Narcissism at Work: Denial, Deflection and the Narcissistic Boss – Part 1

In this episode, we crack open a subtle but deeply toxic dynamic many professionals encounter: the narcissistic boss or coworker who deflects blame, rewrites reality, and leaves you questioning your own judgment.

I sit down with Merry Brown to explore what happens when someone has too little inner conflict but causes constant conflict with others. We explore how pathological denial operates in narcissistic personalities—what it protects against, how it shows up at work, and why it’s so hard to confront.

This is part 1 of a larger conversation—but already, we’re peeling back layers that many people experience but don’t have the words for.