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: The Art Of Enoughness

Cup Of Jo: The Art Of Enoughness

Enoughness is a sense of fulfillment that comes from within and is bolstered by a deep connection to our natural environment, rather than through material things. When embraced, it becomes the mindset that propels you forward, avoiding the traps of perfectionism. When you are firmly rooted in this, you can move through your life with a calm sense of intention and purpose. Here’s a video on how it can impact your life, along with a special mantra to remind yourself of the power and value within you.

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.

Getting Curious About Discomfort

Getting Curious About Discomfort

The key to dismantling discomfort is to get curious about it. Most discomfort lives in the moments between actions - it’s where we can listen, feel and get more connected with ourselves. Instead of rushing through those moments and avoiding the discomfort, get curious and ask ourselves why? There’s so much to learn about ourselves and everything to gain.

The Art Personal Branding: How To Build Bridges While Self-Promoting

The Art Personal Branding: How To Build Bridges While Self-Promoting

Personal branding is an art that requires you to promote yourself (or your business) while building real connections with your customers/audience - and at times can feel like straddling two opposing sides of an electric fence. Take a look at this Forbes article where 15 experts (myself included) weigh in with advice on how to balance these seemingly contradictory approaches and successfully build your personal brand. Here’s a hint: those who focus on giving are bound to receive…

BLABBIT: Living A Mission-Driven Life

BLABBIT: Living A Mission-Driven Life

I had the pleasure of joining Paul Geiger and Glenn Ingram this second time around to discuss something I believe is one of the most important ideas in finding fulfillment and joy throughout our lives - the power of living a mission-driven life. We share insights on why it's important to develop a personal manifesto, how to create consistency as we navigate personal and professional spaces, and managing and learning from the ups and downs that we're sure to encounter along the way.

Whether you're currently a leader, one in the making, or interested in making a difference in your relationships, family, and community, this episode of Blabbit is for you!

Give Yourself Permission To Play

Give Yourself Permission To Play

It’s summer and the world is opening up again. It feels like a revival and in many ways it is - but one that we would benefit from engaging in more regularly. How is that? Through the act of play. In this post, learn how making play a part of your life can provide relief, boost creativity and inspiration for some of your biggest challenges.

Cup of Jo: Developing Your Personal Manifesto

Cup of Jo: Developing Your Personal Manifesto

Developing your personal manifesto is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself. Going through the process of claiming your identity, beliefs, and values, and weaving them all together creates a powerful framework that will guide your decisions and develop your unique path as you step into the world.

Cup of Jo: What Is A Personal Manifesto?

Cup of Jo: What Is A Personal Manifesto?

Personal manifestos are a great place to start if you are looking to create a narrative about who you are, what you value, and the contributions you have made through your work and activities. I prefer this to a standard resume, as it frees us up to speak in ways that are specific, comprehensive, and powerful. The story we tell about our life (so far) is much more compelling than a bullet point list of achievements and allows for our personality and unique combination of characteristics to shine.

The Many Paths To Knowledge

The Many Paths To Knowledge

Our pool of knowledge is developed and acquired through various channels and over a lifetime. Have you considered that the path through which knowledge comes to us can influence our willingness to adjust, refine or revise it? Ultimately, are you willing to accept that you may have it all wrong in order to correct and adjust your beliefs, and ultimately become “right”?

Build Endurance: Prepare To Go The Distance

Build Endurance: Prepare To Go The Distance

We can’t ignore the collective fatigue that feels like a heavy weight we carry – both physically and emotionally – each and every day. Even with bright spots of progress, the road ahead is long, with no sense of what may come along the way. All along we’ve done our best to be resilient – bouncing back from challenges and frustrations. Now is the time that we need to be focusing on how we endure. How do we find the mental, emotional, and physical energy to keep going when there is no clear end in sight?

The Gift of Clarity: Aligning What Matters

The Gift of Clarity: Aligning What Matters

As this year-like-no-other draws to a close, I’ve reflected on some of the most consequential lessons learned and have been reminded of what matters the most. Some of the former are in this blog, along with thoughts to enter 2021 with a sense of purpose and intention. As for what matters, it’s been with me all along – like Dorothy’s ruby slippers – and it’s family, friends, and community. In that spirit, a huge thank you for being in conversation with me, for being my sources of inspiration, and for showing up as you do. Wishing you health and happiness this season and beyond.

How Business Leaders Thrive: 16 Surprising Habits To Practice Daily

How Business Leaders Thrive: 16 Surprising Habits To Practice Daily

Habits form the framework that shapes our lives. We tend not to think about them as they work in the background, guiding our steps, our actions, and affecting outcomes. Take a moment to think about and build the habits that will help you thrive! I (and other notable experts) have compiled a great list to choose from.

Sustaining Ourselves In The Midst Of Instability

Sustaining Ourselves In The Midst Of Instability

Fear is an interesting emotion in that it stems from our own thoughts. However, the effects on our actions and how we go through our daily lives are very real and tangible. Left unchecked, fear can distort our perspectives in life and leave us paralyzed and unable to move forward. Here are two tips that I find helpful in sustaining myself when I’m in the midst of constant instability and trying to manage the fears that creep in.

Is Cancel Culture Canceling Opportunities?

Is Cancel Culture Canceling Opportunities?

Technology has facilitated a problematic new reality, where artificial intelligence creates bubbles in which we receive algorithmically curated content. We think we’re in charge, choosing to “like” or follow people and companies, but there is so much more that doesn’t meet the eye! One painful result is that when that bubble is burst by opposing opinions we reflexively dismiss them. If we hope to regain a real sense of connection as a society, we must step on the breaks and assess challenging ideas and voices before “swiping left.”

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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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