Leaders Behaving Badly: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

In this episode, Janelle and Danielle launch a new series called Leaders Behaving Badly and dive straight into a tough but important topic: sexual harassment at work. They talk openly about why this conversation is uncomfortable, why many women stay silent, and how these experiences shape confidence and safety in the workplace.Janelle shares a story from her mid-twenties about a senior leader who repeatedly made inappropriate comments, and how that experience stayed with her for years. Danielle adds her own examples — a frightening taxi ride with a drunk colleague and a dismissive comment from a leader in a team meeting — and together they explore why speaking up in the moment is so hard.The episode closes with advice for women finding their voice and a call for men to be true allies by stepping in, speaking up, and helping create safe, respectful workplaces.