In this episode of the Practice Dirty podcast, host  I talk to co-facilitator and friend Sonia Jorgensen, a nurse and healthcare leader who owns and runs Spirit2Spirit, an equine-facilitated leadership  development program. We discuss the challenges that companies face in terms HR, managing employee turnover and retention, and how to fix toxic work environments. 

In this conversation, Sonia and I explore the benefits of fostering a positive company culture and the importance of leaders developing essential skills to lead healthy teams. We also talk in-depth about the need for leaders to have empathy, curiosity, and a beginner's mindset, as well as the importance of setting clear expectations and boundaries. 

We also delve into some pretty heavy hitting topics such as when it may be necessary for employees to walk away from a role or for leaders to let go of an employee. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of open communication, understanding, and mutual respect in creating healthy work environments. We also discuss how horses help positive change happen 10 times faster than most traditional methods. 

Learn More About Spirit2Sprit: https://spirit2spirit.org/

Connect With Sonia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-jorgensen-spirit2spirit-llc-98555b235/

Learn More About Practice Dirty and How We Help Women of Color Develop Unshakeable Inner Calm at: https://www.macalarose.com. 

Find out more about my work at https://macalarose.com.