052: Cognitive and Behavioural Changes in the Evolving Workplace with Angie Dairou (RERUN)

Evolve: A New Era of Leadership

Dive into a thought-provoking episode with Angie Dairou, a seasoned psychotherapist and leadership coach, as we uncover the powerful role of the nervous system in leadership and team dynamics. Angie brings over 25 years of experience in guiding Fortune 100 organizations towards innovative and human-centric workplace cultures.

🌟 This episode blends leadership, psychotherapy, and organizational development, offering practical insights for leaders. Angie shares her extensive experience, focusing on the practical application of psychotherapy principles in leadership to create more empathetic, innovative workplaces.

The result is valuable insights into how leaders can use an understanding of the nervous system to enhance their leadership style and team effectiveness. Angie's practical advice is grounded in her extensive experience, providing listeners with actionable strategies for better workplace dynamics and personal growth.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

Human-Centered Leadership:

🌐 Angie Dairou leverages her global experience to transform corporate cultures, advocating for a shift from traditional hierarchical structures to more innovative, human-centric approaches. 🔄 This transformation focuses on creating workplaces that prioritize human values and creativity, fostering a more dynamic and empathetic environment.

Task vs. Process:

📋 The distinction between task execution and the experience of completing tasks is explored, highlighting the importance of how tasks are approached and managed. 💡 Angie proposes methods to create a work environment that is not only task-efficient but also fulfilling and nurturing for individuals.

Understanding Trauma in the Workplace:

🧠 Angie provides a nuanced understanding of trauma, extending its definition beyond traditional boundaries to include a range of impactful experiences. 🗣️ She emphasizes the critical role of communication in recognizing and addressing trauma, thus improving workplace dynamics and employee well-being.

Listening as a Leadership Skill:

👂 Effective listening is showcased as a pivotal skill for leaders, directly influencing team performance and employee satisfaction. 🚧 Angie highlights the importance of identifying and overcoming barriers to active listening, enhancing leaders' ability to connect with and understand their teams.

Innovating Through Uncertainty:

🌪️ Angie encourages embracing uncertainty as a catalyst for innovation, suggesting that navigating through unknowns can lead to significant breakthroughs. 🤔 She reflects on her own experiences with burnout and the need for strategies that move beyond predictability to foster creative solutions.

Body Awareness and Stress Management:

🧘 Focusing on the importance of physical and emotional self-awareness, Angie offers methods to manage stress and overload effectively. 🌊 She advocates for techniques that lead to a state of flow and balance, essential for maintaining health and productivity in demanding environments.

We talk about:

• [2:50] How she began the core of her work in China

• [8:45] Why it can be beneficial to keep work and family separate

• [11:55] Ensuring team members’ emotional needs are met

• [13:55] The Satir Model

• [17:25] What is trauma

• [20:45] Why it’s relevant for leaders in the corporate world to understand trauma

• [25:30] The lingering stress effects of 2020

• [32:05] Strategies leaders can learn from silent retreats

• [36:50] Learning how to listen more

• [38:30] Why it’s hard to take stock of where you are right now

• [41:55] The cognitive load to be learning and also innovating

• [48:20] What 2030 will look like in the workplace

• [53:45] An experience she had that gave her heightened awareness about herself

• [56:00] A ritual or practice she relies on to help her return to a state of calm

• [57:45] A song or genre of music that makes her feel connected to something bigger than herself

Connect with Angie

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiedairou/

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolynswora/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

• Twitter: ​​https://twitter.com/CarolynSwora

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolynsworkplaceculture/

• Website: https://www.carolynswora.com/

• Contact: [e-mail]