by Jo Banks | Apr 28, 2025 | ADHD, Business, Inspiration
Audio Version (09:38 For many of us, networking is a dreaded activity. The idea of entering a room full of strangers, trying to strike up conversations, and attempting to “sell ourselves” feels uncomfortable, if not outright terrifying. But why do we... 
by Jo Banks | Jan 29, 2025 | Business, Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (07:26) In today’s article, we’ll explore the psychological roots of what’s often referred to as Sunday Scaries or, as I prefer to call it, Sunday Dread: that overwhelming feeling many of us get when thinking about going to work the following day. We’ll... 
by Jo Banks | Jan 8, 2025 | Business, Self Development, Your Dream Job
Audio Version (08:33) The job interview isn’t just about the company assessing if you’re the right fit—it’s also an opportunity for you to gauge if the company, team, and especially your potential manager align with your expectations and values. A toxic manager can... 
by Jo Banks | Nov 15, 2024 | Business, Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (08:06) Micromanagement, defined as excessive control and attention to minor details, is a term that often evokes negative connotations. Most of us have, at some point in our careers, experienced working under a manager who nitpicks our work or closely... 
by Jo Banks | Jul 29, 2024 | Business
Audio Version (09:10) A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article about Toxic Resilience (if you missed it, you can read/listen to it here). After posting it, I received numerous personal messages from readers thanking me, but they didn’t want to comment publicly... by Jo Banks | Jul 23, 2024 | Business, Self Development
Audio Version (10:33) This week, I received some feedback from a well-meaning individual that I took probably a little too personally. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I don’t prescribe to toxic positivity. I’ve never shied away from talking...