Weekly blog for leaders focused on how to be trauma-informed in their daily practice. Includes a focus on yourself as well as ways to support your team.
I remember when I was first promoted to a leadership role. Like many of us, I wanted to prove myself. I worked late, answered emails on weekends, and made myself available at all times, thinking that my dedication would earn my team’s trust and respect. At first, I felt proud of my commitment, bu...
I know firsthand how difficult it can be to set and maintain boundaries, especially in the workplace. For a long time, I struggled with saying no, thinking that to be successful, I had to be constantly available to my colleagues—even at the expense of my own well-being. But over time, I learned t...
Over recent weeks, we have explored moral distress in depth. Today, we will focus specifically on how it manifests within your team and what trauma-informed leaders can do to address it effectively. Moral distress is a complex emotional and psychological state that can significantly impact both i...
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Last week, I talked about moral distress—the deep discomfort and inner conflict that arises when we can’t act in alignment with our values because of external pressures. As a trauma-informed leader, I know how frequently this happens in today’s ever-changing world. Whether it’s due to adminis...
As a leader, I know firsthand how relentless the challenges can be. Every day brings new obstacles that demand my energy, my attention, and sometimes, a level of resilience that feels impossible to sustain. But one of the deepest struggles I’ve faced—and one I know many other leaders grapple with...
Leadership isn’t just about making decisions and driving results—it’s also about understanding the human element behind every decision. For leaders who want to create a truly supportive and productive work environment, embracing trauma-informed leadership is key.Â
Over the last several months, we...
As we try to navigate the increasingly turbulent times, it has been more difficult than ever to be a leader. Many of us are leading teams who are highly stressed, constantly dysregulated, and are hypervigilant – consistently surveying the news or social media to see what new threats have emerged ...
Over the last month, we have watched the new administration here in the United States assume power like a bull in a China shop – creating chaos, issuing disturbing directives, and promoting cultures of divisiveness. This rhetoric shifts values from compassion to control, promotes bullying, limits...
Over the last couple of weeks, we have done a deep dive into the fourth pillar of trauma-informed leadership, autonomy. This week, we’ll talk about how to foster a culture on your team that effectively balances autonomy with clear directives as needed.
Trauma is many things – it’s a horrifying ex...
As a child of the eighties (and a proud member of generation “X”), I grew up with a lot of autonomy. During those long summer days, I would go out in the morning to play with my friends who lived on the same street. My parents only expected that I return home when the streetlights turned on. Ther...
Over the last several weeks, we have been doing a deep dive into the “Four Pillars of Trauma-Informed Leadership.” Over the next three weeks, we’re going to focus on the fourth and final pillar – Autonomy. As a leader, one of the profound tensions that we experience every day is trying to balance...
Over the last couple of weeks, we have completed a deep dive into the third pillar of trauma-informed leadership, relationships and connection. This week, we’re going to build on what you learned about your own comfort with relationships and connection in the workplace. We will also discuss way...
Weekly blog for leaders focused on how to be trauma-informed in their daily practice. Includes a focus on yourself as well as ways to support your team.
