Navigating Workplace Silence: Professional Ways to Respond to Being Ignored

February
24
2026 (Tuesday)
Time 10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
31 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 211671
Instructor
Namitha Silesh 
Live
Recorded
Live + Recorded

Overview

This session explores the psychological and organizational aspects of workplace silence and social exclusion. It helps participants understand why being ignored occurs in professional settings and equips them with effective, respectful, and assertive strategies to respond without escalating conflict or harming professional relationships

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Understanding workplace silence and ostracism
  • Psychological impact of being ignored at work
  • Common causes: communication gaps, power dynamics, stress
  • Professional and assertive communication 
  • When and how to seek organizational support

Who Will Benefit

  • All

Speaker Profile

Namitha Silesh is a trained psychology professional with both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Psychology, bringing together strong academic foundations and applied experience in education and mental health practice. She has worked as an Assistant Professor of Psychology, where she taught undergraduate courses across core psychological domains, and as a School Counsellor, providing structured psychological support to children and adolescents. Her professional expertise includes child counselling, emotional and behavioural assessment, and the application of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, with particular proficiency in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She is skilled in addressing concerns related to anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, and adjustment difficulties, and emphasizes practical, developmentally appropriate interventions. Drawing on her combined experience in teaching and counselling, Namitha designs and delivers learning sessions, workshops, and webinars that translate psychological theory into real-world understanding. Her work is guided by a strong commitment to mental health awareness, ethical practice, and psychological well-being, with a focus on empowering individuals through insight, skill development, and informed self-reflection.
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