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This episode discusses how to identify toxic mentorship and the signs of manipulative behavior in supportive relationships.

Some mentorship builds your confidence. Some just builds your dependence. In this episode, we unpack how “support” can subtly shift into control—and what real mentorship actually looks like. You’ll learn: How to spot manipulative mentorship (even when it starts off supportive) What red flags to listen for behind the praise Why your independence might trigger their insecurity How to rebuild trust in yourself and your next move 🛠️ Download the free Spot Workplace Grooming (Free G...

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