by Jo Banks | Apr 28, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (09:04) You go into a conversation knowing exactly what you want to say. Something hasn’t been right. Someone’s behaviour has crossed a line. Or something just needs addressing. Then… within minutes… everything shifts. You find yourself explaining.... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 28, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (08:13) We’ve all met them… The colleague who turns every discussion into a debate. The friend who corrects you mid-sentence. The manager who simply cannot say, “You’re right”. At first, it can feel mildly irritating. Over time, it becomes... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 13, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (09:45) When people talk about workplace bullying, the focus is usually on behaviour. The shouting. The undermining. The passive-aggressive comments. The exclusion. The intimidation… and rightly so. Those behaviours are damaging and need to be addressed.... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 10, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:11) We’ve all worked with difficult people. The colleague who takes credit for your work. The manager who changes the goalposts. The person who somehow leaves you feeling confused, wrong-footed, or even guilty after a perfectly reasonable... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 9, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (08:39) Let’s be honest. Gossip gets a bad reputation. In most workplaces, it’s seen as unprofessional, toxic, or something people should just stop doing. You’ll hear phrases like “stay out of it” or “rise above it”, and yet… it still happens. Not just...