Cup of Jo
Ijeoma Ozoude
Cup Of Jo: Shifting Gears Away From Trauma Bonds

Shifting away from the drama a team has come through and resetting energy and perspectives toward a more positive future can be a challenge. Occasionally rehashing war stories to relish the bonds formed under pressure can be instructive if done to inform future actions. However, focusing on these times as a way to hold on to the connections formed can keep you (and those you lead) stuck in the past, failing to move forward.

Here's some simple advice on imbuing those connections with generative energy and repurposing them for the future you're working toward.

Cup Of Jo: Shifting Gears Away From Trauma Bonds
Cup of Jo
Ijeoma Ozoude
Cup Of Jo: Break Your Drama Addiction

Are you a drama addict? Ask yourself whether anything in this video sounds familiar. If so, it may be time to get the monkey off your back. Becoming aware of your habits - especially those that keep you entangled in webs of drama - is a starting point for addressing how you may unknowingly contribute to an unhealthy environment.

Cup Of Jo: Break Your Drama Addiction
Cup of Jo
Ijeoma Ozoude
Cup Of Jo: Moving From Conflict To ...

There is a path to healing. Moving from conflict to reconciliation requires two main elements, but within each, there is real work to be done. In this video, I delve into what they are and why they are important. The critical takeaway to note is this: acknowledging a problem and how you contributed to it must be accompanied by a meaningful investment in a sustainable solution for a true reconciliation to exist.

Cup Of Jo: Moving From Conflict To Reconciliation
Cup of Jo
Ijeoma Ozoude
Cup of Jo: Servant Leadership

What is servant leadership? Aside from it being my favorite approach to leadership, it is the truest form of responsibility to others and is in service of their growth. It builds trust by creating a culture of honesty, transparency, humility, empowerment, and support, and always has a collective goal as the North Star. In this short video learn why it’s so important in organizations today and how to make it a daily practice.

Cup of Jo: Servant Leadership
Cup of Jo
Ijeoma Ozoude
Cup Of Jo: Trust Repair

Trust allows us to feel secure and confident in our interactions with one another.  It creates a foundation of safety and reliability, making it easier for us to open up, communicate, and collaborate effectively.  It’s the key to intimacy and emotional connection, while in professional relationships, it’s essential for teamwork, productivity, and effective problem-solving. So when it’s in need of repair the challenges can be endless. Watch this video to learn the most important steps in the rebuilding process.

Cup Of Jo: Trust Repair

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Cup of Jo: Certainty Isn't Required

Cup of Jo: Certainty Isn't Required

We tend to live our lives in a constant holding pattern, waiting for circumstances to be "perfect" or for us to feel certain and comfortable about moving forward. Uncertainty is a part of life. The truth is waiting for “certainty” will paralyze you. And we don’t need it to move forward or to take the necessary steps toward the things we want to accomplish. Here's my take on how to embrace the natural and healthy ways our bodies communicate to us that something new is happening. It’s a natural part of the life experience and we don’t need to change it - we just need to understand it and move forward.

Cup of Jo: Making Successful Transitions

Cup of Jo: Making Successful Transitions

In order for any transition (professional or personal) to be successful requires a few important elements. Truly owning the decision to make any change in your life is the starting point. From there it's a journey of iterative learning, occasional laughs to help soften rough patches, and finding effective ways to gather the feedback that becomes invaluable in informing your path. These are just some of the ingredients needed to support your individual growth, ensuring that you reap value in the process, and end up in a position that's better than where you started.

Cup of Jo: Start Anywhere

Cup of Jo: Start Anywhere

Many of us are paralyzed by the belief that there's a predetermined and perfect set of qualifications or tools needed before we can step into something new. I disagree! Getting started requires you to grant yourself permission and know that you have enough of what you need for those initial steps and whatever else is necessary can be obtained along the way.

Transform And Refresh For New Beginnings

Transform And Refresh For New Beginnings

My conversation with Yildiz Blackstone, co-Founder and one half of the brand Yildiz Aylin, explores what so many of us have been going through this past year. The beauty we reflect externally starts from within. Unfortunately, many of us feel like we are running on fumes or have nothing left. How do we find ways to pivot, transform and re-energize ourselves so that what we feel inside aligns with how we want the world to see us? I share a few ideas with my dear friend and female entrepreneur extraordinaire during our International Women's Day conversation. #IWD2021

What Cathedral Are You Building?

What Cathedral Are You Building?

We inherited this world from those that came before us. Although it’s not perfect, we sometimes take for granted the work and investment made by individuals who likely never saw the fruits of their labor. Similarly, we’re faced with the ever-present challenge of meeting the current moment, all the while carrying the sacred responsibility of building for those that will come after us. The overarching question, then, that I continue to ask myself, and that I encourage the leader in all of us to pose is: “If not now when?  If not me, who?” (Hillel)

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Joanne Heyman is internationally recognized as a thought leader, innovator and key advisor within the pro-social sector. She is a highly sought-after coach, strategic advisor, lecturer, and facilitator. To engage her as a speaker or contributor to collective discourse, contact her team at info@heymanpartners.com.

 
 

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