Drama Free Teams | Trauma-Informed Leadership for High-Performing Teams
Your team's smart. But managing the personalities, politics, and pressure of leadership? That’s a whole other story.
If you’re constantly putting out fires, struggling to get buy-in, or avoiding difficult conversations to keep the peace, Drama Free Teams is your new secret weapon.
Hosted by trauma-informed executive coach Dr. Annie Campanile, PhD, this podcast helps emotionally intelligent leaders stop second-guessing what to say, and start leading conversations that create clarity, accountability, and connection.
Dr. Annie has helped hundreds of leaders build high-performing teams and step into the C-suite without people-pleasing, second-guessing themselves, or getting derailed by drama at work, and in every episode, she’s handing you psychology-backed insights and straightforward tools you can put to work right away to become the kind of leader people authentically trust, respect, and want to follow.
Ready to become a great leader, known for clear, confident, and compassionate leadership—at work, at home, and in every area of your life? Hit PLAY and let’s begin.
Drama Free Teams | Trauma-Informed Leadership for High-Performing Teams
23. Bonus: Why I Changed the Name of This Podcast (and What It Means for You as a Leader)
You may have noticed the podcast has a new name. But why?
After three months of publishing weekly episodes, I received something unexpected—messages from leaders saying they loved the show, but didn’t feel comfortable sharing it because the word trauma in the title felt too intense for the workplace.
Even though, as a trauma-informed leadership coach, I stand by the importance of trauma-informed tools in leadership, I also believe this podcast should feel like a safe space for anyone who wants less conflict, clearer communication, and more collaboration on their team.
That’s why I’m changing the name of the show to Drama Free Teams.
This quick bonus episode explains the shift and how this new name reflects what you’ve told me you want most on your team:
➡️ Less gossip
➡️ Fewer interpersonal meltdowns
➡️ And zero energy wasted second-guessing yourself after every difficult conversation
If you care deeply about your people and you’re tired of absorbing their stress or avoiding conflict just to keep the peace, this podcast is for you.
🎧 Hit play to hear what’s changing, what’s not, and where we’re headed next.
✨ Want to create a drama-free team—starting with how you give feedback?
Start with the Empowered Feedback Toolkit, and learn how to speak with clarity and care (even in high-stakes moments).
🔗 Other episodes you’ll love:
• Ep 21 — What No One Tells You About Healthy Boundaries at Work
• Ep 20 — How to Shut Down Gossip without Breaking Trust
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More Resources for You:
- Get The Empowered Feedback Toolkit for easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance so you can speak clearly and confidently—especially during tough conversations.
- Explore Dr. Annie's Executive Coaching Program.
- Download your free guide: Trauma Survivors Empowerment Guide
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