Welcome back to the Bend Don't Break podcast! Chief Neil Dubord is welcoming RCMP Sergeant Major Sebastien Lavoie to this episode.

Sgt. Major Lavoie's career highlights include the Canadian Air Carrier Protective Program and the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team.

In their conversation together, Sgt. Major Lavoie talks about his career journey, the lessons he has learned through difficult experiences and the recovery plan that he developed to ensure people on his team were provided with enough support through critical incidents. He also shares how to build resilience without trauma, and how to build your emotional IQ.

If you're a leader or colleague of someone who is going through a difficult time right now this episode will be particularly impactful for you.