by Katharine | Nov 6, 2024 | Blog
What a day this is. I think we’re all exhausted after a long night, and a long and contentious campaign. Some are thrilled at the outcome, and some are devastated. Either way, a few thoughts on how to get through today.1. Acknowledge your feelings. Give yourself...
by Katharine | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog
I recently had the pleasure of talking with the fabulous Hemma Lomax on the Great Women in Compliance Podcast. Hemma is a friend and we always have wonderful conversations about leading with empathy, the importance of transparency (especially in times of upheaval),...
by Katharine | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
I’m so happy to announce my new course at Justice Clearinghouse, Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue: Supporting Yourself as You Support Others. I worked on this course all summer, and I’m thrilled that it’s now out in the world. It includes...
by Katharine | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog
My son is a college freshman and I went to visit him this weekend, one month into his college life. I was reminded just how intense going to college is–you move to a new place, start a new job, live with a bunch of strangers, and have to figure out everything...
by Katharine | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog
A friend reached out to me recently. She was struggling with a difficult question. She has a son who is a college freshman, hundreds of miles away from her, and a first grader. Her son, like mine, is the same age as the students who survived the Sandy Hook shooting....
by Katharine | Aug 22, 2024 | Blog
I’m seeing so much burnout all the time, especially among managers. According to Gallup, about half of managers report feeling burned out at work very often or always. It’s a challenge to address, because the circumstances that led to the...