Nicole Bellisle (2024)

I do this by helping my clients build conscious cultures and operational systems.

31/08/2022

When our nervous system is regulated, we gain access to more creativity, clarity, and long-term thinking. These are all conditions that we desperately need at this time on the planet.

Unfortunately many leaders operate from a state of chronic stress and anxiety. They make reactive, fear-based decisions and create a state of urgency that is felt across the whole team. The executive function of our brain shuts down in this state... how can we function as executives without access to the part of our brain that makes us a reliable, strategic leader?

This is one reason I believe that self-healing and self-regulating our nervous systems as leaders is STRATEGIC. Even more than that, I see it as a self-responsibly required of us to be able to care for our people and steer the ship safely through ambiguity and uncertainty.

When someone's nervous system is dysregualted, they can't be trusted in the same way that someone with a regulated nervous system can be. Their behavior may even trigger unhealthy coping mechanisms (like addictions) within themselves and their employees. There is a connection between toxic work culture and unhealthy coping mechanisms that I don't think we're talking enough about.

As a leader, I am committed to creating a healthy culture that promotes well-being, and reduces the negative health outcomes caused by undue stress. And I'm committed to helping my clients do the same.

I do this because it's the right thing to do. AND there are insanely valuable benefits from leading in this way:

👉 Better information flow occurs with trust as a conduit
👉 Improved retention of talent
👉 Less healthcare costs
👉 Better customer service, because it's delivered by healthy, vibrant people
👉 Less resources wasted on reactive decisions
👉 Less distractions (work drama and trauma) and more unified clarity
👉 Greater ability to take take smart risks and learn effectively from "failure"

I could go on! And I do... in episode 4 of the (K)new Self podcast, where we explore cultivating an "inner culture" of trust and dignity.

Starting this podcast has been a dream for awhile, so thanks for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss new episodes every Monday!

You can listen (or watch) here:

Spotify / Apple Podcast: https://loom.ly/W8NMVCE
YouTube: https://loom.ly/9ZCNrAg

20/07/2022

Even the best designed systems are nothing without relationships. Human relationships are what power regenerative business. Trust built across people is what builds resiliency and more effective adaptability.

Without this web of trust, we won’t make it amid the increased levels of volatility and uncertainty that are now the norm.

Information flow is only as the trust that exists in a human network.

***

This way of thinking, and the language used to describe this phenomenon originated from the Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program at , led by the one and only Leith Sharp. Thanks to her, it’s now embedded into how I see the world 💜

***

Full podcast episode coming soon, along with resources for bringing regenerative operations to your business!

Address

Website

http://www.nicolebellisle.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Nicole Bellisle posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Nicole Bellisle:

Videos

When our nervous system is regulated, we gain access to more creativity, clarity, and long-term thinking. These are all conditions that we desperately need at this time on the planet. Unfortunately many leaders operate from a state of chronic stress and anxiety. They make reactive, fear-based decisions and create a state of urgency that is felt across the whole team. The executive function of our brain shuts down in this state... how can we function as executives without access to the part of our brain that makes us a reliable, strategic leader? This is one reason I believe that self-healing and self-regulating our nervous systems as leaders is STRATEGIC. Even more than that, I see it as a self-responsibly required of us to be able to care for our people and steer the ship safely through ambiguity and uncertainty. When someone's nervous system is dysregualted, they can't be trusted in the same way that someone with a regulated nervous system can be. Their behavior may even trigger unhealthy coping mechanisms (like addictions) within themselves and their employees. There is a connection between toxic work culture and unhealthy coping mechanisms that I don't think we're talking enough about. As a leader, I am committed to creating a healthy culture that promotes well-being, and reduces the negative health outcomes caused by undue stress. And I'm committed to helping my clients do the same. I do this because it's the right thing to do. AND there are insanely valuable benefits from leading in this way: 👉 Better information flow occurs with trust as a conduit 👉 Improved retention of talent 👉 Less healthcare costs 👉 Better customer service, because it's delivered by healthy, vibrant people 👉 Less resources wasted on reactive decisions 👉 Less distractions (work drama and trauma) and more unified clarity 👉 Greater ability to take take smart risks and learn effectively from "failure" I could go on! And I do... in episode 4 of the (K)new Self

Even the best designed systems are nothing without relationships. Human relationships are what power regenerative business. Trust built across people is what builds resiliency and more effective adaptability. Without this web of trust, we won’t make it amid the increased levels of volatility and uncertainty that are now the norm. Information flow is only as the trust that exists in a human network. *** This way of thinking, and the language used to describe this phenomenon originated from the Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program at #harvarduniversity, led by the one and only Leith Sharp. Thanks to her, it’s now embedded into how I see the world 💜 *** Full podcast episode coming soon, along with resources for bringing regenerative operations to your business!

Nicole Bellisle