Tara Fisher shares her remarkable career journey as a birth and postpartum doula into adult education, corporate HR, with a focus on learning and development. The conversation touches on the value of diverse backgrounds in the workplace, the importance of finding meaningful work, and overcoming obstacles like imposter syndrome and financial challenges. Tara also generously shares her personal experience of the impact trauma can have on personal and professional growth, and she offers insights into creating effective, non-harmful corporate training programs.

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• Tara Fisher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tararstratton/
• Amanda DiFeterici: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandadifeterici/
• The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748
• Death by Meeting: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Meeting-Leadership-Solving-Business/dp/0787968056
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:00 Diversity in the Workplace

04:06 Remote Work and Career Transitions

07:13 Non-Traditional Backgrounds

08:31 Imposter Syndrome and Career Growth

11:07 Teaching and Mentorship

15:40 Balancing Passion and Practicality

19:38 Trauma and Personal Growth

22:27 Balancing Energy in the Birth Room

23:19 Understanding Trauma and Its Effects

24:56 Healing Through Doula Work

26:44 Effective Training and Learning

27:45 The Cost of Ineffective Meetings

30:16 Investing in Quality Training

39:11 The Importance of In-Person Connection

44:21 Final Thoughts and Gratitude