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The Regulation Ripple Effect: The Physiology of Executive Presence
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

The Regulation Ripple Effect: The Physiology of Executive Presence

Your nervous system is your most powerful leadership tool. Before you speak, your presence shapes how your team feels, thinks, and collaborates. This article explores the science of co-regulation and offers a practical framework for leaders to shift from stress to stability—creating high-trust, high-impact organizations from the inside out.

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Protection Patterns: Why Your Best Leaders Protect Instead of Connect
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

Protection Patterns: Why Your Best Leaders Protect Instead of Connect

When stress hits, even the most capable leaders can slip into fear-based protection patterns—micromanaging, freezing, or avoiding conflict. This blog unpacks how trauma-informed leadership helps you recognize and shift these habits so you can lead with clarity, connection, and courage. These small shifts can transform your entire culture.

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