Autonomy & Freedom at Work

Today on Conflict Managed, we are joined by Courtney Echols, Director of Weakley County Prevention Coalition. Courtney tells us what it felt like to work for a boss that gave her both the guidance and autonomy to make significant decisions and execute her plans. Courtney encourages us to focus on what is in our control at work, such as taking care of ourselves. We also discuss the importance of clear communication, having a growth mindset, creativity, and the power of silence.

Courtney Echols, a Jackson, TN native, graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology. She served as the WCPC Program Coordinator from 2015-2018 before assuming the director role. Her top goal is to ensure the coalition remains a well-known resource to community members and implement effective strategies to reduce substance misuse and abuse among youth and young adults in the county.  She has extensive experience in planning, leadership development, team facilitation, and cross-sector collaboration and engagement. She also is a certified Responsible Beverage Service instructor, Certified Prevention Specialist, and graduate of CADCA Academy. She lives in Martin, TN, with her husband, Kameron, and their two children, Jaylen and Allie. She serves on various civic and volunteer groups and is passionate about helping others and making the community safer.

You can reach Courtney at director@wcpcoalition.org

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Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Contact us at 3PConflictRestoration@gmail.com. Our music is courtesy of Dove Pilot.