by Jo Banks | Apr 29, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (06:29) You’d think that when something is clearly wrong at work, people would speak up. Bullying. Favouritism. Passive-aggressive behaviour. Unrealistic expectations. Managers who ignore, undermine, or snap under pressure. On the surface, it seems...
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...
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 | Oct 15, 2025 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:57) If someone tries to embarrass you at work, it’s not just rude — it’s a power play, and here’s the kicker: they’re often projecting their own insecurities onto you. In this article, I’ll discuss the psychology behind why people publicly humiliate...