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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 31 MIN

E274|How to leave a toxic workplace when you have no plan B with Dr Victoria Stakelum

from Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster · host Joy Foster

Would you walk away from a high-paying job……with no backup plan, a new baby, and a hefty mortgage on a new house?This was exactly the situation Dr Victoria Stakelum was faced with when she returned from maternity leave and found the toxic culture she’d worked so hard to transform had returned… in little more than 8 weeks.Faced with a choice between job security and integrity, Victoria opted to take a big, bold leap into the unknown and resigned.And she had one of the best years of her life.Why you should tune inIn this episode, you’ll hear how Victoria tapped into a hustle mindset, rewrote her career story, and why she believes curiosity is the ultimate superpower when you have no safety net.Whether you're stuck in a job that's draining you or dreaming of a life that feels more aligned to who you really are, you need to hear this.Here's what to listen out for:[01:17] Dealing with a toxic workplace.[08:36] The surprising gifts of a hustle mentality.[11:21] What no one tells you about going solo.[17:06] The internal obstacles that hold us back.[21:06] Why curiosity can be your compass.[23:35] What it really takes to retrain and reinvent yourself.Dr Victoria Stakelum’s story is proof that your most terrifying leap in life could lead to your most powerful transformation.Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

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Would you walk away from a high-paying job… …with no backup plan, a new baby, and a hefty mortgage on a new house? This was exactly the situation Dr Victoria Stakelum was faced with when she returned from maternity leave and found the toxic culture she’d worked so hard to transform had returned… in little more than 8 weeks. Faced with a choice between job security and integrity, Victoria opted to take a big, bold leap into the unknown and resigned. And she had one of the best years of her li...

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