Let's Break Up - Toxic Workplace Stories Nicola and Gina

Ever wondered about the grit and grind behind the glossy doors of the corporate world? We crack that shell wide open in this enlightening episode featuring our fantastic guest, Shannon. We shed light on her positive experiences as an optometrist and contrast it with some jaw-dropping Glassdoor reviews. Uncover the hidden realities of working at fast-food giants McDonald's and Starbucks, diving into long hours, demanding customers, and high staff turnover rates.Do you remember the last time yo...

Ever feel like you're walking through a minefield at work? We've all been there, and our guest, Jay White, brings those experiences to life in a candid discussion about navigating toxic workplaces. From an electrician living in shipping containers to heading digital in a software company, Jay’s unique journey is a testament to resilience. We dig deep into the challenges he faced, the red flags he ignored, and the profound impact these experiences had on his personal life and work-life balance...

Joining us in an insightful episode is Captain (Not a real name!), a seasoned player who has thrived for 30 years in the thrilling, often merciless world of the entertainment industry. His tales stretch from directing commercials and music videos to rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Courtney Love. But it's not all glitz and glamour; Captain doesn't shy away from pulling back the curtain on the darker side of the industry, recounting incidents of intense pressure, humiliation, and the co...

Imagine being excited about a new job, only to find out that your employer is deceitful and manipulative. That’s the reality that Zuhara Miriam, a marketing and PR expert from Kenya, faced when she took on a job with a fraudulent employer. This episode serves as a cautionary tale, and a reminder to always be vigilant when entering into any employment agreement.We navigate the treacherous waters of employment contracts gone awry, delayed payments, and the subsequent resignation. Listen to Zuha...

Ever wondered how multi-level marketing organizations manage to lure individuals into their webs of manipulation and false promises of financial freedom? Get ready to decode these toxic work environments with Felicia, an experienced industrial organization psychologist and the founder and fractional CPO at CPO Playbook. We unmask the tactics MLMs use to entice and manipulate people, highlighting the financial burdens placed on distributors, and how the structures of MLMs differ from tradition...

When it comes to creating a safe and inclusive work environment, Kia Roberts, founder of Triangle Investigations, is the expert voice you want to hear from. Drawing from her unique experience as the NFL's first director of investigations and a former prosecutor, Kia walks us through the complex landscape of workplace misconduct investigations. She also shares the significant impact of the Me Too Movement on these practices and how it's reshaping the dynamics in our workplaces.Our discussion a...