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In this insightful episode of the You Got This podcast, host Monica Mahi sits down with Suzanne Gandy to delve into a life journey marked by resilience, leadership, and emotional intelligence. Suzanne’s story spans her impactful military career, her successful transition into the corporate world, and her powerful role as a mother navigating the challenges of raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes.
From the outset, Suzanne shares a deep connection between faith, discipline, and self-awareness that has empowered her through life’s transitions. She discusses pivotal moments that have shaped her perspective on leadership, highlighting the significance of empathy and support within organizations, especially when employees face personal hardships. Suzanne’s personal journey offers valuable insights into maintaining emotional well-being, managing workplace culture, and supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of employees.
This episode is a must-listen for parents, leaders, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of emotional intelligence and resilience. Discover Suzanne’s unique approach to parenting a child with diabetes, transforming what many might consider a hardship into a superpower, and how a supportive environment can foster healing and growth.
Key Takeaways:
Suzanne’s inspiring journey from military to corporate leadershipNavigating Type 1 Diabetes as a family and building resilienceLeadership's role in promoting a healthy workplace cultureStrategies for self-awareness and emotional intelligence in times of crisisWays organizations can support employees' physical, mental, and emotional healthTune in to learn about Suzanne’s approach to life, leadership, and the unwavering love of a mother.Suzanne Gandy’s career has stemmed from the military, first as a Captain in the Royal Logistic Corps (a fuel troop commander) and now as an HR leader in a highly prestigious organisation, plus everything else in between. A graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, with a Degree in Psychology and a Master's in Human Resources along with a gold medal for Great Britain, a passionate sportsperson and a doula!
Contact Suzanne: Instagram @Suzanne_Gandy
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In this episode of You Got This podcast, our host Monica Mahi talks with Shaazia Qureishi about her journey through motherhood, from balancing work and parenting to overcoming body image challenges. Shaazia shares insights on maternity leave, raising children, and rediscovering herself as a mother. They also discuss intergenerational trauma, ayahuasca experiences, and tips for emotional well-being. This episode offers powerful advice for new moms navigating the challenges of parenting and self-love.
Work-life balance: Challenges of managing work and motherhood.Body image: Overcoming post-pregnancy body image issues.Maternity leave: Importance for child development and mothers.Self-discovery: Personal growth and evolving relationships in motherhood.Healing trauma: Breaking generational trauma and ayahuasca for emotional healing.Find out more about Shaazia and check out the PAD studio if you are based in the UAE:
https://thepadfitness.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaazia-qureishi-795a73b5/
https://www.instagram.com/thepaddxb/
https://www.instagram.com/shaaziaq/
🎙️ About Monica Mahi
Monica Mahi is a leadership and emotional intelligence consultant, with over 20 years of experience in corporate and personal development. Her true passion lies in helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Monica believes that understanding oneself is the cornerstone of both personal and professional success.
With her extensive experience working with organizations, Monica has witnessed firsthand how emotional intelligence can transform people’s lives and careers. She empowers others to live meaningful, fulfilling lives by embracing their true purpose beyond financial success. Whether you're looking to improve your leadership skills or find personal fulfilment, Monica provides the tools and guidance to help you create a life you love for the long-term.
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davidji is a globally recognized mindbody health & wellness expert, mindful performance trainer, meditation teacher and author of three award-winning books: Sacred Powers: The Five Secrets to Awakening Transformation; destressifying: The Real-World Guide to Personal Empowerment, Lasting Fulfillment, and Peace of Mind; and Secrets of Meditation: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace & Personal Transformation.
After a 20-year career in business, finance, and mergers and acquisitions, davidji began a new journey to wholeness, apprenticing for a decade under Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon, serving as the Chopra Center COO, Lead Educator and then as the first Dean of Chopra Center University, where he trained more than 300,000 people to meditate and certified more than 2,500 meditation teachers.
He has a passion for working with entrepreneurs, business leaders & those in high-pressure, high-stress situations. His teachings on stress release, conflict resolution, and mindfulness are now practiced in Fortune 500 companies, the military, law enforcement and his signature techniques have been portrayed in movies and TV. davidji has taught millions of people around the world to heal their hearts, plant powerful intentions and manifest their dream lives. His grasp of time tested solutions combined with real-world practical applications, have helped people at every life stage and circumstance find balance, heal deep wounds, and transform into their best versions.
In this episode, Monica and davidji discuss:
Navigating stress in today’s world using mindful hacksCultivating rituals to support our own wellbeingMeditation models to implementMeditation and the impact on the brainHow to find stillness in your lifeDealing with the ups and downs of lifeLinks:
https://davidji.com
https://www.facebook.com/flowoflove
https://www.instagram.com/davidjimeditation/
https://www.youtube.com/c/davidjimeditation
https://davidjimeditationacademy.com
https://www.pinterest.com/davidjimeditation/
https://insighttimer.com/davidji
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In this episode, Monica explores the topic of self-love and its impact on our lives. We are worthy of self-love and without it, life can feel bitter and resentful.
Monica covers:
Why self-love mattersWhat can happen if we fail to love ourselvesHow to start the journey of self-loveTo find out more about Monica:
www.monicamahi.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamahi/
https://www.instagram.com/monicamahiconsulting/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-rFpZD5vzpZUU4lxGVnE3g
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Our experiences act as the building blocks of our personal and professional growth, shaping our perspectives, our decisions, and guiding us through the complexities of life. BUT, we are not defined by them, we are defined by the choices we make about who we want to become and how we want to behave.
In this episode, Monica’s guest is David Ribott. He is an award-winning executive coach and executive leadership advisor, independent non-executive director, angel investor and social entrepreneur with a successful track record in helping c-level leaders and board directors and senior government officials transform their leadership and strategy acumen to steward business growth, culture change, and fiduciary duty across multiple industries and sectors throughout the world.
Monica & David discuss:
The impact of our early influences and choices The discipline of sport What does it mean to lead in today’s world Taking ownership for the lives we lead Doing the work to design your lifeFind out more about David and his work:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidribott/
https://davidribott.com
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Often, we ignore the inner work, the deep introspection of how we are feeling or what we need. Daily check-ins help us to pay attention to ourselves and do what is necessary for ourselves.
In this episode, Monica covers:
The importance of asking yourself those important questionsReflections from two authors on the power of self-care and solitudeWays to practice self-care in our daily livesHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Monica takes us on a journey of pain and disappointments. Life will hurt and let us down and there is a glimmer of hope, we just need to connect to it.
The key themes covered are:
It is ok to feel down, sad or upsetThe need to acknowledge and understand how we feelWe have the choice in how we react, behave and actTips on finding strength and solace during painful timesHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Monica talks about burnout and how many of us think we can keep on going even when we are drained and need to rest. The key themes covered are:
Why we cannot pour from an empty cupImportance of self-careTips on how to refill and rejuvenateGet Stories of Compassion – looking at the workplace through different eyes - https://monica-mahi-mathijs.mykajabi.com/opt-in-f64a6783-944f-4489-860d-007818894a7e
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In this episode, Monica talks about the downside of bottling up emotions. We need to release the feelings else, one day, they could erupt in ways we didn’t expect.
Monica discusses:
The importance of letting goTips on how to learn to release and share emotionsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Heartache is more than a romantic notion that we can underplay, it can hurt us physiologically, neurologically and psychologically. In this episode, we delve further into how the pain of relationship breakdowns can impact our brains and body chemistry. Whether it is ghosting by a friend, workplace cliques, the end of a romantic relationship to family breakups, the chemicals in our brains can change which can affect our actions, behaviours, and emotions. In today’s episode, we are going to shed light on how breakups impact our brains, physiology, and biology.
The special guest on this episode of the You Got This podcast, is Dr. Sweta Adatia a Neurologist currently working at Gargash Hospital, Dubai, UAE. She has experienced heartache and shares her journey from a personal and professional perspective - navigating the brain to navigate her life.
In this episode, Monica and Dr Sweta discuss:
The impact of heartache on our brainsHow we can navigate the pain of breakupsThe differences between the brains of men and womenThe journey and phases of loveTools to support ourselves and our brain healthHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We get criticised by others and at times, we may criticise people. The impact of this is profound on those being targeted or having to ensure it.
Monica discusses:
Reclaiming your own powerHow criticism at a young age can impact us todayBuilding resilience and reflecting on criticismsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We create the tone and vision for our lives based on our thoughts, actions and behaviours. Negative thinking = negative results, positive thinking = increase chances of positive outcomes.
We have the choice on who we want to be and the lives we want to live. Sometimes, we may not see the results right away, they take time so patience is important.
In this episode, Monica talks about:
Our lives and minds being like a gardenA conversation with a friend who did the work to reap the benefitsImportance of doing the workHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Monica focuses on EQ assessments and introduces the topic of emotional intelligence. EQ is an important leadership skillset to have and in today’s world, it is becoming ever more necessary given the rapid change in technology.
What it means to have emotional intelligenceThe impact of stress on today’s leaderThe amygdala high-jackUsing assessments to understand your EQHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Monica Mahi welcomes Alex Jean-Poix to talk about burnout, feeling overwhelmed and why it is key to let ourselves heal. Alex Jean-Poix, a passionate startup and social impact evangelist, boasts over ten years of diverse experience gained at the United Nations and the private sector. Her recent encounter with burnout inspired her to launch the Wellness & Productivity Podcast/Summit, aiming to equip individuals and businesses with practical strategies to enhance wellness as a key to productivity.
In this episode, Monica and Alex discuss:
Burnout and navigating the challenges of lifeFinding balance in well-being by doing what matters to youThe role of organisations in supporting their employees and building psychological safetyGiving ourselves time to mournThe importance of giving back to society and serviceDealing with life through the lens of ADHDYou can contact Alex on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-jean-poix/
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In this bite-sized episode, Monica provides insights from a program she undertook called The Psychology of Happiness
Explains seven core elements that drive our happinessLiving our lives in line with our values and strengthsThe power of relationships Working in flowPositive mindsetThe benefits of caringSpiritual engagementPhysical wellbeingHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this bite-sized episode, Monica is inspired by Stoic wisdom and reads from The Daily Stoic.
Recognising the stories we tell ourselvesThe impact damaging thoughts and feelingsOwning our feelings and empowering ourselvesTaking a pause to take a new view of problemsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Failure is something we all inevitably experience at many points in our lives.
It’s difficult to face, it can be discouraging, and oftentimes we don’t know how to overcome it and continue trying.
In this episode, Monica reflects on some of the failures she’s endured in life and how she’s gotten through them.
This bite-sized episode on failure is explored by Monica and covers:
Personal failures and how she overcame themHow to accept failureFinding comfort in othersHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Monica Mahi welcomes Chris Miller to talk about men’s mental health. Leveraging his expertise in coaching and his own struggles with mental health, Chris aims to debunk the work/life balance myth and provide customized solutions for his clients. Chris believes that small steps can make a big difference, and that by prioritizing wellbeing, engagement, and culture, organizations and the people that make up those organizations can unlock their full potential and create lasting positive change. Chris lives in the UAE with his wife and son.
In this episode, Monica and Chris discuss:
How our early experiences impact us in our adult yearsWe are not defined by what happened to usHow men can support themselves by owning their emotionsFinding happiness in your own life based on your own actionsThe downside of social mediaStoic wisdom and how it moulds us in lifeYou can contact Chris on:
https://in-cre-mental.com
https://www.instagram.com/in_cre_mental/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-cre-mental/about/?viewAsMember=true
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTnj4H2fUf71dz72RaAKYQ
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Oftentimes, we feel we need to have control over everything, that we need to do do do.
The result is exhaustion, an empty cup and no energy.
In this episode, Monica reflects on a chapter from the book “self-care for the real world” by nadia narain, katia narain Phillips. This useful manual provides various lessons, tips and tools on how we can cope with every day life.
The chapter on “letting go” is explored by Monica and covers:
Overcoming the need to control is allPower from letting things goFinding a sense of peace from not having to do it allHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Monica takes inspiration from the work of Shunmyo Masuno and his book ZEN The Art of Simple Living.
Things may seem like they are dragging, that work is a chore and that we have no purpose. In this episode, we reflect on finding meaning in the work we do.
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