Exposing Workplace Bullying

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  Mind Games 25.07.2026 14Min.

  What can you do when a workplace bully’s mind games start affecting how you see yourself? Dr. Jan Kircher explores practical ways to protect yourself from the psychological effects of workplace bullying.
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  The Point of No Return 10.07.2026 25Min.

  Most people know what workplace bullying is. Few know what to do when Bob goes beyond the point of no return. In this episode, Dr. Jan Kircher explores physical bullying, nonverbal aggression, workplace self-defense, and the importance of preparation when workplace bullying begins to escalate.
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  Operation Digital Terrain 23.06.2026 27Min.

  Dr. Jan Kircher explores the digital terrain and how workplace bullying has expanded into emails, messaging apps, shared documents, and workplace platforms. Learn practical workplace self-defense strategies for setting boundaries, reducing exposure, and responding effectively in an increasingly connected workplace.
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  Verbal Aikido 20.05.2026 19Min.

  This episode breaks down Verbal Aikido—a practical workplace self-defense approach for handling bullying without getting pulled into the chaos. It explores how to stay grounded, use silence and micro-scripts strategically, and adjust your responses as the interaction escalates. Because bullying doesn’t stay simple—and your verbal self-defense strategies can’t either.
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  Ground Control 05.05.2026 20Min.

  Ground Control is what happens in the moment—when things shift, escalate, and turn on you. In this episode, Dr. Jan Kircher breaks down how to stay steady under pressure, filter what matters, and contain your response in real time.
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  Threat Assessment 21.04.2026 20Min.

  Threat assessment shifts how we think about workplace bullying — not just what happens after, but what you’re walking into and what’s changing in the moment. In this episode, Dr. Jan Kircher breaks down how to assess risk in real time and recognize when conditions are turning against you.
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  The Case for Workplace Self-Defense 07.04.2026 18Min.

  Episode 27 marks the start of Season 4: The Art of Workplace Self-Defense—introducing a real-time approach to protecting yourself when workplace bullying isn’t being stopped.
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  The Reckoning 10.03.2026 13Min.

  A clear look at why workplace bullies thrive — and how organizations help them do it. Dr. Jan Kircher closes Season 3 by reframing “the reckoning” as the starting point for learning how to fight back
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  The Harder They Fall 02.03.2026 26Min.

  In this episode, Dr. Jan Kircher looks at what organizations and leaders must build to hold bullies accountable, end workplace bullying, and make accountability stick.
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  Face Off 16.02.2026 17Min.

  What really happens when you confront a workplace bully? In this episode, Dr. Jan Kircher breaks down why direct confrontation can escalate in a bully culture — and what she miscalculated about risk, power, and group loyalty.
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  When Bullies Band Together 09.02.2026 18Min.

  Dr. Jan Kircher breaks down what really happens when bullies band together — the subtle, coordinated patterns that escalate harm and hide behind workplace norms. She explains how co‑bullying works, why “mobbing” misses the mark, and why clarity is essential for anyone trying to survive a toxic workplace. Register for the Workplace Bullying Live Series at StopBullyCulture.com, including the first session on February 17 at 6 p.m. CST
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  The Mask of Respectability 28.01.2026 20Min.

  In this episode, Dr. Jan Kircher explains how workplace bullying is hidden and protected through the mask of respectability. She examines how credibility, professional capital, and power shape who is believed, why reports often go nowhere, and why standard advice fails when organizations shield the abuser.
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  The Bully Above, The Bully Beside 21.01.2026 28Min.

  A look at how bullying changes depending on where it sits in the organization — from peers who build informal power through influence and narrative control to leaders who use formal authority to mask harm as part of their job.
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  Profile of a Bully 13.01.2026 38Min.

  There isn’t a single “type” of workplace bully. In this episode, Dr. Jan Kircher explains why personality labels fall short and how bullying is learned and rewarded inside workplace systems.
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  The Workplace Bully Dossier 06.01.2026 10Min.

  Season 3 opens with the Workplace Bully Dossier. Jan breaks down who workplace bullies are, how they operate, and why understanding their behavior gives you clearer insight into what’s happening around you.
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  The Bystander's Choice 02.12.2025 12Min.

  This season closes by confronting the role of bystanders in workplace bullying — and the cost of silence inside a bully culture.
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  The Case For Collective Action 25.11.2025 23Min.

  Most people try to handle workplace bullying alone, but that rarely changes anything. This episode explains how connecting workplace issues with others can be a powerful and safer way to respond.
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  The Art of Coalition Building 18.11.2025 30Min.

  Coalition building in a bully culture isn’t about big movements — it’s about small, strategic partnerships that keep you steady and protected. In this episode, we break down how to spot safe people, how to approach them, and how to build support without putting yourself at risk.
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  The Power of Bystander Action 11.11.2025 24Min.

  Dr. Jan Kircher exposes what real bystander action looks like — the small, strategic moves that protect you and quietly shift the balance of power in bully culture.
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  When Bystanders Cross the Line 04.11.2025 24Min.

  In this episode of Exposing Workplace Bullying, Dr. Jan Kircher reveals how bystanders cross the line—protecting the bully and fueling the system that keeps bullying alive.