Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass

Trauma, Leadership & EQ: Recognize Triggers, Break Cycles, Lead with Empathy, Heal with Strength

What you'll learn
- Define trauma and its effects through a leadership lens Distinguish between acute, chronic, and complex trauma, and how they show up in professional settings.
- Recognize physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of trauma responses Identify patterns like shutdowns, overreactions, perfectionism, and withdrawal.
- Break trauma cycles using the trauma loop model to stop emotional dysregulation, numbing, shame, and relapse.
- Strengthen your emotional intelligence (EQ) to lead with self-awareness, regulation, and empathy under pressure.
- Apply Self-Determination Theory to build team autonomy, competence, and connection without enabling trauma loops.
- Respond to leadership-related trauma with awareness, empathy, and healing-centered decision-making practices.
- Avoid retraumatizing others by using trauma-informed communication that replaces blame with dignity and trust.
- Create a calm, connected leadership style rooted in empathy, strong boundaries, and psychological safety.

Requirements
- No prior trauma education or leadership training is required This course is designed to be accessible for both emerging and experienced leaders. An open mind and willingness to self-reflect You’ll be asked to explore your own leadership style, emotional habits, and mindset as part of the learning process. Basic familiarity with leading teams, mentoring others, or working in organizational settings Whether you're in business, education, ministry, or healthcare, this course will meet you where you are. A quiet space and time to fully engage with the lessons and study guides Each module includes guided reflections and downloadable resources to deepen your learning.

Description
In today’s fast-paced and emotionally demanding world, effective leadership requires more than strategy, it requires empathy, awareness, and the ability to foster psychological safety. This Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass is lead by Coach Liz Blanding "The Trauma Informed Girl", and designed to equip emerging and established leaders with the tools to understand the impact of trauma in the workplace and lead with compassion and resilience.

Through engaging lessons, real-world case studies, guided reflections, and practical strategies, you’ll explore how trauma affects behavior, performance, and relationships. Learn how to identify signs of unprocessed trauma, build emotionally intelligent teams, and create environments where individuals feel safe, seen, heard, and supported.

This course introduces the principles of trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, nervous system awareness, and responsive leadership. You'll discover how trauma-informed strategies can enhance morale, improve communication, reduce burnout, and promote overall well-being within teams and organizations.

Whether you’re a business owner, educator, healthcare professional, or team leader, this masterclass will deepen your leadership capacity and help you respond to challenges with clarity and confidence. No prior trauma training is required, just a willingness to lead differently.

Join now and become the kind of leader today’s world truly needs. One who leads with both strength and sensitivity.

Who this course is for:
- This course is for leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, coaches, wellness practitioners, and HR professionals who want to build emotionally intelligent, trauma-aware, and psychologically safe environments. It’s especially valuable for those who: Work with teams affected by stress, burnout, or unresolved trauma Are navigating leadership roles without formal training in emotional intelligence or trauma-informed care Want to create supportive spaces that don’t retraumatize but instead foster growth, accountability, and healing Have experienced personal trauma and want to lead from a place of deeper self-awareness and compassion Are committed to transforming their leadership style into one that prioritizes trust, safety, and empowerment Whether you're leading in the boardroom, classroom, clinic, ministry, or your own business, this course equips you to lead with both strength and sensitivity.
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