What do you do when you realize you were never really a partner — just treated like one?

In this episode of Art of Reading the Room, Gerard and Sarah talk through a defining moment in Gerard’s career — the day he walked into a meeting and realized it was time to walk away. From leadership breakdowns to ignored red flags, they unpack how to know when it’s time to leave, and how to leave with clarity, confidence, and no regrets.

Whether you're in a misaligned partnership, a job that no longer fits, or a situation that’s starting to drain your self-worth — this episode is a roadmap for reclaiming your values.

🧠 Learn how to spot subtle signs of disrespect 🧭 Know when compromise is over 💬 Why staying quiet can make you the victim

Key Topics:

1. Core values vs. compromise in professional relationships
2. The difference between being a “partner” and actually having decision-making power
3. How to confront exclusion and miscommunication in leadership teams
4. Practical lessons from Gerard’s business experience
5. Why staying silent makes you a participant in dysfunction
6. The importance of taking decisive action when alignment breaks down

Quote of the Episode:

"If you keep clocking in every Sunday after they told you you’d be working every Sunday — that’s not on them anymore. That’s on you." — Gerard

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