The emotional and personal demands of running a group practice With Lisa Duez
From The Vicarious Trauma and Resilience Podcast · 00:34:42
Show by Dr. Jenny Hughes
Being a skilled therapist doesn't automatically make you a prepared leader. Yet many mental health professionals find themselves managing teams, running practices, and navigating workplace challenges without ever receiving formal leadership training.In this episode of Face Value, Jenny Hughes sits down with Lisa Duez, therapist, group practice owner, leadership coach, and author of Leading Without Losing Yourself: The EASE Approach to Transforming Your Workplace.Lisa reflects on what she's learned about leadership through experience, including the importance of self-awareness, authenticity, psychological safety, and being willing to sit with discomfort. Together, Lisa and Jenny explore how vicarious trauma can influence the way leaders show up, why survival mode can lead to micromanagement, and how empowering others can create healthier, more sustainable workplaces.They also discuss Lisa's EASE Approach: Emotions, Authenticity, Solving Problems, and Empowerment, a framework for thinking about both the inner work and practical responsibilities of leadership.In this conversation, you'll hear about:Why therapists are often underprepared for leadership roles.How a leader's emotional state can influence workplace culture.Why admitting mistakes and welcoming feedback matter.How to recognize when discomfort is an opportunity for growth.The connection between vicarious trauma, survival mode, and micromanagement.What it means to empower a team rather than carry everything yourself.About Lisa DuezLisa Duez is a therapist, trauma-informed leadership coach, and group practice owner. She is the author of Leading Without Losing Yourself: The EASE Approach to Transforming Your Workplace.Connect with Lisa:Website: LinkBook: LinkSocial media: Link
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