Heal To Lead. Why Unresolved Trauma Affects Leaders & Organisations

Andy Goram speaks with Kelly Campbell, a trauma-informed leadership coach, who shares their personal journey and insights on the impact of childhood trauma on leadership behaviour. Through their own experiences and professional expertise, they delve into the correlation between unresolved trauma and leadership patterns, highlighting the connection between childhood experiences and adult leadership styles. Kelly's emphasis on the importance of acknowledging and addressing trauma, both on a personal and organisational level, offers valuable perspectives for leaders and managers and offers up a path to healing.

Key Takeaways

• The importance of addressing trauma in leadership roles for a healthier work environment.

• The impact of unresolved trauma on workplace culture and how it affects team dynamics.

• The practical steps to begin trauma healing for leaders, fostering personal growth and more effective leadership.

• Trauma-informed leadership practices to create a more supportive and inclusive workplace.

• How healing trauma can benefit organisational wellbeing, productivity and employee engagement. 

Key Moments

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside 
00:01:11 - Impact of Unresolved Trauma on Leadership 
00:02:16 - Trauma-Informed Leadership and Kelly's Journey 
00:08:23 - Trauma-Informed Leadership Definition 
00:11:00 - Writing "Heal to Lead" 
00:16:12 - People Pleasing Or Controlling Leaders 
00:18:24 - The Impact of Unhealed Trauma in Leadership 
00:21:43 - The Epidemic of Not-Enoughness 
00:27:41 - Taking Responsibility for Healing 
00:30:49 - Lifetime Commitment to Healing 
00:31:32 - The Concept of Healing Trauma 
00:32:39 - Taking Responsibility 
00:39:09 - Impact on Organisations 
00:42:31 - Business Sense of Caring 
00:46:33 - Sticky Notes of Wisdom 
00:48:17 - The Ripple Effect of Healing 
00:48:47 - Connect with Kelly Campbell

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