On this episode of Narcissism At Work, we're diving into what happens when a respected visionary founder turns into a source of emotional manipulation, fear, and chaos. Startups are often praised for their innovation and drive, but they can also be prime territory for narcissistic behaviours, cleverly disguised as passion, purpose, and progress. We're joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Daksha Hirani to break down how narcissistic entrepreneurs weaponise values like \"resilience\" and \"loyalty,\" using charm, ambition, and even therapeutic language to exploit trust and blur boundaries.
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These environments don’t just hurt careers, they destabilise lives. And because they’re often masked by ethical branding or progressive language, many people don’t realise what’s happening until the damage is done.
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Narcissism At Work is a co-production from Other Box and Breaking Atoms.
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