Empowering YOU! with Dr. Shauna T. Sobers

About Empowering YOU! with Dr. Shauna T. Sobers

Living the Resilience Tree™ Podcast (formerly Empowering YOU!) is for established and aspiring women leaders of marginalized identities, and those who support and advocate alongside them, ready to grow, lead, and thrive. Hosted by Dr. Shauna T. Sobers, known for empowering women leaders to build resilience and lead with intention, this podcast shares practical, strengths-based strategies rooted in trust, stability, and growth to help you manage stress, strengthen your voice, and show up fully in every space.

Publisher

shaunatsobers

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Dec 2024

Latest episode

29 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jun 2026

   RETREAT Check: Working with the Flight Response

   Have you ever talked yourself out of an opportunity you were qualified for? Delayed sharing an idea? Stayed busy to avoid something uncomfortable? That may not be humility. It may be your flight response. In this episode, Dr. Shauna Sobers continues the series on using the Resilience Tree™ model to self-regulate during trauma responses. This time the focus is the flight response and a practical tool she calls the RETREAT Check. We often picture "flight" as physically running away, but at work it's far subtler: conflict avoidance, procrastination, perfectionism, overworking, and shrinking yourself when you've been invited to shine. For women leaders of color especially, these responses can be intensified by bias, exclusion, and environments where visibility has carried real risk. In this episode, you'll learn: What the flight response actually looks like in the workplace How each part of the Resilience Tree™ (Roots, Branches, Fruit, and Environment) supports you when fear says run Why trust is often the missing ingredient, and Gallup's four universal needs of followers The full RETREAT Check framework: Recognize, Examine, Tend the Roots, Reach Through the Branches, Evaluate the Environment, Aim for the Fruit, and Trust and Take One Step Retreat isn't always avoidance. Sometimes retreat is restoration, and the wisdom is in knowing the difference. Free companion worksheet: Walk through the full RETREAT Check on your own time. Download it at: resiliencetreemodel.com/wsretreatcheck (https://resiliencetreemodel.com/wsretreatcheck) Grab Dr. Sobers' book, Resilience Tree: A Model for Women Leaders of Color and Those Who Support Them, at www.shaunatsobers.com/books (http://www.shaunatsobers.com/books) Learn more at www.shaunatsobers.com (http://www.shaunatsobers.com) Keep tending, ~Dr. Sobers

2. 

   28 May 2026

   EP 10 - Body Check: The Fight Response & Leadership

   Have you ever felt your heart racing and the urge to defend yourself the moment someone challenged your decision in a meeting? That's your nervous system in survival mode; and it has a name: the fight trauma response.In this episode of the Living the Resilience Tree™ Podcast, Dr. Shauna T. Sobers gets honest about what happens when leaders react from fight mode, and how the Resilience Tree model can help you transform that survival instinct into intentional, empowered leadership. Dr. Sobers shares a personal story about being publicly challenged by a team member, and what she learned about the buildup of stress, bias, and past experiences that shape our reactions in the moment. In this episode, you'll explore: 🌱 What the fight trauma response looks like in leadership settings 🌱 How the 4 components of the Resilience Tree (Roots, Branches, Fruit & Environment) help you move from reactive to intentional 🌱 Practical steps to pause, set boundaries, and rebuild trust after a strong reaction 🌱 Reflection questions to help you identify your triggers and respond differently next time Whether you're leading a team or leading yourself, this episode is your reminder that great leadership isn't about perfection, it's about awareness, intention, and growth. 00:00 Introduction 00:53 What is the Fight Trauma Response 02:00 Dr. Sobers' Personal Story 02:42 How the Resilience Tree Model Helps 03:09 ROOTS - Grounding Practices 03:35 BRANCHES - Your Support System 03:51 FRUIT - Boundaries & Intentional Responses 04:17 ENVIRONMENT - Psychological Safety 04:36 How Fight Response Impacts Leadership 05:17 Practical Steps to Transform your Fight Response 06:20 Reflection Questions 06:42 Closing & Book Recommendation _________________________________________________________________________________________ 🎧 📖 Resilience Tree book available in audio or print → www.shaunatsobers.com/books 🔗 Follow Dr. Sobers on LinkedIn & Instagram: @ShaunaTSobers 🌐 Visit www.shaunatsobers.com to book Dr. Sobers for speaking, workshops, and coaching.

3. 

   7 Apr 2026

   LTRT EP 09 - That ‘We Need to Talk’ Feeling Explained

   Thought Check: When a Pause Is Reflection… and When It’s a Trigger What if your hesitation at work isn’t indecision; but your nervous system trying to protect you? In this episode, Dr. Shauna T. Sobers breaks down the freeze trauma response in leadership; how it shows up, why it happens, and how to move through it using the Resilience Tree Model. You’ll learn how to: Recognize freeze in yourself and others Distinguish between intentional pause and trauma response Understand the brain science behind freeze Rebuild trust in leadership when silence is misunderstood Learn how to apply Roots, Branches, Fruit, and Environment to return to grounded leadership This episode is a reminder that: Freezing is not weakness; it’s a signal! When we learn to listen, we can lead with clarity, compassion, and resilience. 🔗 Learn more, book Dr. Sobers, or order The Resilience Tree: www.shaunatsobers.com (http://www.shaunatsobers.com)

4. 

   8 Oct 2025

   EP 08 - Empowering YOU! - The Fawn Trama Response

   EP 8: The Fawn Trauma Response – Reclaiming Trust and Voice Not every survival response is fight, flight, or freeze. There’s another one that often hides in plain sight: fawn. It shows up when we over-accommodate, people-please, or silence ourselves to stay safe. In this episode, Dr. Shauna T. Sobers shares a personal story of being triggered into this trauma response and how she now uses her Resilience Tree Model to navigate it differently grounding her body, leaning on trusted branches of support, offering her fruit authentically, and assessing her environment. We’ll explore: What the fawn trauma response looks like in leadership Why Gallup’s research shows trust is the foundation of followership How Simon Sinek’s “8 minutes” research can be a lifeline for breaking cycles of negative self-talk Reflection prompts to help you notice and shift your own responses This is about more than survival; it’s about leadership, trust, and resilience. Order Resilience Tree: A Model for Women Leaders of Color and Those Who Support Them at shaunatsobers.com/books

5. 

   24 Sept 2025

   EP 07 - Empowering YOU! - Healthy Self Talk

   In this episode of Empowering YOU!: A Strengths-Based Podcast for Leaders of Leaders, we dive into self-talk and how your inner dialogue can either lead you forward or hold you back.Your inner voice isn’t always your own! It’s often shaped by old expectations, pressures, or systems. But the words you choose for yourself matter. They shape your confidence, decisions, and trust as a leader. 💛Dr. Shauna T. Sobers unpacks:- Why your self-talk isn’t always truly yours- How the Resilience Tree model helps reframe your inner dialogue- Protective vs. grounded self-talk- Practical ways to shift from critic to coach👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more strengths-based strategies to empower your leadership journey.📖 Dive deeper with my book: Resilience Tree: A Model for Women Leaders of Color and Those Who Support Them at: www.shaunatsobers.com/books#EmpoweringYouPodcast #SelfTalk #Leadership #ResilienceTree_______________________________________________________________Connect with Dr. Sobers on LinkedIn and Instagram @ShaunaTSobers or visit www.shaunatsobers.com for coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements.

6. 

   10 Sept 2025

   EP 06 - Empowering YOU! - GUT CHECK: Wisdom, Fear, or Trauma

   Ever had a gut feeling you weren’t sure you could trust? That split-second instinct that makes you pause, hesitate, or say “no”? In this episode, I dive into: How to tell the difference between wisdom, fear, and trauma responses Why self-trust is key to leading with clarity and courage A simple, powerful metaphor from aerial silks that shows how to acknowledge fear without letting it take the lead If you’re ready to strengthen your intuition, pause with purpose, and lead from a place of grounded confidence, this episode is for you! 🎧 Listen now and discover how to make your gut your guide, not your guard Follow Dr. Sobers on LinkedIn or Instagram at @ShaunaTSobers or visit ⁠www.shaunatsobers.com⁠ to book Dr. Sobers for coaching or workshop facilitation. #EmpoweringYouPodcast #Leadership #GutCheck #SelfTrust #ResilienceTree #StrengthsBasedLeadership

7. 

   27 Aug 2025

   Ep 05 - Empowering YOU! - Trust Begins with the Invitation

   In this episode of Empowering YOU: A Strengths-Based Podcast for Leaders of Leaders, Dr. Shauna T. Sobers explores a key truth about trust: it begins with the invitation. Drawing from her own career experience, Dr. Sobers shows how both leaders and followers shape trust, highlighting the power of agency, boundaries, and authentic partnerships. She also connects this lesson to her Resilience Tree Model, focusing on the Branches, the relationships that support your growth and leadership journey. 📚 Learn more in her book: Resilience Tree: A Model for Women Leaders of Color and Those Who Support Them → shaunatsobers.com/books Like, subscribe, and share to join a community of leaders stepping boldly into growth. #ResilienceTree #Leadership #Trust #CliftonStrengths #EmpoweringYOU Follow Dr. Sobers on LinkedIn or Instagram at @ShaunaTSobers or visit ⁠www.shaunatsobers.com⁠ to book Dr. Sobers for coaching or workshop facilitation.

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   12 Feb 2025

   EP 04 - Empowering YOU! - Five Clues to Talent

   What if discovering your greatest strengths was as simple as paying attention to what lights you up? In this episode of EmpoweringYOU!, I walk you through the 5Es of Talent - Enthusiasm, Ease, Excellence, Enjoyment, and Energy.These five clues help you notice the moments when you feel most alive, most confident, and most authentic.By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical ways to uncover the talents already within you—and the courage to honor them in your leadership journey.Because leadership isn’t about striving to be someone else, it’s about leaning into who you already are.Mahalo for tuning in, Leaders—let’s grow together!Follow Dr. Sobers on LinkedIn or Instagram at @ShaunaTSobers or visit ⁠www.shaunatsobers.com⁠ to book Dr. Sobers for coaching or workshop facilitation.

9. 

   5 Feb 2025

   Empowering YOU! Podcast Episode 04

   What if discovering your greatest strengths was as simple as paying attention to what lights you up? In this episode of EmpoweringYOU!, I walk you through the 5Es of Talent - Enthusiasm, Ease, Excellence, Enjoyment, and Energy. These five clues help you notice the moments when you feel most alive, most confident, and most authentic. By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical ways to uncover the talents already within you—and the courage to honor them in your leadership journey. Because leadership isn’t about striving to be someone else, it’s about leaning into who you already are. Mahalo for tuning in, Leaders—let’s grow together! Follow Dr. Sobers on LinkedIn or Instagram at @ShaunaTSobers or visit ⁠www.shaunatsobers.com⁠ to book Dr. Sobers for coaching or workshop facilitation.

10. 

    29 Jan 2025

    EP 03 - Empowering YOU! - Strengths-based Development

    strengths-based approach to personal and professional development with examples and insights from your host, Dr. Shauna T. Sobers.The term "CliftonStrengths" and each of the 34 individual talent theme names are protected trademarks of Gallup.If you are interested in taking the CliftonStrengths Assessment visit https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengt... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTRnOF8ydml2eE5GdjQ0bi1JV0Foa01KUzFzZ3xBQ3Jtc0trSDFTRW9seUJpOUN1VnBEcUFlVkg3MWQ5MUhvOFoyYlNub3cwSnVmemgyeEkyTXByd3NXZDdYQ0F1VTR5N2RzN09mSFBiWmtFcDY4Q18tbURZU0FuTFdGV2tLV3d6V1I3SnpHUDZUTG1KNXpuVG5UYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gallup.com%2Fcliftonstrengths%2Fen%2F253676%2Fhow-cliftonstrengths-works.aspx&v=tCIsmkaeqQ8)Follow @ShaunaTSobers on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Instagram or visit ⁠www.shaunatsobers.com⁠ to book Dr. Sobers for coaching or workshop facilitation.

11. 

    23 Jan 2025

    Empowering YOU! Podcast Episode 03 - Strengths-based Development

    In this episode you will learn about Strengths-based Psychology and the differences between the conventional approach and strengths-based approach to personal and professional development with examples and insights from your host, Dr. Shauna T. Sobers. The term "CliftonStrengths" and each of the 34 individual talent theme names are protected trademarks of Gallup. If you are interested in taking the CliftonStrengths Assessment visit https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengt... Follow @ShaunaTSobers on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Instagram or visit ⁠www.shaunatsobers.com⁠ to book Dr. Sobers for coaching or workshop facilitation.

12. 

    15 Jan 2025

    EP 02 - Empowering YOU! - Guiding Principles of CliftonStrengths®

    In this episode you will learn about the 5 Guiding Principles of Gallup CliftonStrengths®. The term "CliftonStrengths" and each of the 34 individual talent theme names are protected trademarks of Gallup.Follow @ShaunaTSobers on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Instagram or visit ⁠www.shaunatsobers.com⁠ to book Dr. Sobers for coaching or workshop facilitation.If you are interested in taking the CliftonStrengths Assessment visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths

13. 

    15 Jan 2025

    EP 01 - Empowering YOU! - Intro to CliftonStrengths Leadership Domains

    In this episode of Empowering YOU!, host Dr. Shauna T. Sobers provides an overview of Gallup CliftonStrengths® Leadership Domains and how you can use them in teams and individuals.The term "CliftonStrengths" and each of the 34 individual talent theme names are protected trademarks of Gallup.Follow @ShaunaTSobers on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Instagram or visit ⁠www.shaunatsobers.com⁠ to book Dr. Sobers for coaching or workshop facilitation.____________In this Episode_________________0:00 - Introduction1:13 - How Talent Themes Came to Be2:06 - How Leadership Domains Came to Be4:47 - Green Strategic Thinking Domain - WHAT5:52 - Orange Influencing Domain - WHY7:22 - Blue Relationship Building Domain - WHO8:35 - Purple Executing Domain - HOW9:08 - How Domains Can Be Used By Individuals9:40 - Example: Strategic Thinking Doing Relationship Building Tasks11:23 - Examples: Relationship Building Domains13:07 - What Other Questions Do You Want Me to Answer?

14. 

    2 Jan 2025

    Empowering YOU! Podcast Episode 2 - Guiding Principles of CliftonStrengths

    Dr. Shauna T. Sobers unlocks the power of Gallup's CliftonStrengths framework, guiding listeners in harnessing their unique talents and abilities to achieve personal and professional growth.

15. 

    1 Jan 2025

    EP 00 - Empowering YOU! - Introduction to the Podcast and Host

    In this episode you will find out a little about your host Dr. Shauna T. Sobers, what you can expect from the podcast, and who is the target audience of the podcast. Follow Dr. Sobers on LinkedIn or Instagram at @ShaunaTSobers or visit www.shaunatsobers.com (http://www.shaunatsobers.com/) to book Dr. Sobers for coaching or workshop facilitation.

16. 

    26 Dec 2024

    Empowering YOU! Podcast Episode 01 - Introduction to Leadership Domains

    Dr. Shauna T. Sobers explores the Gallup CliftonStrengths Leadership Domains, providing actionable insights on how teams and individuals can harness their strengths for success.

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    19 Dec 2024

    Empowering YOU! Podcast Episode 00 - An Introduction to Dr. Sobers

    Meet your host Dr. Shauna T. Sobers! Get to know about her experience, her philosophy on leadership, and how this podcast came about. Follow @ShaunaTSobers on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Instagram or visit ⁠www.shaunatsobers.com⁠ to book Dr. Sobers for coaching or workshop facilitation.

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