by Bec CB | Jul 12, 2019 | Blog, Workplace Survival
I am statements begin, unsurprisingly, with the words “I am”. They are present tense, positive and unconditional. Some of my personal favourites over the years when battling toxic workplaces have been “I am good at my job” and when unsure about a decision I have made...
by Bec CB | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are you watching Tidying Up with Marie Kondo? Or perhaps you’ve heard of the “KonMari Method” of decluttering. I don’t recall when I first heard of Kondo, but when she was featured in Elle Australia magazine in 2015, I was not surprised. It seemed that Kondo was all...
by Bec CB | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog, Workplace Survival
Counteract the negative effects of working in a toxic workplace When stuck in a toxic workplace, it is easy to let the negativity of the situation seep into your internal monologue. Before you know it, you are filled with thoughts of doom and gloom, and this...
by Bec CB | Jul 19, 2018 | Blog, Workplace Survival
Tips for surviving in a toxic workplace As I stood in the copy room today waiting for the machine to duplicate and then scan my 100 page document, I was reminded of the simple pleasure found in the Zen of Photocopying. The Zen of Photocopying I...
by Bec CB | Jun 15, 2018 | Blog
4 ways to tackle workplace bullying today Bullying has become part of the everyday Australian working experience, with up to half of all Australian workers experiencing workplace bullying during their working life. Bullying has far reaching consequences for...
by Bec CB | Jun 12, 2018 | Video
What is mediation? How does it work? Below is a short explainer video where I answer some of your top questions about mediation, starting with, what is mediation? If watching a video is not for you, keep scrolling down and read the transcript. How I define mediation...
by Bec CB | Apr 2, 2018 | Blog
Up to one half of working Australians will experience workplace bullying Bullying at work is costing Australian businesses money, and yet action on bullying remains disproportionately low. The reasons for this remain unclear. What is clear is that it is up to...
by Bec CB | Mar 25, 2018 | Blog
Presenting: A Handy Guide to Mediation You are ready to try mediation, now what? You’ve been dealing with a conflict in your life; you’ve tried everything you can think of to resolve it without success. You’ve decided you need the help of a mediator to bring...
by Bec CB | Jul 23, 2017 | Blog
Dealing with a bully at work is really tough. It is not always up to you to be the hero, to fight for justice. It’s ok to be selfish and to do what’s best for you. Getting away from a rubbish manager or an immovable bully is a valid option, and the...
by Bec CB | Jul 14, 2016 | Blog
Why we need to talk about diversity in the workplace and how to start those conversations Diversity in the workplace is important and invaluable. Some of the most brilliant ideas, breakthroughs and developments of the past decade (or more) have incubated in culturally...
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