Taking a Stand Against Toxic Work Culture (ft. Kate Lowry)

About this episode

Ky discusses toxic work culture and fear-based leadership with CEO coach Kate Lowry.

Feeling stuck under a toxic boss who uses fear to control you? In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores how to reclaim your power. This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out our collaborative scent "Why Did I Walk Into This Room?" here: https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-room Ky sits down with CEO coach and whistleblower Kate Lowry to discuss the rise of fear-based leadership in the corporate world. Kate shares her personal fight against a venture capital giant after being targeted for her mental health accommodations. Listeners will learn practical tools to protect their peace, regulate their nervous systems, and survive hostile work environments without losing their authenticity. Takeaways: How to spot fear-based leaders and stop internalizing their toxic behavior. Why needing mental health accommodations makes you a stronger employee. Somatic grounding techniques to calm your mind during stressful work days. Guest Links:Guest Website: https://katelowry.com Scaleheart: https://scaleheart.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/kateunbreakablelowry Substack: https://katelowry.substack.com Support & Resources:Join…

People in this episode

Host: Ky

Guest: Kate Lowry

Topics covered

• toxic work culture
• fear-based leadership
• mental health accommodations
• workplace authenticity
• stress management

Keywords

• toxic boss
• fear-based leadership
• mental health
• workplace stress
• authenticity

Sponsors

Sucreabeille

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scaleheart, Substack, The Vibe With Ky

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