What Toxic Workplaces Taught Me About Self-Worth and Leadership When They Couldn’t Handle My Light

'Toxic positivity': An emerging problem in workplaces

A workplace culture and emotional intelligence leadership expert has warned that employees are at risk of unintentional gaslighting brought about by what is known as “toxic positivity.” According to Marnie Brokenshire of Uncapped Potential, many companies are unknowingly using their values and behaviours to suppress authenticity and deny staff the ability to express emotion, discomfort or vulnerability, and it is creating serious consequences. “…

The biggest cause of employee stress? A toxic workplace

If you are feeling stressed at work, you are not alone. According to Headspace’ sixth annual Workforce State of Mind report (published in 2024), 86 percent of workers have experienced moderate, high, or extreme stress in the past year. For those who have experienced extreme stress levels, 83 percent of those respondents said that their…

Combatting Toxic Workplace Culture

Creating a positive workplace culture is essential for employee satisfaction and organisational success, and managers play a crucial role in fostering a healthy, supportive environment keep reading The post Combatting Toxic Workplace Culture first appeared on Practice Business.

What my wife’s rejection taught me about self-worth

My wife Emma has always had a unique sense of style. The way she combines her outfits brings admiration from passersby as well aseveryone who knows her. Her self-confidence is truly inspiring. However, one day, she started questioning her beauty after she was humiliated by a clerk from a lingerie store. Namely, Emma saw a sign that the store, which she loved due to the products they offered, as well as the luxurious display window, was hiring. S…

What Toxic Workplaces Taught Me About Self-Worth and Leadership When They Couldn’t Handle My Light

Discover the powerful journey of reclaiming your worth and redefining leadership in the face of toxic workplace culture. In this honest and eye-opening reflection, the author shares real-life experiences from years spent navigating dismissive leadership, harmful company policies, and environments where empathy, accountability, and emotional intelligence were missing. From being fired for shining too brightly to confronting CEOs who dismissed mat…