Guest: Renée Robson
Website: traumainformedleadershipandlearning.com
Instagram: @reneerobson

In this powerful episode of Amplify Your Signal, Nicole sits down with her longtime friend Renée Robson to explore the hidden toll of chronic stress and trauma in the workplace—and how leaders can respond with care, authenticity, and intention.

Renée shares her courageous journey from a career in HR and organizational leadership to becoming a trauma-informed educator and consultant. Together, they unpack the physical and emotional impact of sustained stress, why breath is your nervous system’s best ally, and how organizations can either heal—or harm—the people within them.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, overwhelmed, or unsure whether your workplace values your wellbeing, this conversation is for you.

• 00:00 – Introductions
• 01:20 – Renee's Journey from HR to Trauma-Informed Leadership
• 04:00 – Understanding Stress Responses and Trauma
• 05:37 – Chronic Stress Impacts 50% of the Working Population
• 07:44 – The Principles of Trauma-Informed Leadership
• 12:32 – Responding vs. Reacting in Stressful Situations
• 15:05 – The Hidden Costs of Stress in the Workplace
• 17:46 – Normalizing Mental Health Support in Organizations
• 24:44 – Message to Those Feeling Stuck, Overwhelmed, Unseen
• 26:52 – Final Thoughts on Mental Health and Self-Care
• 28:21 – Green Flags for Healthy & Supportive Leadership
• 30:05 – Where Does the Organization Spend Its Money?
• 30:23 – Connecting with Renee
• 31:44 – Words of Encouragement

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