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Change is Modeled: Leader Accountability to Workplace Well-being
Leaders aren't solely accountable to workplace well-being, but their position & influence mean they have a unique and powerful role to play.
Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 46 min read
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BRAVING: 7 Elements of Trust-Building at Work
Trust isn't just nice to have. It's critical for safety and efficiency. Use the 7 elements in BRAVING to help your team build trust at work.
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 217 min read
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What are Trauma-Informed Approaches?
What exactly does it mean to be "trauma-informed," and why is it so important?
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 145 min read
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The Flip Side of Organizational Resilience: The Anatomy of a Non-Resilient Organization
Explore characteristics of non-resilient organizations to understand how trauma-informed approaches create organizational resiliency.
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 76 min read
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The Five Ss of Trauma-Informed Leadership
Trauma-informed leadership is essential to creating thriving workplaces. The Five Ss is a simple framework for embedding TI principles.
Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 31, 20244 min read
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Why Celebrating Small Wins Matters
Celebrating small wins is essential for keeping your team motivated, engaged, and focused on progress. Here's how.
Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 24, 20244 min read
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Psychological Safety is the #1 Factor of Effective Teams
Google studied its internal teams in hopes of building more successful teams. They found the greatest influence on performance was...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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The Role of Training in Effective Trauma-Informed Change Management
Training plays a crucial role in nearly every change management strategy, especially when implementing trauma-informed practices. This...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 19, 20245 min read
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How to Practice Self-Compassion at Work
Accept your full humanity at work. To become a happier, more resilient worker, try these self-compassion techniques when you feel you’ve...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 22, 20245 min read
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Curiosity: One Simple Way for Anyone to be a Trauma Healer
We can signal to others that they are valuable and worth knowing through gentle inquiry and a spirit of curiosity. Trauma happens when an...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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How Trauma-Informed Approaches Can Transform Workplace Culture
If you want to improve outcomes at your organization, then focusing on improving workplace culture through trauma-informed approaches is...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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5 Affirmations to Support Compassionate Leadership
Leadership is about so much more than just making decisions or managing a team; true leadership requires fostering trust, showing...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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Barriers to Change: The Neuroscience of What Keeps Us Stuck
At Chefalo Consulting, we dedicate our lives to the pursuit of trauma-informed systems change. And, understanding why people don't like...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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10 Ways to Be Mindful That Aren't Deep Breathing
When I introduce mindfulness to organizations, people usually think of deep breathing. While breathing and meditation are methods of...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 23, 20245 min read
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5 Ways to Mindfully Develop Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is a superpower in today's workforce. And, leaders need to prioritize their social-emotional skills if they hope...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 9, 20243 min read
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Healing Through Mindfulness: Slowing Down & Asking for Help
What does healing look like? We often think the answer will be sold to us in pretty packaging, but the truth is that healing requires...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 2, 20245 min read
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Discover the Power of Trauma-Informed Change: Transforming Lives & Organizations
Trauma-informed change is a revolutionary approach that acknowledges the far-reaching impact of trauma on individuals, communities,...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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Trauma-Informed Attachment Theory: How Childhood Experiences Impact Adult Relationships and Attachment Styles
Attachment styles can help us understand how our trauma impacts our relationships—and what we can do about it. I work with many...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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7 Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship
Whether you’re considering your romantic, platonic, or professional relationships, knowing these 7 characteristics of a healthy...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 6, 20244 min read
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9 Phrases for Building Relationships at Work
Whether you're collaborating closely on projects together, passing projects off, or simply brushing shoulders your coworkers have a...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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