In an era where productivity and profits often take center stage, celebrated leadership coach and 40 Under 40 awardee Delasie Dogbey is shifting the spotlight to a long-neglected issue: the hidden emotional struggles of the workforce. On March 30, 2025, Dogbey officially launched his new book, “Let Go of the Baggage: Emotional Baggage and Trauma, Its Impact on Workplace Success”, to critical acclaim and deep reflection within Ghana’s corporate circles.
Unpacking the Hidden Costs of Trauma at Work
Millions of professionals walk into offices daily burdened with invisible weight—childhood trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, and emotional scars. Dogbey’s latest publication boldly confronts these realities, demonstrating how unresolved emotional baggage quietly chips away at productivity, morale, and innovation in the workplace.
“Behind every disengaged employee is a story,” Dogbey notes in the book. “A leader’s job is not just to hit targets but to help their people heal and thrive.”
A Call for Culture Change
The book launch, held in Accra, doubled as a powerful corporate awakening. As a certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, Dogbey used the occasion to call on organizations to move beyond surface-level wellness initiatives and prioritize psychological safety at every level.
“We cannot expect peak performance from people drowning in emotional pain,” he declared. “True leadership creates environments where healing and high performance go hand-in-hand.”
Guest speaker Prof. (Hon.) Titus Kofi Beyuo, Member of Parliament for Lambussie, echoed the sentiment. “Organizations ignoring mental health are building on quicksand,” he warned. “The future belongs to companies that prioritize emotional well-being as much as profit margins.”
A Practical Guide to Real Change
Beyond storytelling, Let Go of the Baggage is a toolkit for transformation. The book offers:
- Actionable steps for individuals to confront and release toxic emotional patterns
- Strategies for managers to identify and support emotionally struggling team members
- Policy recommendations for HR leaders to foster trauma-informed workplaces
- A framework for CEOs to build emotionally intelligent corporate cultures
Governor of Rotary District 9104, Florence Maame Hagan, who served as Guest of Honor, described the book as “essential reading for every forward-thinking business leader committed to sustainable success.”
From Awareness to Action
True to the book’s mission, the launch event went beyond inspiring words. Attendees were offered free mental health screenings by licensed professionals—a bold statement that emotional wellness deserves not just discussion, but decisive action.
A Timely Wake-Up Call
Dogbey’s book arrives at a pivotal time. As companies grapple with burnout, retention challenges, and the evolving demands of younger, more emotionally aware generations, Let Go of the Baggage stands as a timely guide.
Key takeaways from the launch include:
- Emotional health is directly tied to business performance
- Healing personal trauma can unlock professional excellence
- Psychological safety is not a luxury—it’s the new workplace currency
As organizations race toward growth, the question is no longer can we afford to invest in emotional well-being? It’s can we afford not to?
For interviews, bulk orders, or speaking engagements, Delasie Dogbey can be contacted at 0262006190.
