{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F24de7c61-a4fd-405c-ab22-603401e35701","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Are Mindful Leadership Skills the Real Survival Tools in the Trades with Traci Austin?","description":"In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana breaks down the truth behind mindful leadership in the trades. This isn\u2019t about soft talk. It\u2019s about clarity, presence, accountability, and emotional intelligence that keeps teams stable when pressure spikes. Guest Traci Austin, founder of Elevated Talent Consulting, unpacks why leaders struggle with self-awareness, why empathy without accountability backfires, and how mindful leadership directly impacts retention and performance. The conversation challenges old-school field mindsets and shows how awareness, energy management, and presence redefine leadership in construction and skilled trades.\u00a0\nAbout the Guest:\nTraci Austin is the founder of Elevated Talent Consulting and a leading voice in mindful, grounded leadership across construction and skilled trades. With two decades of HR and leadership experience, she helps organizations close the leadership gap through emotional intelligence, practical accountability frameworks, and culture clarity.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nLeaders often think they\u2019re self-aware, but most aren\u2019t tracking their own reactions. Frameworks like the Tough Talk Audit reveal the truth fast.\n\n\nComplaints on the jobsite often mask avoidance. When leaders stop complaining and start taking ownership, clarity improves overnight.\n\n\nEmpathy isn\u2019t a weakness. It only becomes a liability when it\u2019s not paired with accountability.\n\n\nClarity in direction reduces rework, tension, and safety risks. Many leaders give orders but skip defining expectations.\n\n\nMindful leadership equals presence. One hundred percent attention to a team member can shift performance more than any tool or tactic.\n\n\nRetention improves when leaders define culture, connect with people as humans, and give them a role aligned with their behavioral style.\n\n\nAccountability is the fastest lever for retention. It raises standards and shows employees what they\u2019re capable of when guided well.\n\n\nLeaders who say they are \u201ctoo busy for mindset work\u201d are often stuck in cleanup mode. The real issue is unexamined energy drains and unclear processes.\n\n\nCulture is not what\u2019s written on the wall. It is what\u2019s tolerated, repeated, and lived down the hall.\n\n\nAsking employees about their work and personal bucket list goals can reveal their motivation, alignment, and focus better than any performance tool.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest:\nLinkedIn: Traci Austin\u00a0Traci Austin's WebsiteExplore the Tough Talk Blueprint on her site.\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?\nDM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer\nThis video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nAbout Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on mental health, spirituality, trauma recovery, holistic healing, and conscious living. With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, the mission is simple: unite voices, break stigma, and make every story count.\nSubscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\nBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA\nOpen for collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic ","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fa5e3591-84fc-492d-815f-96e307958300/untitled-design-11-7aj21.jpg"}