Over 70% of US adults have experienced trauma, and yet we try to ignore that fact in the majority of work places.  In this episode Tim and Casey discuss how the principles of trauma-informed care can inform a trauma-informed leadership. Six Principles of a trauma-informed approach. Register for the Humanity at Work Conference - scholarships and team discounts are available! Join the Psychology at Work conversation online: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Visit us at adeeperway.com to take...

The greatest predictor of The Great Resignation is a toxic workplace culture (Sull, Sull, & Zweig, 2022).  The Humanity at Work Conference provides solutions for what individuals can do to contribute to a health workplace culture.  In this special episode, Tim and Casey offer a preview of the conference, including what you can expect from the experience, an overview of some of the features sessions, and highlights of the speakers and panelists. Register for the Humanity at Work...

Casey and Tim have talked a fair amount about "purpose" over the years.  In this episode, they revisit some of the ideas they have endorsed before, and share how their perspectives have evolved.  You don't want to miss their updated ideas on purpose! Register for the Humanity at Work Conference - scholarships are now available! Get your PsyPlex for free at https://adeeperway.com/profile Join the Psychology at Work conversation online: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Visit us at adeeperway.com...

Personality!  It can seem like a very broad, unidentifiable thing - but it actually is a thing that can be measured.  In this episode Tim and Casey discuss the difference between measuring personality from a Type perspective and a Trait perspective.  One has many more limitations! Register for the Humanity at Work Conference - scholarships are now available! Get your PsyPlex for free at https://adeeperway.com/profile Join the Psychology at Work conversation...

Casey and Tim do a quick check-in on how they've been doing on their intentions since the last episode.  They then discuss a question they recently receive in a team development session about truth and opinions.  Listen in as they clarify they differences. Register for the Humanity at Work Conference! Join the Psychology at Work conversation online: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Visit us at adeeperway.com to take your development to a deeper level.

Casey and Tim do a quick check-in on what's been going on for them since the last episode, which you might find relatable.  They then dive into listener questions that focus around the common theme of truth.  Listen in to hear the discussion! Register for the Humanity at Work Conference! Order your ADW | Companion + Profile Join the Psychology at Work conversation online: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Visit us at adeeperway.com to take your development to a deeper level.

Casey and Tim do a quick check-in on what's been going on for them since the last episode- and then dive into discussing two remaining aspects of motivation: connection and acceptance.    Register for the Humanity at Work Conference! Order your ADW | Companion + Profile

Casey and Tim are back for Season 6!  In this Season 6 opener, Casey and Tim do a quick check-in on what's been going on for them since season 5 - and then dive into discussing two aspects of motivation: hope and clarity.    Register for the Humanity at Work Conference! Order your ADW | Companion + Profile

In this Season 5 finale episode, Casey and Tim wrap up the season's focus on the A Deeper Way Foundational Tenets, but addressing the most common question they receive:  What do I do now? Get your copy of the A Deeper Way Companion (Workbook) here! Use Coupon Code:  PAWPOD Join the Psychology at Work conversation online: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Visit us at adeeperway.com to learn about taking the work to a deeper level. Find an A Deeper Way Certified Facilitator.

A Deeper Way Certified Facilitators Christy Johnson (Ecumen), Dustin Lee (Prairie Senior Cottages), and Michelle Rivard (Ecumen) join Casey and Tim to discuss A Deeper Way Foundational Tenet #6: Be Patient, Again Tenet #6: Be Patient, again and again and again and again It takes time for real insight to get embedded.  People often need to hear and experience the insight multiple times in multiple ways.  This reality can be difficult to accept; we want to see progress after all.  Patience is...

In this episode Casey and Tim breakdown Foundational Tenet #6: Be Patient, Again Tenet #6: Be Patient, again and again and again and again It takes time for real insight to get embedded.  People often need to hear and experience the insight multiple times in multiple ways.  This reality can be difficult to accept; we want to see progress after all.  Patience is the reminder that the growth process is always being realized.   Check out the new A Deeper Way Companion + Profile - start taking...

A Deeper Way Certified Facilitators Jillian Sperl (Ecumen) and Leigh Shebeck (The Walt Disney Company) join Casey and Tim to discuss A Deeper Way Foundational Tenet #5: Commit To Truth Tenet #5: Commit To Truth Lasting change happens in the context of trusting relationships with self and others, it can’t happen in a vacuum. There is no trust without truth. Always seek to understand your peoples’ truth, be a witness to their Tacit Truth and help them return to the Unequivocal Truth: they are...

In this episode Casey and Tim breakdown Foundational Tenet #5: Commit To Truth. Tenet #5: Commit To Truth Lasting change happens in the context of trusting relationships with self and others, it can’t happen in a vacuum. There is no trust without truth. Always seek to understand your peoples’ truth, be a witness to their Tacit Truth and help them return to the Unequivocal Truth: they are a normal person, worthy of love and belonging, because they exist. Commit to relating to them from this...

A Deeper Way Certified Facilitators Alison Crotteau (The Flourish Factor) and Leigh Shebeck (Perham Area Community Center) join Casey and Tim to discuss A Deeper Way Foundational Tenet #4: Stay Curious. Tenet #4: Stay Curious  With a deeper way, there is always more. In times of sharing and processing, the first response is rarely deep enough, rarely insightful enough, and rarely gets to the heart of an issue. Encourage people to go further. Use the skills of probes, silence, and open-ended...

In this episode Casey and Tim breakdown Foundational Tenet #4: Stay Curious. Tenet #4: Stay Curious  With a deeper way, there is always more. In times of sharing and processing, the first response is rarely deep enough, rarely insightful enough, and rarely gets to the heart of an issue. Encourage people to go further. Use the skills of probes, silence, and open-ended questions to facilitate deeper exploration.    Join the Psychology at Work conversation...

A Deeper Way Certified Facilitators Rhonda Williams, Steph Furo, and Tonia Johnson join Casey and Tim to discuss A Deeper Way Foundational Tenet #3: Get Used To Discomfort. Tenet #3: Get Used to Discomfort Discomfort is necessary. Deep, lasting change requires accessing our insecurities and fear and going into them – this is by nature uncomfortable. Comfort is different than safety; discomfort is necessary, so is safety. Rhonda Y. Williams is an elite leadership coach, emotional...

In this episode Casey and Tim breakdown Foundational Tenet #3: Get Used to Discomfort. Tenet #3: Get Used to Discomfort Discomfort is necessary. Deep, lasting change requires accessing our insecurities and fear and going into them – this is by nature uncomfortable. Comfort is different than safety; discomfort is necessary, so is safety.    Join the Psychology at Work conversation online: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Visit us at adeeperway.com to learn about taking the work to a deeper level.

A Deeper Way Certified Facilitators Milpha Blamo (The Minneapolis Foundation) and Sheryl Chacko & Peter Breen (Emotional Communication) join Casey and Tim to discuss A Deeper Way Foundational Tenet #2: Be Patient. Tenet #2: Be Patient Our psyches and bodies are hardwired to not change.  With a deeper way, we understand that much of our behavior is deeply rooted in our unconscious, and most reactions to exploration and change (e.g. laughing, making fun of ourselves and others,...

In this episode Casey and Tim breakdown Foundational Tenet #2: Be Patient.  Tenet #2: Be Patient Our psyches and bodies are hardwired to not change.  With a deeper way, we understand that much of our behavior is deeply rooted in our unconscious, and most reactions to exploration and change (e.g. laughing, making fun of ourselves and others, complaining, etc.) are defenses against the fear.        Join the Psychology at Work conversation online: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Visit us at...

A Deeper Way Certified Facilitators Jane Schuette and Marcel Brunel join Casey and Tim to discuss A Deeper Way Foundational Tenet #1: Be Safe. Be Safe People need to be open and embrace their vulnerability. This is only possible in a safe environment (not necessarily comfortable), which the facilitator has most of the responsibility for creating. As Facilitators we must turn our judgements into evaluations. Judgements are made from a place of fear; evaluations are made from a place of...

In this episode Casey and Tim breakdown Foundational Tenet #1: Be Safe.   Tenet #1: Be Safe People need to be open and embrace their vulnerability.  This is only possible in a safe environment (not necessarily comfortable), which the facilitator has most of the responsibility for creating.  As Facilitators we must turn our judgements into evaluations.  Judgements are made from a place of fear; evaluations are made from a place of compassion.  We must always create a context that allows for...

Season 5 is all about the six A Deeper Way Foundational Tenets.  Throughout this season, Casey and Tim will discuss each Tenet in detail and invite A Deeper Way Certified Facilitators to join in on the discussion at times as well.   This episode provides some background on the creation of the Tenets as well as a full reading of all six Tenets.   A Deeper Way Foundational Tenets Be Safe People need to be open and embrace their vulnerability.  This is only possible in a safe environment (not...

In this episode Casey and Tim join April Seifert, host of Building Psychological Strength podcast, in an episode swap - this episode with be released on both podcast feeds!  Listen in as Casey and Tim discuss with April the A Deeper Way Foundational Tenets - which is an excellent primer for Season 5! April Seifert holds a Ph.D. in Social Cognitive Psychology. This means, she has spent nearly 2 decades studying the ways our minds store information, form habitual and subconscious thought...

This is the final installment of our 3-part series with Police Chief Danny Barton.   The episode ends with some comments and observations from Casey and Tim, along with some excerpts of the statement they released following the verdict in trial of Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd. Official Statement from A Deeper Way. From Dr. Casey Lankow & Dr. Tim Johansson "Truth never damages a cause that is just." - Mahatma Gandhi Accessing our own Truth is vital for...