Toxic Workplace

Toxic Workplace

by Carleigh J. M.

Management Society & Culture

Antidote Episode: Surviving a Cult Business - Interview with Amanda Fangman

In this bonus episode, I talk with Amanda Fangman, an aspiring writer and educator who specializes in teaching people about undue influence and coercive control in the workplace – from labor trafficking and exploitation to cultic abuse at work. If you haven't listened to Amanda's story of working for a magazine crew (Season 2, Episode 14), please listen before playing this episode as it gives context to our discussion. Amanda seeks to arm people with the crucial knowledge she wished she had before joining the workforce: general awareness of these issues, education on the warning signs and indicators of a high control workplace. Visit Amanda’s website: www.AmandaFangman.com Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecultbusiness/ Resources: www.igotout.org is a consortium of cult survivors supporting the #igotout movement Dr. Janja Lalich: https://janjalalich.com/ "Promoting a deeper, more accurate understanding of cults with the intent to avoid their manipulation, exploitation, and abuse." Steven Hassan: https://freedomofmind.com/ "Everyone deserves the right to live a life free from undue influence" Is Your Corporate Culture Cultish? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/am-i-working-cult-5-signs-you-corporate-7-tips-avoid-joining-baker General Cult/Trafficking Info: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/influence-continuum/ https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ * https://janjalalich.com/help/characteristics-associated-with-cults/ * https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/trafficking/ * https://polarisproject.org/labor-trafficking/ (Anything on Janja Lalich or Steven Hassan's websites are great for cult research/education. I have some of their books as well!) Commercial Cults: * https://www.marketplace.org/2020/03/10/five-signs-your-workplace-might-turning-into-a-cult/ * https://www.economist.com/business/2022/03/05/company-or-cult * https://www.huffpost.com/entry/multilevel-marketing-companies-mlms-cults-similarities_l_5d49f8c2e4b09e72973df3d3

After Hours: HR is Not Your Friend

Welcome to After Hours, bonus episodes that discuss different aspects of a toxic workplace. In each episode, I’ll pick a topic that is a reoccurring theme or pattern that you’ll hear in my podcast stories. In this episode, I discuss why HR is not your friend. HR is an advocate of the company and they are part of management's agenda. When dealing with a toxic workplace, HR is oftentimes a main contributor to a poor work culture. What did you think of this episode? Send me some feedback at www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com. Scroll to the bottom of the homepage to find the feedback form. I'd love to know your thoughts or ideas for future topics.Do you have a story to share? Send a submission request through my website by clicking on "be a guest." I look forward to hearing from you!

Antidote Episode: How to Deal with Narcissists at Work - Interview with Chelsey Brooke Cole, Licensed Psychotherapist, Author, Speaker, and Coach Specializing in Narcissistic Abuse

Do you work with a narcissist? Listen as Chelsey Brooke Cole, author of If Only I'd Known: How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth, talks about the different traits of narcissistic personality disorder and how they wreak havoc over the workplace. Chelsey discusses how to deal with these toxic people, how to set boundaries, and why empaths are more drawn to them. Order Chelsey's book on Amazon here, https://a.co/d/9Rcl7cc. Visit Chelsey's website at www.ChelseyBrookeCole.com Follow her on social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/chelseybrookecole X: https://twitter.com/chelseybcole FB:https://www.facebook.com/chelseybrookecole Do you have a toxic workplace story to share? Go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on "Be a Guest." Your story will be shared anonymously. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company. Does listening to this podcast help you navigate your toxic workplace? Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. You may also go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and leave a private review. Follow Toxic Workplace on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram @ToxicWorkplacePodcast

Antidote Episode: Never, Never Quit... Following Your Dreams (My Dad's Story)

There’s no one I can think of that has inspired me to chase my dreams more than my dad. My dad made a successful career through courage, perseverance, and putting his family first. Despite the failures from his past, he never quit his dream of owning his own business. As you’ll hear in this episode, nothing came easy for him. He struggled "behind the eight-ball" for years before his business took off.

Antidote Episode: Zenica Chatman - Career Coach Helping Women Rediscover Their Inner Strength and Confidence after a Toxic Workplace

Zenica Chatman is a Certified Personal and Executive Coach with a focus of helping women rediscover their inner strength and confidence after encountering workplace bullying. In this bonus episode, Zenica shares her own experience of racially fueled bullying at her dream job during the height of her career. Her workplace experience gave her new insight and strength which led her onto a new career path of inspiring others. She coaches women on how to work through their own negative experiences by realizing their true value and discovering who they are at their core. Zenica shares powerful messages and insight that is helpful to anyone dealing with workplace trauma or bullying. Visit Zenica's website: www.zenicachatman.com Follow her on Instagram: z_chatman Do you have a story to share? Go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on "Be a Guest." Your story will be shared anonymously. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company. Does listening to this podcast help you navigate your toxic workplace? Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. You may also go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and leave a private review. Follow Toxic Workplace on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram @ToxicWorkplacePodcast

Antidote Episode: Coach Ruben - Leading the Workplace Through Health and Well-Being

Coach Ruben Guzman is an inspirational public speaker, professional leadership consultant and lifestyle coach who is passionate about empowering others to live a healthy, thriving life. In this episode, Coach Ruben discusses what it takes to become an effective leader; why poor leadership and bad management lead to toxic workplaces; how unfulfilled lives lead to health issues; and how we can empower ourselves to get out of a bad job and take control of our well-being. Visit www.CoachRuben.com for more information about Ruben, his blogs, videos, and lifestyle consulting services. Follow Coach Ruben on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/RubenGuzman-aka-CoachRuben Books mentioned in the interview: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successfulby Marshall Goldsmith The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, he said: “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.” Would you like to be a guest on Toxic Workplace? Visit www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on "be a guest" Like this podcast? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Thank you!

Antidote Episode: Finding Authenticity and [Re]Humanizing the Workplace - Interview with Laura Warnod of The Culture Cabinet

Laura Warnod, MSc, is a consultant and coach who is "re-humanizing" the workplace. Laura's personal story of resilience inspired her to leave her 9 to 5 job to become an entrepreneur and create her platform, The Culture Cabinet. Laura coaches people to embrace their true self, hone in on their resilience, and lead with authenticity within the workplace. Her goal as a cultural architect is to transform company cultures into environments that foster personal growth and bring purpose to our daily lives. Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theculturecabinet/ Subsribe to Laura's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/WLaura7 The Culture Cabinet Website is coming soon!

Antidote Episode: Narcissists in the Workplace and How They Got There in the First Place - Interview with Leslie Miller, LICSW

Narcissists find their way to the top of organizations because their lack of empathy resembles a competitive spirit. Listen to this Antidote Episode where we hear from Leslie Miller, a licensed independent clinical social worker who specializes in trauma and narcissistic abuse. She discusses why a narcissist fits the mold of a corporate boss so perfectly and how to cope when you deal with one. Leslie takes a mind-body approach to physical and mental health. Her website is full of recourses including a blog, counseling and coaching services, and support groups. Visit Leslie's website here: https://lesliemillerlicsw.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram: @therapist_narcissisticabuse Book mentioned in the interview: Patricia Evans, The Verbally Abusive Relationship https://www.verbalabuse.com/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Go to https://www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com/contact

Antidote Episode: Navigating a Toxic Workplace and How to Plan Your Escape - Interview with Alisha Wolf of Goldfinch Wellness

Alisha Wolf, owner of Goldfinch Wellness, is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist. Her practice specializes in helping people through toxic workplace situations. In this interview, you'll listen as Alisha discusses her thought provoking approach to finding your inner calm and "coming home to yourself" as an exercise of "changing your lens" on toxic situations. It's clear that she has formulated a wise insight on how to manage emotions that are triggered from bad work experiences. She discusses how she helps her clients see the big picture and the steps needed to get out of a bad situation. Alisha offers therapy and virtual coaching sessions through her website. Visit https://alisha-wolf.squarespace.com/ for more information. Navigating Workplace Toxicity - Regaining Confidence and Trust in Self: https://alisha-wolf.squarespace.com/navigating-workplace-toxicity

Introduction to Toxic Workplace

The goal of this podcast is to expose workplace toxicity, and to uncover the why and how it became toxic in the first place. We want to enlighten employees and reshape how people function at work. Let’s learn how to set boundaries and appreciate each other. Ultimately, this podcast is part of a change: the change needed to grow and thrive as a workforce. We want to empower employees everywhere…. Because the last place you want to spend the majority of your waking hours is at a Toxic Workplace. Follow on IG! @ToxicWorkplacePodcast If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a toxic workplace experience you’d like to share on the podcast? Go to: https://www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com/contact. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company.

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