Season 7 Ep 11: Trauma Survivorship Doesn't Make You Qualified

Season 7 Ep 11: Trauma Survivorship Doesn't Make You Qualified

Author: Lisa Kuzman February 7, 2022 Duration: 19:22

I've talked before about the difference between trauma sensitive vs trauma informed — check out episode 3 of season 7 for the most recent episode on the subject. But what I want to talk about today might... ruffle some feathers.

Okay, it might straight up make some people upset. But this is something I really need to put out there, so here goes.

Being a trauma survivor does not automatically make you a trauma-sensitive coach.

Education does. Training, skill development, and implementation of those skills and that education — those are the things that make someone trauma sensitive.

Does trauma survivorship bring a better understanding, a different lens, and an ability to relate? Of course. But that is not enough to claim trauma sensitivity.

So if you're still with me (and I hope you are), let's talk about why — and for full transparency, I'm going to use myself as an example.

How did this episode land for you? I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts, so don't be shy! Just shoot me an email at podcast@lisakuzman.com.

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There's a quiet shift happening in how we think about authority and influence, and New Wave Leadership Podcast is right at the heart of it. Host Lisa Kuzman believes traditional, top-down leadership models have run their course, proving ineffective for today's complex world. Instead, this movement champions a much broader, more inclusive vision. Each episode digs into the real, often unspoken challenges that come with stepping into a role of influence, whether you're in a corner office, a community group, or simply leading your own life. The conversations here actively work to expand our definition of who gets to be a leader, arguing passionately for the necessity of diverse identities, perspectives, and lived experiences at the helm. You'll hear frank discussions about authenticity, the personal hurdles leaders navigate behind closed doors, and practical ideas for cultivating your own unique leadership identity without conforming to outdated standards. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a necessary dialogue-one that moves beyond theory to explore what it genuinely means to show up and make an impact on your own terms.
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