Debra Johnson on Rebuilding Her Operating System After Years of Chronic Stress

🎙️ From HR Manager to COO Three Weeks Before COVID: Debra JohnsonIn this episode, Debra Johnson, COO and Chief People Officer of Street Entertainment Group and founder of The Integrated Edge, traces her path from Jefferson County Public Schools to Zappos, Nasty Gal, Teespring, and Street. She opens up about being promoted to COO weeks before COVID, losing two siblings four days apart, and the moment at her son's wedding when she realized chronic stress had taken away her ability to feel joy.✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:HR manager overseeing 3,500 employees at Jefferson County Public SchoolsLeft a role after refusing a legally questionable directiveHelped Zappos hire 1,200 people in a single weekBuilt HR infrastructure from scratch at Nasty Gal and TeespringPromoted to COO three weeks before COVID beganLost her brother and sister four days apart in JanuaryWorked the Cain Prime expo line during a 600-cover Friday nightFelt no joy at her son's wedding despite the celebrationDiscovered the neuroscience behind chronic stress and decision-makingFounded The Integrated Edge, a leadership capacity framework🌟 Debra's Key Mentors:Susan Walker: Zappos director who guided her through 1,200 hires in a weekLeslie Higgins: Executive coach at Teespring who introduced her to the EnneagramChris Heineman: Street CEO who first trusted her vision for the companyChef Bob: Cain Prime executive chef who showed her the intensity of restaurant operationsDr. Amy Arnsten (Yale): Neuroscientist whose research on stress and the brain shaped her framework👉 A candid look at what chronic stress costs a high performer, and what it takes to rebuild from the inside out.🔗 Connect with Debra Johnson:Website: mstreetnashville.comWebsite: theintegratededge.com📄 Transcript Available: Debra Johnson on Rebuilding Her Operating System After Years of Chronic Stress📺 Watch on YouTube: Inspired Stories Podcast🌐 Our Website: The Inspired Stories Podcast📄 Special Thanks to Anthony Codispoti & AddBack Benefits Agency: AddBack Benefits Agency - Providing innovative employee benefits solutions that improve employee well-being while optimizing your bottom lineWebsite: addbackbenefits.com