by Jo Banks | Jun 26, 2026 | Inspiration
Audio Version (08:42) Do you feel responsible for other people’s emotions? Can you sense almost instantly when someone is angry, upset, stressed, or disappointed? Do you automatically assume you’ve done something wrong, or feel an overwhelming urge to calm... 
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 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 | May 29, 2025 | Inspiration
Audio Version (08:33) In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at something I see frequently in both my coaching practice and my own life: Repetition compulsion. It’s that frustrating loop where you keep finding yourself in the same types of relationships… jobs…...