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The Access Point is a weekly podcast focused on preparing Black and brown aspiring and experienced professionals for the workforce by having nuanced talks that examine real challenges people face at work and offer expert advice on dealing with your organization, your boss, your co-workers, and your career. The Access Point is a part of the Living Corporate network.
[S5E7] Return to Sender: Why You Don't Need to Defend Yourself (ft. Deborah Owens)
The Access Point
1 hour 2 minutes
2 years ago
[S5E7] Return to Sender: Why You Don't Need to Defend Yourself (ft. Deborah Owens)
Workplace communication, particularly around expectation setting and feedback with supervisors, can be riddled with anxiety. Many people are not good at these interactions and can easily slip into a myriad of manipulation and gaslighting tactics to get their way. If you are not careful, you might be left carrying a bag that is not actually for you. The Access Point hosts Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Deborah Owens to discuss further.
Discussion Insights: How to spot manipulation, gaslighting and other coercive communications techniques used at work? How should Black/brown professionals appropriately take control of tense workplace interactions?
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Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn.
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The Access Point
The Access Point is a weekly podcast focused on preparing Black and brown aspiring and experienced professionals for the workforce by having nuanced talks that examine real challenges people face at work and offer expert advice on dealing with your organization, your boss, your co-workers, and your career. The Access Point is a part of the Living Corporate network.