Smart Strategies to Survive—and Outsmart—a Toxic Workplace
Feeling Targeted at work?
Are you caught in the thorny thicket of a toxic workplace? I've been there, and I know how isolating it feels. So, I offer a steady hand, providing trauma-informed support and strategies forged from real-world research and my own journey. Together, we'll navigate those choppy waters, helping you reclaim your peace and build the resilience to truly thrive. Think of me as your calm companion, ready to help you untangle the knots of burnout and harassment.
If you're being harassed or bullied in the workplace and you're ready to stop playing defense - It's time to build your game plan. Book a free 20 - Minute Strategy call and let's start shifting the power back into your hands.
I built Growth and Grit Studio after surviving multiple toxic workplaces that left me questioning everything — my confidence, my sanity, even my worth. I’m neuro-divergent, strategic, and a high-performing creative. But none of that protected me when leadership got hostile and HR doubled down and backed them up.
I didn’t want revenge.
I wanted clarity. Safety. A plan.
So I started building what didn’t exist: trauma-informed tools that blend calm professionalism with quiet power. Tactical ways to document, communicate, set boundaries — and if needed, leave with dignity and EI eligibility intact.
What started as survival turned into strategy. What was once private is now public — because no one should have to figure this out alone.
If you're living in fear at work, walking on eggshells, or constantly doubting yourself… this shop is for you.
Not just to help you survive — but to help you rise.
Learn at your own pace Trainings
These online trainings are for anyone entering the workforce—or already in it—who's starting to realize that no one ever taught us how to handle the real social dynamics at work. Whether you're just getting started or you're a few years in and things at your job have started to feel... a little off, you're in the right place.
Here, you’ll find situational analysis, professional tools, and clear strategies to help you respond with confidence, protect your peace, and make sense of the dynamics no one ever explained.
Work shouldn’t feel like a mystery. Let’s make it make sense—together.
Spot the Trouble
“Is this bullying, discrimination, or just bad management?”
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Early warning signs & red-flag checklists
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Pattern-spotting: escalation timeline from snide remark → mobbing
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“Am I the only one?” reality-check journal prompts
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Quick quiz: performance feedback vs. psychological abuse
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Primer on protected classes & how discrimination hides in “neutral” policies
Tactical Professionalism
Survival tools once you know it’s hostile
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Conflict scripts: SMART-aligned responses, grey-rock & managed disclosure
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Documentation masterclass (screenshots, contemporaneous notes, metadata)
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EI/HR conversations—how to phrase requests for accommodations
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When & how to escalate: chain of command, outside regulators, unions
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“Predict Their Next Move” cheat-sheet (normal performance management vs. retaliatory nit-picking)
Psychological Safety & Systems
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Understanding the ecosystem that enables—or prevents—bullying
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ISO/CSA frameworks & the WorkSafeBC standard distilled into plain English
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Organizational risk audit worksheet (culture, workload, role clarity, power distance)
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Metrics that matter: absenteeism vs. presenteeism, turnover costs, grievance data
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Leader self-assessment: are you the amplifier?
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Myth-busting carousel: “Bullying is just tough love” and other corporate legends
For Bystanders & Allies
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For bystanders, managers, and healthy teammates
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Upstander micro-interventions that won’t get you fired
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Boundary-respecting support: what targets actually need vs. well-meant blunders
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Policy-writing tips for small orgs without HR depth
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Short, shareable explainer PDFs to send to leadership
Recovery & Reinvention
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After the toxic mess: heal, rebuild, thrive
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Somatic & cognitive tools for nervous-system reset after chronic threat
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Self-assessment: imposter syndrome vs. legitimate skill gap
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“Tactical Exit” playbook—resignation timing, references, EI eligibility
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Career pivot map: leveraging transferable skills, closing gaps, rebuilding confidence
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Community circle prompts: peer-support discussions and success stories
About Growth and Grit Studio
At Growth and Grit Studio, we are dedicated to providing classes and coaching on workplace harassment and discrimination. Our founder's extensive research and personal experience form the basis of our classes, ensuring practical and effective tools to help individuals navigate and respond to workplace challenges. Join us in building a resilient and empowered workforce.