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New Month, New Start

New Month, New Start

“Cheers to a new month and another chance for us to get it right.” ― Oprah Winfrey We usually think of January 1st as our time to set goals and dream big. I love this quote because it reminds us that we have chances to begin again all the time. What are you committing...

Best of 2023

Best of 2023

What a lovely surprise! My session on Empathetic Leadership was one the top 10 webinars in 2023 for The Justice Clearinghouse. Justice Clearinghouse has so many amazing instructors and so much valuable instruction that this is an incredible honor. I'm thrilled at the...

Empathetic Leadership with Stanford Medicine

Empathetic Leadership with Stanford Medicine

I had a great conversation Dean Lloyd Minor, Dean of the Stanford Medical School, on the importance and impact of empathetic leadership, particularly in challenging times. You can see a short clip above, or listen in on the full podcast on your favorite platform...

Free Webinar: Empathy at Work

Free Webinar: Empathy at Work

Your colleagues are struggling. A 2023 poll found, in fact, that nearly 60% of Americans say the past year has been the most stressful of their entire lives. They’re stressed about finances, about their mental and physical health, and about the state of the world....

Podcast Episode on Empathetic Leadership

Podcast Episode on Empathetic Leadership

I loved talking with former HR executive Stephanie Lemek about the importance of empathetic leadership, my LASER method for better support of those in trauma or distress at work, and the impact of institutional betrayal. Listen in here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music...

On PTSD

On PTSD

I did a webinar this week for criminal justice professionals on compassion fatigue and secondary trauma. I told them about the symptoms of PTSD: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, and changes in physical or emotional reactivity. Then...

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