Episode 65: Permission to Share your Truth w/ Brian Dorheim

52 Weeks of Me

Brian Dorheim is a leader and coach who believes first of all that his way from the dark and into the light has been through his personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Growing up, he worked with various non-profits to make an impact in the local community. Even prior to his coaching years, he always desired to make connections and influence change within individuals and organizations. From physical to spiritual, emotional, and psychological, he desires to help individuals and teams become the best version of themselves.
Highlights:

• What does it entail to be a culture coach? It is about seeing potential, understanding the layers of culture in an organization, and helping each individual own the role they play
• Is there such a thing as an ideal culture? No, but the foundation of every healthy culture is psychological safety
• How to achieve psychological safety? Being able to be your authentic self, having the liberty to discuss even the most uncomfortable topics, including personal losses, pains, and other traumatic experiences
• Benefits of openly communicating about our pain? Healing; simply having listening ears for our deepest pains has a restorative effect
• Advice for those who are on the receiving end? Take time to listen and do not attempt to change topics when people try to open up regarding their deepest pains and losses

A rainbow baby is a child born after parents experience a pregnancy or infant loss. While most of us celebrate the rainbow, we haven't seemed to normalize talking about the storm and thereby not allowing their memories to live on and be entwined with our own. This is one of the advocacies that Brian emphasizes. If pain or loss is part of your story, you owe it to yourself to openly discuss it, especially with the ones who matter most to you. Your trauma, though devastating, can be your advantage to help others who might go through similar experiences. If you wish to learn more from him or want someone to listen to the things you have long buried, you might find a listening ear in him on LinkedIn or at dorheim.com.
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