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Brodie Kane opens up about ‘toxic’ work environments in NZ media.

September 17, 2024 / 00:55

This episode discusses toxic workplace relationships, self-worth, and the impact of negative feedback on personal growth. The conversation highlights the importance of nurturing environments in professional settings.

The guest shares personal experiences of feeling inadequate due to toxic relationships at work. They emphasize how these experiences shaped their self-perception and the need for supportive colleagues.

They express concern over the lack of appreciation for talent and contributions in the workplace. The guest argues that many individuals still face negative treatment, which should not be acceptable in modern work environments.

The discussion also touches on the emotional toll of these experiences and the importance of addressing such issues openly to foster healthier workplaces.

TLDR

The episode discusses toxic workplace dynamics and their impact on self-worth.

Episode

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I'm not safe I'm not nice I'm not skinny I'm not this I had a lot of toxic
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relationships in my job which led me to never think that I was the best to never
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think that I was quite good enough because people made you feel that way that doesn't just come out of nothing we
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have made you because without this big square box or this speaker where would you be there's almost no like hey you're
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really talented we're grateful to have you and you're helping us make this
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product you're used for the bment of something El else I think that there's a
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lot of bad behavior from people that are supposed to be nurturing people teaching
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people and looking out for them I don't like that side of it I haven't talked
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about it as much like this so openly before but it hurts me when I think about those times and it hurts me to
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think that there are people still being treated like in their jobs we should be past that

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Episode Highlights

  • Toxic Relationships
    Navigating toxic relationships can lead to self-doubt and insecurity.
    “I never think that I was quite good enough”
    @ 00m 09s
    September 17, 2024
  • The Impact of Negativity
    Negative environments can diminish talent and worth.
    “People made you feel that way”
    @ 00m 13s
    September 17, 2024
  • A Call for Change
    It's painful to witness ongoing mistreatment in workplaces.
    “It hurts me to think that there are people still being treated like this”
    @ 00m 49s
    September 17, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • It hurts me when I think about those times.
    Brodie Kane opens up about ‘toxic’ work environments in NZ media.

Key Moments

  • Toxic Work Environment00:04
  • Feeling Undervalued00:09
  • Nurturing Neglect00:33
  • Advocacy for Change00:52