062: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership is Important with Carolyn Swora

In this solo episode, I share insights from my journey as a leader, a host of this podcast, an author, and leadership consultant. With over 60 guests interviewed and a wealth of knowledge gained from my second book and certification programs, we dive into what I’ve learned about the  nervous system's influence on leadership, the essence of being trauma-informed, and the key learnings from my personal leadership journey.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• 🧠 Three-Brained Beings: Discover the significance of integrating our three centers of intelligence—head, heart, and body—for effective leadership.

• 💡 Learning 1 - Discovering Body Wisdom: Uncover the power of acknowledging and harmonizing the wisdom of our body with our intellectual and emotional intelligence.

• 🕰 Learning 2 - The Influence of Our Past: Explore how past experiences shape our leadership styles and the importance of addressing emotional duress.

• 🔒 Learning 3 - The Stories Our Bodies Hold: Learn about the physical and physiological storage of memories and its impact on our reactions and decision-making.

• 🌱 Being Trauma-Informed: Understand the benefits of a trauma-informed approach to leadership, emphasizing compassion, safety, and co-regulation.

• 🛠 The Importance of Being a Trauma-Informed Practitioner: Insights into personal growth and professional efficacy through understanding and applying trauma-informed principles.

We talk about:

• 00:00 Intro

• 02:22 Three brained beings

• 03:56 Learning 1 - Discovering how your three centers of intelligence work together

• 06:34 Learning 2 - Our past influences us more than we realize

• 09:34 Learning 3 - Our body store stories, memories that we don't have access to 

• 10:43 What does it mean to lead by being trauma informed

• 13:25 Key learnings about being a trauma informed leader

• 17:50 What happens when we aren't trauma informed

• 20:33 The transformation that this leadership style can spark

• 24:17 What can we do?

🌈 Closing Thoughts:

I invite you to reflect on your own leadership journey, to explore trauma-informed practices, and consider the continuous pursuit of personal and professional growth. Let me know what you think about my first solo episode! Would you like to see more?

#LeadershipDevelopment #TraumaInformedLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

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