How to build healthy inclusive workplaces

In our final episode, we explore what it actually means to build a healthy workplace, shifting our focus from toxic behaviours to constructive solutions. We welcome back clinical psychologist Dr. Daksha Hirani and our special guest, Raakhi, Other Box’s HR consultant.

So, what does psychological safety look like? How do we promote leadership that centres empathy, accountability, and emotional intelligence, and stop toxic traits from contaminating workplace culture? It’s not enough to just survive narcissistic environments; we want to help you build better ones.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What would it actually look like to work somewhere safe, respectful, and human?”, this episode is for you.

What we cover:

• Distinguishing between what healthy leadership vs toxic leadership look like
• The difference between psychological safety and performative culture
• The risk of relying on one person to carry out cultural change
• Why DEI must be built into systems, not left to personalities
• The need for accountability processes — even when a narcissist has left
• Supporting teams through grief, exhaustion, and confusion after abuse
• How to rebuild trust from the bottom up

References and Frameworks Mentioned

• The Power of Psychological Safety: Creating environments where people feel safe to speak up, fail, and grow
• Signs of False Belonging: When connection is rooted in fear, guilt, obligation, or overidentification with the mission
• Boundary Setting in Practice: Scripts, habits, and mental reframes to protect energy without shutting down
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Quote Highlights

• “Healing a workplace after narcissistic harm isn’t just about getting rid of one person, it’s about unlearning the culture that enabled them.” Raakhi Tanvi
• “Belonging isn’t something you perform, it’s something you practice, over time, in safe spaces.” Leyya Sattar
• “Accountability isn’t punishment. It’s the most loving thing a workplace can do for its people.” Dr. Daksha Hirani

Why it matters:

Whether you're still stuck in a toxic workplace, in recovery, or leading a team yourself, this episode offers a roadmap. You can rewrite the narrative. Culture is built moment by moment, and it begins with how we treat each other when no one is watching.

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