by Jo Banks | Apr 8, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:43) Let’s be honest. Most of us have experienced it at some point. You walk into work, and there’s a group that seems just a little too tight. Conversations stop when you approach. Decisions feel like they’ve already been made without you. There’s an... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 7, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:24) Blame culture is often discussed in workplaces, usually in the context of “we need to move away from it” or “we want a more open, learning culture.” But here’s the thing. Blame culture doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. It isn’t a policy issue,... 
by Jo Banks | Mar 31, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (09:20) If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling small, dismissed, or subtly put down, you’re not imagining it. Belittling behaviour shows up more often than people realise. It is not always loud or aggressive. Sometimes it comes disguised... 
by Jo Banks | Mar 25, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:36) Let me be blunt. If your workplace makes you feel anxious, second-guess yourself, or afraid to speak up, that is not ‘just the job’, and it is definitely not you. What most people call ‘bad management’ is often something far more serious: a... 
by Jo Banks | Jan 23, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:11) Gaslighting is one of the most psychologically damaging forms of emotional manipulation because it does not just hurt you. It rewires how you see yourself. It is not simply lying. It is not just disagreeing. Gaslighting is when someone... 
by Jo Banks | Jan 15, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (07:51) Most of us have met a narcissist at work. The classic spotlight-stealer who brags about their achievements, cuts others down, and thrives on being the loudest voice in the room. But there’s another, sneakier form of narcissism that’s far less...