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Nonprofit SnapCastSupporting Humanitarians Through Burnout and Vicarious Trauma with Dimple DhabaliaDimple Dhabalia visits the SnapCast to talk about burnout and vicarious trauma among nonprofit professionals. Among the issues we cover:
Common occupational traumas in the non-profit sector.
Causes of vicarious trauma and moral injury, along with healing strategies.
The relevance of generational trauma in the workplace.
The connection between self-care, nervous system regulation, and the workplace.
How organizations, not just individuals, can experience trauma.
A call to action for mission-driven organizations to provide a more comprehensive duty of care.
Steps leaders and organizations can take to create a holistic, human-centered duty of care.
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Leading Through Crisis with Céline WilliamsRooted Leadership and Story Healing with Dimple Dhabalia"Rooted leadership means leading with empathy and care. It’s about finding ways to connect with people and create communities of trust and psychological safety, where people feel safe enough to show up and be themselves – including in times of crisis."Today, we're talking to expert in organizational trauma, founder, and award-winning author, Dimple Dhabalia about what it means to be a rooted leader and how practicing story healing can help us all.We get into:- The impact of the Industrial Revolution- Why the mind-body connection is important (even–and maybe especi...2025-01-2448 min
The HR HubNot For Profit Organizations - HR & CultureNot for profit organizations have different HR considerations. In part, their employee tend to be incredibly passionate about the organization's purpose. They'll often sacrifice their own well-being in service of it. And in many cases, they're expected to do it.
Dimple Dhabalia, a lawyer, humanitarian and this week's guest, has a powerful story about what she learned after years of humanitarian service around the world. She burned out, but instead of doing what the rest of us would do, she wrote a book. Her book is called "Tell Me My Story: Challenging the Narrative...2024-12-0324 min
Ohio University Leader LoungeSetting Boundaries: A Gift to Others with Dimple DhabaliaIn this conversation, Dimple Dhbalia discusses the complexities of empathy, the importance of setting boundaries, and the impact of vicarious trauma on individuals in service-oriented professions. She emphasizes the need for self-care practices and the normalization of trauma discussions within organizations. The dialogue also explores practical strategies for emotional regulation and the balance of empathy in leadership roles.For more information about the Ohio University MSM Program, click this link! Check out the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership program here.OnBrand Podcast Studios produced this episode. Special thanks to Audio...2024-12-0244 min
Embodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aid54. “Moral injury” with Dimple DhabaliaIn this heartfelt conversation, Dimple Dhabalia shares her journey from working in the government and humanitarian sectors to advocating for trauma-informed leadership and workforce well-being. Through the lens of her personal experiences and her book Tell Me My Story, Dimple explores the vital shift from “service before self” to a more sustainable, human-centered approach. This episode dives into the complexity of moral injury, the ripple effect of self-care in leadership, and how we can reframe our approach to service to prioritize both humanity and well-being.Guest Background:Dimple Dhabalia is a seasoned humanitarian prof...2024-11-2244 min
I'm Human TooEpisode 20 - Dimple DhabaliaDimple Dhabalia is a writer, podcaster, and leadership and story-healing coach who founded Roots in the Clouds. In this episode of I’m Human Too, Dimple shares her journey from working on asylum and refugee policies within the U.S. government to becoming an advocate for addressing occupational trauma. Her story highlights the toll of chronic stress and vicarious trauma and the importance of redefining leadership and self-care.
Dimple reflects on how two decades in humanitarian work exposed her to vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and moral injury—experiences often stigmatized in professional settings. She discusses how chronic exposure to t...2024-10-2854 minThe HR HubTrauma Informed Workplace - Tips for HRDo your employees experience trauma at work or are some of their 'off' behaviours a result of trauma somewhere else?
I spoke with Dimple Dhabalia about what she learned about trauma. She started out as a lawyer and then worked with refugees around the world. I think we can all appreciate how hard it might be to hear those horrifying and heart-breaking stories over and over. Unsurprisingly, she burned out.
However, instead of getting therapy and going on leave like the rest of us might do, Dimple wrote a...2024-10-2224 min
HR Inside OutSusan Signing Off – Thank you – It has been a wonderful journey!Episode Intro:It is time to “sign off” with this being my final podcast in the series HR Inside Out. And wow, what a wonderful experience this has been, learning how to become a podcaster, having the courage to reach out to potential guests, developing the programs, working with an editor, undertaking the related research, meeting new people, and deepening my relationship with others – so many new experiences along the way. I sincerely hope that the series has accomplished its goal of providing you insights that have helped you personally, and in your people oversight responsibilities. As s...2024-08-1252 min
Truth, Lies and WorkHow to get better candidates, with David ThompsonWelcome to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this special episode, Al and Leanne dive into the intricacies of employer branding with expert David Thompson. Learn how to create an attractive and effective employer brand that can help your organisation attract and retain top talent. David shares his insights on why employer branding is essential in today’s job market and provides practical advice on how to implement these strategies successfully. Enjoy!2024-07-1645 min
Dear Human Resources:Ep. 090 - Generational trauma and its impact on wellbeing in the workplace -Dimple DhabaliaDimple Dhabalia, a human-centered leadership coach and founder of Roots in the Clouds, talks about her book, Tell Me My Story– Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self, a map to healing for those doing humanitarian work. She also talks about “generational trauma and its surprising impact on wellbeing in the workplace”.
Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.
Mixing: Kelly Minnis2024-07-1522 minHR Inside OutChallenging the Narrative of Service Before Self with Guest Dimple DhabaliaEpisode Intro:Dimple Dhabalia has woven both her own story and that of others she has worked with into a phenomenal book, Tell Me My Story: Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self; a book that digs deep into the realities that so many of us who provide service to others (because “caring for others in inherent to who we are, and to do anything different would leave us feeling unfulfilled and restless”) experience. Did you know that vicarious trauma can result from repeated exposure to other people’s trauma and their storie...2024-07-081h 08
The Nonprofit Exchange: Leadership Tools & StrategiesMission Driven, Not SuperhumanMission Driven, Not SuperhumanIf you choose a life in service of others it doesn't have to come at a cost to your own health and well-being. Leaders and organizations have an obligation to provide a holistic, human-centered duty of care for their staff that protects the whole human being.Dimple Dhabalia is a writer, podcaster, facilitator, and coach with over twenty years of experience working at the intersection of leadership, mindful awareness, and storytelling. In 2021 Dimple founded Roots in the Clouds, a boutique consulting firm specializing in using...2024-06-2532 minTruth, Lies and WorkHow to Survive the Darkest Jobs, with Dimple DhabaliaWarning: This episodes contains themes that some listeners may find challenging, including adverse mental health, sexual abuse and suicide. We have provided a list of support services below.Welcome to another episode of Truth, Lies & Work.In this episode, Al and Leanne dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Dimple Dhabalia, founder of Roots in the Clouds. Dimple is a writer, podcaster, coach, and facilitator with over 20 years of public service experience. She shares her insights on using storytelling to heal individual and organisational trauma, particularly focusing on her work with refugees...2024-06-2050 min
Culture and Leadership Connections PodcastDimple Dhabalia: Human-Centered Leadership: From Self-Sacrifice to Self-CareRedefining Leadership in the Mission-Driven SectorBio:Dimple Dhabalia is the founder of Roots in the Clouds, a boutique consulting firm that uses storytelling to heal individual and organizational trauma. She is a writer, podcaster, coach, and facilitator with over 20 years of public service experience at the intersection of leadership, mindfulness, and storytelling. Dimple's mission is to transform mission-driven sectors by building human-centered cultures that meet mission needs and create psychologically safe spaces of empathy, connection, well-being, and belonging for staff.Links:Email: hello@rootsintheclouds.com ...2024-06-1753 min
Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsEmpathy Without Burnout in HR with Dimple DhabaliaSend us a textImagine walking a tightrope between service to others and preserving your own well-being, a path so many in high-impact roles know all too well. Dimple Dabalia joins us to share her transformative journey from government service on asylum and refugee issues to launching Roots in the Clouds, offering a stark look into the realities of occupational traumas like vicarious trauma and burnout. Through Dimple's lens, we navigate the complex interplay of individual struggles and systemic organizational challenges that demand urgent attention and change.It's time to tear down the old narrative...2024-05-2941 min