What if the very experience of surviving trauma has given you exactly what you need to lead others through organizational change?

In this episode, we're exploring trauma-informed change management – and why trauma survivors often make the most effective change leaders. If you've ever felt like your heightened awareness of how change impacts people makes you "too sensitive" for leadership, this conversation will completely shift your perspective.

We'll talk about:
* Why your trauma-developed pattern recognition is a strategic advantage in change initiatives
* The hidden costs of traditional change management that ignores nervous system responses
* How to create psychological safety during organizational transitions
* Reading the room in ways that prevent resistance and build genuine buy-in
* Leading change at a pace that honors human capacity without sacrificing momentum
* The difference between managing change and facilitating transformation

Whether you're leading a small team through a process shift or steering an entire organization through major transformation, understanding the neurobiology of change will make you a more effective, compassionate, and strategic leader.

This isn't about making change "soft" – it's about making it sustainable. When you honor how humans actually process and adapt to change, you get better outcomes, stronger teams, and lasting transformation instead of performative compliance.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: Your trauma wisdom as a change leadership advantage
2:15 - Why traditional change management fails
5:30 - Understanding the neurobiology of organizational change
9:45 - Reading resistance as information, not opposition
13:20 - Creating psychological safety during transitions
17:40 - Pacing change initiatives for sustainable transformation
21:15 - Communication strategies that honor nervous system responses
25:30 - Building change resilience in your team
28:45 - Call to action: Download your free leadership guide

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About Your Trauma Wise Career Guide:
This podcast is for trauma survivors who are ready to transform their healing journey into professional strength. Each week, we explore trauma-informed approaches to career development, leadership, and workplace success – because your experience of healing has given you insights that workplaces desperately need.

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your career journey:

1. Free trauma-informed career development resources from my website! Visit https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com for always up-to-date tips.
2. Ready to build a fulfilling career with trauma-informed support? Join The Resilient Career Academy Learning Community, where trauma survivors support each other, share resources, and develop career resilience in a safe, understanding environment
3. Ready for personalized trauma-informed career coaching? Explore my range of virtual coaching packages designed for different stages of your career journey. Visit my website to find the right support for where you are now. [Visit my website: https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com/1-on-1-coaching]

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