Entrepreneurship As A Trauma Survivor Pt 2 | Your Trauma-Wise Career Guide Ep 27
What does it really take to build a business while healing from trauma? In this vulnerable follow-up episode, I'm getting real about the messy middle of trauma-informed entrepreneurship.
After our first attempt at recording this episode where a protective part showed up and wouldn't let me be vulnerable, I came back to try again - this time with full transparency about what it's actually like to run a trauma-informed business as a trauma survivor.
In this episode, you'll hear:
* The turning point that led me to create a trauma-informed career development company
* Why therapy alone wasn't enough - and what else I needed to succeed
* How attachment wounds made asking for help nearly impossible (and how I worked through it)
* The real talk about capacity, overwhelm, and moving at the speed of your nervous system
* Why traditional business advice doesn't work for trauma survivors - and what to do instead
* A powerful client success story that reminds me why this work matters
* The one piece of advice I wish I'd known before starting: go slow and trust your gut
Key Takeaways:
* You take your trauma with you into entrepreneurship, but it can become your superpower
* Working at the speed of your nervous system isn't a limitation - it's wisdom
* Community and support are non-negotiables, not nice-to-haves
* Small, bite-sized chunks of learning honor your capacity
* Trauma-informed business requires modifying traditional strategies through a trauma-informed lens
TIMELINE:
00:00 - Introduction: Coming back to be vulnerable
01:00 - The turning point: Why I created a trauma-informed company
03:00 - From trauma recovery coach to workplace specialist
05:00 - Showing up messy: Values and mission
07:00 - Non-negotiables: Therapy, community, and asking for help
09:00 - The difficulty with boundaries and capacity
11:00 - Working at the speed of your nervous system
12:00 - Honoring capacity and giving yourself grace
13:00 - Client success story: From 6 months to 3 years
16:00 - Advice to my former self: Go slow and trust your gut
17:00 - Trauma-informed vs. traditional business strategies
19:00 - Final thoughts: You can still be successful
When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your career journey:
Free trauma-informed career development resources from my website! Visit https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com for always up-to-date tips.
Ready to build a fulfilling career with trauma-informed support? Join The Resilient Career Academy Learning Community, where trauma survivors support each other, share resources, and develop career resilience in a safe, understanding environment
Ready for personalized trauma-informed career coaching? Explore my range of virtual coaching packages designed for different stages of your career journey. Visit my website to find the right support for where you are now. [Visit my website: https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com/1-on-1-coaching]
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