Corporate Stockholm Syndrome

Have you ever found yourself trapped in a job you don't want but feel compelled to stay? You may have been a sufferer of Corporate Stockholm Syndrome. This episode discusses this phenomenon with various experts delving into why people stay in such situations, how to recognise if you are experiencing Corporate Stockholm Syndrome, and ways to take control of your career. Our guests offer insights and advice on navigating toxic workplace cultures and making decisions that align with your values and wellbeing.

Work FORCE is a podcast hosted by Dr Grace Lordan (www.gracelordan.com), author of Think Big, Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want and professor at the London School of Economics. You can buy Think Big Here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Big-Small-Steps-Future/dp/0241420164/kacey123-21

Work FORCE unravels the behavioural science behind things that happen in the workplace that impact your success and wellbeing, blending academic evidence with real life experiences.  

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Joining the WorkFORCE discussion are:

Jess Audsley, CEO & Digital Strategist 

Jess is a seasoned digital marketing expert with over 25 years of experience in digital marketing, PR and communications. As a strong advocate for female-led businesses, Jess founded We Have Agency with a vision to empower female founders, CEO and brands reach their ideal audience online and thrive in the digital realm. As a digital strategist and CEO, Jess is committed to providing her clients with the highest level of service and support. She's also a respected speaker and moderator, sharing her insights and expertise at industry events and conferences. Jess's passion for digital marketing has led her to teach at prestigious institutions like Google, Hyper Island and General Assembly among others. Jess is one of Digital Women’s Women to Watch in 2023 and nominated as Digital Woman of the Year 2023.

Find out more about We Have Agency on their website https://wehave.agency/ Or follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we.have.agency/

Christian Hunt

Christian is the founder of Human Risk, a Behavioural Science-led Consulting and Training Firm specialising in Ethics & Compliance and the author of a book, ‘Humanizing Rules’. He was formerly Managing Director, Head of Behavioural Science at UBS. Christian joined the Firm in Compliance & Operational Risk Control, leading the function globally for UBS Asset Management. Before joining UBS, he was COO of the UK Prudential Regulation Authority, a subsidiary of the Bank of England responsible for regulating financial services.

Find out more about Human Risk on their website at: www.human-risk.com and check out their podcast www.humanriskpodcast.com

Dr. Heidi Wechtler

Heidi Wechtler (PhD) works as a Senior Lecturer in Management and Deputy Head of School Research Training at the Newcastle Business School (Australia). Her research interests focus on a variety of human resources topics, including: hiring, employee turnover, career management, expatriation, team, and diversity management. Her research has appeared in such outlets as...