Where Humanity and High Standards Meet
At A Sutton-Bey LLC, we partner with executive teams and organizations navigating pressure, complexity, and change.
We believe trauma-informed leadership is not optional — it is essential. Performance matters. Accountability matters. But neither should come at the expense of our humanity.
Through the Lead Human™ framework, we help leaders:
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Build emotional and psychological safety without lowering expectations
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Understand stress responses as data — not defiance
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Replace fear-based management with clarity and shared ownership
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Strengthen culture while driving measurable results
This is not permissive leadership.
It is structured, disciplined, human-centered leadership built for real systems under real pressure.
Explore Executive Retreats
New to Trauma-Informed Leadership?
If you’re exploring how trauma-informed practices can strengthen your workplace — start here.
Trauma-Informed Practice: Real Solutions for Your Business is a practical introduction to the principles that ground our work at A Sutton-Bey LLC.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Actionable strategies for building emotional and psychological safety
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Insight into how stress impacts performance and communication
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Clear, real-world applications you can implement immediately
This guide is designed for leaders who want to move beyond theory and begin designing workplaces rooted in clarity, accountability, and humanity.
Whether you’re preparing your team for deeper work or simply beginning the journey — this is a powerful first step.
Leadership Retreats Designed to Surface Truth and Build What Comes Next
Organizations don’t call us because they need a feel-good retreat.
They call because something isn’t working — trust has eroded, communication has stalled, decisions are stuck, or the pressure has outpaced the system’s capacity.
What makes our retreats different is not just the framework — it’s the facilitation.
My team and I are known for creating spaces where people speak honestly. Frontline staff say what they haven’t been able to say. Managers hear what they’ve struggled to access. Leadership teams see the patterns clearly.
We build trust quickly — and we use it responsibly.
Grounded in trauma-informed leadership, the Lead Human™ framework, and the neuroscience of behavior, we help teams understand not just what is happening — but why it’s happening.
And then we design what comes next.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE ROOM
WHAT TEAMS LEAVE WITH
Retreat engagements are customized based on your team’s needs.
If you’re navigating pressure, misalignment, or cultural breakdown — let’s talk.
→ Schedule a 30-Minute Leadership ConsultationServices Offered
Consulting
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy
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Career Readiness Feedback Tool
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Program design and evaluation
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Trauma-Informed practices in spaces and places
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Human-Centered Design Workshops and Facilitation
Professional Development Training and Coaching
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Workforce Essential Skills
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Cultivate Care: Trauma-Informed Management Series
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Elevate Middle Managers' Mastery Series
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Group and Individual Coaching
Speaking Engagements
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Keynotes
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Expert Interviews and Panels
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Motivational
Alia Sutton-Bey
Consultant | Coach | HCD Facilitator | Author | Trauma-Informed Care Practitioner
"We all have a role to play in improving humanity."
Alia has been busy over the past 30 years, from traveling abroad as an Artistic Director to providing mental health services in city schools. Alia’s work has allowed her to draw on her profound sense of community and justice to promote the development of high-quality programs for underserved and underrepresented communities.
Alia spent 19 years with the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation, where she honed her program development skills. While there, she produced the 1st Philly African Dance and Drum Festival, a three-day festival featuring professional dance and drum classes to the community; in 2009, the festival won the PA Parks and Recreation Excellence in Programming Award. While at the PPR, Alia trained hundreds of young professionals through summer jobs and community service and served as a shop steward for District Council 47. It was no surprise when she journeyed into the workforce development profession. A teacher at heart, she has taught at Orleans Technical College and Ashford University.
Find Out MorePACE Coaching Academy
Our uniquely collaborative program offers unwavering support and accountability, ensuring that you not only learn these principles but also integrate them into your daily management practices. With our Trauma-Informed Management framework, you'll lead with empathy, build stronger relationships, and drive your organization towards a future of sustained success.
Don't just manage—transform with purpose, compassion, and unstoppable momentum.
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Events, Webinars, Workbooks and Programs
"I liked and benefitted from Alia's facilitation style. She made sure to guide us through understanding the supervision framework, and also offer us space for self-reflection. I also appreciated how she connected the supervision framework to being trauma-informed. The link between the two was evident as she gave us specific ways and directions to be more trauma-informed in our day-to-day supervision and the potential progressive discipline of team members."
~Participant Trauma-Responsive Manager Series
Alia's Other Campaign
Take Action: Sign the Petition to Pass the Workplace Psychological Safety Act
Every worker deserves a psychologically safe work environment. Yet, workplace bullying, mobbing, and psychological abuse are widespread, leaving employees vulnerable and without protection. The Workplace Psychological Safety Act (WPSA) aims to change that by holding employers accountable for creating toxic work environments and giving workers the legal recourse they need to protect themselves.
By signing this petition, you are standing up for workers' rights and helping to push for vital protections against psychological abuse in the workplace. Together, we can make our workplaces safer, healthier, and more supportive for everyone.
Take a stand today!
#WorkplaceSafety #EndWorkplaceAbuse #PsychologicalSafety #TakeAction
Sign The Petition HereTake the Workplace Psychological Safety Pledge
Is your organization committed to creating a healthier, safer workplace? Take the Workplace Psychological Safety Pledge and join the movement to protect workers from psychological abuse and foster a supportive environment.
By taking the pledge, your organization commits to:
Creating an anti-bullying policy and ensuring all employees are trained on it.
Conducting annual workplace climate surveys to assess employee well-being.
Investigating all reports of workplace abuse and addressing them promptly.
Enforcing the anti-bullying policy through coaching, counseling, or discipline, including termination if necessary.
Publicly sharing key employee well-being indicators, including workplace climate data and abuse prevention efforts.
Taking this pledge is a commitment to protecting your employees, enhancing workplace culture, and standing for the basic human dignity of every worker.
Join us in making workplaces safer!
#SafeWorkplaces #EndWorkplaceAbuse #PsychologicalSafety #TakeThePledge
Take The Pledge TodayGet In Touch
We’d love to hear from you!
Whether you have questions about our trauma-informed management services, need advice on creating a more inclusive workplace, or want to explore how we can collaborate—reach out! We’re here to help you build a thriving, supportive work environment.
How Can We Help You?
- General Inquiries: Have questions? Let us know how we can assist!
- Consultation Requests: Ready to take the next step? Book a consultation, and let’s discuss how we can support your leadership and team.
- Media & Speaking Engagements: Interested in booking Alia Sutton-Bey for an event or media appearance? We’d be happy to discuss availability.
Contact Information:
📧 Email Us: alia@asuttonbey.com
📞 Call Us: 215-817-4676
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We are looking forward to connecting with you and helping you create lasting impact through trauma-informed leadership!
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