Thriving Teams: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Resilient Leadership with Julia Vaughan Smith, Master Executive Coach & Supervisor

Do leaders walk a solitary path, or is their journey one deeply entwined with the psychological intricacies of themselves and those they guide? Is true leadership as much about nurturing the heart and mind as it is about steering the ship?

This very theme unfolded in a great dialogue with Julia Vaughan Smith one of my role models! She’s a Master Coach and supervisor, author of several books based on her experience as a psychotherapist and executive coach. She truly is one of the pioneers of trauma-informed coaching at executive level.

We get right to the heart of several thorny issues, such as the crossroads of trauma, neurodivergence; and this idea that leadership is an inner journey first and foremost.

Here are 3 sneak peeks:

• Neurodiversity and Trauma in Coaching: Julia emphasizes embracing neurodiversity alongside understanding our clients' past traumas to facilitate personal and professional growth.
• The Leader as Learner and Listener: We discuss the impact of maintaining a beginner’s mindset and staying attuned to the moment, allowing for true presence with clients.
• Shadow Work and Inner Ecosystems: Acknowledging and working with our 'shadow' selves enriches our ability to lead and guide others with authenticity and empathy.

?? Join the full conversation by tuning into the episode here .

?? I blog about each podcast episode, hosting them on my website, you can read it here.

Do share and let us know what you thought!

And don't forget to subscribe to the Refreshing Leadership podcast for a steady stream of episodes focused on bringing vitality to your leadership practice.

Your feedback is always welcome; tell me your thoughts, what resonates with you, or what you're eager to hear next. Engage with the community and let's move this forward together.

#RefreshingLeadership #Neurodiversity #TraumaInformedCoaching #JuliaVaughanSmith #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachingWisdom #MindfulLeadership #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipPodcast