From a Boy to a Leader
Trauma, Masculinity & Latino Fatherhood: A Trauma-Informed Workshop
Dr. Alex Zayas · PhD, Leadership & Change · Phoenix, AZ · Raw story. Real tools. Break the cycle.
The problem nobody puts on the agenda
Trauma doesn’t stay in childhood. "The problem with trauma is not just in the moment of the event but the damage that is done that takes years to overcome." (Zayas, 2023, From a Boy to a Leader, p. 1)
It follows people home, to school and to work, and it shows up in how they lead. For years I led with fear, shame and anger. In 2016, about to take over a team, I started therapy. This workshop is what I learned on the way back. Raw story. Real tools. You leave with work to do.
What your people walk away with
The Cycle of Toxicity: how trauma passes from one generation to the next, and where the chain breaks.
Machismo vs. healthy masculinity: what Latino men were taught a man is, and what it costs.
Mental toughness and emotional calluses: armor so hurtful words lose their power.
Focus: one target at a time instead of carrying everything at once.
Ownership: no one else to blame. Own it, then make a plan to win.
Trauma-informed leadership: trading fear, shame and anger for authentic leadership.
The HEA cycle: a working model of Healing, Enhancement, Assessment .
Formats
Half-day or full-day workshop
Keynote or virtual on request
Certificate of attendance provided
Pricing on request
Who it’s for
Latino-serving agencies and community organizations
Behavioral health teams
School districts
Universities and colleges
Child welfare
Church men’s ministries
Corporate ERGs