THE platform addressing experiences of toxic leadership through storytelling and research

What we do

VENT brings together multidisciplinary collaborators, survivors, and technology to reduce the impact of toxic leadership on individuals, communities, businesses, and the environment. Through educational campaigns, research, and powerful storytelling, VENT sheds light on real experiences, offering insights to inspire change!

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What guides us

Courage

Courage

Every and any step you take away from accepting and normalizing bad treatment at work shows courage. It is brave to consider change, to take a break, to reach out for help, to tell family and friends, to educate yourself and others, go public or to anonymously contribute to research.

Inclusion

Inclusion

There is no sustainability without diversity and no diversity without inclusion. At VENT individuals of all backgrounds, ages, sexual identities and abilities are welcomed and valued as equal contributors, bringing to light diverse perspectives and experiences of dysfunctionality in a workplace.

Collaborations

Collaborations

Together, as survivors, researchers, and professionals, we stand united to raise awareness about toxic leadership. Our collaborative efforts foster solidarity and empowerment to prevent misuse of power, combat its aftermath and champion ethical leadership across workplaces.

Get Informed

Toxic leadership, often kept secret, affects millions globally. Get informed to protect yourself and others, reducing the normalization and acceptance of workplace dysfunction and abuse.

Real Stories of toxic leadership

At VENT, we use storytelling to illuminate the profound impact of toxic leadership. Read personal accounts or watch animated adaptations of these experiences. Our stories are drawn from diverse individuals worldwide, ensuring anonymity while highlighting common patterns of abuse across various industries. Trigger Warning: This content may be triggering as it addresses themes of violence and harassment in the workplace.

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Failed by the systems

Toxic pattern
gaslighting
neglect

While being abused in the workplace, you reach out to trusted professionals and your employer, only to be met with silence and neglect. Vital information is withheld, and you are left to navigate bureaucratic barriers alone, which causes further injury to your well-being.

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Forced to run a fake investigation

Toxic pattern
gossip
supporting bullying
dishonesty

You are a respected professional with over 20 years experience. You’ve been a loyal and recognized employee for a decade. New leadership comes on board and suddenly the bullies run loose. You are sucked into an investigation designed to devalue, discard and humiliate you. All shortly before you can legally retire.

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Friends to foes

Toxic pattern
sabotage
threats
harassment

You join a new team, start a new life. You make a work friend who becomes a mentor and a friend only to one day turn on you and try to get you in big trouble. You become a target of threats, a topic of gossip. The leadership knows but doesn’t stop the bully. The HR tells you to “deal with it”.

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