EPISODE · Jun 29, 2025 · 45 MIN
Vanessa Vershaw | When Women Bully Other Women at Work
We celebrate the power of women—but what happens when that power is weaponised? In this searing conversation, Di Gillett sits down with organisational psychologist, coach, and author Vanessa Vershaw to confront a rarely discussed truth: women bullying women in the workplace. Vanessa’s revealing & possibly controversial book – ‘The Sisterhood Paradox’ unpacks the psychological, cultural, and systemic forces behind this behaviour—and the devastating cost. An uncomfortable workplace issue that Vanessa Vershaw lays bare – and importantly, tables actionable solutions for both individuals and organisations to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. KEY TOPICS: · Why some women sabotage others at work· The psychological toll of workplace bullying· How to recognise the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs· What to do if you’re on the receiving end New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS VANESSA VERSHAW?Vanessa Vershaw is an elite high-performance workplace psychologist and a trusted advisor to executives and key decision-makers of ASX-20 and Fortune 100 companies globally. A champion for social justice and gender equality, Vanessa won the Momentum Trailblazer of the Year award for her work empowering women to reach for the stars and create the life and careers they dream about. This led to her representing APAC and speaking at the 2025 World Woman Foundation in Davos, Switzerland. FIND GUEST NAME AT:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-vershaw/Website https://www.vanessavershaw.com/CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au DISCLAIMER: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We celebrate the power of women—but what happens when that power is weaponised? In this searing conversation, Di Gillett sits down with organisational psychologist, coach, and author Vanessa Vershaw to confront a rarely discussed truth: women bullying women in the workplace. Vanessa’s revealing & possibly controversial book – ‘The Sisterhood Paradox’ unpacks the psychological, cultural, and systemic forces behind this behaviour—and the devastating cost. An uncomfortable workplace issue that Vanessa Vershaw lays bare – and importantly, tables actionable solutions for both individuals and organisations to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. KEY TOPICS: · Why some women sabotage others at work· The psychological toll of workplace bullying· How to recognise the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs· What to do if you’re on the receiving end New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS VANESSA VERSHAW?Vanessa Vershaw is an elite high-performance workplace psychologist and a trusted advisor to executives and key decision-makers of ASX-20 and Fortune 100 companies globally. A champion for social justice and gender equality, Vanessa won the Momentum Trailblazer of the Year award for her work empowering women to reach for the stars and create the life and careers they dream about. This led to her representing APAC and speaking at the 2025 World Woman Foundation in Davos, Switzerland. FIND GUEST NAME AT:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-vershaw/Website https://www.vanessavershaw.com/CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au DISCLAIMER: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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