Truth, Lies and Work

175. The Workplace Rules No One Explains, with The Harassment Doctor Enya Doyle

Feb 27, 2025

54:58

Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

Every Thursday, we bring you a brand-new interview with an expert guest who knows how to create great workplace cultures. And this week’s guest didn’t hold back.

🎙 This Week’s Guest: Dr. Enya Doyle, The Harassment Doctor

Our guest today is Dr. Enya Doyle, aka The Harassment Doctor—a specialist in harassment, inclusion, and workplace culture. Her job? Helping leaders, managers, and business owners avoid the legal and ethical pitfalls of modern workplaces.

This episode is a masterclass in handling the awkward, messy, and legally risky situations that many managers are afraid to ask about.

🔥 Key Topics We Covered:

💡 When physical contact at work is unavoidable—what’s the right approach?

💡 Is it sexist for female managers to refuse meetings with male co-workers?

💡 Why attractive people sell more—and is it fair?

💡 Should you comfort a crying colleague or keep your distance?

💡 Is following employees on Instagram inappropriate?

💡 Why are some managers obsessed with telling women to wear lipstick?

💡 What do you do when your workplace is full of "banter" and swearing?

💡 Is it okay to comment on an employee’s appearance if they look unkempt?

💡 The truth about why taller people get paid more—does bias play a role?

📌 Where to Learn More

🔗 Dr. Enya Doyle’s website: www.enyadoyle.com

📸 Instagram (@TheHarassmentDoctor): www.instagram.com/theharassmentdoctor

💼 Connect with Dr. Doyle on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/enya-doyle

🎧 What’s Next?

📅 Next Tuesday:

We’re back with This Week in Work—covering the latest workplace news, a hot take from an industry expert, and your work dilemmas answered in our World-Famous Workplace Surgery.

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General Support with Mental Health and Well-being

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World)