Claim OwnershipBuilding Trauma Informed Workplaces with Stephanie Lemek, Founder- The Wounded Workforce
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Trauma shows up everywhere, including at work.
According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, at least 70% of US Adults self-identify as having one or more traumatic experience in their lifetime. Now add the traumatic experiences of spouses, children, parents, and other loved ones.
With an issue this pervasive, why aren't we talking about the impacts of trauma on the workplace and team culture?
The truth is, many of us don't want to talk about our traumatic experiences at work or may not make connections between past trauma and current challenges. And that's perfectly okay! Organizations don't need either to effectively address trauma in the workplace, what they need is Trauma Informed Workplace Cultures.
My name is Stephanie Lemek. I'm a former HR executive on a mission to help build Trauma Informed Workplace cultures where everyone can be successful. Regardless of past trauma.
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Join us for a conversation with Justin Clifford, CEO of Bereave- a ground-breaking start-up dedicated to helping organizations, managers, and individuals better navigate death, loss, and grief. We talk about grief at work, Bereave's work, and how to better navigate grief at work as a leader and as someone experiencing loss.
Many look forward to the holidays, but for many of us, they also bring a mix of stress, joy, and trauma triggers. In this special episode, we discuss how we can navigate the challenges of the holidays and focus on caring for ourselves this time of year (and beyond).
Join us for a quick discussion on Attachment styles and how they show up in the workplace. Learn more about attachment styles here and you can even take a quiz to determine your own here.
With last week's election results and the corresponding fallout, we wanted to take a break from our regular schedule programing and take a few minutes to highlight some post-election self-care practices.
As we work to build trauma informed workplaces, it's important to acknowledge the significant and unique impact of military experiences on individuals and how they show up in the workplace. In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting veterans and their family members in the workplace and the power of Trauma Informed practices to do just that through the whole employee journey.We are lucky to have Matt Poepsel, PhD join us to share his own journey as a veteran and talk about how we can support all veterans. Check out Matt's work on his website, on LinkedIn, and his book, Expand the Circle, Enlightened Leadership for our New World of Work.
Join us for a powerful conversation with Jennifer Laurie, Founder of Equitable HR Guild and Chief People Officer at StartOut. Jennifer's work to create a more equitable future of work and her lived experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community make for an important and actionable conversation on equity in the workplace and beyond. Follow Jen on LinkedIn and find the amazing resources from Equitable HR Guild here.
Join us for a high-level discussion of the concept of Institutional Betrayal and also how we can move to something greater- Institutional Courage. Also, make sure and check out The Center for Institutional Courage for more information and free resources.
Join us for a conversation on career transitions and how trauma shows up as we navigate these big changes! Dr. Kyle Elliot is a Trauma-Informed Career Coach. Learn more about his work on his website and LinkedIn.
Elections and the anxiety that comes with them are top of mind- join us for a conversation about the real phenomenon that is election anxiety and what we can do to address it both organizationally and within the workplace.
Join us for a conversation on mental health at work with one of the leading voices on this topic- Melissa Doman, MA. Melissa is an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, and Author of Yes, You Can Talk about Mental Health at Work. If you are interested in learning more about Melissa's work and how she can support your organization, check out her website.
Although it might seem like a surprising topic as we look at trauma informed workplaces, humor actually plays an important role in creating more supportive cultures. Join Peter Phelan and Stephanie Lemek for a conversation about humor as a coping mechanism and a powerful tool in the workplace and beyond. You can also find more about Peter's work at VaulesCulture here.
We kick off season 3 of the podcast with a conversation on the power of communication with the co-founders of Proactive Conversations, Belma McCaffrey and Jessica Belsky. Listen in to learn more about their methodology and how it can help organizations and leaders build more psychological safety in their organizations, and contribute to trauma informed cultures. We even chat about the challenges of communication around this election cycle.
Join us for a great conversation with Rita Ramakrishnan, ACC, ACTC, Founder of Iksana, Fractional Chief People Office, and Executive Coach, to discuss Neurodiversity in the workplace and how, with the proper support and resources, it can become a superpower.
Unfortunately, most of us have experienced manipulation at work- a 'two-faced' colleague or a leader who takes advantage of our desire to grow and succeed. In this episode, we're joined by Chief People Officer and Start-up Advisor, Alex Seiler to dive into the Jeykll and Hydes we encounter in the workplace and a better understanding of managing manipulation at work - including checking in on our own behavior.
More and more research points to Psychedelics as a powerful tool when it comes to trauma recovery. Unfortunately, a lot of misconceptions also exist about the use of psychedelics. Join us for an amazing conversation with Steven Huang, Founder, Set the Setting, and Director, Social Justice at MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). Make sure to follow Steven's work and more on his substack!
Join us for a very special episode where host and Wounded Workforce Founder & CEO, Stephanie Lemek works through live coaching using The Bounce Back Blueprint created by Jen Fox, Founder, Orgsavvy consulting.
Join us for a conversation with Kelly Mackin, CEO of Motives Met and Author of Work Life Well-Lived to talk about how our motives help us better understand how to create a work-life that best serves our overall well-being and how leaders can use the Motives Met Pathway to better understand and provide for their teams. Follow Kelly on LinkedIn, the Motives Met website, and purchase Work Life Well-Lived here.
Join us for a conversation with Jessica D. Winder on caregiving at work, the realities of what employees face when needing to care give as parents and elders- the so-called sandwich generation, and what a better support system can look like in the workplace. You can also pick up a copy of Jessica's book here and her new interview course here.
Emily Golden is an experienced Leader and a Master Certified Coach through ICF. She is also a certified Trauma Informed Coach. She shares her experiences as a leader, coach, and parent and provides amazing insights on how to bring a more trauma informed approach to all areas of your life in our conversation. Learn more about Emily's work on her LinkedIn or her Website. You can also check out Emily's book, The New Golden Rule.
We took a little (unexpected) break during Season 2, but we are back at it! Listen in to learn why. The Trauma Informed Workplace Practitioner Certification May 29th - Self- Care and Resilience Virtual Workshop
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