The Dreaded Drama Triangle versus The Empowerment Dynamic | Ask Leah

When life gets hard or throws you a curve ball, how do you respond?

Do you fall into Stephen Karpman's Drama Triangle and react from the position of victim, persecutor or rescuer?

Or, are you able to choose your response and operate from the position of creator, challenger or coach in David Emerald's The Empowerment Dynamic?

This week's episode of Ask Leah is a little different and a little longer than usual (11 min).

I was asked to share two of the most powerful models I teach in my training.

It's not overstating it to say that these models changed my life and continue to guide me through my most challenging times.

I hope they have as much impact on you too.

To the person who asked me to record this video so they could share it with their spouse who is doing it tough post surgery - I hope this helps.

Take care.

Leah x.

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Is the toughest part of your job the ‘people bit’?

I can help.

Hi, I’m Leah Mether. I’m a communication and soft skills specialist, obsessed with making the people part of leadership and work life easier.

I teach leaders and teams how to communicate effectively under pressure, have difficult conversations, better manage themselves, and build a culture that gets the results they need.

With my direct, straight-shooting style I can help you:

+ communicate effectively
+ have difficult conversations
+ manage yourself at times of stress
+ increase emotional intelligence
+ lead with warmth
+ create a culture of trust and psychological safety
+ improve personal effectiveness

[CarolAhern]

Your video Leah is the simplest and most straight forward I have come across in understanding the DDT and the TED. Love it! Thank you.

[stanleylayzell]

"Do not confuse simple and easy."
Oof, that's the truth!
Love the talk - I've explored the concept before but never in a workplace situation, and my workplace has some of the dreaded triangle, that's for sure :)

[marksimo]

Thank you for your excellent, clear, presentation of the TED

[gerrygreenwood]

Thank You for your efforts. Simple but quiet compelling.

[otiliamartins]

Incredible, thank you so much for sharing this 🎉🎉🎉

[marianaturcanu]

Beautiful video 💎. Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge 💜💚

[AlyBrinley]

Leah, you have such amazing and compassionate energy. Loved watching this.

[diannedell]

excellent, very clarifying and helpful. Maybe ptsd needs to be healed first in order to to this.
Trauma might make it impossible to a more positive dynamic.