndrome #WorkplaceEnvy #JealousyAtWork #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #CareerGrowth #OfficePolitics #Promotion #Success #Comparison #HBR #Psychology #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo