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 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 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 | Oct 28, 2025 | Business, Inspiration
Audio Version (08:10) Have you ever had something to say in a meeting, a question, an idea, or even a small concern, but stopped yourself because you were worried about how people might react? Maybe you thought, What if they laugh at me? What if my manager thinks I’m...