052: The Power of Somatic Wisdom in Leadership
In this podcast episode, Elena Armijo speaks with Carolyn Swora, a leadership consultant, team coach, and author, about her journey into coaching and her focus on social justice and trauma-informed leadership. Carolyn shares her passion for working...
In this podcast episode, Elena Armijo speaks with Carolyn Swora, a leadership consultant, team coach, and author, about her journey into coaching and her focus on social justice and trauma-informed leadership. Carolyn shares her passion for working with leaders and organizations committed to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighting the importance of connecting with the body and nervous system as a leader.
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Carolyn emphasizes the somatic aspects of leadership and transformation, discussing how the body stores emotional wounds and trauma that can impact cognitive and physical performance. She encourages leaders to listen to and partner with their nervous systems in order to regulate their states and show up more fully. Carolyn provides practical suggestions for individuals to explore somatic practices, such as community connection and grounding exercises.
Ultimately, Carolyn's vision is for more people to understand the power of the nervous system and somatic wisdom, in order to address systemic challenges and create positive change in the world. She believes that by disseminating this knowledge widely, especially to the next generation, we can build the internal resources and collective capacity needed to make a difference. This podcast episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for leaders looking to incorporate somatic practices into their work.
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This podcast was produced by the following amazing team:
Alan Meaney, Audio Engineer
Aaron Boykin, Musician & Artist (Get updates about Aaron’s music via Instagram)
Jo van Eeden, Project Manager
Elena Armijo
Carolyn Swora
Human Spirit Ignitor / Author / Podcaster
Carolyn Swora is a leadership consultant, team coach, certified Dare To Lead™ facilitator, and two-time bestselling author. Her award-winning book, Evolve: The Path to Trauma-Informed Leadership, brings new focus to an often ignored, yet critical leadership component: the nervous system.
With over 25 years of corporate leadership experience, Carolyn brings a fresh perspective, shedding light on untapped potential to drive performance. In her work with organizations, from pharma to non-profits, Carolyn focuses on driving change through compassion and humility. Using her trauma-informed approach, Carolyn invites leaders to build deep and stronger connections to their authentic wisdom, which leads to braver, spaces where employees can thrive, and achieve their highest potential.
Carolyn also hosts the podcast Evolve: A new era of leadership, helping us learn how the integration of mind and body wisdom can lead us to higher performance and purpose in our workplaces.
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