Andy Goram speaks with Kelly Campbell, a trauma-informed leadership coach, who shares their personal journey and insights on the impact of childhood trauma on leadership behaviour. Through their own experiences and professional expertise, they delve into the correlation between unresolved trauma and leadership patterns, highlighting the connection between childhood experiences and adult leadership styles. Kelly's emphasis on the importance of acknowledging and addressing trauma, both on a personal and organisational level, offers valuable perspectives for leaders and managers and offers up a path to healing.

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• The importance of addressing trauma in leadership roles for a healthier work environment.

• The impact of unresolved trauma on workplace culture and how it affects team dynamics.

• The practical steps to begin trauma healing for leaders, fostering personal growth and more effective leadership.

• Trauma-informed leadership practices to create a more supportive and inclusive workplace.

• How healing trauma can benefit organisational wellbeing, productivity and employee engagement.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside 00:01:11 - Impact of Unresolved Trauma on Leadership 00:02:16 - Trauma-Informed Leadership and Kelly's Journey 00:08:23 - Trauma-Informed Leadership Definition 00:11:00 - Writing "Heal to Lead" 00:16:12 - People Pleasing Or Controlling Leaders 00:18:24 - The Impact of Unhealed Trauma in Leadership 00:21:43 - The Epidemic of Not-Enoughness 00:27:41 - Taking Responsibility for Healing 00:30:49 - Lifetime Commitment to Healing 00:31:32 - The Concept of Healing Trauma 00:32:39 - Taking Responsibility 00:39:09 - Impact on Organisations 00:42:31 - Business Sense of Caring 00:46:33 - Sticky Notes of Wisdom 00:48:17 - The Ripple Effect of Healing 00:48:47 - Connect with Kelly Campbell

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Get the full transcript of the episode here