Toxic Leadership Teams: What to Do When Your Peers Turn Against You

In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I share one of the hardest chapters of my leadership journey, being excluded, questioned, and broken down by the very people I was meant to lead alongside. I reveal the five lessons that helped me survive it and rebuild stronger. If you're stuck in a toxic dynamic, this episode is for you.We Cover: 01:00 – The moment I realised I wasn’t wanted on the team01:44 – What it feels like to be excluded and humiliated by peers02:18 – The self-doubt spiral that nearly broke me03:07 – How being excluded and humiliated reshaped my life and career03:42 – Lesson 1: Stop trying to win them over04:21 – Lesson 2: Find your allies, even if they’re outside the room05:21 – Lesson 3: Set boundaries and call out passive aggression06:42 – Lesson 4: Protect your mental space and reframe your thinking08:27 – Lesson 5: Speak up when you see toxic behaviour on your teamDon’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