THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2010
 
DIFFICULT PEOPLE AT WORK
'A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn.' Author Unknown

When clients talk to me about career change, often their unhappiness stems from a difficult relationship at work. These clients are always emotionally intelligent, capable and sensitive people who have inadvertently found themselves in a relationship dynamic that is doing more harm than good.

I'm reluctant to say they've been bullied because I think the word can be overused but most of these people admit that the experience has been somewhat traumatic and has always damaged their confidence. In many cases, this creates a vicious cycle - their confidence is low so they feel apprehensive about applying for new roles yet staying in the role further erodes their sense of self worth.

Relationship dynamics are complex - both within the workplace and outside of it. Most difficult people have issues of their own and many lack the awareness to manage their frustrations in an effective way. Their intention is usually not to cause harm but their lack of self awareness can make them oblivious to the impact they have.

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'Kate James is a work life balance coach, writer and speaker. She works with professional people who want to enhance their quality of life by making the right career and life choices. You can find Kate at www.totalbalance.com.au.'