
Dr. Nan Cowardin-Lee
Author and Advocate
Dr. Nan Cowardin-Lee is a distinguished scholar, consultant, and speaker with extensive expertise in organizational psychology, workplace dynamics, and leadership development. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, Dr. Cowardin-Lee is passionate about helping individuals and organizations thrive by fostering effective communication, emotional intelligence, and collaborative environments.
Throughout her career, Dr. Cowardin-Lee has combined academic research with real-world applications to address complex workplace challenges. Her work focuses on enhancing employee engagement, navigating change, and building resilient teams. She has published numerous articles and presented at leading conferences on topics ranging from workplace well-being to strategies for managing conflict and promoting diversity.
I don’t have to be nice to bullies and neither do you.
Why Bullies Target the Best: Protecting Yourself in the Workplace
Talking Points
- The Psychological Impact of Workplace Bullying - How workplace bullying reverses Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- Bullying is a widespread issue and is exacerbated by systemic issues like power imbalances and organizational neglect
- Bullying occurs even in remote settings – often through cyberbullying and surveillance
10 Steps to Overcome Workplace Bullying
Do you know how to deal with your bully? Bullying is a complex relationship behavior pattern that involves unwanted and unwarranted abuse. Understanding the bullying cycle and abuse patterns can help you protect yourself. The process of becoming bully proof is explored through personal experience, supported by scientific studies and developed as a holistic approach through the resilience of the Hero(ine)’s journey.