About this episode
This episode discusses moral injury in the HR profession and offers strategies for wellbeing.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Dr. Natalie Isaia, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Empresa Psychology, about a hidden but powerful challenge in the HR profession: moral injury. They explore what moral injury is, why HR professionals are particularly vulnerable, and how it differs from burnout. Natalie shares practical tools, from naming emotions to practicing “moral repair” and self-compassion, that can help HR leaders protect their own wellbeing while supporting their organisations. If you’ve ever felt torn between business needs and people-first values, this conversation will give you language, insights, and strategies to better navigate those conflicts. You can visit Natalie's website at: https://empresapsychology.co.uk/
People in this episode
Host: Anthony
Guest: Dr. Natalie Isaia
Topics covered
- moral injury
- HR profession
- wellbeing
- self-compassion
- business needs
- people-first values
Keywords
- moral injury
- HR professionals
- burnout
- self-compassion
- moral repair
- wellbeing
- business values
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Empresa Psychology
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