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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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)

Necessary Obstacles: A Conversation With Deborah Burns

Necessary Obstacles: A Conversation With Deborah Burns

In early March 2020, I had a chance to sit down with my friend, Deborah Burns, author of the memoir Saturday’s Child, to discuss why obstacles are necessary in narration – and in life! We unpacked some great insights, including the fact that without stressors we don’t evolve, and that overcoming challenges confers not only knowledge but confidence. I invite you to listen to our conversation and hope that you’ll be inspired to climb some of the figurative (and literal) mountains you encounter.

A Look Back at a Year of Transitions

A Look Back at a Year of Transitions

We often assume the path towards our goals is a straight line, requiring only focus and hard work. In actuality, it oftentimes consists of twists, turns, and unexpected hurdles and opportunities.  Knowing this, if we can keep an open mind and heart, transitions to a new chapter can be filled with ample space for growth, learning, and joy.

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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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