Harmed From Victim to Survivor of Workplace Bullying

My journey through trauma and then to recovery has taught me many things that I simply could not have ever understood so genuinely without the experiences. Suffice to say, it was a cruel and painful way to learn. We do not truly appreciate what others are feeling unless we have felt something similar. I remember a friend once saying to me that throughout my journey she has always felt sad for what I was experiencing and would always look for ways to be supportive; but she never truly understood my trauma until she herself experienced it. It brings me no joy to know that she needed to experience pain and trauma herself before she could understand mine but when we talk about workplace bullying and how it impacts, yes this can certainly be true. Any emotional pain or discomfort is easier to understand when you yourself have experienced it. What have I learned as I recovered? That things are what you make of them. That you have to keep on going, no matter how hard the days seem or how much crap they throw at you. That you have to keep forgiving them. You have to be considerate of everyone, even those that hurt you. That to overcome the pain you have to try and understand it. I literally have to remind myself of this all the time. Trauma has permanently changed me. There is no going back to the person I used to be, the 'old me'. There is no 'getting over it' only 'getting on with it.' I am grateful for what I have in my life and I am grateful for my lessons. About the Author - Joanne is one of the brightest minds in training, coaching and corporate consulting today, specialising in workplace bullying. She is an author, speaker, corporate trainer, executive coach and Workplace Bullying Consultant. She incorporates 3 key aspects, one being life-transforming skills, professional development programs as well as professional coaching and mentoring for those that are already great and are now seeking excellence in workplace wellness and well-being. For over 20 years' businesses and employees have felt the impact of workplace bullying through litigious action and poor workplace culture, contributing to the reputational damage of so many thriving workplaces. Joanne's energy and expressive approach will energise and challenge behaviours, beliefs and thinking. Joanne's intention is to contribute to the success of thousands of companies and guide tens of thousands of people, inspiring them to take control of their own situation and empower themselves out of bullying cycles. She holds formal qualifications in Training (Certificate IV Training and Assessment), Public Safety (Diploma of Public Safety - Policing) and is a highly skilled facilitator. Joanne is a Member of IAWBH - International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment. Joanne's life purpose is to offer unique solutions that both employers and employees can use to drive positive change within their workplaces and their personal lives. She has lived as a victim of workplace bullying, as a survivor of workplace bullying and as an ex-police officer, her experiences provide invaluable insight into the systemic culture of bullying, harassment, discrimination and victimisation in the workplace. For those seeking Empowering Honesty, Accountability, Responsibility and Mutual Respect, Emotional Intelligence and Determination (HARMED), Joanne will lead you through the HARMED solution. You just need to be willing to heal.