Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Podcast

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Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Podcast

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🎙️ Podcast Show Notes Introduction What if changing a toxic industry culture doesn’t require a movement to start with thousands of people? What if it starts with one person willing to say something? In this episode, we explore what it really means to speak up when something feels wrong at work. They unpack why people so often stay silent when they witness microaggressions, harmful behavior, or unsafe practices, and how the desire to be agreeable can allow toxic industry norms to continue.&nbs...

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