Surviving the 9-to-5: Real Stories, Real Struggles, Real Solutions. Welcome to My Workplace Is Killing Me! — the podcast that uncovers the hidden struggles of the modern workplace. Hosted by workplace experts Dr. Michelle King and Selina Suresh, this podcast brings you raw, real, and often relatable stories from people around the world who are facing the darker side of their work life. From toxic bosses and relentless burnout to bullying, harassment, and inequality, we dive into the experien ...
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AI Anxiety — How to Stop Worrying, Avoiding, and Panicking
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36:23🎙 Podcast Episode 4: AI Anxiety — How to Stop Worrying, Avoiding, and Panicking If AI showed up at your front door, would your first thought be, “Are you taking my job?” or “Are you taking over the world?” Either way, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Michelle King and Selina Suresh dive deep into the rising tide of AI anxiety—what it is, who …
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To Survive the AI Workplace, You Need to Learn How to Learn
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39:30🎙 Podcast Episode 3: To Survive the AI Workplace, You Need to Learn How to Learn The future of work isn’t just about adapting to AI—it’s about adapting to constant change. As automation reshapes industries and new skills emerge faster than ever, one ability stands out as essential: learning how to learn. In Episode 3, Dr Michelle King and Selina Su…
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The Gen Z Work Crisis: Skills, Turnover, and What Comes Next
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37:02🎙 Podcast Episode 2: The Gen Z Work Crisis Gen Z is entering the workforce with fresh ideas, ambition, and talent. But they’re also facing a major challenge—a skills gap that’s affecting their success at work. Despite being highly educated, many young workers are struggling with essential workplace skills like communication, conflict management, an…
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The Number One Skill You Need to Future-Proof Your Career
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31:21SEASON 2 🎙 Podcast Episode 1: The Number One Skill You Need to Future-Proof Your Career The future of work is here—and it's more unpredictable than ever. AI, automation, hybrid workplaces, and rapidly shifting roles are reshaping careers faster than most of us can keep up. Feeling anxious about what comes next? You're not alone. In Episode 1, Dr. M…
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🎙 Podcast Episode 8: How We Bully Ourselves We’ve spent this season uncovering workplace bullying—from toxic bosses to manipulative colleagues and even entire company cultures that grind people down. But what if the harshest bully in your career is actually... you? In Episode 8, Dr. Michelle King and Selina Suresh explore how self-doubt, perfection…
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Why Bullying Isn’t Illegal And What You Can Do To Protect Yourself
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26:16Episode 7: Why Bullying Isn’t Illegal—And How to Protect Yourself Workplace bullying ruins careers, crushes mental health, and often leaves employees feeling powerless. But here’s the shocking truth: in the UK, most workplace bullying isn’t even illegal—unless it crosses into harassment or discrimination. In this episode, Dr. Michelle King and Seli…
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Quitting Time: How to Know When It’s Time to Go
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38:51EPISODE 6. Quitting Time: How to Know When It’s Time to Go Episode Overview: Deciding whether to quit your job is one of the most difficult career decisions you’ll ever make. It’s not just about finding another opportunity—it’s about navigating self-doubt, workplace dynamics, and the emotional weight of leaving something familiar behind. In this ep…
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RedFlags: What To Look For In A New Employer
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39:05🎙 My Workplace Is Killing Me! Podcast Ever left a toxic job only to end up in another? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Michelle King and Selina Suresh uncover the warning signs job seekers should watch for before signing that contract. From vague job descriptions and high turnover rates to red flags in interviews, we break down the subtle (a…
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Why Women Bully Women: How to Deal with Mean Girls at Work
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49:52Are you feeling undermined, excluded, or walking on eggshells at work? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of My Workplace Is Killing Me!, Dr. Michelle King and Selina Suresh tackle the taboo topic of workplace bullying—specifically, how women experience and sometimes perpetuate toxic dynamics with other women. "Did you know that women ar…
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Am I The Bully: How To Tell If You Are The Problem.
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38:37This season we are focusing on bullying and today we want to dive into a difficult topic, but one that is healthy to think about. How can you tell if you are the bully or if you are engaging in poor behaviours? Bullying at work is often obvious when it’s happening to us, but it’s not always easy to recognize when we might be the ones causing harm. …
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Navigating Bullying and Anxiety: What To Do When Work Feels Unsafe
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35:58Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into a really tough challenge, a Gen Z employee dealing with workplace bullying. This story stood out to us because it’s something so many people in this generation are facing right now. In coaching we always spend time up front trying to get clear on what the goal is, and in today’s story the person i…
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Bullying: How Do You Know When It Is Happening?
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41:10In this episode, we will explore how to recognise when bullying is taking place within the workplace. If you are confused as to whether you are experiencing bullying we discuss the research-backed steps for you to take: Keeping a log Seeking peer feedback Reflecting upon the emotional impact Checking behavior against the Behavior Against Bullying C…
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Welcome to our new podcast! Each week, we share real stories from people around the world who have felt at one time or another that their workplace is killing them! As coaches we will share our insights as well as practical advice, and expertise to help you navigate workplace challenges. Plus, we bring in the experts like psychologists, thought lea…
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