Transformative Leadership:

Self Mastery For The New Voice of Business Success

“This is the book the world needs now! Transformative Leadership is an inspirational and instructional blueprint on how to become the leader you want to see in the world.” -Tisha Morris, Esq. Entertainment Attorney and Bestselling Author

Published By: Brave Healer Publications

MY CHAPTER #4

Surviving to Thriving - Becoming a Trauma-Informed Leader

In Chapter 4 "Surviving to Thriving: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Leader," Carrie Freshour delves into her personal and professional journey of resilience and transformation. Guided by Gandhi’s principle of being the change, Carrie shares how a devastating house fire and challenges as an interim CEO and COO shaped her leadership philosophy.

Through a narrative of her struggle with imposter syndrome, boardroom conflicts, and the emotional aftermath, Carrie highlights the critical importance of trauma-informed leadership. She emphasizes how understanding trauma’s lasting impacts can revolutionize leadership by fostering empathy, authenticity, and support.

Carrie also introduces the "Trauma-Informed Leader’s Mindset Inventory," a practical tool for leaders to reflect, grow, and build resilience. This chapter is a powerful testament to the need to align actions with values, embrace vulnerability, and create environments where everyone can thrive.

Carrie’s story is an inspiring call to leaders to transform their approach to leadership, ensuring that authenticity and empathy are at the core of their journey.

About the Author

With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Carrie Freshour has dedicated her career to equipping individuals and teams with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of leadership and human behavior to drive meaningful change. Her journey combines the lived experience, clinical expertise, and executive leadership that empowers me to lead from a place of strength and resilience.A trauma-informed leadership coach, Carrie empowers leaders and teams, dismantles workplace stigmas, and sparks transformative change.

As a speaker and author, Carrie inspires leaders to embrace empathy, authenticity, and resilience in their journey. Her role as a thought leader in transformative leadership is not just inspiring; it's a call to action for all leaders.

She enjoys travel, writing, cooking, and exploring new cultures.

Carrie is a champion of inclusive environments. Her advocacy for courageous, purpose-driven leadership is inspiring, and it is a call to action for all leaders and teams to strive for a more inclusive workplace.

“A breakdown, marked by tears on my therapist's floor, became an unexpected turning point. The raw vulnerability of that experience opened my eyes to the disconnect between mental health theory and its application in real-world situations. It solidified my purpose: to bridge that gap and create meaningful change.”

— Carrie Freshour