Episode 151

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4th Aug 2023

What Do You Do When You Find Yourself in a Toxic Work Environment?

“Toxic” cultures aren’t all the same. They’re caused by different poinsons. So start there. Bad boss? Unrealistic expectations? Systemic overload?

How you answer this will determine how you respond. 

How do we define “toxic”? An environment that’s incompatible with YOUR wellbeing. 

Wellbeing consists of physical, emotional, intellectual, relational and spiritual wellbeing. 

But if you aren’t at an institution with well-documented and widespread dysfunction, if you are at a relatively normal place with its typical interpersonal human drama, then ask the questions we offer up in this episode.

Time Stamps:

The definition of toxic culture. 1:19

Shifting your beliefs and expectations. 4:29

Awareness that a job is not what is good for you is an indication of movement in your life.

A startup environment and leadership roles. 9:41

What conversation am I avoiding that will go well? 10:52

What is a projection? 12:03

Start with yourself. 15:28

The one takeaway is to start with yourself when it comes to dealing with your

Show Notes:

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Chad Prevost

Dr. Chad has advanced degrees in creative writing, literature, and theology. Being married to a psychotherapist has been another education. A workshop leader and entrepreneur, he has started and participated in writing and literary arts communities in New York, Austin, Atlanta and Chattanooga. He also has experience writing as a journalist for startups in tech and logistics. He is the author of several books of poetry, as well as interactive-fiction for youth. Over the years, he has innovated writing processes to foster reflection and insight, narrative strength, and authentic voice.