Tara Fisher shares her remarkable career journey as a birth and postpartum doula into adult education, corporate HR, with a focus on learning and development. The conversation touches on the value of diverse backgrounds in the workplace, the importance of finding meaningful work, and overcoming obstacles like imposter syndrome and financial challenges. Tara also generously shares her personal experience of the impact trauma can have on personal and professional growth, and she offers insights into creating effective, non-harmful corporate training programs.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:00 Diversity in the Workplace
04:06 Remote Work and Career Transitions
07:13 Non-Traditional Backgrounds
08:31 Imposter Syndrome and Career Growth
11:07 Teaching and Mentorship
15:40 Balancing Passion and Practicality
19:38 Trauma and Personal Growth
22:27 Balancing Energy in the Birth Room
23:19 Understanding Trauma and Its Effects
24:56 Healing Through Doula Work
26:44 Effective Training and Learning
27:45 The Cost of Ineffective Meetings
30:16 Investing in Quality Training
39:11 The Importance of In-Person Connection
44:21 Final Thoughts and Gratitude