Best Victimisation Podcasts (2024)

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2 Truths and a Lie 50:22

21d ago50:22

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Send us a Text Message. Back Like I never left. Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com TikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks www.toyatalks.com https://toyatalks.com/By Toya Washington

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Diane Abbott 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

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Send us a Text Message. The world can be unkind, and for Black Women, the sting of racism and microaggressions is a harsh reality. I share a potent blend of personal stories and societal critique, focusing on my own experience at a swim school that became a battleground for parental rights and racial tensions. The episode also casts a lens on the p…

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Always Show A Thankful Heart 1:09:55

4M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Send us a Text Message. Ever felt the weight of expectations tipping the scales against your authentic self? I've wrestled with the same challenge, longing for societal acceptance while yearning to embrace my true identity. In the heartfelt echoes of this episode, I share my personal voyage from the chains of people-pleasing to the serene shores of…

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Hot Topics: Ressa Tessa | Wendy Williams and Porsha Williams Gurbodia 1:19:09

4M ago1:19:09

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Send us a Text Message. From the viral tales of Ressa Tessa on TikTok to the tumultuous life lessons from the Wendy Williams documentary, we take an unflinching look at the importance of recognising red flags and holding true to our values in the quest for love and fulfilment. Navigating the dating world can often feel like a high stakes game where…

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When the Messenger is Monique. 1:02:01

5M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Send us a Text Message. Ever questioned the value of your voice in a world that seems to echo with others' expectations? This episode turns the spotlight on the empowering art of personal branding, and the tenacity required to purge toxic relationships from our lives. Our narrative begins with the importance of inspiration, drawing from the negotia…

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PEACE. The most underrated most valuable requirement in the workplace. 2:03:38

5M ago2:03:38

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Send us a Text Message. Bouncing back from a job rejection can feel like an enormous task, especially when you're juggling the complexities of life's many roles. As a full-time mom nursing swollen glands, conjunctivitis and the many hats of motherhood, I've been there, and in this episode, I share my experience to encourage you to channel rejection…

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Assertiveness in the Workplace and the New Era of Flexibility 54:56

6M ago54:56

54:56

Send us a Text Message. I've always believed that embracing your true self is a rebellious act of self-love, especially when the world tries to carve you into something you're not. This belief echoes through today’s conversation, sparked by Laura Matsu's powerful reflections on self-acceptance. I delve into the pivotal updates in UK employment law,…

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The 2024 Working Mom: Navigating Success on Your Own Terms 56:47

6M ago56:47

56:47

Send us a Text Message. Ready to challenge societal norms and redefine success on your own terms as a working mom? Buckle up as we tackle the complex world of balancing work and motherhood, shedding light on the stereotypes and expectations that often hinder our progress. From my personal experiences returning to work after maternity leave, to the …

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End of Year Wrap Up 2023 1:06:27

6M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Send us a Text Message. As the year comes to a close, I find myself in a poignant reflection of the personal and societal transformations that have left an indelible mark on 2023. The landscape of the UK has been one of tumultuous change, from royal family disclosures to political upheaval and an economic maelstrom that has held our leaders' feet t…

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DILEMMA Episode : How do I unsign a contract? 1:21:29

7M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

Send us a Text Message. This is a Dilemma Episode. This episode contains x6 dilemmas. As we delve deeper, we share impactful tales of overcoming discrimination and hostility in the workplace. One listener shares her story of triumph in the financial services industry while dealing with uncooperative colleagues and an unsupportive line manager. We d…

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Behind the Mic: An Introspective Look at Black Women in Podcasting. 56:09

7M ago56:09

56:09

Send us a Text Message. What happens when a key member decides to leave a popular podcast? We had an up-close look at the dynamics of The Receipts Podcast as Milena announced her departure. We shed light on the aftermath of her decision. We're not just talking about The Receipts in this episode; we're also shedding light on the larger picture - the…

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Suella Is Not Brave 1:18:17

8M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Send us a Text Message. Number 10 Downing St is the HQ. For us mere mortals it represents organisations we work for. Suella Braverman is an employee. The sacking of Braverman is more than an angry boss letting go of an employee this is the dynamics of a manager, CEO, Line Manager and HR not recruiting well and then dealing with the fall out of a ro…

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DILEMMA Episode : My manager wants me to cancel my one week course to attend his Team Meeting Away Day. 1:11:28

8M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Send us a Text Message. This Episode contains x2 dilemmas. My manager wants me to cancel my one week course to attend his Team Meeting Away Day. She disliked me all along - Confrontation? Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com TikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & …

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It Is Not Always Paramount 44:49

9M ago44:49

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Send us a Text Message. Spot Light Episode: In this episode we will be discussing Tyler Perry and his bid to own BET Network. We take the learning lessons from this discussion into the world of work. Knowing your value and when you are being undervalued or taking advantage of and knowing when it’s time to move on. Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toy…

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DILEMMA Episode : Unlawful Deduction of Wages 51:47

9M ago51:47

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Send us a Text Message. This is a dilemma episode covering x2 dilemmas on of which touches on the topic of ‘Unlawful deduction of Wages’. The Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) protects workers/employees from unauthorised deductions from pay. The rules on unlawful deduction of wages relate to underpayment or non-payment of an employee's wage or salar…

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Silent Treatment 41:45

10M ago41:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss the abusive and manipulative technique of the 'Silent Treatment' adopted by some managers and colleagues in a position of any scrap of power. This is also a dilemma episode. Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com TikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawash…

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God Is In The Neighbourhood 58:59

10M ago58:59

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Send us a Text Message. The workplace has never been a safe place and is not a safe space for Black Women. Being pregnant places women in a vulnerable position, your hormones are raging, your body is changing and you are growing a whole human. Many of us are also managing underlying health conditions too. In spaces where Black Women are not afforde…

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Battle of the Egos - Dilemma Episode 53:56

11M ago53:56

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Send us a Text Message. This is a dilemma Episode. - An organisation offered this woman a role and from there demonstrated so many red flags that included reducing the salary twice. Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com TikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_…

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Don't Schedule Meetings After 4PM 1:19:27

11M ago1:19:27

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss a recent article by Rani Molla ‘Don’t Schedule meetings after 4pm’. https://www.vox.com/technology/23802010/hybrid-work-meetings-flexibility-managers Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com TikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_…

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The Chase 48:06

12M ago48:06

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I will be adding to the previous financial literacy episode ‘Financial Nakedness’ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3l7O845zB2GEAX9haPozSr?si=1V8ht_96TcGUIDNdnsw09w Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com TikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @to…

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Credit Suisse 46:27

1y ago46:27

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Send us a Text Message. Following on from the previous episode ' I like Money' I needed to do this episode. We are in a cost of living crisis which I believe is a fancy way of saying 'recession'. Others would define it as... 'a situation where the cost of basic necessities and everyday expenses rises significantly, outpacing the income and financia…

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I Like Money 56:28

1y ago56:28

56:28

Send us a Text Message. What happens in politics often happens in life. Despite the disgraceful leadership filled with 'alleged' dishonesty Boris Johnson has now allegedly signed a £1M deal with the Daily Mail as a columnist. It surpasses understanding how anyone would think that he would have anything worth while to write about outside of politics…

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Fifty 43:40

1y ago43:40

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Send us a Text Message. I am going to preface every episode by saying Baby Brain is real. Having recently given birth I can confirm and agree that now experiencing Baby Brain first hand that it is defined as ….’a state of impaired memory, concentration, or mental agility supposedly experienced by women during pregnancy or after giving birth. The co…

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With Interest 46:30

1y ago46:30

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Send us a Text Message. Betrayal - I've learnt that the greatest betrayal and need to then forgive is towards ourselves. Not trusting our instincts and second guessing ourselves are all forms of self betrayal. That job interview that you attend and deep down you know something isn't right but you still accept the role. Or you know its time to leave…

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The Mothership 1:10:57

1y ago1:10:57

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Send us a Text Message. Following on from a previous episode 'Black Women Deserve To Be Loved In Public (PT1)' https://www.buzzsprout.com/761990/12678087 (Part 2 coming soon) If this episode is now live it means I have given birth. Yes I am now a mother @ 38. I live by what I teach. Despite being shamed about not having children and not knowing mys…

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DILEMMA: My Boss humiliated me in front of my colleagues in an open office with a pop quiz about my job.' - Is this bullying? 49:33

1y ago49:33

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Send us a Text Message. This is a dilemma episode. Please also refer to the following episodes referenced within this dilemma episode: Episode 75 - 'No Called ID' https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WV3XJTNC5Xhm7q9Ry3BYu?si=WLSieq82RzWqAYkeroSvOQ Episode 77 - 'Closet Racist' (This episode I read my grievance complaint, which was subsequently up help)…

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Black Women Deserve To Be Loved In Public (PT1) 53:55

1y ago53:55

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Send us a Text Message. A recent interview with Esther Falana on Good Morning Britain sparked debate regarding being over 35 years old being too old to be a mother/start a family. This was a topic not covered with care and depth and proved reckless especially with the back handed age shaming without exploring this layered topic to provide a view th…

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How Can You Be A King If You Do Not Have A Kingdom? 1:29:27

1+ y ago1:29:27

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Send us a Text Message. Following a interesting conversation at my recent hair dressers it prompted this episode about how we as women package ourselves and the flawed view of labelling men Kings for basic elementary things based of the low value of expectation. You wouldn't clap for a fish for swimming, so why are we elevating someone to a King wh…

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Princess Cuts - (Including x2 dilemmas) 1:34:14

1+ y ago1:34:14

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Send us a Text Message. We are too grown to not understand and accept that 'princess treatment' is a toxic and dangerous concept. Breeny Lee was dragged on social media for pushing the narrative that if you behave like a 'princess' will and should expect to be treated like one. This doesn't make sense if you don't operate your life like this in rea…

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Spirit Cry 1:35:11

1+ y ago1:35:11

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Send us a Text Message. When will you start seeing yourself as a business? Are you an Ivy Park or are you Yeezy? How will you use the leverage of what you bring to an employer to create balance and fairness? What does fairness look like to you and why do you sit comfortable in an unequal relationship with your employer? In this episode we will also…

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Where There Is A Cost Code, There Is a Budget 1:05:36

1+ y ago1:05:36

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Send us a Text Message. They will have you believe that they have no budget to negotiate or to meet you half way. Their egos wont entertain a negotiation because they use this a a tactic to ensure you know your place. Humility comes with humble pie when they realise that your skill set is not readily available on the market and this then provides y…

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Full Disclosure - Dilemma Episode 1:44:23

1+ y ago1:44:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss the attempts to rent the rage of Black Women an example of this, is the video released by the Original founder of GrassFields calling the Black Community to to help but not providing transparency and full disclosure. We discuss the learning lessons here. This is a dilemma episode. *Point of correct…

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Professional Respect 56:09

1+ y ago56:09

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss professional resect. In the work place respect from fear is temporary one should much more prefer genuine respect for what someone brings to the table eg: experience, deliverables or someone who delivers the job. Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com TikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w …

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Quiet Quitting 1:47:34

1+ y ago1:47:34

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Send us a Text Message. Lets discuss quiet quitting defined as ' the practice of doing little or nothing while being present at ones place if employment'. - I define it as working smarter rather than harder and realigning your wants and expectations by doing the bare minimum delivering and still appearing to be working hard whilst strategically dev…

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Bursting The Bubble Of White Supremacy 1:22:48

1+ y ago1:22:48

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Send us a Text Message. We as Black Women have a duty to ourselves to protect our self esteem, build confidence in who we are, our careers and the fundamentals of what makes us who we are. White Supremacy protects the ideology that oppresses us but how do we burst the bubble of White Supremacy and do you recognise when this ideology is being pushed…

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The Psychological Contract 1:29:15

1+ y ago1:29:15

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Send us a Text Message. In a society that makes us conscious of the differences we have, we as Black Women know in the work place we are like moving targets. But the reality is we often sign a psychological contract where we subconsciously and/or consciously at a disadvantage to make others feel comfortable. Where do we draw the line and terminate …

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If You’re Not Signing, I'm Declining 2:16:23

1+ y ago2:16:23

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Send us a Text Message. This episode should have really been entitled 'A Phased Return' a slight play of words if you understand the context. What happens in politics usually finds itself in the office including the pricks and false narratives pushed for the success of the corrupt. In this episode we round up things I have missed whist I have been …

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Permission To Be Sick - Dilemma Episode 1:02:05

2y ago1:02:05

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Send us a Text Message. This is a Dilemma Episode. I will also be discussing the recent repeal of IR35 and its impact on contractors/ consultants. Email me: hello@toyatalks.com Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks YouTube: At Home With Toya https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXlRNLS…

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Business As Usual (B.A.U) 1:11:08

2y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Send us a Text Message. At the age of 96 The Queen of the United Kingdom passed away, this of course has given rise to topical discussions both on social media and within the workplace. The topic of the British empires role in colonisation is a painful one especially when people tell you how you should feel about the monarchy and how to react to th…

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S.O.S.S ( Save Our Soul Sister) 1:05:24

2y ago1:05:24

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Send us a Text Message. Policing your self esteem is a duty YOU owe to yourself. Email me: hello@toyatalks.com Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks YouTube: At Home With Toya https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXlRNLSYLuA9GbPB8cUYvQ www.toyatalks.com https://toyatalks.com/ Sponsorsh…

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PRESSURE 1:10:04

2y ago1:10:04

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Send us a Text Message. 'You have to acknowledge someones win even if it is at the expense of your losses' Email me: hello@toyatalks.com Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks YouTube: At Home With Toya https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXlRNLSYLuA9GbPB8cUYvQ www.toyatalks.com https:…

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Daily and Consistently 1:37:20

2y ago1:37:20

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I will be discussing why as Black women we accept crumbs instead of an apology that consists of acceptance and accountability. Why as Black Women do we allow those outside of our community to continuously use us and our trauma to make money. Why are we all too willing to see self appointed allies as Messiahs'…

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Model Minority 1:28:28

2y ago1:28:28

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss the the model minority, the acceptable minority that allows themselves to be controlled and puppeteered. Case and point Rishi Sunak down to the final two in his bid to be Conservative Leader and the next Prime Minister. Note, what happens in government is mirrored in the work place. *This episode i…

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HR Ain't Shit 1:31:46

2y ago1:31:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss a dilemma received in the mailbox. A fellow Black Queen sent an email to her line manager correcting the continued mispronunciation of her name. Her email was ignored, after following up for a response she then received a meeting in the diary from HR labelled 'Private and Confidential'. Email me: h…

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The First Daughter 2:09:35

2y ago2:09:35

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Send us a Text Message. 'The more you have to protect, the weaker you become, thats why everyone and everything around you cant be a liability; - By Dencia Creating boundaries with your family especially in a culture laced in religion often creates division and a choice, a choice between your peace and showing up in a culture that will tell you you…

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Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels 2:14:59

2y ago2:14:59

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Send us a Text Message. ACAS gives employees and employers free impartial advice and mediation on workplace disputes, employment rights, and best practices. ACAS must be used before approaching an employment tribunal. The view is that an employment tribunal must be used as the last resort and therefore ACAS provides a service of mediation to find a…

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'Inverted Commas' 1:59:37

2y ago1:59:37

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Send us a Text Message. The passive-aggressive inverted commas in emails create the tension the author intended. The use of inverted commas as a microaggression is used to reinforce one's position and to provoke a response from you. In this episode, we also discuss my most recent boss reapplying for a role she has been doing for almost 2 years *Thi…

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Code Black 1:51:36

2y ago1:51:36

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Send us a Text Message. As children, we were often not encouraged to use our voice, or have an opinion the old saying of 'Children should be seen but not heard.' This then evolves into being easily manipulated as we second guess ourselves or question the decisions we initially decisively make. In the working world, we become susceptible to career m…

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Karma Never Forgets An Address 1:58:32

2y ago1:58:32

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Send us a Text Message. In the workplace, I have long accepted that there is no such thing as a perfect job or workplace. Workplaces often thrive in toxicity breeding fear and control. I will always seek balance and peace because no workplace is perfect. In this episode, I discuss and conclude Florence who decided to attempt to discredit me and cal…

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The Hustle Is Sold Separately 1:45:24

2y ago1:45:24

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I challenge you to have agency over your career it requires you to accept that the work structure is created to ensure you rely on your organisations and managers to validate you through promotions and/or bonuses. Having agency over your life and career means you operate and see the world of work as transact…

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