The BREATHE Approach: A Framework for Trauma-Informed Leadership

Leadership isn’t just about strategies or results—it’s about how we show up for ourselves and others in the midst of challenge, change, and complexity.

The BREATHE Approach™ is my signature framework for trauma-informed leadership. It invites leaders to pause, notice, and lead with presence. Each step offers a pathway to cultivating trust, resilience, and relational strength in your organization.

What I Offer:

Trauma-Informed Leadership for Today’s Complex World

I help leaders and organizations move beyond “business as usual” into a new way of leading—one rooted in compassion, courage, and relational resilience.

Whether you’re navigating change, burnout, or the weight of collective trauma, my offerings create space for reflection, growth, and transformation.

🌟 Keynotes: Inspire Change

Engaging, thought-provoking talks that challenge old leadership paradigms and invite a trauma-informed, human-centered approach.
Perfect for conferences, retreats, and leadership summits.
✅ Topics include: Trauma-Informed Leadership, Moral Distress & Resilience, Boundaries in Leadership, and more.

🌿 Workshops: Build Skills & Shift Culture

Interactive experiences for teams and organizations ready to integrate trauma-informed principles into their day-to-day practices.
Through a mix of teaching, dialogue, and practice, participants gain tools to:
✅ Recognize trauma’s impact on individuals and systems
✅ Cultivate psychological safety and trust
✅ Lead with greater self-awareness and empathy

Available as half-day, full-day, or multi-session series (virtual or in-person).

📖 Custom Programs

Every organization is different. Together, we can design a program tailored to your team’s unique challenges and aspirations.

Why Work With Me?

Trauma-Informed Leadership That’s Both Soulful and Practical

For over two decades, I’ve led teams and organizations through seasons of profound change, challenge, and healing. As a clinical psychologist, trauma expert, and former executive director, I know firsthand what it means to hold space for others—while navigating the weight of responsibility, competing demands, and your own humanity.

My work isn’t about quick fixes or performative wellness initiatives. It’s about helping leaders and teams cultivate real resilience—so they can lead with clarity, courage, and care, even in the most complex moments.

I bring together:
🌿 Science and Soul – Grounded in trauma-informed principles and leadership science, infused with deep respect for human complexity.
🌿 Lived Leadership Experience – I’ve been in the room where hard decisions are made. I understand the challenges leaders face because I’ve lived them.
🌿 A Relational Approach – I believe that lasting change happens in relationship. Together, we’ll explore practices that are as compassionate as they are actionable.

When we work together, you can expect a space that feels safe, reflective, and transformative. A space where you—and your team—can breathe again.

🌱 Ready to Lead Differently?

Let’s explore how trauma-informed leadership can transform your team, your culture, and your capacity to thrive.