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Trauma-Invested Leadership: Moving from Unseen to Empowered

Podcast: Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership
Published: Mar 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 1923
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In this episode, veteran principal Paul Klimza shares his non-traditional journey from a "first-gen" college student and firefighter to leading Reeths-Puffer Elementary for 17 years. You will learn the distinction between being "trauma-informed" and "trauma-invested," and why Paul believes authentic leadership requires a long-term commitment to ensure no child ever feels unseen.