Gaslighting, Power & Boundaries: Lessons for Women in Leadership with Dr. Lisa Dawn Fox
This episode is different. It is heavier. And it is necessary. Because gaslighting and coercive control do not just exist in toxic romantic relationships. They show up in leadership teams. In corporate power dynamics. In subtle workplace politics. And in the moments when you begin to question your own judgment.
And when that happens, it does not just affect your career; it affects your nervous system, your confidence, and your ability to trust yourself.
In this episode of Jolt Your Career, I am joined by Dr. Lisa Dawn Fox, retired surgeon, former residency director, and now coach for women recovering from narcissistic abuse and coercive control.
Dr. Lisa brings rare credibility to this conversation. She broke barriers as the first female surgical resident at her hospital, built a respected medical career, and now works with women navigating the psychological aftermath of betrayal, gaslighting, and power-based abuse.
Together, we unpack:
• What gaslighting actually looks like in the workplace• How coercive control hides inside high-performing leadership personas
• Why boundaries are not personal preferences but leadership requirements
• The psychological toll of betrayal at work
• How trauma bonds form in corporate environments• The path from survival mode back to stability, safety, and self-trust
This is not about victimhood. It is about awareness. Because when you understand the dynamics of power, manipulation, and control, you stop internalizing what was never yours to carry. If you have ever second-guessed yourself after a meeting. If you have felt dismissed, undermined, or subtly destabilized at work. If you have wondered how something that looked “professional” could feel so psychologically unsafe. This episode is for you.
You have a right to lead from a place of clarity, strength, and authenticity. And you do not have to navigate this alone.
Connect with Dr. Lisa Dawn Fox
Website: shadowandsoul.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisadawnfox/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisadawnfox/]
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