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Healing at Work: Transforming Trauma and Stress for Workplace Success with Susan J Schmitt Winchester
Episode 52715th October 2024 • Talent Development Hot Seat podcast • Andy Storch
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Today we have a remarkable keynote presentation from the Talent Development Think Tank Conference in February 2023. Our special guest, Susan Winchester, a former Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Applied Materials and Rockwell Automation, will share her transformative journey and insights into healing in the workplace.

In this episode, Susan will share:

  • Her personal struggles with alcoholism and depression
  • The impact of limiting beliefs
  • How her past experiences shaped her career
  • Insight on neuroplasticity and positive psychology
  • How adopting the PERMA model can lead to flourishing at work

Susan introduces the concept of being an "Adult Survivor of a Damaged Past" and how understanding both big and small traumas can help us manage current workplace behavior and mental health. Susan's insights will teach us how to use workplace dynamics as opportunities for personal growth and emotional resilience.

Susan Winchester is a transformative figure in the world of talent development and a former senior HR executive. Previously serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Applied Materials and Rockwell Automation, Susan has now dedicated her career to teaching the principles of "healing at work." After delivering a phenomenal keynote presentation at the Talent Development Think Tank conference, Susan has made a significant impact on many by sharing her powerful story. Her transition from corporate HR to a role focused on personal and professional healing illustrates her commitment to improving workplace environments and individual well-being. A valued friend to many in the industry, Susan continues to inspire and lead others towards greater fulfillment in their careers.

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