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013 Navigating tricky dynamics at work - Vanessa Vershaw
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In this episode of the Female Executive Survival Guide podcast, Lauren Eyles speaks with Vanessa Vershaw, a high-performance coach and workplace psychologist, about navigating tricky dynamics at work, particularly among women. They discuss the prevalence of female workplace aggression, the importance of psychological safety, and the need for mentorship and support networks. Vanessa emphasizes that the real issue for women in leadership is not a lack of pipeline but rather resistance within workplace cultures. The conversation also covers strategies for identifying and addressing workplace aggression, the role of leadership in shaping culture, and the importance of leading authentically.
Sound Bites
"We need to build brave workplaces."
"Not every incivility is bullying."
"Document what's happening."
"Don't leave this stuff to fester."
"Your health and wellbeing has got to come first."
"Life's too short to stay in a toxic environment."
"Lead with who you are, not what you know."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Workplace Dynamics
03:13 The Sisterhood Paradox: Understanding Female Workplace Aggression
05:57 Pipeline vs. Resistance: The Real Issues for Women in Leadership
09:04 Identifying Workplace Aggression: Bullying vs. Microaggressions
11:56 Navigating Tricky Dynamics: Strategies for Women
14:57 The Role of Leadership in Shaping Workplace Culture
17:49 Building Brave Workplaces: The Importance of Psychological Safety
20:46 Taking Action Against Bullying: Strategies and Support
23:46 The Importance of Mentorship and Support Networks
26:49 Final Thoughts: Leading Authentically and Courageously
Bio: Vanessa Vershaw
Vanessa Vershaw is a high performance coach and workplace psychologist who helps leaders from around the world think boldly and solve big challenges.
Alongside her talent development work, Vanessa has a passion for improving workplace dynamics.
She is the author of The Sisterhood Paradox: the psychology of female workplace aggression.
You can connect with Vanessa via her Website, LinkedIn or Instagram. Her books are available here.
Bio: Lauren Eyles
Lauren Eyles, Producer and Host of the Female Executive’s Survival Guide, inspires and supports women to thrive in leadership.
As an Executive Coach and Mentor she is a trusted guide to new and experienced Executives, helping them navigate times of growth and change.
She loves helping leaders find calm amid chaos, using her extensive experience as a Board Chair, Non Executive Director and Executive Leader.
Lauren started this podcast to support and inspire women in their first few years of executive leadership, as she found that being the only woman on the senior leadership team was a bit lonely.
Lauren is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has an MBA (Distinction), a Master of Sustainability and qualifications in coaching, change management, communication and project management.
Lauren would love to hear what you think of the podcast and what topics you'd like her to cover next. Please reach out via LinkedIn or Instagram.
Keywords
workplace dynamics, female aggression, leadership, mentorship, psychological safety, bullying, microaggressions, women in leadership, workplace culture, resistance
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