When Gaslighting Goes Professional: Reco...

What happens when manipulation goes professional?

In this episode of The Sensitivity Doctor, Dr. Amelia Kelley and Dr. Rita Renee explore the subtle and systemic ways gaslighting shows up in the workplace, from leaders denying conversations to colleagues rewriting history. Together, they discuss how women and sensitive professionals can protect their boundaries, document their truth, and lead with authenticity.

Dr. Kelley also shares an important message for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, encouraging listeners to prioritize safety in every space, at work, at home, and within themselves.

Whether you’ve felt dismissed, doubted, or devalued in your professional life, this episode offers practical steps to empower yourself and move toward a healthier environment.

Key Takeaways:

• Gaslighting in the workplace can appear as denial, rewriting history, or minimizing your contributions, and can deeply impact confidence and mental health.
• Documentation is one of your strongest tools. Keep “receipts”, emails, meeting notes, or project summaries, to protect your narrative and boundaries.
• Respond with facts, not emotions. Gaslighters often feed off emotional reactions, so staying grounded protects your power.
• Emotional awareness is not a weakness, it’s a superpower when managed intentionally and used to navigate professional dynamics.
• Know when to stay and when to go: growth comes from challenges, but no one should remain in an emotionally unsafe workspace.
• If your workplace lacks HR or safety structures, seek external support, mentors, coaches, therapists, or regulatory boards.
• Awareness is power. Recognizing gaslighting is the first step toward reclaiming your voice, confidence, and self-worth.

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