Dr. Ramani Durvasula On How To Manage A Working Relationship With A Narcissist
Ever feel drained after interacting with a colleague, investor or a business partner? Are there people in your professional life who seem to suck the energy out of the room with their constant need for praise and inability to take responsibility for mistakes? In this episode of Let’s Talk Impact, host Justyna Kedra dives deep into the world of narcissism with renowned psychologist Dr.Ramani Durvasula. Dr. Ramani sheds light on the specific red flags to watch out for in the workplace and investor environment, helping you identify narcissistic tendencies that can hinder productivity and team morale. You'll also learn how to navigate these challenging relationships and protect yourself from emotional manipulation.
Who Is Dr. Ramani Durvasula?
Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at California State University in Los Angeles. She’s also the CEO and founder of LUNA Education, Training, & Consulting, a company offering a variety of programs focused on educating clinicians, survivors, businesses, and coaches on the impact of narcissism on wellness, health, and functioning.
She was a recipient of the American Association of University Women Emerging Scholar Award. She takes on our modern scourges of entitlement and incivility in “Don’t You Know Who I Am”: How to Stay Sane in the Era of Narcissism, Entitlement and Incivility.” Dr. Ramani is also an author of a book on modern relationship survival manual, Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Relationship With a Narcissist. Her other book, You Are Why You Eat, teaches you how to change your life by changing your food attitude.
Her works have been featured on various media platforms, such as Investigation Discovery, BravoTV, Red Table Talk, and the Today Show. She’s also a featured expert on the digital media mental health platform, MedCircle. Dr. Durvasula is known for her brutally honest yet authentic voice on the struggles raised by narcissism across the globe, and in this episode, she shared with us the main traits of narcissists and how people become them.
Follow Dr. Ramani’s work
Follow Dr. Ramani on social media. She’s on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out her website as well, and get notified about her upcoming monthly virtual workshop series on Narcissistic Relationship Healing Program. You can also subscribe to her YouTube channel for access to more of her videos on narcissism.
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