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Ben Carrettin: Next Level Behavioral Health and Leadership Acumen

In the bustling city of Houston, Texas, one name stands out among the rest in the field of behavioral health and leadership consulting: Ben Carrettin. With over two decades of dedicated service, Ben holds two national board-certifications, is professionally licensed and has several other certifications as well. He is renowned for his expertise in helping individuals navigate the most complex and challenging aspects of life. His diverse range of clinical specialties, leadership experience and cross-cultural training has made him a trusted resource for people; personally, professionally and abroad.

A Journey of Compassion and Dedication

Ben Carrettin‘s journey into the world of behavioral health and leadership consulting began over 20 years ago, and since then, he has made a lasting impact on countless lives. His passion for helping people emerged as he embarked on a mission to provide guidance and support to those facing some of life’s most profound challenges.

Specializing in Healing and Resilience

One of Ben’s primary areas of specialization is working with individuals in recovery from addiction. His empathetic and evidence-based approach has helped many individuals find their path to sobriety, offering them hope and a chance at a brighter future. But Ben’s expertise doesn’t stop there.

He is also well-known for his work with those experiencing complicated grief and loss. Grief is a uniquely complex emotion, and Ben’s compassionate guidance helps people navigate the intricate web of emotions that accompany it. He provides strategies for healing and moving forward while honoring the memory of lost loved ones.

A Beacon of Support for Trauma Survivors

Traumatic events can leave lasting scars on an individual’s emotional life. Ben Carrettin has dedicated a significant portion of his career to working with survivors of traumatic events, offering a lifeline to those who have faced unimaginable challenges. In addition to assisting trauma survivors in his private practice, Ben has responded to many critical incidents in the field as a CISD, assisting survivors, volunteers and first responders. Whether personal or large scale, natural or a man made disaster, Ben’s knowledge, skills and unwavering support empowers survivors to rebuild their lives and find strength within themselves.

A Ray of Hope for Cancer and Organ Transplant Patients

Facing a cancer diagnosis or the prospect of an organ transplant can be an incredibly daunting experience. Ben’s work with cancer and organ transplant patients is a testament to his commitment to helping individuals and their families navigate these challenging journeys. He provides emotional support, coping strategies, and a sense of hope to those grappling with life-altering medical conditions.

Supporting Those Who Serve and Lead

In addition to his work with individuals facing personal challenges, Ben Carrettin also extends his expertise to support those who serve the community. He works closely with police officers, fire and rescue personnel, as well as various clergy and public figures. His leadership consulting services equip these professionals with the tools and strategies needed to navigate high-stress situations and lead with resilience.

International Diversity and Cross Cultural Adjustment

Professionals and their families who move to the US from other countries face a host of challenges and adjustments. The transitions they experience moving from one culture into another are complex and multifaceted. Ben has intensive, cross-cultural training and professional experience assisting individuals and families through these challenges and changes. He also works virtually with US professionals who are working abroad.

Executive Social Intelligence and Public Speaking for Leaders

Executive Social Intelligence coaching, or ESI, helps leaders strategically engage their colleagues and employees and better understand how to maneuver large scale events in the workplace such as downsizing, mergers, international expansion, leadership and structural changes and other organizational development challenges. Through this method, Ben also assists leaders in maximizing their intended message and goal when speaking whether internally or publicly.

Jury and Behavioral Consultant

In more recent years, Ben has been hired on several occasions for more specialized and out-of-the-box projects including assisting legal teams in preparing for and selecting jurors during voir dire and with business leaders seeking to assess the effectiveness and reliability of employee engagement patterns of key managers and directors during top leadership changes.

The Impact of Ben Carrettin

Ben Carrettin’s impact on the Houston community and beyond is immeasurable. His dedication to the well-being of individuals and the growth of leaders has transformed personal lives and professional organizations. His compassionate approach, combined with his extensive experience, has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a leading behavioral health professional and leadership consultant.

As Houston, Texas continues to evolve, Ben Carrettin remains a steadfast pillar of support for those in need. His work embodies the spirit of empathy, resilience, and transformation, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all those he touches. Whether you’re on the path to recovery, dealing with loss, facing trauma, or seeking to enhance your leadership skills, Ben Carrettin is a name you can trust to guide you towards a brighter future.

(Originally presented as an introduction for Ben at a privately contracted Critical Incident response service to employees at the local office of a Texas-based company in Spring of 2017).

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ESI – Leadership and Public Speaking

ESI – Executive Social Intelligence

Why managers need ESI coaching sessions for effective leadership.

The corporate world is both dynamic and demanding. There is an intense focus on both performance and measurable results.  The most effective leaders today exhibit high levels of executive social intelligence. ESI Coaching hone managers and directors to be more adaptive and psychologically strategic in an ever-changing work environment. ESI enhances personal discipline, teaches employee/team management strategies and reinforces a leader’s strategic interpersonal skills.

As a tool, success and growth oriented managers use ESI to effectively add value to their workforce’s abilities, as well as their own. In the simplest situations it effectively helps leaders in dealing with minor issues long before they become major (and often times expensive) ones. More strategically, ESI can be used to prepare new or transitional leaders. In this case, by sharpening their public speaking acumen, facilitation skills and subtle behavioral strategies to strengthen the way they are received by others.

Public Speaking and Presentation Acumen

Communication affects how we relate on a day to day basis.  With our diverse cultural backgrounds, education and training, personality, micro expressions, body language and motivations – poor communication can be detrimental in the workplace. It’s not just about a mediocre delivery, it can actually be damaging to the culture you are trying to grow. ESI helps leaders to effectively build an audience’s confidence in their presented content. It also helps maintain integrity between a speaker’s words and body language while ensuring clear and consistent messaging. Whether a public figure addressing the media or a regional director presenting an annual report to the board – a professional ESI coach provides you with a strategic advantage.

Renewed motivation, vision and organizational commitment

Time has a tendency to wear on anyone. This can make it harder to maintain the highest levels motivation and objectivity. While it may be human to slack off once in a while – a progressive decline in productivity runs counter to your career success. ESI helps you  improve your behavioral strategies. Refining your strategic skills enables you to remain professionally objective, highly effective, and a valued and adaptive leader.

Improvement here is not only a step in the right direction for yourself, it also affects how others view you. This is paramount for leaders wanting to elicit the very best from their teams. ESI coaching sessions offer the professional the ability to work outside of their comfort zones. It doesn’t matter whether you are taking over a new division, just landed a promotion or navigating the  downsizing of your workforce. ESI coaching can help you.

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