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Apr 2025
17m 53s

Toxic work environment? Coworker cliques...

Erin McGoff
About this episode

Navigating a toxic workplace? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin sits down with Michelle, who’s grappling with a challenging work environment filled with gossip and exclusion. Together, they delve into strategies to address and overcome workplace toxicity.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ Identifying signs of a toxic workplace

✅ Strategies to address and cope with exclusionary behaviors

✅ When to consider seeking new opportunities

✅ Building resilience and confidence in challenging environments

If you’re facing similar challenges at work, this conversation offers insights and actionable advice to help you navigate and advocate for yourself.

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Michelle's toxic "culty" coworkers

02:15 – How her cliquey workplace is hurting her performance

05:30 – Is is "hazing"...? Why are they like this

09:45 – Erin's advice: to stay or to go?

12:00 – Eating lunch in your car?

15:20 – How to break up a clique at work

💬 Have you experienced a toxic work environment?

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