Ep 27 - Dealing with Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

EPISODE NOTES FOR THE ALI SUGARS INTERVIEW

TIPS FOR ADDRESSING BULLYING AND SEXUAL HARRASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

ALI SUGARS, aka “the motivation mama” is a woman’s transformation coach and is the host of the Purple Warrior’s Podcast. She is a survivor of social, emotional, verbal, sexual and financial abuse. She uses her experience to help other abuse survivors discover their empowered voice to become unapologetically power-house women.

The focus of this interview is workplace bullying and sexual harassment.  The underlying message is that it is not only ok to stand up for yourself, but it is necessary to protect your safety and sanity and that of your colleagues.

TOP 10 TIPS

• Keep records of incidents, as this helps you give context to support your case.
• Keep hard copies of any signed agreements.
• Be prepared to speak up and speak out about what is happening; advocate for yourself.
• Engage in counselling to help support you through the process, you may be able to access free counselling support through your place of employment.
• Listen to your body, if physical illness is manifesting, consider how that might relate to an area of your life which might be toxic, like workplace relations, or relations with an individual.
• Know that the workplace bullying and/or sexual harassment is not your fault and you don’t deserve it.
• Speak to the contact officer in your workplace, to have a confidential discussion and they will be able to facilitate the correct procedures to address your concerns. If you don’t have a contact officer at your work, talk to your doctor, or a free online counselling service, about your concerns and they will help guide you with avenues to go down.
• If you choose to have a face-to-face meeting to address your concerns with the perpetrator you are allowed to take a support person in with you
• Give yourself permission to seek the appropriate support to help put a stop to inappropriate things which are happening, reminding yourself that you were not the one creating the circumstance causing you distress.
• You deserve to be treated with respect.

 

1800RESPECT Use this link for free online counselling support within Australia

Heads Up Organization Us this link for helpful information on workplace bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace in Australia.

If you are ready to feel strong and empowered to face 2021 with a new resolve to keep striving for things which you want, need, and deserve.

I encourage you to take this time to reflect on what is important to you and set yourself some goals for 2021.

Every day is a new day and a new opportunity to move in the direction of your dreams.

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I hope this interview inspires you to rise and shine.

Subscribe. Enjoy. Share. Sending love and light, Sandy J

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If you are in immediate DANGER call the Police.

NOTE OF ENCOURAGEMENT: If you are struggling with your metal health please reach out for support with some form of counselling, therapy, or coaching.  If you don’t know where to start to find a counsellor, a good place to start is to talk to your Doctor. There are also many online counselling supports now available. If the Support Person is not a good fit for you, try another and another, until you have one that is the right fit for you. And don't forget, I help women to heal and grow, and help them to meet their challenges head on, to move towards a life they love. 

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Until next time, stay well and stay safe.

Sending you love, light, peace and joy,

 

Sandy J