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"By challenging established fears and mindsets, we unlock the door to greater resilience, clarity, and the ability to thrive in life’s uncertainties."
In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It’s an Inside Job, Jason Liem dives into the fourth and final skill in the Mastering Self cluster of the contrarian mindset: embracing uncertainty. Jason explores why humans have an inherent drive for certainty and how the contrarian mindset equips us to face life’s unpredictability with resilience and strength. This episode provides practical steps to overcome our fears of the unknown, helping listeners build a life marked by courage, adaptability, and a sense of inner peace.Key Takeaways:
Understanding the Need for Certainty:
Jason explains the evolutionary roots of our need for certainty and how, while no longer essential for survival, this drive affects our modern lives. By redefining our relationship with uncertainty, we open ourselves up to growth and resilience.Embracing Uncertainty as a Pathway to Growth:
Success often requires venturing into the unknown. Rather than viewing uncertainty as a barrier, Jason reframes it as an opportunity for innovation, creativity, and self-discovery.Practical Steps to Cultivate Comfort with Uncertainty:
Jason provides actionable strategies such as setting flexible goals, practicing mindfulness, seeking diverse experiences, and building a supportive network. These steps help us move forward even when the outcome is unclear, reinforcing the contrarian principle of mastering self.Episode Highlights:
The Paradox of Certainty in Modern Life:
Jason discusses how, despite providing comfort, an over-reliance on certainty can stifle personal growth. He encourages listeners to find a balance between routine and the courage to explore beyond the “castle walls.”Developing Resilience through a Learning Mindset:
Facing uncertainty activates creativity, adaptability, and resilience. By viewing challenges as learning opportunities, we empower ourselves to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs.Practical Tools for Embracing Uncertainty:
Jason shares techniques to help listeners face uncertainty more comfortably, such as focusing on effort over outcome, practicing mindfulness, and seeking diverse experiences that push them out of their comfort zones.Additional Resources:
Interested in building a contrarian mindset for resilience, fortitude, and psychological strength? Check out the other episodes in this series linked in the show notes, and subscribe to It’s an Inside Job for more insights on resilience, well-being, and personal growth.
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"Technical experts are the backbone of organisations, but their full potential remains untapped without the right support." – Alistair Gordon
In this episode, I sit down with Alistair Gordon, an expert in training and coaching technical subject matter experts (SMEs) worldwide. We discuss the unique challenges SMEs face when transitioning into leadership roles and how traditional leadership programs often fall short in addressing their needs. Alistair introduces the concept of "expertship"as a transformative framework to help SMEs break out of their technical bubbles and thrive in broader organizational roles.
This conversation dives deep into strategies for enhancing the value SMEs bring to organizations, including practical tools for developing enterprise skills like emotional intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking. Whether you're an SME looking to grow or a leader aiming to support your technical experts, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Resources:
The Master Expert Book is 50 chapters of easy to digest, easy to implement processes and behaviours that elevate SMEs from mere Experts to guru Master Experts. Essential reading for technical subject matter experts who want to advance their career, have more fulfilling professional lives, and make a difference to their organisation.
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In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, Jason White Birkevold Liem explores the third skill of the contrarian mindset—letting go of fixed outcomes and focusing on our actions and efforts. Jason delves into how this principle empowers us to live authentically and fully, embracing life’s uncertainties with grace. By emphasizing effort over outcome, we build resilience, develop a growth mindset, and find fulfillment in the journey rather than just the destination.
Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Effort Over Outcome as a Mindset Shift:
Jason discusses how valuing the process over fixed outcomes allows us to approach life’s challenges with a resilient and adaptable mindset. By focusing on our actions rather than the results, we can better navigate the unpredictable nature of life.Fostering Resilience and Adaptability:
The contrarian principle of focusing on effort cultivates resilience and fortitude, enabling us to face setbacks with courage and tenacity. This approach ensures that we remain open to possibilities even in adversity.Living with Intentionality and Gratitude:
Jason emphasizes that focusing on the journey and the effort itself enhances our appreciation for life. Living with presence, authenticity, and gratitude enriches our experience and creates a ripple effect that positively influences those around us.Episode Highlights:
The Contrarian Mindset of Letting Go of Fixed Outcomes:
Jason introduces the idea that focusing more on effort and less on specific outcomes allows for greater flexibility and inner peace, fostering an empowered approach to challenges.Personal Reflections on Effort Over Outcome:
Drawing from his personal journey, Jason shares how this mindset has helped him confront recent life challenges, fueling a positive and optimistic outlook.Practical Steps to Apply Effort Over Outcome:
Jason encourages listeners to celebrate small wins, find satisfaction in taking meaningful actions, and approach setbacks as opportunities for growth.Impact Beyond Personal Growth:
By embodying this principle, we can inspire others, creating a ripple effect that promotes resilience and adaptability in our communities and workplaces.Additional Resources:
Interested in building a contrarian mindset for resilience, fortitude, and psychological strength? Check out the other episodes in this series linked in the show notes, and subscribe to It’s an Inside Job for more insights on resilience, well-being, and personal growth.
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"Power within is the foundation—it’s about self-confidence and agency, and without it, collaboration and innovation cannot thrive." – Simona Costanzo Sow
In this episode, I sit down with Simona Costanzo Sow, Chief of Academic Partnerships at the UN System Staff College (UNSSC), to explore leadership strategies in addressing global complexities. We dive into the evolving nature of leadership in a world of "polycrisis," the value of collaboration across cultures and sectors, and the importance of fostering creativity and trust to navigate uncertainty.Simona shares her deep insights into resilient leadership, adaptive systems, and building the "power within" to create meaningful change. This conversation offers valuable lessons for leaders at all levels, whether you're working within an organization, leading a team, or managing your personal development.
Key Topics Discussed:
Leadership in Complexity:The shift from domain-specific expertise to holistic, collaborative approaches in addressing interconnected global challenges.Breaking cognitive biases and fostering a mindset of trust, adaptability, and openness to uncertainty.Power Dynamics in Leadership:Power Over: Traditional hierarchical power.Power To: The ability to make impactful decisions.Power With: Building collective influence through collaboration and shared goals.Power Within: Developing self-confidence, agency, and self-worth to drive personal and collective transformation.Strategies for Leading in Crisis:Creating safe spaces for reflection and peer support.Recognizing the importance of taking time to reconnect with purpose and motivation.The role of mindfulness and emotional awareness in staying grounded under pressure.The Quintet of Change (UN Framework for Leadership):Data-driven insights: Leveraging information to guide decisions.Digital transformation: Enhancing collaboration through technology.Innovation: Encouraging risk-taking and iterative learning.Foresight: Proactively identifying trends and shaping the future.Behavioral science: Understanding human behavior to drive effective strategies.The Value of Vulnerability in Leadership:Embracing vulnerability as a strength to build trust and adaptability.Seeking help, fostering diverse teams, and creating psychological safety.Actionable Takeaways:
Foster a Learning Mindset:
Reflect on your own leadership style. How can you embrace adaptability and creativity to address complex challenges?Build a Collaborative Culture:
Encourage divergent thinking by welcoming diverse perspectives and facilitating open dialogue.Reconnect with Your Purpose:
Reflect on your core values and motivations to stay resilient during times of uncertainty.Focus on Incremental Progress:
When tackling complex problems, prioritize small, meaningful steps over immediate solutions.Empower Your Team:
Cultivate "power within" by building psychological safety and encouraging agency among team members.Support the show
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In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, host Jason Liem continues the series on the contrarian mindset by exploring the second skill: focusing on reality over emotional reality. Jason delves into how we can use emotional wisdom and disciplined perception to interpret life events more accurately. By understanding emotions as valuable messengers rather than obstacles, we learn to make informed decisions and build resilience, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Distinguishing Reality from Emotional Reality:
Jason emphasizes the importance of perceiving situations as they are, rather than through the lens of emotions and biases. By adopting a disciplined approach to perception, we can make clear-headed decisions rooted in both rational thought and emotional insight.Practices for Developing Emotional Wisdom:
To harness the full potential of our emotions, Jason shares practical strategies like reflective practices, emotional literacy, seeking multiple perspectives, and building a strong mind-body connection. These skills help us understand our emotions deeply and use them as guides in decision-making.Integrating Emotional Wisdom in Decision-Making:
Jason discusses ways to incorporate emotions into decision-making, such as through emotional check-ins, balancing emotion with reason, scenario analysis, and building resilience. This balanced approach ensures our choices reflect our values and promote long-term well-being.Episode Highlights:
Understanding the Contrarian Mindset:
Jason defines the contrarian mindset as an approach that encourages questioning ingrained responses to challenges, aiming to foster resilience and adaptability.Skill 2: Focusing on Reality, Not Emotional Reality:
Jason explores how disciplined perception allows us to see situations clearly, free from emotional distortions. He underscores the value of viewing emotions as informative signals rather than barriers.Practical Strategies for Cultivating Emotional Wisdom:
Jason shares tools to develop emotional wisdom, including reflective practices like journaling, enhancing emotional vocabulary, reframing perspectives, and exploring physical responses to emotions.Applying Emotional Wisdom to Decision-Making:
Jason provides actionable tips for using emotional insights in decisions, such as emotional check-ins, balancing feelings with logic, and visualizing the potential outcomes of choices.Additional Resources:
Interested in building a contrarian mindset for resilience, fortitude, and psychological strength? Check out the other episodes in this series linked in the show notes, and subscribe to It’s an Inside Job for more insights on resilience, well-being, and personal growth.
Part 1 – Discover the Power of The Contrarian Mindset: A New Approach to Rewiring Your Brain for Resilience and Growth
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"The Unlock Moment is not about discovering something new—it’s about revealing what’s been there all along." – Dr. Gary Crotaz
In this long-form episode of It's an Inside Job, Jason sits down with Dr. Gary Crotaz, world-renowned executive coach, award-winning author, and host of The Unlock Moment podcast. From his journey as a medical doctor to professional ballroom dancer to a sought-after coach, Dr. Crotaz shares how pivotal moments of clarity—what he calls The Unlock Moment—can transform our lives. Together, Jason and Gary explore how identifying these moments can help us connect with our deepest sense of purpose, navigate life's complexities, and lead with authenticity and resilience.Key Topics Covered:
The Unlock Moment Defined:A sudden and profound moment of clarity that reveals a deeper purpose or direction in life.Often tied to a specific place, time, and realization, but not always linked to action.Personal Stories of Transformation:Dr. Crotaz’s own Unlock Moment when he realized he had permission to leave medicine.Jason shares his profound Unlock Moment during his cancer diagnosis and the realization of family as his core value.Finding Clarity Through Questions:Asking the right questions is crucial in uncovering purpose and values.Quieting the mind and creating space for introspection often leads to breakthrough moments.Practical Tools for Uncovering Your Purpose:Needs, Wants, and Compromises Framework:
Identify your non-negotiables, desires, and areas where you can adjust to align with your true priorities.The Spectrum of Control:
Focus on areas where you have agency, no matter how small, to gain momentum in constrained situations.Applying the Unlock Moment in Leadership and Life:Leaders who embrace these moments foster authenticity, adaptability, and trust within teams.The ripple effect of living in alignment with purpose creates resilience and well-being.If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might benefit from discovering their own Unlock Moment. Don’t forget to subscribe to It's an Inside Job for more actionable insights and inspiring conversations.
Dr. Gary Crotaz:
Dr Gary Crotaz is an inspirational keynote speaker, a world-leading executive coach to top leaders in over 25 countries, an award-winning author and the host of The Unlock Moment leadership podcast. Originally trained as a medical doctor, his extraordinary career journey took him from the ballroom to the boardroom, as both a professional dancer and also an executive director at Mothercare and Selfridges Group. He has been featured in the Telegraph, the Sunday Times, Stylist and Forbes and his coaching content on TikTok has been viewed over 8 million times.
Website: https://garycrotaz.com/
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In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, host Jason Liem introduces the contrarian mindset and its first skill: focusing on what we can control. The contrarian mindset is about challenging the status quo in our minds, questioning our typical reactions, and discovering unconventional yet effective ways to enhance resilience and navigate life’s unpredictability. Jason explores how the practice of focusing on controllable aspects can alleviate stress, streamline decision-making, and foster a proactive approach to achieving personal and professional goals.
Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Understanding Control vs. Influence:
Jason explains the importance of distinguishing between what lies within our control and what does not. By focusing on controllable elements in our lives, we can direct our energies more effectively and feel more empowered. This approach minimizes stress and allows us to allocate resources toward meaningful actions.Shifting from Reactive to Proactive Thinking:
Moving from a reactive stance to a proactive one is essential for building resilience. Jason encourages listeners to adopt a proactive approach by setting clear goals, anticipating challenges, and making informed decisions aligned with their core values. This shift ensures that we respond to life's uncertainties with flexibility and resilience.Mastering the Art of Letting Go:
The art of letting go is integral to the contrarian mindset. Jason discusses the benefits of releasing our need for control over external outcomes and instead focusing on internal strengths and adaptability. This approach not only reduces stress but also enhances mental clarity and emotional well-being.Episode Highlights:
Contrarian Mindset Overview:
Jason defines the contrarian mindset and explains how it can simplify life by cutting through fears, dysfunctional thinking, and unhelpful mental patterns.Skill 1: Focusing on What We Can Control:
The episode dives into the first skill in the contrarian mindset, focusing on controllable aspects and letting go of external uncertainties. Jason shares tips for implementing this approach to reduce stress, improve focus, and feel more empowered in daily life.Combatting Information Overload:
Jason touches on information overload in the digital era and how focusing on what's within our control can help counter this modern-day challenge.Additional Resources:
Interested in building a contrarian mindset for resilience, fortitude, and psychological strength? Check out the other episodes in this series linked in the show notes, and subscribe to It’s an Inside Job for more insights on resilience, well-being, and personal growth.
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In this solo episode, Jason continues laying the groundwork for The Contrarian Mindset series by delving deeper into the roots of negative thinking, rumination, and overthinking. Building on Season 7 Episode 1, he explores the interplay of evolutionary biology, neurochemistry, and cognitive distortions that shape our mental patterns. Jason introduces the 12 contrarian skills as practical tools for challenging negativity and fostering resilience.
This episode provides insights into why negative thinking persists, how it impacts mental health, and how understanding these mechanisms can help us break free from unproductive cycles.
Key Takeaways:
The Evolutionary Roots of Negative Thinking:The brain's negativity bias evolved to prioritize threats, ensuring survival.In modern life, this bias often creates irrational fears and overemphasizes negative experiences, which hinder well-being.Biological Underpinnings:Elevated cortisol (stress hormone) heightens sensitivity to perceived threats.Dopamine imbalances can reduce feelings of reward, contributing to dissatisfaction and negative thinking.Impact on Mental Health:Anxiety: Amplifies catastrophic thinking and avoidance behaviors.Depression: Reinforces patterns of rumination and hopelessness, creating a self-perpetuating loop.Cognitive Distortions:Common distorted thinking patterns include all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, mental filtering, and personalization.Recognizing these patterns is a crucial step in overcoming negative thinking.Rumination and Overthinking:Both habits trap individuals in unproductive cycles of distress.Habitual rumination deepens neural pathways, reinforcing negativity over time.The Contrarian Mindset:Challenges established fears and mindsets by shifting focus to constructive and adaptive ways of thinking.Draws on neuroplasticity to rewire the brain for resilience, tenacity, and psychological strength.If you’ve found this episode helpful, share it with someone who might benefit.
Additional Resources:
Check out the Season 7 Episode 1
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Ever wondered why you feel a rush of anxiety before a big job interview? This familiar sensation is not just a simple reaction but a complex interplay of various factors. Psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett offers a revolutionary perspective on such experiences, challenging traditional beliefs about how emotions are formed.
Welcome to this episode, where we delve into the groundbreaking "constructed emotion" theory by Lisa Feldman Barrett. For years, traditional neuroscience has viewed emotions as automatic brain responses shaped by evolution. However, Barrett proposes that our brain crafts emotions from a blend of physical sensations, social contexts, personal histories, and cultural influences.
Imagine gaining a deeper understanding of your emotional experiences, enhancing your emotional intelligence, and improving your well-being.
By listening to this episode, you can:
Understand Emotions: Learn about the constructed nature of emotions and how they are influenced by various factors.Enhance Emotional Intelligence: Gain practical insights into recognizing and managing your emotional responses.Improve Well-Being: Discover strategies to actively shape your emotional experiences for a more balanced life.Three Benefits You'll Gain:
New Perspective on Emotions: Understand how emotions are constructed rather than innate reactions.Practical Emotional Strategies: Learn techniques to manage and reframe emotional experiences.Enhanced Emotional Intelligence: Gain insights into improving emotional regulation and resilience.Are you ready to explore the revolutionary theory of constructed emotions and transform your understanding of emotional experiences? Scroll up and click play to join our enlightening conversation about Lisa Feldman Barrett's insights.
Gain the knowledge and tools you need to enhance your emotional intelligence and well-being.
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Welcome to Season 7 of It’s an Inside Job! In this episode, Jason introduces a groundbreaking series focused on The Contrarian Mindset, a toolkit designed to counter unhelpful fears and mindsets while building resilience, tenacity, and psychological strength. Jason also explores how the brain’s negativity bias shapes our perceptions and how neuroplasticity empowers us to reshape those patterns for personal growth.
This episode lays the groundwork for a season dedicated to mastering the brain’s potential to overcome challenges and unlock a fulfilling, growth-oriented life.
Key Takeaways:
What Is the Contrarian Mindset?It’s about challenging the status quo of your mind, questioning fears, and embracing unconventional paths to resilience and growth.Composed of 12 actionable skills, the mindset is divided into three clusters: Mastering Self, Mastering Perspective, and Building Resilience.Understanding Negativity Bias:The brain’s survival software prioritizes threats and problems, creating irrational fears and unproductive thought patterns.This evolutionary tendency skews perceptions towards negativity, influencing emotions, relationships, and decisions.Harnessing Neuroplasticity for Growth:Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to rewire itself based on new experiences, thoughts, and behaviors.By intentionally practicing new habits and challenging fears, you can reshape neural pathways to build resilience, adaptability, and psychological strength.Examples in Action:Fear of public speaking can be rewired by confronting the anxiety in manageable steps, creating new positive associations and breaking old limiting beliefs.Episode Highlights:
Introduction to the Season:
Jason shares his personal journey of resilience, shaped by challenges over the past year, and introduces The Contrarian Mindset as a central theme for Season 7’s Bite Size Fridays.Practical Insights into Negativity Bias:
Understand how evolutionary survival mechanisms still influence modern mindsets and how to shift focus from negativity to constructive action.The Science of Change with Neuroplasticity:
Jason explains how repetition and conscious effort strengthen new neural connections, enabling us to overcome fears and adopt healthier mindsets.What to Expect in Season 7:
Bite Size Fridays will feature concise lessons on the 12 skills of The Contrarian Mindset.Long-form Monday episodes will alternate between solo reflections and discussions with expert guests on leadership, resilience, and well-being.Support the show
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In this episode, Geir Henning Eikeland, a man of many talents who has thrived across different fields such as opera singing, filmmaking, wine importing, and corporate leadership. Geir discusses the essential lessons he’s learned throughout his journey, including how he has adapted to business setbacks, embraced his individuality, and cultivated resilience. Drawing on his personal experiences, Geir reflects on the role of curiosity, trust, and the Norwegian cultural concept of Janteloven in shaping his outlook on life and leadership.
Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Embracing Individuality for Success:
Geir discusses the importance of embracing what makes us different and how standing out can build confidence and fuel personal and professional growth. He shares how being viewed as an outsider at a young age became a tool for exploring new opportunities and embracing uniqueness.Adapting to Crises and Setbacks:
Geir recounts a pivotal moment in his career when 60% of his business was lost in a single day. Rather than viewing it as a failure, Geir took the hit as an opportunity to restructure and grow. He stresses the importance of adaptability and seeing challenges as a chance for transformation.Curiosity and Trust as Tools for Growth:
Throughout the episode, Geir highlights the significance of staying curious, asking the right questions, and trusting the people around you. He explains how building personal and professional relationships based on trust and mutual understanding has been crucial to his success, both in business and in life.Contact:
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This week, we revisit Season 5, Episode 11, where I had an in-depth conversation with Professor Joel Lee, a renowned expert in negotiation and mediation. Joel, a professor at the National University of Singapore and a Harvard Law School graduate, shared valuable insights into handling conflict constructively in professional and personal settings.
Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Normalizing Conflict: Learn how to view conflict as a natural and essential part of life. Joel explains how reframing conflict as an opportunity for growth can help you better navigate challenging situations.The Art of Respectful Disagreement: Discover practical strategies on how to disagree without being disagreeable. Joel shares tips on transforming conflict into productive conversations, maintaining respect, and fostering collaboration.Shifting the Mindset from Win-Lose to Collaboration: Gain insights into moving away from a win-lose mentality. Joel discusses the importance of embracing a more nuanced approach that fosters understanding, collaboration, and mutual respect in conflict resolution.Episode Highlights:
The Power of Respectful Disagreement: Joel introduces the concept of disagreeing without being disagreeable. He explains how body language, tone, and choice of words can greatly affect how disagreement is perceived. By acknowledging different perspectives respectfully, you can transform potential conflict into constructive dialogue. Joel also addresses the common fight-or-flight response triggered by conflict and advocates for a mindset shift where both parties can be right without needing to win at the other's expense.
Role of Listening in Conflict Resolution: Joel stresses the importance of deep listening—not just to defend or counter-argue but to truly understand the other party's perspective. He introduces the concept of "Miller's Law," which suggests assuming that what the other person is saying makes sense to them, even if it doesn't make sense to you. This approach allows you to bridge gaps in understanding and fosters a more empathetic and constructive exchange.
Original Episode S5 E11:
Transforming Conflict: The Role of Mindset and Emotional Balance.Joel Lee's contact info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-lee-0a03b9b/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joel.lee.5070
Book: https://store.lawnet.com/an-asian-perspective-on-mediation.html
Joel Lee's Bio
Joel Lee is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, the National University of Singapore. A graduate of Victoria University of Wellington and Harvard Law Schools, Joel specializes in Negotiation and Mediation. Joel co-pioneered the teaching of Negotiation and Mediation in the Singapore Universities and has played a significant role in furthering the development of mediation in Singapore.Support the show
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Welcome to this special episode. Today, I’m excited to share an interview I did on Cultural Communication Confidence with Victoria Rennoldson, where we dove deep into resilience, self-leadership, and emotional intelligence. Victoria and I explore how we can build resilience both personally and professionally, using brain-based leadership strategies. This conversation covers some key approaches I’ve used in my work through MINDtalk to empower individuals and teams in navigating challenges with clarity and self-awareness.
Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Reframing Narratives for Self-Leadership:
During our conversation, I talk about the brain as a storytelling machine. By becoming aware of and reframing the narratives we create in stressful situations, we can shift emotional responses and regain control over our behavior.The Power of Self-Compassion:
I emphasize the importance of self-compassion as a foundation for resilience. By treating ourselves kindly during tough times, we can break free from negative thought cycles and focus on actions we can take to move forward.Equanimity as a Core Skill:
One key skill I discuss with Victoria is equanimity—remaining calm and centered amidst chaos. Through self-reflection and expressive writing, we can build this skill and maintain emotional balance in stressful situations.Episode Highlights:
The Role of a Sparring Partner in Leadership Development:
I explain my approach of being a "sparring partner" instead of a traditional coach. This method allows for a more dynamic interaction, helping people reflect deeply on their thoughts and emotions, leading to better self-awareness and emotional resilience.Self-Leadership and the Stories We Tell Ourselves:
In the conversation, I emphasize the importance of self-leadership by being mindful of the stories we create around challenging situations. Reframing these stories can dramatically shift our emotional responses and empower us to take more constructive actions.Developing Self-Compassion for Resilience:
Many people show compassion toward others but often forget to extend that same kindness to themselves. I highlight the critical role of self-compassion in resilience, particularly during difficult moments, and how it enables us to focus on what we can control.Equanimity Amidst Chaos:
Victoria and I explore equanimity as a key practice for staying calm in the face of chaos. I share techniques like self-reflection and expressive writing that can help individuals develop a centered mindset, fostering resilience and composure in tough times.
Victoria Rennoldson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/overlay/contact-info/
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This week, we’re diving back into Season 5, Episode 21, where I had an insightful conversation with Dr. Brian Little, an acclaimed personality psychologist and author of Me, Myself, and Us. In this episode, Dr. Little challenges the notion that our personalities are fixed, revealing how we have the capacity to shape and adapt our traits over time.
Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Understanding the Key Factors that Shape Personality:
Dr. Little explains how biological, sociological, and personal factors shape who we are. By understanding these elements, we can balance and manage our personality traits to better align with our goals and well-being.Harnessing Personality Flexibility for Resilience:
You'll gain insights into how flexible personality traits can help build resilience, especially in challenging times. Dr. Little shows how adapting our traits can make us more capable of overcoming day-to-day obstacles.Practical Tools for Personal Growth:
Learn practical tools for personal growth tailored to your unique personality and values. Dr. Little offers methods for reframing and adjusting your traits to better support personal flourishing and well-being.Episode Highlights:
The Impact of Conscientiousness on Health and Perfectionism:
Dr. Little discusses the trait of conscientiousness—highly conscientious individuals tend to be more organized, reliable, and efficient, often achieving success in many areas of life, including career and health. However, he also warns of the pitfalls of perfectionism, where being overly conscientious can lead to stress and obsession with details, potentially undermining well-being.Extroversion vs. Introversion in Social Settings:
In this segment, Dr. Little highlights the differences between extroverts and introverts, particularly how they handle social interactions. Extroverts thrive on social cues and engagement, while introverts may prefer lower-stimulation environments. He humorously shares an anecdote illustrating these differences and how understanding them can improve social dynamics.The Power of Personal Projects in Changing Traits:
Dr. Little introduces the concept of "personal projects" as a tool for changing personality traits. While traits like introversion or neuroticism might seem fixed, personal projects—such as developing confidence or reducing shyness—can help shift these traits over time.
Original Episode S5 E21:
Feeling Stuck? Who Are You, Really? Learn How to Adapt & Grow with Flexible Personality Traits.Bio:
Dr. Brian Little is a distinguished psychologist and an expert on personality and motivation, renowned for his engaging lectures and groundbreaking research on how personal projects and free traits influence our lives.
Publications:
Me, Myself, and Us: The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being
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“Psychological safety and accountability are two sides of the same coin.” – Jonathan Bennett
In this episode, Jason sits down with Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach and advisor with extensive experience helping leaders navigate transitions, manage stress, and foster team accountability. They explore the dynamics of leading oneself and others, emphasizing psychological safety, self-awareness, and work-life balance. Jonathan shares actionable strategies for building resilience, creating cohesive teams, and navigating the complexities of leadership in modern organizations.This episode explores the challenges leaders face, particularly when moving from technical roles to management, and provides tools for fostering psychological safety, effective communication, and collaboration across generations.
Key Topics Discussed
Transitioning into Leadership
The challenges technical experts face when promoted into leadership roles, often without formal training in leadership skills.The importance of developing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and communication skills to effectively manage others.Strategies for avoiding common pitfalls, such as reverting to old technical tasks rather than embracing leadership responsibilities.Managing Stress and Pressure
How stress manifests differently in leaders transitioning into new roles versus those managing organizational change.Practical tools like role-playing and scripting to prepare for difficult conversations and maintain emotional regulation under pressure.The value of proactive preparation versus reactive crisis management when handling high-stress situations.Work-Life Balance
Defining work-life balance as a dynamic, personal, and evolving concept.Jonathan shares his personal story about the challenges of balancing professional demands with parenting responsibilities.Practical advice for setting boundaries, communicating expectations with family and colleagues, and embracing trade-offs to maintain harmony.Psychological Safety and Accountability
Creating environments where team members feel safe to share ideas, voice concerns, and take risks without fear of reprisal.Balancing psychological safety with accountability to ensure teams remain high-performing and productive.The role of generational diversity in fostering stronger teams, and how leaders can leverage the unique strengths of Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X employees.Contact:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettjonathan/
Website: https://clearlythen.com/
Bio:
He left an executive role at a large hospital to strike out on his own,
founding a management consulting firm. And, for 10 years, things were great. The company grew–became a B Corp and served hundreds of organizations. The problem was, he was unfulfilled.After a successful exit in which he went through a management buyout of his company, Jonathan founded his coaching practice so that he could fulfill his purpose to create an intimate space for leaders who need to be listened to deeply.
Jonathan Bennett is an advisor and executive coac
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Today, we’re diving back into S5 E6, where I had a fascinating conversation with Moustafa Hamwi, a best-selling author and expert on mindset mastery and personal resilience. In this episode, you'll discover practical steps to overcome the mental and emotional roadblocks that hold us back and learn how to rewrite your personal narrative for greater clarity and confidence.
Three Key Takeaways:
Overcoming Past Limitations:
Mustafa shares a systematic approach to addressing and overcoming past limitations that hinder personal growth. By reframing your past experiences, you can release emotional baggage and create a solid foundation for future success.Reframing Your Personal Story:
You’ll learn a practical exercise to reframe your personal story, allowing you to take control of your mindset. This exercise helps you turn past struggles into valuable lessons and wisdom that empower you to move forward with confidence.Creating Lasting Habits for Growth:
Mustafa emphasizes the importance of consistent mental maintenance. He provides actionable tips to reinforce positive changes in your mindset, ensuring that you continue to grow and build resilience over time.Episode Highlights:
The Impact of Mindset on Behavior:
Mustafa explains the closed loop between mindset, thoughts, behavior, and results. He illustrates how a small shift in mindset can significantly change your actions and outcomes, leading to improved confidence and success.Distinguishing Mindset from Thoughts:
In this segment, Mustafa breaks down the difference between mindset and thoughts. He likens mindset to the soil in which thoughts are planted—only by cultivating positive soil can you grow constructive and beneficial thoughts.Healing and Reframing Past Experiences:
Mustafa provides a step-by-step guide to healing from past experiences. This process includes appreciating your struggles, understanding what holds you back, and turning lessons into wisdom. By releasing emotional baggage, you can transform your narrative and embrace a more empowered future.Original Episode S5 E6:
The Power of Letting Go: Slingshot Strategies for Simplifying Life.
Connect with Moustafa Hamwi:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moustafa.hamwi/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moustafahamwi/
X: https://twitter.com/moustafahamwi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moustafahamwi/
Website: https://moustafa.com/
FREE BONUS MATERIAL: https://moustafa.com/slingshot/
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Today, we’re diving deep into creating resilient teams and organizations with Shelly Brown, an HR expert with over four decades of experience in human resources. Shelly has worked with large multinational organizations, led HR functions, and is now a consultant with Ninebox HR. Today, she shares valuable insights on building strong teams, fostering psychological safety, and promoting engagement.
Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Investing in Emotional Intelligence: Promote people not only for their technical competencies but also for their emotional and social intelligence, which improves team dynamics and morale.Promoting Continuous Feedback: Use one-on-one sessions to provide consistent feedback throughout the year, making the annual performance appraisal an easier and more meaningful discussion.Encouraging Career Development: Support employees’ career growth by understanding their passions and interests and offering opportunities for development to boost engagement and retain talent.Episode Highlights:
Caring as the Foundation of Resilience:Shelly emphasizes the importance of caring for employees, noting that engaged and valued employees are more likely to go the extra mile. Caring is crucial for resilience, fostering psychological safety, and building stronger teams.The Gallup Organization’s 12 Drivers of Engagement:Shelly refers to research from The War for Talent by Gallup, outlining 12 drivers of engagement that employees seek in their workplace. These include knowing what's expected of them, receiving praise and recognition, feeling that their opinions count, and having a supportive work environment.Rewarding Leadership Behavior:Shelly discusses the importance of rewarding leadership based on how well managers treat their people, not just on business outcomes. She shared an example where 15% of executive-level bonuses were tied to leadership behavior, which greatly improved team dynamics and accountability.Bio:
Shelley has worked in large multi-national organizations and in her last executive role, Shelley led the HR function, in a global healthcare organization, to become a top employer of choice in Canada. Throughout her career, Shelley has gained valuable Human Resources experience in organization development, employee relations, management and leadership development. In 2007, Shelley started her own HR consulting firm. She successfully grew the firm and expanded the HR service offering until the practice was successfully sold/acquired in 2019.
She was granted the Human Resources Professional Association Fellow Award and was named as one of Canada’s Distinctive Women. As a highly sought after speaker, she shares her insights and experience with professional associations and corporations across the country. She is also finishing her book entitled “Moving Up Without Sucking Up”.
Contact:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nineboxhr/
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This episode, we revisit a segment from Season 4, Episode 23, featuring Moshe Cohen, a seasoned negotiation expert. Moshe highlights the importance of the internal conversations we have with ourselves before engaging in any negotiation or difficult conversation. He shares strategies for managing these internal narratives to ensure they don't sabotage our external interactions.
Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Understanding Internal Narratives:
Moshe explains that the most crucial negotiation happens within ourselves. The stories we tell ourselves—about who we are, who the other person is, and what the situation is—can either empower or undermine us. Becoming aware of these narratives is essential for effective communication.Managing Emotions in Negotiation:
Moshe provides practical strategies for managing emotions during high-pressure situations. He emphasizes the importance of taking breaks during negotiations to reflect on what you're telling yourself and to ensure that your internal dialogue is helping, not hindering, your efforts.Reframing Negative Self-Talk:
Moshe discusses how we can change our internal narratives to be more constructive. By questioning the validity of our assumptions and focusing on what we actually know, we can reframe our thoughts and approach negotiations with greater confidence and clarity.Episode Highlights:
The Power of Internal Negotiation:
Moshe Cohen stresses that the most important negotiation happens within ourselves before we even engage with others. He explores how internal narratives like self-doubt or fear of conflict can prevent us from having effective conversations and shares techniques for managing these narratives.Three Types of Stories We Tell Ourselves:
Moshe breaks down the narratives into three categories: the story we tell ourselves about who we are, the story we tell ourselves about the other person, and the story we tell ourselves about the situation. He explains how these stories influence our emotions, behavior, and the outcomes of our negotiations.Changing the Narrative:
Moshe offers insights on how to change our internal narratives to become more empowering. He encourages us to ask, "What do I actually know?" and to challenge the assumptions that may be holding us back. By doing so, we can approach negotiations with a clearer and more confident mindset.
Original Episode S4 E23:
Mastering Difficult Conversations: Strategies for Effective Negotiations.
Bio:
Moshe Cohen has been teaching negotiation, leadership, conflict resolution and organizational behavior. He is the author of three books - Collywobbles, How to Negotiate When Negotiating Makes You Nervous.
Moshe Cohen:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moshecohen/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediatormoshe/
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In this episode, we dive into practical strategies to help you take charge of your health and well-being with my guest, Dr. Torkil Færø, a general practitioner, emergency physician, award-winning photographer, and author of The Pulse Cure. Torkil shares his insights on how heart rate variability (HRV) and modern wearables can empower us to monitor our body’s stress levels and improve overall well-being.
Three Key Benefits of This Episode:
Tracking Your Health with HRV: Learn how to use HRV to monitor stress levels and shift your focus from disease prevention to well-being.Overcoming Stress with Self-Awareness: Discover how modern stressors like constant comparison and negativity bias affect mental health, and how building self-awareness can break these patterns.Balancing Your Lifestyle for Better Health: Gain insights on integrating sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management—supported by wearable technologies—to improve your health and balance the nervous system.Episode Highlights:
Introduction to Heart Rate Variability (HRV):Torkil explains how HRV is a powerful tool for monitoring the balance between the sympathetic (fight-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-digest) nervous systems. He shares how variables like smartwatches and rings can track HRV, giving real-time insights into our stress levels.Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System:We discuss the importance of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and its impact on overall health. The ANS helps manage stress and relaxation responses in the body, and balancing it is key to long-term well-being.The Impact of Modern Psychosocial Stressors:Torkil breaks down three main psychosocial stressors:Comparison: Our brain’s evolutionary programming to compare ourselves to others can lead to chronic stress, especially when amplified by social media.Negativity Bias: Our brains are wired to focus on threats and negativity, which can exacerbate stress.Extreme Adaptation Capacity: While humans can adapt to extreme circumstances, it can also lead to taking our well-being for granted in comfortable settings, leaving us more susceptible to stress.Bio:
Dr Torkil Færø is a GP and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author and photographer. Over a 26- year career as a freelance doctor, he has worked all over Norway, had hundred thousand consultations and thus gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. Using wearables he found a way to track and regulate his nervous system and physiology.
Web:
The Pulse Cure Website
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In this episode, we revisit a segment from Season 5, Episode 18, featuring Dr. Dana Sinclair, a leading performance psychologist who works with elite athletes, executives, and professionals across various fields. Dr. Sinclair shares essential strategies for managing overwhelming emotions in high-pressure situations, the importance of post-performance self-evaluation, and the pitfalls of perfectionism that many of us struggle with.
Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Practical Tools for Managing Emotions:
Dr. Sinclair introduces a simple five-second breathing technique that can help you quickly calm down and refocus in the heat of the moment. This invaluable skill is crucial for handling high-pressure situations effectively.Structured Self-Evaluation:
Discover a clear method for post-performance evaluation that helps you identify your strengths and areas for improvement, leading to continuous growth over time. Dr. Sinclair emphasizes the importance of honest self-assessment to improve future performance.Overcoming Perfectionism:
Gain insights on how to shift your focus from the unattainable goal of perfection to sustainable excellence and improvement. Dr. Sinclair explains how letting go of perfectionism fosters a healthier approach to personal and professional growth.Original Episode S5 E18:
Stay Calm and Focused: Techniques to Enhance Performance Under Pressure from a Top Performance Psychologist.
Contact:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-sinclair-47a82811/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanasinclair/?hl=en
Website: https://www.drdanasinclair.com/
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