Listen "75 - Toxic People"
Episode Synopsis
Cindy Esliger talks about the reality of toxic behavior in many workplaces and why it’s important to understand it to protect our safety and wellbeing. Cindy offers advice on identifying and coping with toxic behavior so we can navigate our workplace more effectively. Toxic behavior can take many forms, from gossiping to gaslighting to harassment. Regardless of the form it takes, it can have serious consequences on our psyche. Left unchecked, it can lead to headaches, high stress, depression, and decreased productivity. How do we identify it? And more importantly, how do we deal with it? Cindy outlines patterns of behavior and things to look for that help identify the toxicity. There are certain things to look for that will help us better prepare for defense against it. Then Cindy shares ways to document and report the behavior, prioritize our own self-care, and offers five strategies that can make navigating conversations about toxic behavior easier. We have all experienced this so we can all work together to combat it.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Protecting YourselfAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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