021: Becoming a Professional Recovery Coach with Cheryl Brown Merriwether

021: Becoming a Professional Recovery Coach with Cheryl Brown Merriwether Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and Executive Director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations, and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions™, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. In this episode, Cheryl shares her journey of being impacted by the messiness of addiction and how it motivated her to become a global leader in the space of addiction recovery. Cheryl discusses the critical importance of professional recovery coaching for individuals and the ever-changing workplace. Together, we talk about the importance of creating a recovery-friendly workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Cheryl's personal story Unhealthy relationships and behaviors paving the way to personal growth Breaking the pattern of emotional abuse What is a Certified Professional Recovery Coach? The importance of professional recovery coaching Employees suffering silently in the workplace Certified Facilitator in Addiction Awareness training Being shamed for sharing openly about addiction in the workplace Breaking the cycle of addiction with long-term sustainable recovery Recovery Friendly Workplace Connect with Cheryl Brown: Use Promo Code 325ELM  for 20 percent off CFAA until January 30th, 2024 Certified Facilitator Addiction Awareness Training Program https://www.recoverycoachtraining.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylbrownmerriwether/ https://icare-aware.org/leadership-team/#cheryl Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook