“People are actually giving each other grace again.”
True resilience has never been about bouncing back. It is about moving forward together.
“I’m so proud of the turnaround and the performance the team has demonstrated in the last year. It feels more transparent and more positive. People are definitely giving each other grace and having open conversations when things come up… conflict resolution is definitely improved.” - Sylvia, Manager
Teams that thrive under change create space to innovate, connect, and act with intention. Here’s what I observed in my work with teams in a biotech company when we started last year:
Decision paralysis and stagnation – Teams struggle to move forward after change, slowing productivity and dampening morale.
Reactive vs. proactive leadership – Leaders get stuck firefighting instead of innovating or inspiring their teams.
Values-action misalignment – Individuals question purpose, creating disengagement.
Unresolved career grief and burnout fatigue – Emotional exhaustion from layoffs and org changes slowed momentum and reduced innovation.
Low psychological safety – Fear of speaking up limits collaboration, trust, and creative problem-solving.
Through Resilient Teams targeted coaching and workshop facilitation, I partnered with the leaders to guide teams to:
Identify what’s collective vs. individual energy so meetings are productive, not draining.
Build psychological safety so everyone feels heard and supported.
Strengthen decision-making and forward momentum after periods of change.
Align values with action, connecting purpose to everyday work.
Here’s what leaders are seeing:
"Since July 2024, I’ve worked with Dr. Tamara Yakaboski to navigate the challenges of organizational changes and support my team through uncertainty. These sessions have been invaluable, providing actionable strategies to foster stronger connections within my team as we rebuild trust and re-integrate new members." – JJ, Senior Leader
If you want your team to move beyond stagnation, burnout, or disengagement and build the kind of resilience that sustains innovation, let’s talk about how we can support you.
Need a quick win? Here's a simple practice for your team:
Before group meetings, invite everyone to silently set a “bubble intention”, a shared commitment to stay present, protect energy, and engage with care. Afterward, close the session with a collective discharge: a moment to reflect, breathe, and release what’s no longer needed.