In the final episode of the series, we discuss how to sustain long-term growth and resilience in the face of continuous change. We explore how successful navigation of past changes can strengthen team dynamics and foster a culture of resilience. This episode offers leaders a roadmap for cultivating trust, maintaining adaptability, and setting their teams up for future challenges with confidence and connection.

Host: Liz Kidwell MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This episode focuses on how the nervous system shapescommunication, especially in high-stress situations, and why leaders need to be aware of nonverbal cues, tone, and emotional contagion. You’ll learn how to validate emotions without reinforcing fear, use storytelling to inspire andcreate a collective vision and employ active listening to uncover the true concerns of your team.

Host: Sophia Lamb MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, we explore why our nervous systems are so averse to ambiguity and how leaders can use this understanding to help teams thrive in uncertain times. You’ll learn practical tools, to help guide your team through transition and maintain connection and trust in the midst of change.

Host: Sophia Lamb MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This episode explores how resistance manifests and how to address the underlying fears driving it, building trust and creating opportunities for deeper engagement. You’ll learn practical ways to reframe resistance as an opportunity to strengthen team connections, normalize fear, and design solutions that truly address underlying concerns—ultimately leading to stronger, more resilient teams.

Host: Liz Kidwell MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This episode highlights the common mistakes leaders oftenmake during change management. Lacy Alana helps us explore how these strategies can backfire by overlooking the nervous system’s role in behavior and fear responses. You’ll learn how to address resistance with compassion, reframe it as an opportunity for growth, and build trust with your team through psychological safety and co-regulation techniques.

Host: Sophia Lamb MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Why do people resist change, even when it seems to make perfect sense? Welcome to the first episode of our Leading Through Change Series where we will explore the intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and change. Throughout this series, psychotherapist and interpersonal neurobiology specialist Lacy Alana unpacks how the nervous system responds to stress and uncertainty—and how that understanding can transform the way we lead during times of change.

In this episode, we lay the foundation by exploring how the nervous system works, why it matters in the workplace, and what leaders often overlook when navigating transitions. Learn why logic alone isn't enough to guide people through uncertainty and how creating “felt safety” can make all the difference.

Host: Liz Kidwell MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In the final episode of our Data-Driven Leadership series, we focus on contextualizing and disseminating evaluation results. Communicating findings effectively is critical—especially in politically sensitive environments or when addressing systemic challenges.

Join us as Cassandra Frazier, Senior Evaluator at the CDC, shares expertise on engaging communities in the interpretation and communication of data. This episode explores how we can ensure findings are presented constructively, using clear, accessible communication strategies that mitigate bias and unintended harm.

Tune in for valuable insights on making data actionable and impactful!

Host: Liz Kidwell MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Resources related to/mentioned in the episode:

• Centre for Public Impact, Storytelling for Systems Change
• Urban Institute Measure4Change Playbook
• National Cancer Institute Making Data Talk Workbook

• Urban Institute Data Walks

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In this episode we explore quantitative and mixed methods data collection and analysis with Dr. Jen Gathings, Senior Research Associate at ETR Services, LLC. With over 12 years of experience in evaluation and applied research, Dr. Gathings shares best practices for collecting and analyzing quantitative data, the benefits of a mixed methods approach, and strategies for ensuring data reflects the needs of the communities involved. She also provides practical tips for conducting successful analyses that lead to actionable insights.

Tune in to learn how to strengthen your evaluation process with effective data collection and analysis!

Host: Liz Kidwell MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠

Resources related to/mentioned in the episode:

• We All Count⁠

• ⁠Crenshaw, K.W. (1991). Race, gender, and sexual harassment. Southern California Law Review, 65: 1467-1476. ⁠

• Collins, P.H., (2000). Black feminist thought: knowledge, consciousness, and the politics of empowerment.
• Acker, J. (2005). Class questions: feminist answers.
• ⁠TDR Implementation Research Toolkit⁠
• ⁠Anthias F (2013). Intersectional what? Social divisions, intersectionality and levels of analysis. Ethnicities, 13(1), 3–19.⁠
• Sprague, J (2005). Feminist Methodologies for Critical Researchers. New York: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Inc.

• ⁠Hewitt, B., Baxter, J., and Western, M. 2006. Family, work and health: the impact of marriage, parenthood and employment on self-reported health of Australian men and women. Journal of Sociology, 42(1): 61-78. ⁠

• ⁠Analyzing Intersectionality-3 main effects and interactions

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