117: {Interview} Healing Workplace Wounds: A New Perspective with Bree Johnson

Text me!In this conversation, Bree Johnson shares her journey from being an employment attorney to founding Executive UnSchool and the Work Wound Institute. She discusses the concept of workplace wounds, the importance of inner work, and how unschooling outdated beliefs about work can lead to personal transformation. Bree emphasizes the need for healing from work-related trauma and the significance of redefining one's relationship with work to achieve well-being and fulfillment.takeawaysBree Johnson identifies as a 'professional pivoter' in her career.The legal system often fails to address the root causes of workplace harm.Workplace wounds can affect mental and physical health.Burnout is the most common work wound experienced by individuals.Feelings of betrayal and bullying are prevalent in workplace environments.Inner work is crucial for healing from work wounds.Unschooling involves questioning societal norms around productivity and success.Creating space for self-reflection can lead to personal transformation.It's important to separate one's worth from their work achievements.Healing from work wounds is a lifelong journey, not a quick fix.Connect further with Bree HERE and on LinkedIn HERESupport the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help small business owners to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Caroline Pennington Show Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called CPM. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE