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

Social Organization

Healing Together

Healing Together

I'm on the board of a wonderful organization called The Dinner Party. They are building a worldwide community of 20- and 30-somethings who have each experienced the loss of a parent, partner, child, sibling, other close family member, or close friend. Their mission is to transform life after loss from an isolating experience into one marked by community support, candid conversation, and forward movement using the age-old practice of breaking bread.

Connecting Leaders

Connecting Leaders

I’m a proud member of NationSwell, a national organization of leaders dedicated to service.  The organization connects leaders of non-profits, foundations, companies as well as government officials and consultants, providing opportunities to learn from each other and increase our impact – individually and collectively.  Their website is rich with content, and the gatherings feature inspiring speakers and concrete calls to action.

Get Connected

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When I was the Executive Director of the Urban Zen Foundation, I had the privilege of attending the inaugural Women Inspiration & Enterprise (WIE) conference co-founded by Dee Poku. Over the past ten years, Dee has built WIE into a powerful leadership network, and hosts must-attend lectures and gatherings for women who are hungry to learn from each other and to make a measurable impact in their world. Her mission and that of WIE: to increase the number of women who reach top leadership positions. She practices what she preaches, serving as a leader and advisor across multiple platforms and sectors.

Let’s Work Together

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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