How the Victim Role Hijacks Workplace Meetings (and What to Do Instead) | Episode 323

Victim mentality shows up in all areas of our lives, but when it pops up in the workplace, it can derail an entire team of people and quietly take control over the workplace. Today, I want to peel back the curtain on how the victim role can take charge, shifting the focus from what really matters and what you can do to keep your team focused and empowered.

This week’s episode 323 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how the victim role hijacks workplace meetings (and what to do instead). 

In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing how the victim role shows up in workplace scenarios and can take control of group dynamics, and 5 actionable steps you can take to address the situation to foster healthier, more productive workplace interactions. 

Everyone can fall into the victim role at times, but with awareness and the right tools, you can shift the energy in your team meetings and help your team thrive! For more strategies on handling tricky workplace dynamics, check out my upcoming workshop, Beyond Burnout: Setting Boundaries at Work That Stick, on September 18, 2025!

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LINKS MENTIONED:

GETTING OUT OF VICTIM MENTALITY EPISODES

Ep #3 Victim Mentality (8 min)

Ep #106 How to Overcome Victim Mentality Even If You've Been Victimized (15 min)

Ep # 126 How Understanding Your Part in Things Brings You Out of Victim Mentality (15 min)

Ep. #152 How to Stop Taking Things Personally and Come Out of Victim Mentality (14 min)

Ep. #172 Seven Steps to Coming Out of Victim Mentality (21 min)

Ep #176 What Is the Dreaded Drama Triangle and How to Get Out of It (19 min)

Ep. 223 How Building Boundaries Helps You Overcome Victim Mentality and Unrealistic Expectations

Ep. 266. How to Stop Victimizing Yourself and Reclaim Your Power (23 min)

Ep. 313 How to Go from Victim Mentality to Empowered Living – You Have Choices

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Chapters

• 0:00 How the Victim Role Hijacks Workplace Meetings (and What to Do Instead)
• 2:43 Understanding the Drama Triangle and Victim Mentality
• 6:48 Strategies to Address the Victim Role in Workplace Meetings
• 9:47 Barb’s Personal Experience of Realizing and Changing Her Victim Mentality