The Career Change Maker Podcast
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Each week, Janine provides career advancement strategies, leadership development tips, and practical advice to help you thrive at work. Drawing from her own experience transitioning from a corporate lawyer to leading her own company, Janine shares the tools and mindset shifts that can propel you forward. Plus, she interviews successful professionals who have navigated their own paths to career growth and fulfilment.
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The Career Change Maker Podcast
# 228: Overcoming Workplace Trauma with Zenica Chatman
In this episode I welcome the amazing Zenica Chatman, an executive coach, speaker and trainer, to discuss toxic work environments and how to acknowledge and heal from them.
Driven by her own experience of workplace bullying and the emotional and professional impact, Zenica helps others reclaim their power and move to more positive experiences.
Sadly, I know that workplace trauma is common, especially for women of colour, so I am really thrilled to have Zenica on to discuss her steps for rebuilding confidence, forming an exit plan, and transitioning away from an unhealthy work environment.
We discuss letting go of guilt and responsibility, and the importance of taking time to heal and acknowledge the effects that the mistreatment has had. Zenica also shares advice on identifying and addressing workplace bullying, and the steps one can take to transition away from it.
What you will learn:
- Healing from workplace trauma - It is crucial to heal from a toxic work environments before pursuing a new job.
- How to acknowledge what happened - Divorcing oneself from feelings of guilt or responsibility is vital - mistreatment is a result of others' prejudice or issues, not personal shortcomings.
- Support available - There are tools available, like Strengths Finder, to identify and build your strengths in order to cope. Creating boundaries and "never again" statements regarding acceptable treatment in the workplace will help going forward. You can seek support and guidance from peers or a coach when developing an exit plan.
LINKS:
For more information on Zenica’s work, visit https://www.zenicachatman.com/about
Other episodes you may enjoy:
Episode 197: Moving Past Negative Work Experiences
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