Taming The Inner Critic: A Supervisor's Guide to Compassionate Leadership: SHRM CEUs

This course qualifies for SHRM CEUs.

We all have an inner voice that can push us forward or hold us back. In this engaging, practical session, participants will explore the seven Inner Critic types from the Internal Family Systems model and take a short quiz to identify their top two. Through reflection and discussion, you’ll learn how to transform self-criticism into constructive self-coaching and build greater confidence, clarity, and compassion at work.

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Instructor: Mitch Austin

Mitch Austin is an insightful leader and skilled facilitator with over two decades of experience in supervision, strategic planning, workforce development, and public service leadership. Throughout his career, he has directly supervised and managed more than 100 staff, giving him a deep understanding of the real-world challenges supervisors face.

His extensive background—including six years as Human Resources Director for a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP)—is complemented by his expertise and training in effective communication, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), and leading a multi-generational workforce. Mitch is widely recognized for his ability to equip supervisors with the tools they need to coach, inspire, and grow high-performing teams.

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Other Important Information:

Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at [email protected].

Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at [email protected]

CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates.

Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to [email protected] prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.