Executive coach, author, and former Google executive Ginny Clarke is making waves on social media with a powerful message about standing up to toxic behavior in the workplace.
In a recent Instagram post and accompanying YouTube video, Clarke shared a personal story about confronting a colleague’s public disrespect and using righteous indignation—or moral anger—as a means to reclaim her dignity and set professional boundaries.
“Have you ever felt silenced by workplace transgressions and other bad behavior? I have, and I won’t take it,” Clarke wrote on Instagram. “It’s time to speak up!”
In her video, Clarke recounted a moment when a male colleague angrily accused her of contradicting him during a client call—a claim she denied and one that visibly confused others present.
After he ordered everyone out of his office, Clarke made a bold move: she calmly walked her colleagues out and returned to address him directly.
“I’m a grown woman and you don’t get to talk to me that way,” she told him. He apologized, blaming stress.
When asked in a later podcast interview whether she was afraid to speak up, Clarke said the emotion she felt was not fear, but fury.
Righteous Anger as a Tool for Change
Clarke’s message centers around a concept not often discussed in leadership training: righteous indignation. She defines it as “anger primarily caused by a perception of injustice or moral issue,” and asserts that this kind of emotional clarity can lead to immediate and transformative action.
“Sometimes we need to just have righteous indignation or righteous anger,” she explained in the video. “This feeling can drive an in-the-moment response that has far more impact than waiting or saying nothing.”
The former corporate executive, who once led diversity recruitment efforts at Google, has made it her mission to help professionals, especially women and people of color, develop the confidence and strategic tools to challenge disrespectful behavior, advocate for equity, and define their own leadership style.
Conscious Leadership and Weekly Empowerment
Clarke is currently promoting her weekly newsletter and YouTube series on conscious leadership, offering practical strategies for professionals to lead with integrity while protecting their emotional and psychological boundaries.
Her viral post has already resonated with thousands who say they have felt silenced, demeaned, or overlooked in corporate spaces.
The Bigger Picture: Boundaries Are Non-Negotiable
In an age where more professionals are demanding accountability, inclusion, and psychological safety in the workplace, Clarke’s message is a timely reminder that boundaries are not a luxury—they are a necessity.
“It’s crucial to stand your ground and protect basic human rights,” she said. “Righteous indignation can be a powerful tool for addressing injustices.”
As discussions around leadership and workplace ethics continue to evolve, Ginny Clarke’s voice remains an essential guide for anyone looking to lead with strength, clarity, and uncompromising respect.
