"Just create psychological safety by telling your team it's okay to make mistakes!" Everyone nodded. I felt my stomach tighten. Because I remembered being that employee - the one whose manager said all the right things, then subtly punished every misstep.
When you've been on both sides of the desk - both the employee hoping for safety and the leader trying to create it - you have a perspective most leadership development programs don't address.
In this episode, I explore what it's like to lead as a trauma survivor, including:

The gap between what leaders think they're communicating and what trauma survivors actually hear
Why popular leadership advice often falls flat (or causes harm)
The dual perspective advantage: what survivor leaders see that others miss
What we have to navigate that traditional leaders don't
Leading from integration, not despite your trauma history

If you're a leader carrying your own trauma history, this episode is for you.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Hook: When Leadership Training Misses the Mark
0:30 - The Problem: When Leaders Don't Know What They Don't Know
4:00 - What Sounds Good But Falls Flat
4:00 - "We Have an Open Door Policy"
5:15 - "Mistakes Are Learning Opportunities"
6:30 - "Take Care of Yourself"
7:45 - "I'm Here to Support You"
11:00 - The Dual Perspective Advantage
15:30 - What We Have to Navigate That Traditional Leaders Don't
18:30 - Leading From Integration, Not Despite Trauma
21:00 - Moving Forward: Your Dual Perspective Is Your Superpower
22:00 - Join the Waitlist for Leading at the Nervous System Level
Ready to lead from integration? Join the waitlist: https://resilientcareeracademy.myflodesk.com/tilwaitlist

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your career journey:

1. Free trauma-informed career development resources from my website! Visit https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com for always up-to-date tips.
2. Ready to build a fulfilling career with trauma-informed support? Join The Resilient Career Academy Learning Community, where trauma survivors support each other, share resources, and develop career resilience in a safe, understanding environment
3. Ready for personalized trauma-informed career coaching? Explore my range of virtual coaching packages designed for different stages of your career journey. Visit my website to find the right support for where you are now. [Visit my website: https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com/1-on-1-coaching]

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