
Psychological Safety and Empathy in the Workplace | Mental Health Awareness Month
In this episode of ‘โ Pushing Forward with Alyciaโ ‘ for โ Mental Health Awareness Monthโ , host Alycia Anderson welcomes โ Kellie Burkeโ , a social worker and expert in โ trauma-informed leadershipโ . Kellie shares her journey from aspiring nun to social work with a focus on mental health advocacy. She explains trauma-informed leadership, which acknowledges the personal histories that individuals bring to the workplace and focuses on creating a โ psychologically safe environmentโ . The conversation also covers the impact of โ workplace bullyingโ and the importance of modeling positive behaviors. The episode concludes with a unique insight into Kellie’s hobby of sheep farming and beekeeping, highlighting its positive effects on mental health. Join Alycia and Kellie for an enlightening discussion on fostering empathy, curiosity, and well-being in both personal and professional spaces.
A Quote from Kellie
It’s important for us to model and ripple the positive. We need it more than ever because those reverberations help mitigate the negative stuff that’s out there.
~ Kellie Burke
Key Topics at a Glance
๐ฑ Embracing Purpose and Overcoming Adversity
โช๏ธ From Aspiring Nun to Social Worker: A Unique Journey
๐ค Empathy in Leadership: Balancing Accountability and Understanding
๐ The Reality of Trauma-Informed Leadership
๐ The Power of Authenticity at Work: Be Yourself and Inspire Others
๐ซ Why Does Work Sometimes Feel like High School?
โ Standing Up Against Workplace Bullying: A Powerful New Attitude
๐ง Empathy & Curiosity: The Ultimate Leadership Tools
๐งโโ๏ธ Nurturing Mental Health Beyond the Workplace
๐ Boost Your Day: Take Meetings With Lambs
๐ Curiosity Kills Judgment
Episode Guide
00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia
00:25 Welcoming Kellie Burke: A Mental Health Advocate
01:50 Kellie’s Journey to Social Work
06:15 Understanding Trauma-Informed Leadership
11:56 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership
21:13 Addressing Workplace Bullying
30:02 Sheep Farming and Beekeeping: A Personal Touch
32:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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