33. Your Team Is In Conflict. Should You Step In? | with Dr. Anna Miller, MD

33. Your Team Is In Conflict. Should You Step In? | with Dr. Anna Miller, MD

Author: Annie Campanile, PhD September 9, 2026 Duration: 15:46
Two highly capable professionals on your team are stuck in conflict, and somehow you’ve become responsible for fixing it. Stepping in may get things moving temporarily. But when you become the problem-solver every time, your team gets less practice having the difficult conversations they need to have without you. In this episode, orthopedic surgeon and physician leader Dr. Anna Miller shares how she guides colleagues through conflict without taking responsibility away from them. We talk about...

There's a gap between having a smart team and actually leading one with clarity and confidence. Drama Free Teams | Trauma-Informed Leadership for High-Performing Teams exists in that space, moving beyond conventional management advice. Host Annie Campanile, PhD, brings her background as a trauma-informed executive coach to conversations that get real about the interpersonal complexities leaders face daily. You'll hear practical strategies for navigating office politics, securing genuine buy-in, and transforming those difficult conversations you've been avoiding into opportunities for growth. This isn't about sterile theory; it's about applied psychology for the workplace. Each episode is designed to help emotionally intelligent leaders move from constant firefighting and second-guessing their words to fostering resilient, psychologically safe environments where people can do their best work. Annie provides a framework that acknowledges how past stresses and unspoken dynamics impact team performance, offering tangible steps to build trust and reduce unnecessary conflict. Tune in for a blend of direct coaching insights, relatable stories, and actionable tools that address the human side of high achievement. This podcast serves as a resource for anyone in a leadership role who believes that a team's well-being is fundamentally connected to its results, and who is ready to lead with both intention and impact.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 34

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30. How to Support Your Team Without Absorbing Their Stress [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:31
Many compassionate leaders assume that feeling drained is just part of the job. That if you care deeply, especially in the middle of ongoing stress and drama at work, you’re going to take other people’s emotions home wit…
26. Is Your Employee Ready to Lead Their Peers? Here’s How to Tell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:00
You’re ready to promote a strong performer into leadership—but how do you know if they’re really prepared to lead their peers? In this episode, I share an unusual interview technique that goes beyond resumes and past per…