Episode #2
Bullies Be Gone: How to Survive Workplace Bullying, Protect Your Wellbeing & Reclaim Your Power with Colleen McAvoy
Workplace bullying can damage confidence, relationships, careers, and wellbeing...but staying silent isn't the only option. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews Colleen McAvoy, therapist, advocate, and author of the upcoming book Bullies Be Gone, to explore the realities of workplace bullying and how people can respond without losing themselves in the process. Colleen shares her personal experiences with toxic managers, ineffective HR responses, and the difficult decision to leave unhealthy workplaces. She also explains how emotional regulation, empathy, self-care, and understanding bullying dynamics can help people regain control and move forward. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why workplace bullying often continues when bullies form powerful alliances with management. • How toxic workplace environments can affect emotional and physical wellbeing. • Why pausing, breathing, and thinking before reacting can prevent bullying situations from escalating. • How understanding the possible pain and trauma behind a bully's behavior can help you respond with greater control without excusing their actions. • When leaving a toxic workplace may be the healthiest and most empowering decision. • Why HR policies and legal protections don't always provide the practical support victims expect. • How self-care, career flexibility, and changing your perspective can help you move forward after workplace bullying. • How Colleen's upcoming book Bullies Be Gone provides practical strategies for dealing with bullying, harassment, and discrimination. ABOUT THE GUEST: Colleen McAvoy is a therapist, advocate, and author focused on helping people understand and navigate bullying, harassment, emotional wellbeing, and difficult workplace environments. Drawing from her professional experience and personal encounters with workplace bullying, Colleen shares practical strategies centered on emotional regulation, self-care, compassion, and personal empowerment. ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ My Book (The Silent Salesmen) – Bestseller in German and English https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You https://a.co/d/12EYX2u Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial https://www.mitchcarson.com/ https://www.tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos Visit our website: https://www.mitchcarson.com/ Email: mitchcarson@rocketmail.com mitch@mitchcarson.com https://linktr.ee/mitchcarson #publicspeaker #tedxspeaker #personalbrandingexpert #workplacebullying #bullying #leadership #workplaceculture #mentalhealth #selfcare #career #colleenmcevoy #bulliesbegone
