workshops work 328 - Healing the Boardroom: Insights from the Inner Child with Jason Perelson
Jul 1, 2025
Jason Perelson, an expert in emotional maturity and self-awareness, dives deep into how our unresolved childhood experiences shape leadership styles. He discusses the influence of attachment theories on decision-making and highlights the need for leaders to recognize and destigmatize their triggers. With an emphasis on healing the inner child, he explores how vulnerability and compassion can transform corporate dynamics. This engaging conversation sheds light on nurturing creativity and fostering psychological safety in professional spaces.
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Inner Child Drives Leadership
- Many corporate decisions are unconsciously driven by unresolved childhood patterns and emotions.
- Leaders often react emotionally as their inner child seeks approval or avoids embarrassment.
Attachment Styles Shape Leadership
- A leader's childhood attachment style shapes their leadership behavior and team dynamics.
- Insecure attachment often leads to anxiety, micromanagement, and increased risk of team burnout.
Promotion Favors Masking Vulnerabilities
- Leadership often favors those masking vulnerabilities due to ingrained biases.
- This perpetuates cycles of inauthenticity and insecure leadership cultures.
