How to Stay Grounded When the Ground is Shifting Beneath You

In a world of relentless change, including geopolitical uncertainty, emerging technologies, and evolving organizational priorities, what does it take to stay grounded, lead effectively, and build resilience?

Fractional Insights Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Shonna Waters joined the ISF Podcast to explore exactly that.

In conversation with host Steve Durbin, Shonna shares insight into the emotional and psychological toll of our rapidly transforming workplaces, especially for those tasked with managing risk and anticipating threats. Drawing from decades of research in organizational psychology, she offers not only language for what we’re experiencing but actionable strategies to navigate it.

From managing stress and negativity in high-stakes environments to developing a growth mindset that sustains resilience, this conversation is full of grounded wisdom for anyone leading or working through complexity.

Key Themes:

• The workplace is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up

• Security and business leaders must learn to speak the same language

• Grounding ourselves begins with awareness, mindset, and conscious choice

• Resilience is a skill, one we can practice and strengthen over time
  

Whether you’re a leader, a people-first practitioner, or someone feeling unsteady in your work, this episode offers practical tools and reminders that we’re not alone, and we’re not powerless. As Shonna says, “There are conscious choices you can make to lean more into that idea that you can grow and practice.” 👉 Listen to the full episode on the ISF Podcast

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