This is me at my going-away party at the Justice Department. I had been there fifteen years—through the birth of my three kids, through three presidents and seven attorneys general (eight if you count Sally Yates), through innumerable policy briefings, emails, and consequential meetings in austere conference rooms.
It’s been five years. I miss the people so much. The work was meaningful, interesting, and fulfilling.
And I’m so glad I left.
Launching my own business, particularly right before a global pandemic, was much harder than I anticipated. I’ve definitely had a lot of early morning anxiety and late-night frustration. I’ve spent hours trolling job sites when I wanted to give up.
But I’ve also had this:
- Sitting on a bus in Manila with World Health Organization leaders I’d trained in trauma-informed leadership, singing and laughing together, because they know that out of hardship comes community, trust, and even joy
- Addressing a crowd at SXSW—twice!
- Being published in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Business Insider, Psych Central, and Thrive Global
- Walking offstage at a recent conference and the organizer said to me, “That’s the best workshop I’ve ever seen”
- Holding my book in my hands, and getting to write a second one.
Most of all, I’ve had the great privilege to support leaders around the world and in every industry who want to build organizations that are human-centered and trauma-informed; that support their employees, customers, and community when it matters most.
I’m so grateful to my incredible friends and colleagues who are with me on this journey to build empathetic workplaces—like all of you! I can’t wait to see what the next five years bring!
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Thank you so much, Kara! Hope you’re having a great summer!
Thank you for your Thursday texts! Always good reminders to stay centered on joy and love of self and those we lead. Grateful for the time you came to San Mateo County to speak… I was there!
I’m so glad, Kitty! Thanks for being part of the community–I loved that conversation in San Mateo!
Thank you for the work you do and the passion you bring to such an important mission.
Thank you so much, Emma!
I love receiving your weekly text. It’s a friendly reminder to just be and take time. It helps me regroup and change my perspective as I get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle.
I’m so glad to hear it, Stephanie!
You are such an inspiration. I appreciate your dedication to your purpose!!!
Thank you, Jewel!
Katherine you have a gift. I have participated in a few of your workshops and look forward to continue learning. Empathy is a powerful tool. I am hopeful that by your presence and training the world will continue to see the value in building an Empathetic Workplace.
Joahn, thank you so much for your kind words. I know you are building a more empathetic world, too!
You’re Amazing!!!
Thank you!!