Next Level Leader Series Episode 2 with Belinda Pruyne & Dr. Fergus Connolly

Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Dr. Fergus Connolly, an elite performance coach. We return to our series today with the intent of helping you to realize your leadership potential. We highlight the very real correlation between self-reflection and success, and the impact that addressing your limiting beliefs has on reaching your full potential.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• There is great power in creating space for self-reflection. Self-reflection is crucial to understanding and improving one’s behavior.

• Intentionally setting roadblocks is imperative in leadership. Rather than relying on external factors for success, it forces one to be more mindful and self accountable.

• The transformation that takes place when you practice self-awareness. Creating space for self-awareness and reflection will help one to better understand how we react and respond in every interaction.

• Any and all success begins within. Fergus tells us that this is one of the most critical pieces in reaching your full potential.

• What’s the role you played as a child? If you don’t make peace with your natural inclinations when tensions arise, you miss the opportunity to learn, adjust, and grow. 

RESOURCES:

Complementary Resources:

• First episode of the Leadership Series: https://belindapruyne.com/episode70
  

• www.fergusconnolly.com

• https://www.ted.com/talks/fergus_connolly_leadership_vulnerability_and_sheep_dogs

BOOKS

• -  '59 Lessons: Working with the World's Greatest Coaches, Athletes, & Special Forces' 

• https://amzn.to/3WwcIZi

• - 'Game Changer - The Art of Sports Science'

• https://amzn.to/3q9E5My 

Guest Bio:

Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world's leading experts in optimizing team and human performance. 

He has coached CEO's, professional athletes, head coaches, elite special forces units, integrating holistic best-practice in organizations such as Google, Verizon, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, Liverpool Football club, Welsh Rugby Union, University of Michigan Football and many other NBA, MLB, NHL teams and elite military units. 

His 2019 TEDx Talk "Leadership, Vulnerability, and Sheepdogs" explored the value of Authenticity in High Performance.

He has authored a number of books including '59 Lessons: Working with the World's Greatest Coaches, Athletes, & Special Forces' reveals the secrets learned first-hand from working with the world’s greatest winners and 'Game Changer - The Art of Sports Science' the first blueprint for coaches to present a holistic philosophy for winning in all team sports.

He holds a Masters in Advanced Technology and a PhD in Computer Based Optimization from the University of Limerick, Ireland.

• Website: www.fergusconnolly.com  

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fergusconnolly/ 

• Twitter: @Fergus_Connolly

• Instagram: Fergus.Connolly 

• https://www.ted.com/talks/fergus_connolly_leadership_vulnerability_and_sheep_dogs 

Belinda’s Bio: 

Belinda is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker and a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today’s highly respected leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, Belinda works with such organizations as IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, The BAM Connection, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, and the Discovery Channel. Most recently, she redesigned two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. Since 2020, Belinda has delivered more than 72 interviews with top-level executives and business leaders who share their inner journey to success; letting you know the truth of what it took to achieve their success in her Notable Leaders Radio podcast.

She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace.

Website: Belindapruyne.com

Email Address: [email protected]

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