Have you ever wondered if your business decisions are being driven by something deeper than strategy, maybe even by unhealed parts of you?

S3 E15 How Trauma May Be Shaping Your Business and Leadership Decisions Part 1 – The Soulie Insider

Have you ever wondered if your business decisions are being driven by something deeper than strategy, maybe even by unhealed parts of you?

In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I open up about something many high-functioning women rarely talk about, how trauma can quietly shape the way we show up in business. I share what it’s been like to build a purpose-driven business while carrying old patterns of fear, scarcity and survival, and how those experiences can lead to over-giving, over-investing, or trying to prove your worth through success.

You’ll learn how past experiences might be influencing your decisions, your leadership style, and even the energy behind your goals. This chat isn’t about shame, it’s about awareness. Because awareness is what opens the door to real, grounded change.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still spinning your wheels, this episode will help you see your patterns with compassion and start rewriting your story.

Tune in, take a breath, and remember, even the chaos you’ve carried can become your secret superpower.

Did something in this episode hit home for you? I’d love to know what resonated most. Send me a message or share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @gaylewilson_. Let’s connect and keep this conversation going.

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In this episode we cover:

Introduction to topic: how trauma can affect business decisions
Acknowledgement and care for listeners who may find the topic triggering (mentions Lifeline and Beyond Blue)
Explains what trauma is and how it can look different for everyone
Gayle shares her own experience of growing up as a “witness” in a chaotic household
Reflects on how those early experiences influenced her first years in business
Survival patterns such as people-pleasing, scarcity, guilt, and over-investment
Self-sabotage, avoidance, and the fear of failure as trauma responses
Encourages awareness as the first step toward change
Teases part two of the series, how to turn trauma patterns into growth and authentic leadership
Invites listeners to reach out for 1:1 virtual coaching or support
Closing reminder: even chaos can become your superpower
Mentions sponsor: Proactive Finance Group

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