Post by Sanchita Dutta

Project Management Professional (PMP®)| ICP- ACC Agile coach | Professional Scrum Master | SAFe 6.0 Agilist

#notjustmystory 16 hours of daily grind. For months. Skipped meals, missed family moments, unattended personal needs — all sacrificed because “that meeting is important.” I once worked in a culture where showing up was valued more than speaking up. Where unreasonable demands were the norm. Where analysis and ideas had no place. Where leaders dictated, and everyone was expected to align — no questions asked. Making my child Wait for her dinner- because missing that meeting wasn't an option. But not anymore. I’ve found a workplace that feels like home — where I feel safe, respected, and where people matter. Where leadership uplifts, listens, and inspires. And with that, I’ve changed too. To anyone stuck in the loop of fear, silence, and exhaustion — It’s time. Time to ask questions. Time to choose yourself. Time to stop fearing hierarchy — because real leaders don’t scare you, they inspire you. #Leadership #WorkCulture #ToxicWorkplace #SafeWorkplace #MentalHealthMatters #PeopleFirst #LinkedInCommunity #RespectAtWork