Leading Well Takes Courage with Belinda Pruyne & Dr. Fergus Connolly
Release Date: 12/13/2023
Embracing Resilience: How to Defy Expectations and Succeed on Your Terms
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Fairley McCaskill, Media Strategist & Founder | SJ&Y PR. She shares how resilience, self-awareness, and intentionality shaped her journey from single motherhood to becoming a successful leader in the music industry. In today’s episode, we discuss: Reflect on your roots for career inspiration. Look at your childhood passions and the environments you grew up in to uncover talents and interests that could shape your future. Unlock personal clarity and direction by revisiting what has always inspired you. Make...
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Celebrating 100 Episodes of Honest Journeys. Hard-won Lessons. The kind of Leadership that matters.
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The Recipe for Sustainable Happiness and Business Success
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with David Steele, Founder + CEO of One Wealth Advisors and co-founder and Executive Chairman of Flour + Water Hospitality Group He highlights how applying the principles of service, goal-setting, and valuing people has shaped his journey from financial planning to building successful restaurant groups and supporting arts organizations. In today’s episode, we discuss: True business success is rooted in serving others, not just making profits, because when work benefits others, it leads to deeper happiness and long-lasting impact, meaning you can...
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Architect a life by design versus tolerating a life by default
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Chad Levefre, Co-Founder of The Most Important Conversations. He highlights innovative solutions like leveraging video game development for positive behavior change and his Whole Life Architecture program. In today’s episode, we discuss: Discover What Expansive Thinking Can Do For You - Chad shares the childhood influences that sparked his curiosity about the universe and life's broader questions. Listening to him, I saw life through his eyes, opening me up to think differently. I’m curious if you will have the same...
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Embrace your inner weirdo!
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Judy ‘J.’ Winslow, founder of UnforgettableBrands. She highlights the importance of embracing uniqueness and standing out in personal and professional spheres. In today’s episode, we discuss: Judy Winslow's Transformational Journey: Discover how Judy's relationship with her mom, dubbed the "School of Don'ts," taught her resilience and personal growth. Learn from her story about the potential for growth from challenging relationships. Leadership and Conscious Choices: The importance of owning your journey and making deliberate...
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From the Farm to a National Company Founder
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group and author. Kevin shares his journey from growing up on a family farm to becoming a successful leader and business owner. In today’s episode, we discuss: Embrace the journey! Kevin Eikenberry shares how flexibility in leadership involves embracing the 'both/and' approach, allowing for flexible leadership. Let's navigate life's complexities with an open mind and a flexible heart. Context is everything! Consider the backstory; it could change your entire...
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Commit to the Action, Release the Outcome with Belinda Pruyne
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In today's episode of Notable Leaders’ Radio, I explore strategies for designing the next chapter of your career and life in a constantly evolving marketplace. We dive into building powerful networks and uncovering the areas of learning that will enhance your relevance and impact. In this episode, we discuss: The Power of Releasing the Outcome: Shifting your focus from specific outcomes to purposeful actions can free you from the stress of rigid expectations. This mindset not only reduces pressure but also creates space for unexpected and rewarding opportunities, transforming how you...
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Words Matter: How Gui Costin Built a Culture of Kindness and Excellence
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with GUi Costin, Founder and CEO, of Dakota. He shares his incredible journey from a young entrepreneur influenced by his mother’s insightful advice to becoming a successful business owner and author. In today’s episode, we discuss: Leadership & Culture: Gui delves into the essence of effective leadership, highlighting the importance of being kind versus being nice, the significance of clear communication, and creating a positive work environment. Learn what it means to remove obstacles for your team and aspire to excellence continually. ...
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Overcoming People Pleasing with Radical Truth Telling with Amy Armstrong
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Amy Armstrong. Amy, a conflict resolution specialist, shares her incredible journey of overcoming fear, people-pleasing, and codependency. In today’s episode, we discuss: Setting boundaries can be gentle yet firm. Knowing this encourages you to establish clear limits without feeling you must be harsh or confrontational, which can improve your relationships and overall well-being. Amy learned the importance of telling the truth and developing a personal identity at 45. This revelation reassures you that it’s never too late to discover and...
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Grace and Growth: Embracing Your Story and Finding Self-Compassion
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Andrea Sampson, Founder, Talk Boutique & The Thought Leader Academy. She highlights our neurodiversity and uniqueness as strengths, and implores us to walk into our brilliance with confidence. In today’s episode, we discuss: Identify patterns in your early interests. Reflect on your childhood experiences and passions. Use this self-awareness to understand the roles you naturally gravitate toward and how you can challenge or embrace them. Leverage neurodiversity as a strength. If you identify with neurodiverse traits, see them as a...
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, Dr. Fergus Connolly, an elite performance coach and I share the last of 4 episodes of our Next Level Leader Series today. In this episode we speak to the power and impact of being a courageous leader, and revisit key points of the series.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
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Being decisive and courageous is imperative to good leadership.
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Take the time to draw clear lines for your business and your team. Creating these boundaries ahead of moments under pressure will give security in the firm lines created.
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Show empathy and demonstrate compassion. This allows others to see you not as better, but as different. Being true to who you are takes courage.
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Revisiting Episode 1: Practice self awareness. The level of success you achieve is directly connected to your level of self-awareness.
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Revisiting Episode 2: Understand the roles you played as a child. Self-reflection is crucial to understanding and improving one’s performance.
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Revisiting Episode 3: To be a standout, highly respected leader today you must be both compassionate AND strong, NOT compassionate OR strong.
RESOURCES:
Complementary Resources:
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First episode of the Leadership Series: https://belindapruyne.com/episode70
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https://www.ted.com/talks/fergus_connolly_leadership_vulnerability_and_sheep_dogs
BOOKS
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- '59 Lessons: Working with the World's Greatest Coaches, Athletes, & Special Forces'
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- 'Game Changer - The Art of Sports Science'
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.
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Website: www.fergusconnolly.com
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Twitter: @Fergus_Connolly
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Instagram: Fergus.Connolly
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https://www.ted.com/talks/fergus_connolly_leadership_vulnerability_and_sheep_dogs
Belinda’s Bio:
Belinda Pruyne is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker. She is a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today’s highly respected leaders.
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.
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