Today, Jivan welcomes guest Chloe Bisson, a serial entrepreneur and book publisher, to discuss the critical topic of employee mindset in the face of toxic workplaces. With alarming statistics highlighting the impact of workplace toxicity on productivity and mental health, Chloe shares her personal journey from a successful corporate career to overcoming severe clinical depression. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and the tools she developed to navigate challenges.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Resilience develops over time through facing challenges. Embracing discomfort and leaning into challenges can strengthen one's ability to withstand future difficulties.

• Having a toolkit for mental health is essential. This can include journaling to express feelings and creating a "happy list" of quick activities that can provide distraction and uplift mood.

• Surrounding oneself with inspiring individuals, whether through books, podcasts, or social media, can provide motivation and perspective during tough times. Learning from others' experiences can help normalize personal challenges.

• It's important to differentiate between seeking comfort and exercising courage. Challenging oneself to step out of comfort zones can lead to personal growth and resilience.

• Understanding when to step away from a toxic environment is crucial for mental well-being. Sometimes, leaving a situation is necessary to prioritize one's health and happiness.

BEST MOMENTS

"I found out through lots of therapy and a lot of work that the person I was striving to be wasn't actually me. It was who I thought I had to be."

"Who asks those sort of questions in a corporate world?"

"If I can't stomach that, let me create my own world, my own ecosystem, my own business."

"Every time I've had a struggle in business, the tools that I was given right back at the beginning of the depression still help me."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Chloë Bisson | LinkedIn

www.chloebisson.com

hello@chloebisson.com

HOST BIO

Jivan Dempsey has first hand experience of workplace toxicity and bad boss behaviour. Triggered by the #MeToo movement she was compelled to talk about her experiences in her early career, groomed and assaulted by a boss at a work event, his subsequent aggression and bullying behaviour impacted her work performance, mental health and eventually cost her a job she'd loved.

Listeners are drawn to her raw honesty and insightful reflections on change and resilience. Her forthcoming book, "The HR Change Manager's Handbook" and collaboration on "Can't Break Me," attest to her expertise and dedication to empowering others - from someone who's been in the trenches and emerged stronger.

As a seasoned HR professional, consultant, psychologist and speaker, she offers bespoke consultancy and programmes to help companies navigate cultural shifts to create healthier, happier, and more inclusive workplaces for all.

Please connect with me on Linked In:

Jivan Dempsey FCIPD GMBPsS | LinkedIn

Or send me an email at:

jivan@fiverivers-consulting.com

www.fiverivers-consulting.com

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