Dr. Jody Carrington

My story started in a little town in Canada as a privileged, deeply loved, hockey-playing, small-town girl. I was always the funny one, but when I left my small town, I had big dreams of reconnecting with people. I fell in love with understanding what trauma can do to organizations and family systems.

I got my Master's and a PhD, both in Clinical Psychology, and during my residency, dove deep into how trauma can so deeply impact kids and families. The first ten years of my career as a psychologist were spent working in a locked psychiatric inpatient unit with kids. Those kids and families taught me about relationships and connection and what it truly means to reintegrate trauma in order to heal. I also started to understand this truth: if the big people aren't okay, the little people don't stand much of a chance.

Understanding that personal growth is essential to navigating all the roles of this life became a cornerstone of my practice. I started a private practice, consulting with people who were in charge of navigating the big emotions of the people they were leading, teaching, and coaching. I understand what it takes to lead people and help organizations stay connected to humans in an increasingly disconnected world.  This work led to writing a few national best-selling books and a speaking career that has taken us many places around the globe. And most days, I feel like I'm just getting started.