Addressing Common Performance Challenges with Trauma-Informed Leadership

Virtual 2-Part Series

Session #1: 
Wednesday, April 16
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Session #2: 
Thursday, April 17
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Are you noticing people are more burnout at work?

You’re not alone, in 2024 SHRM released a study showing that 44% of employees feel burned out at work. Seventy-six percent of U.S. workers report at least one mental health symptom, and 84% attribute at least one mental health challenge to their workplace conditions (MindShare Partners, 2021). And with 42% of Gen Z dealing with a mental health condition, these challenges will increase.

These issues don’t just impact individual well-being—they directly correlate with absenteeism, decreased productivity, increased errors, and even lawsuits. This represents a critical challenge for leaders—and an opportunity. Trauma-informed leadership offers a proactive, research-backed approach to fostering workplace environments where safety, productivity, and employee well-being thrive. Contrary to some misconceptions, trauma-informed leadership is NOT about practicing therapy in the workplace. By leveraging neuroscience research and trauma-informed care principles, leaders can foster environments where employees feel safe, supported, and empowered to do their best work. What’s more, attendees will glean actionable insight that benefits their personal relationships as well.

Learning Objectives

1. Develop an understanding of how trauma impacts brain function and performance
2. Apply the key to fostering psychological safety in the workplace
3. Identify actionable strategies to support people, without overstepping
4. Develop boundaries to prioritize self-care routines to recharge your inner battery

Cost: Free for SLA Members. $250 non-member. $200 nonprofits.

Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs. *Please note this particular workshop is not able to be recorded. 

About Our Facilitator

Ariana Friedlander, MPA, is an organizational anthropologist, a leadership development expert and an author. She is the founder and principal of Rosabella Consulting and has over 20 years of experience in fostering positive change within organizations and companies of all shapes and sizes including small business, non-profit, government and higher education. Ariana is a master facilitator, Certified Conversational Intelligence® Coach, certified HeartMath Mentor, and trained Breathwork practitioner. She specializes in modeling shared leadership and navigating co-creating conversations that lead to new innovations. She is adamant about walking her talk, which is why she wrote her first book, “A Misfit Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Business your Way” with a community of 31 co-creators. Ariana earned her master’s degree in organizational leadership from the University of Delaware. Clients have included the Colorado PGA, Department of Denfense, Water for People, New Belgium Brewing Company, Colorado State University and Promethean. When not working, Ariana enjoys journaling, walks in nature and impromptu dance parties. She lives in Fort Collins, CO with her family.