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S4 E4 In conversation with Terence Niselow: Moving away from Toxicity
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Have you ever felt your spark dimming at work? That creeping realization that your workplace might be harming your mental health? Terence Nislow's powerful story might be exactly what you need to hear.
In this episode Terence shares with host Arthi that when he realized his prestigious job with amazing benefits was slowly changing who he was as a person, he faced a difficult truth many of us encounter but few discuss openly. Despite the 36 days of annual leave and impressive salary, he found himself unrecognizable – quieter, angrier, and losing his natural enthusiasm for life. The wake-up call came when a friend asked if someone had died because his personality had changed so dramatically.
What makes Terence's story particularly valuable is his methodical approach to escaping toxicity. Drawing on his Lean Six Sigma background, he created what he called the "Get Terry Back" project – complete with Gantt charts, milestones, and actionable steps that transformed an overwhelming situation into manageable progress. This strategic exit plan helped him overcome the golden handcuffs of excellent benefits and find his way to true workplace happiness.
Beyond sharing his personal journey, Terence offers practical wisdom for anyone feeling stuck in a similar situation. His advice spans from seeking trusted support and journaling to exploring options and creating structured exit strategies. Most importantly, he reminds us that "no job is worth your mental health" and "walking away from something toxic isn't a sign of failure – it's a sign of strength."
Terence and his wife now help others navigate similar challenges through their business, Your Project Mentor, offering practical tools and emotional support to those feeling trapped in toxic work environments. Their mission reflects a powerful truth: you deserve better, and with the right approach, positive change is absolutely possible.
Ready to reclaim your workplace happiness? Listen now, and discover how to create your own path forward when a job is draining your spirit.
About Terence Niselow:
Terence is a Henley MBA graduate, a seasoned operations and process improvement leader with deep expertise in Lean Six Sigma and has a passion for driving efficiency, quality, and business transformation. With a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering measurable results across industries, Terence is currently applying his skills at Modulr as their Operations Director for Europe.
Connect with him:
- Website: https://yourprojectmentor.com/
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/terence-niselow
- Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCGW8Ei_eDzIiZmg7mbztSVQ
Chapters
1. Introducing Terence Nislow (00:00:00)
2. The Trifecta of Change (00:04:14)
3. Recognizing Workplace Toxicity (00:05:45)
4. The Turning Point and Action Plan (00:10:25)
5. Life After Toxicity (00:16:02)
6. Your Project Mentor (00:21:53)
7. Inspiration and Closing Thoughts (00:25:35)
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