A powerful discussion on how people experience trauma, how the world can redefine trauma and how to move through our own trauma as leaders to help others.

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01:28 – Trauma defined as an abrupt separation of self

02:43 – Leader as a way of being

03:57 – Showing up fully for others

05:24 – Being present to yourself first

05:51 – 3 ways people show up when experiencing trauma

09:23 – How culture creates trauma

11:14 – Leadership program for kids

14:09 – Trauma triangle: victim, surviving, thriving

19:31 – Breathwork classes

20:12 – Trauma as a gift*

Loretta Cella bio Loretta Cella holds a Master of Leadership from Royal Roads University and has been a certified ICF coach since 2007. From grassroots charity work globally to working on provincial, federal and municipal projects as a change and organizational development consultant, Loretta is no stranger to supporting people from all backgrounds and ages to lead healthier lives both in and out of the workplace. She is a seasoned public speaker, and passionate about raising people's potential and being immersed in diverse cultures, and the outdoors. In addition to her formal education, Loretta has been practicing body therapy breathwork for four years and has recently taken two training modalities and integrated them into her client practice. As an independent mother of 1 and having been rescued by a dog 9 years ago, Loretta spends much of her time outdoors enjoying the beauty of the Sunshine Coast, BC.

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Originally broadcast in May 2020 during the Lead From Within Global Leadership Summit at the onset of the global pandemic. My purpose for republishing is that the value of the conversations with leading experts around the globe is still relevant and will continue to be a touchstone for empowering business and community leaders with innovation and compassion during challenging times.


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