The Hidden System Protecting Workplace Abuse with Zelda Perkins

What would you risk to do the right thing?In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Zelda Perkins, Co-Founder of Can’t Buy My Silence and the first woman to break an NDA with Harvey Weinstein.Zelda’s story isn’t just about one man. It’s about the system that silences victims and protects abuse. She speaks openly about how she fought back, how breaking her NDA changed UK law, and what leaders and businesses must do now to stop misconduct being hidden behind confidentiality.We Cover: 00:00 – Introduction01:26 – Why Zelda broke her NDA after years of silence03:37 – What really happens when you speak up against power05:18 – The moment the system, not the perpetrator, broke her trust09:23 – How signing an NDA changed her life overnight12:54 – Taking her story to Parliament and pushing for legal reform17:09 – What it really took to start Can’t Buy My Silence24:43 – When she realised she was self-bullying 28:57 – Why speaking up must be seen as normal, not “brave”33:11 – Creating safer, more transparent workplaces40:57 – How the new UK legislation will protect victims and change culture56:26 – Zelda’s advice to anyone ready to start their own fight for changeDon’t miss out on this powerful episode. 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54