Do you engage in office politics?

8 out of 10 people I ask quickly say they’d rather avoid it or remain neutral. On the surface, that
feels safe. But here’s the paradox: the moment you declare yourself “neutral” or that you’re “avoiding
politics,” you’ve already given up your voice.

And if your intention is to influence, inspire, or lead—your voice is the very last thing you can afford
to lose. So what do we do then? Must influence mean taking sides and playing power games? Not at
all.

Navigating office politics with ease isn’t about gossip, manipulation, or favouritism. It’s about
awareness and choice.

• It’s learning to read relationships as clearly as you read business data.
• It’s understanding who holds influence and how decisions are really made.
• And most importantly, it’s positioning yourself with clarity and integrity—so that you can contribute, not just comply.

The leaders who thrive aren’t the ones who avoid politics, but the ones who elevate it.

• They turn politics into a platform for connection, collaboration, and change.
• They don’t shy away, but they also don’t play dirty.
• Instead, they practice presence, build alliances, and navigate differences with diplomacy and courage.

So the real question is not “Do you play office politics?” but:

“How do you navigate it—so that your presence has weight, your ideas have reach, and your voice is never lost?”

Objective

Outline

Journey 01: Challenge the Boundary.

• Challenge the boundary of office politics and power.
• Dispel the myth about politics and re-defining the meaning of it.
• Discover proven scientific strategies by psychologists and scientists throughout the programs.

Journey 02: Identifying Your Power Quotient (IQ)

• Unpacking the 5 powers of currencies at work to increase one’s influence.
• Revealing your missing currencies at work。
• Identifying what you can do more of to work on those power currencies.
• Are you consciously or unconsciously losing power?

Journey 03: Navigating Human Dynamics In The Workplace.

• Discover the importance of political savviness with internal and external stakeholders.
• How politic manifest itself and can we really avoid them?
• Identify the 4 human dynamic at play and the impact it can create for you.

Methodology

We will utilize the following methodologies:
1. Experiential Engagement
2. Facilitation and debrief.
3. Group discussion, reviews, analogies, stories and metaphor.
4. Active role-playing and mass-group coaching
5. Neuro-Linguistic programming strategies

Wong Yeow Hui Joseph's Profile

Joseph Wong - Leadership & Behavioural Coach | Author | Speaker

Joseph Wong is the Founder and Producer of RISEUP Global, a multiple award-winning Human Leadership and Behavioural Coach, author, and international speaker. With over 20 years of experience in human leadership and psychology, he has empowered more than 150,000 leaders and professionals across 100+ organisations in Asia and beyond.

A former member of Singapore’s elite Commando Formation and the United Nations Peacekeeping Force, Joseph brings real-world experience in resilience, influence, and leadership under pressure. His unique background shapes his high-impact programmes, helping organisations build psychologically strong teams, drive behavioural change, and achieve sustainable performance.

Joseph is the author of two well-regarded books, The Power Science of Influence and The Predictable Game, which provide a scientific approach to human motivation and influence. His expertise covers leadership, motivation, business psychology, resilience, and “influence without authority.”

He holds a Master of Business Administration (Merit) and multiple certifications in executive coaching, NLP, resilience, behavioural profiling, and mental toughness facilitation.

Joseph has worked with leading organisations such as Danone, Infineon Technologies, Aon, Heineken, Singtel, CPF Board, and many more. Known for his engaging style and ability to tailor programmes to organisational needs, he is highly sought after for keynotes, workshops, and leadership coaching.

Joseph’s personal story of resilience – overcoming a life-threatening infection and making a remarkable recovery – adds depth and authenticity to his message. His mission is simple yet powerful: to help individuals and leaders RISEUP and be at their psychological best.