What's Happening at Work
What’s Happening at Work is a podcast for the professionals shaping today’s workplace from the inside.
Hosted by Joyce Odidison, President of Interpersonal Wellness Services Inc. and a trusted workplace resilience expert with 29 years of experience, the show is moving to bringing together HR leaders, safety officers, senior leaders, training and development practitioners, people and culture professionals, DEI leaders, and workplace experts to talk about the real issues affecting work today.
Each episode explores what these professionals are seeing inside organizations and how they are responding to burnout, conflict, workforce change, communication breakdowns, leadership pressure, psychological safety challenges, and the ongoing mental health strain affecting teams and workplaces.
Joyce is known for creating conversations that help guests shine. With deep expertise in workplace resilience, conflict, leadership, and behavior change, she draws out the practical wisdom, real-world insight, and valuable nuggets her guests bring, making each episode relevant for both established leaders and those rising into greater influence.
This is not a generic business podcast. It is a practical, insight-rich conversation space for the people helping organizations function better, support people better, and lead more effectively through change.
If you care about what is really happening at work and what it takes to build healthier, stronger, more resilient workplaces, this podcast is for you.
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What's Happening at Work
Episode#136 - Leadership Resilience: A Strategic Protocol for Workplace Racial Conflict
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As a leader, do you freeze when racialized conflict or microaggressions occur on your team? This leadership paralysis, driven by fear of saying the wrong thing, is one of the biggest risks to psychological safety and employee retention. Good intentions don't prevent harm; prepared leadership does.
In this essential session, I draw on my 28 years as a conflict analyst to provide a clear, repeatable protocol for navigating these complex situations. Stop defaulting to avoidance or "colorblind" leadership traps and start building real resilience.
You will learn:
► The three common leadership traps (The Colorblind, The Eggshell, The Savior) and how to avoid them.
► The 4 Pillars of a Resilient Response: Recognize, Respond, Rebuild, and Reinforce.
► A step-by-step "Fire Response Protocol" to interrupt harm in the moment.
► Why silence is never neutral and how your employees interpret it.
This is a must-watch for any leader, manager, or HR professional committed to creating a truly inclusive and psychologically safe workplace.
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