164. Breaking the Silence – Understanding Coercive Control with CEO of the Domestic Abuse Resource and Training Group (DART Group), Jolene Ellat and Prina Shah

Coercive control is one of the most misunderstood forms of abuse.It rarely begins with obvious violence. Instead, it often starts subtly — through behaviours that slowly isolate, manipulate, and erode a person's confidence and independence.In this powerful episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Joelene Ellat, CEO and Founder of the Domestic Abuse Resource and Training Institute (DART Institute).Jolene's the CEO of the Domestic Abuse Resource and Training Group (DART Group)Jolene's LinkedInJoelene brings deep expertise in domestic and family violence and explains how coercive control operates as a pattern of behaviours designed to gain power and control within a relationship.Together, they unpack how these behaviours show up in everyday life — and importantly, how they show up in workplaces.Because family violence does not stay behind closed doors. It affects workplaces, colleagues, leaders, and organisational culture.This episode explores the warning signs of coercive control, including love bombing, gaslighting, financial abuse, isolation, and monitoring behaviours, and provides practical guidance on how workplaces can recognise and respond to these situations safely.This conversation is confronting, complex, and deeply important.If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services.Global Emergency NumbersDomestic Violence Hotlines in AustraliaSend Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah