Dr. Shalini Jebasingh

In this first micro module in the series on traumatic grief and regaining work capacity, Dr. Shalini Jebasingh explains how traumatic grief activates two distinct biological systems—trauma and grief—simultaneously, how you bond, and why grief feels so overwhelming. In the following modules, she will address how you can regain your leadership and work capacity. This video podcast is designed for C-...

Complex grief is more than sadness. It can carry trauma, confusion, guilt, relief, and invisible wounds from childhood family dynamics that may affect leadership and work capacity in adulthood when the abusive parent passes away. In this episode, Dr. Shalini Jebasingh explores how complex, that is, traumatic, ambiguous, and disenfranchised grief, especially after covert parental abuse or scapegoat...

Dr. Shalini Jebasingh explores growth mindset and abundance thinking in the workplace, and how supportive systems shape purpose, leadership, and long-term performance. In this 7-minute video, she shares an unexpected leadership lesson drawn from a young country-rap artist and connects it to workplace culture, psychological safety, engagement, and sustainable growth. Dr. Shalini Jebasingh is a trau...

In this video, Dr. Shalini Jebasingh explains trait vs state under critical stress, why leaders misinterpret state-based decline as a character flaw, and how the SCRIBE Framework helps restore work capacity. Dr. Shalini Jebasingh is a trauma-informed Critical Stress Management Coach, Values-Based Organizational Trainer, Biblical Workplace and Leadership Scholar, Developer of the proprietary theore...

Your values shape how you perform at work long before job titles or performance metrics come into play. In this video, Dr. Shalini Jebasingh shares 4 ways workplace values influence motivation, leadership behavior, work culture, and fulfillment—plus how values can protect you from burnout over time. In this video, you’ll learn:1) How values shape motives, decisions, and behavior2) Why values align...

When leaders experience critical stress or trauma, their ability to think clearly, make decisions, and lead effectively can be significantly reduced. In this video, Dr. Shalini Jebasingh introduces the © SCRIBE Model, a proprietary framework designed to support work functioning and decision-making during periods of critical stress. Using a leadership scenario, this video walks through how the © SC...

Leading with love is often discussed as a leadership ideal. But what happens when a leader is operating under prolonged and high-stakes pressure? This podcast examines how critical stress and trauma affect leadership capacity, not values. Drawing on leadership experience, evidence-based studies, and neuroscience, I explain why leaders under extreme pressure may become more rigid, reactive, or exha...

What if the kind of leadership that drives real performance is also the most misunderstood? In this episode, I share the story of James Autry, former CEO of Meredith Corporation and author of Love and Profit. At the height of his success, Autry led a $500 million publishing company using an approach many leaders still find uncomfortable: leading with love, or as he put it, caring. You’ll hear how...