Reimagining How We Approach Workplace Culture
Trauma already lives in your organization.
We help you see it, address it so you can stay focused on your mission and the people you serve.
The Assumption We Challenge
“Trauma doesn’t belong in the workplace.”
Here’s the truth: over 70% of people have lived through trauma.
It’s already in your organization. Ignoring it doesn’t make it go away it just keeps showing up as burnout, broken communication, and eroded trust.
The cycle continues. And it’s costing you.
Our Framework
Trauma Informed Lens
We intentionally integrate trauma-informed principles into our work with leaders and teams to create environments rooted in safety, trust, and connection. By approaching leadership and organizational culture through this lens, we ensure that the experiences of individuals are respected, honored, and valued.
Our work is guided by the following commitments:
Safety and Trustworthiness: We establish clear communication and transparent practices that foster both psychological and relational safety, enabling leaders and teams to engage with confidence.
Collaboration and Connection: We emphasize relationships built on dignity, respect, and authenticity, cultivating conditions where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Recognition of Lived Experience: We acknowledge the diverse personal and collective experiences that shape workplace dynamics, integrating these perspectives into how cultures are shaped and sustained.
Through this approach, we support leaders and teams in co-creating organizational cultures that are not only effective and sustainable, but also compassionate, equitable, and deeply human.
Human-Centered Design
We ground our practice in human-centered design, engaging clients as partners in a co-creative process. Rather than applying assumed solutions, we take time to understand the unique context, challenges, and aspirations of each organization. This ensures that what we design together is both relevant and sustainable.
Co-Creation: We collaborate closely with leaders and teams, drawing on their insights, lived experiences, and organizational wisdom to shape solutions that truly fit.
Customization: Every engagement is tailored never cookie-cutter reflecting the distinct needs and goals of each client.
Empathy and Understanding: By centering the human experience, we honor the perspectives of those most impacted and design strategies that resonate on both a practical and human level.
We create outcomes that are not only innovative but also deeply aligned with the values and realities of the people we serve.
Wellness Integration
We integrate holistic healing modalities into our work to support deep learning, resilience, and nervous system regulation. These practices are part of our everyday approach, helping us create experiences that are both practical and restorative.
Some of the ways we do this include:
Mindfulness and meditation to build focus and calm.
Breathwork to reduce stress and increase grounded energy.
Gentle movement and yoga to reconnect with the body.
Sound healing to restore balance and clarity.
Creative expression through art, movement, or music to spark insight and connection.
We tailor these practices to the needs of each leader and team, ensuring every experience is relevant, accessible, and transformative.
The Difference
Traditional Consulting
One-size-fits-all frameworks
Prescriptive and expert-driven
Short-term fixes that don’t stick
Generic and uninspired approaches
Trauma-ignoring (or even trauma-inducing) practices that erode trust
The Bitter Woman Network
Custom experiences built for your organization
Co-creative and human-centered processes
Sustainable shifts in leadership and collaboration
Innovative, authentic, and creative strategies that engage teams
Trauma-informed practices that build safety, resilience, and measurable outcomes
