Quiocey

It’s been a while…

I’ve been quietly working toward a new credential. This one, like others I’ve sought, was lifegiving. Using a trauma-informed lens in organizations and with individuals feels important, as we all experience various levels of trauma in our lives. A Trauma-Informed Certified Coach affects clients in supporting how best to process trauma when it presents itself. It will be my honor to integrate this work into my current practice with folks who are seeking such support.

We all have it, so how do we keep it in check?

Ego is a funny thing; it gives all of us a false sense of confidence, making us prone to hubris.

If we can witness ego objectively, we can ask it to soften back. I often ask leaders I work with to consider ways to diffuse their power in a room. I work with them to witness ego and quiet it down when there is conflict or lack of connection among their teams. I ask them to tap into their vulnerability.

Leaders who can do this shift to conscientious facilitators, entering with humility, curiosity, and connection which allow for others to step in safely, creating space for a deeper awareness and understanding and acceptance of the feelings and needs. They model this for members of their team, causing an energetic shift and dissolving power struggles in every space. If we can do more of this, trusted relationships are fostered.

Sometimes, we must work slowly to move quickly. Taking the time, slowing down, to connect always pays off.