How to Protect Yourself from Manipulative People: 7 Effective Strategies

How can you protect yourself from manipulation at work while maintaining your good-natured personality? You don’t have to change who you are to safeguard against manipulative colleagues or bosses. In this episode, you’ll discover the subtle and often overlooked signs of manipulation and learn seven smart, proven strategies to disarm and deflect these tactics while retaining your authenticity and kindness. Using real-life analogies and step-by-step advice, she equips you with the tools needed to navigate tricky professional landscapes with confidence and assertiveness.

Tune in to this episode to discover:

✔️ The subtle signs that you're being manipulated.

✔️ Seven proven strategies to safeguard yourself from manipulation.

✔️ How to set boundaries and maintain self-respect.

✔️ The importance of using assertive communication techniques.

00:00 Introduction to Manipulation Awareness

01:51 Recognizing Manipulation Tactics

04:22 The Trojan Horse: A Lesson in Deception

06:54 Identifying Manipulation Signs

09:59 Seven Strategies to Handle Manipulation

19:58 The Power of Assertiveness

21:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

23:30 Additional Resources and Farewell

✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915   

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✅ Follow the show host, Ivna Curi, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/  

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