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Why We Keep Repeating the Same Workplace Patterns (Especially in Helping Professions) – and How to Finally Break Them
Workplace reenactments happen when old stress responses, roles, and survival strategies quietly replay themselves in new professional settings.

Shenandoah Chefalo
3 days ago3 min read


Designing Spaces That Heal: How Trauma-Informed Environments Support Staff, Students & Communities
When leadership teams, planners, designers, and administrators bring that question into conversations about classrooms, offices, lobbies, waiting rooms, and staff areas, something powerful happens. The environment stops being an afterthought and becomes a quiet partner in regulation, communication, and recovery.

Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 10, 20258 min read


People-Centered is Learning-Centered: Building a Culture of Continual Growth
Build a resilient, people-centered culture through continual learning. Use these practical strategies for turning setbacks into growth opportunities daily.

Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Genuine Collaboration: Every Voice Matters in People-First Culture
Learn how to build genuine collaboration in your workplace through trust, inclusive decision-making, and shared accountability for innovation and lasting success.

Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 10, 20259 min read


Safety and Respect: The Foundation of People-First Culture
No other element of a people-first culture can exist without safety, and safety can’t be achieved without respect for our differences.

Shenandoah Chefalo
May 28, 20256 min read


The Art of Workplace Tolerance: Practices You Can Use Today
Explore the art of practicing tolerance in the workplace and learn how you can start applying it today.

Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 11, 20259 min read


Change is Modeled: Leader Accountability to Workplace Well-being
Leaders aren't solely accountable to workplace well-being, but their position & influence mean they have a unique and powerful role to play.

Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 4, 20256 min read


Change is Teamwork: Team Accountability to Workplace Well-being
Teamwork plays a strong role in promoting workplace well-being. Shared agreements & mutual accountability lead to well-being for everyone.

Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 25, 20256 min read


Change is an Inside Job: Personal Accountability to Workplace Well-being
Building workforce well-being is an inside job. True transformation begins with personal accountability and intentional self-work.

Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 18, 20254 min read


What Does Safety at Work Really Mean?
Workplace safety goes beyond physical wellbeing and doesn't just mean feeling comfortable. Safety at work builds trust and resilience.

Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 4, 20255 min read


Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and What It Means for Your Organization
Positive experiences protect individuals against the effects of trauma. This is applied to organizations using trauma-informed approaches.

Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 28, 20254 min read


BRAVING: 7 Elements of Trust-Building at Work
Trust isn't just nice to have. It's critical for safety and efficiency. Use the 7 elements in BRAVING to help your team build trust at work.

Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 21, 20257 min read


Psychological Safety is the #1 Factor of Effective Teams
Google studied its internal teams in hopes of building more successful teams. They found the greatest influence on performance was...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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