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

Drama-Free Teams | Trauma-Informed Leadership for High-Performing Teams
Podcast Episodes
Welcome to Drama Free Teams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07
Are you constantly absorbing your team’s stress, replaying difficult conversations in your head, or holding back in meetings just to keep the peace? If this sounds like you, you might be carrying the invisible weight of…
22. Breakdown to Breakthrough: Reclaiming Yourself in Leadership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:32
Do you ever try so hard to get it right - only to feel like it’s never enough? Do you look outside yourself for answers, believing that others know better than you - even though you’re smart and capable? In this deeply p…
21. How to Set Boundaries That Build Trust (Not Walls) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:39
You told yourself you’d stop checking email after dinner…But somehow, it’s 11pm again, and your laptop is still open. If you’re a high-achieving leader who wants to set healthy boundaries at work, but you keep getting pu…
19. Rigid Boundaries at Work, Ghosting & the Missing Skill of Repair [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:37
Have you ever had a team member suddenly go silent... stop replying to your messages... or even quit without warning? In high-performing teams, breakdowns in communication can happen fast—and when they do, it’s tempting…
18. The Unexpected Cure for Burnout (You Can Do in 10 Seconds) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:42
Ever wonder, "How much longer can I keep giving like this before I burn out?" If you're a high-achieving leader in healthcare or another high-pressure space, this episode is your breath of fresh air. This week on the sho…
17. Always on Edge at Work? Do This to Get Out of Survival Mode Fast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:24
Feel like you're constantly bracing for conflict at work? This episode reveals a simple nervous system reset to help you stay grounded, speak clearly, and break free from the fight response—before it damages your relatio…
16. How to Stop Overworking without Risking Your Career [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:28
Is your work ethic secretly working against you? When you're the person everyone relies on, it can feel impossible to say No — especially when it feels like your career, reputation, or relationships are on the line. You…