From crushed to courageous
I wasn’t always courageous. I used to be a person who would have to write down my name and title when I had to introduce myself in team meetings or training sessions at work… I got so nervous!
But life happens to you, and it changes you.
I’ve witnessed and experienced bullying and sexual harassment in every organisation I’ve worked for. When I share with people what I do now, I get their stories of bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination.
The data shows these problems are increasing, not decreasing. Something needs to change.
To fix the problem, you have to understand it. That’s why I’m hosting the World-First Lived Experience Summit for bullying and sexual harassment.
You’ll hear from:
leading international psychologists who support targets of bullying
people who have moved from aggressive to constructive leadership styles - and the significant benefits they’ve seen
survivors with solutions on how to improve the process
injured workers in the workers comp system
rehab providers and
a doctor sharing a solution that reduces bullying by 90%.
I’ll also be sharing my story - something I haven’t done in a public forum as yet. I’ll go into detail on some of the bullying and sexual harassment I’ve experienced, how I handled it and what worked, plus what didn’t. I’ll share options on things you can do if you witness or experience it yourself, or it happens in your team.
I’ll also share how I built myself back after burnout, and the options available to you as a target, witness, leader, employer, HR or WHS rep, and even the (rightly or wrongly accused) perpetrator.
I’m a different person after these experiences, and I’m grateful for it all.
I now have the courage to speak up, when previously I would have let the situation crush me. And I want to ignite that courage in you.
Join me to learn more about lived experience from the people involved, and let’s leave the workplace a better place than what we currently find it.
Find out more about the Summit here and get early bird access until 30 September.
Sponsorship packages are also available - get in touch for details.
See you there!