When Your Trauma Response Becomes Your Leadership Style (The Hidden Cost)

23/06/2025 13 min
When Your Trauma Response Becomes Your Leadership Style (The Hidden Cost)

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That urgent energy behind every decision? The need to control every detail? The tension in the room the second you speak? That's not leadership. That's your trauma response running the show—and it's costing you everything. In this episode, we unpack the hidden ways trauma shows up in leadership and quietly erodes trust, innovation, and team dynamics. You'll learn: Why "high standards" are often trauma in disguise How anxiety and urgency shut down your team's creativity The neuroscience behind cognitive freeze and performance pressure Three powerful shifts that move you from reactivity to intentional leadership Plus, hear the real story of how one leader transformed her team's productivity by 40%—not by grinding harder, but by healing the patterns driving her chaos. Your trauma response isn't your fault. But as a leader, healing it is your responsibility. Ready to stop leading scared and start leading from your power?   *This is not medical advice. Please consult with a professional before making any changes   Go deeper: vidme.io membership https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfe...Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 FREE Perfectionism Detox Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/perfectionism-detox  Unstuck & Unstoppable Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/unstuck-and-unstoppable FREE Immediate Calm Down Kit: https://brookejean03.activehosted.com/f/7 Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck   You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected

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