Civility Matters: Conversations on Rudeness, Respect and Workplace Culture
Civility Matters is a podcast about workplace civility, incivility, rudeness and the human side of leadership. Hosted by psychologist and speaker John O’Brien, the show features guests from business, healthcare, education, and public life who explore why rudeness happens, how it affects people and organizations, and what we can do to build more respectful workplaces and communities.
Each episode offers research-based insight and practical steps for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone working to reduce toxic behavior and strengthen trust. The show provides a regular reminder that how we treat each other at work isn’t a soft skill, but rather it is a strategic advantage.
Civility Matters: Conversations on Rudeness, Respect and Workplace Culture
Dr. Audrey Tang: Toxic Talk, Tired Teams: How Incivility Erodes Wellness
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Toxic Talk, Tired Teams brings together Dr. Audrey Tang and Dr. John O’Brien for a timely LinkedIn Live conversation on how negative communication patterns drain energy, erode trust, and weaken workplace culture. Drawing from psychology, leadership, and practical coaching experience, they unpack the subtle ways incivility, gossip, and emotional fatigue show up in teams—and how to restore connection, respect, and vitality.
This live session offers actionable insights for leaders and professionals seeking to build healthier, more engaged workplaces where people—and performance—can thrive.
Dr. Tang's Bio:
Dr Audrey Tang is a Leadership trainer, TEDx Performer/Speaker, Chartered Psychologist and multi-award-winning business author who focuses on practical tools for Wellbeing. With 30+ years teaching practical wellbeing tools in person and for the media, along with directing community theatre, she founded Wellbeing Media Studio broadcasting’s two shows: Mental Health Matters: Office Hours; and Mental Health Matters: After Hours globally with the e360tv Network. These and her other programs shine a spotlight on wellness and provide a visible opportunity and media support for academics and Thought Leaders.
Along with her coaching practice and mental/emotional fitness building workshops that she provides virtually and in person, she is the Founder and Chair of Trustees at CLICK Arts Foundation, a charity which gives grants to grassroots arts projects which build confidence, inclusivity and wellbeing.
She created and hosted the podcast Retrain Your Brain for Success (winner: Positive Change podcast awards); and The Wellbeing Lounge on NLiveRadio (winner of several awards). She also provided psychology contribution (on screen and off) to Channel 4's Don't Diet Lose Weight, and The Chrissy B Show.
She is a sought-after speaker, trainer coach and consultant who continues to give expert comment in the area of wellbeing to published and broadcast media.
For more about Dr. Audrey Tang: https://www.draudreyt.com/
For more on my work on rudeness and incivility, you can find information at:
