#27: Exploring Workplace Resiliency with Karen MacNeill
Release Date: 02/02/2022
#50: Ask an Executive Coach with Dr. Eric Bean and Siana Sylvester
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As the curtain falls on our fifth season, we're shaking things up with a Q&A episode. In this episode, Dr. Eric Bean and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Siana Sylvester will answer questions from listeners. Together they share their valuable insights on executive coaching, stress, flow, and silence. So, join us as we delve into these topics and persist on our path toward achieving high performance. Key Takeaways: We need truth-tellers in our lives. Stress management is a team sport. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help. ...
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#49: Unlocking the Power of Adaptability with Ross Thornley
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#48: The high-achievers search for self-compassion with Dr. Shannon Baird
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#47: Tragic Optimism Two Things Can Be True At Once with Dr. Eric Bean
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In this Coaching Through Stories episode, Dr. Eric Bean delves into a profound exploration of Tragic Optimism, challenging the idea that life's tragedies and optimism are mutually exclusive. Through thoughtful reflection, he reveals the ability to simultaneously acknowledge and embrace both elements. Dr. Bean shares insights on navigating the delicate equilibrium between despair and hope in our experiences. Additionally, he explores concepts such as cognitive defusion, tragic optimism, and the pursuit of self-improvement. Join us for this insightful conversation as we navigate the...
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#46: Getting out of Suckville - with Dr. Bhrett McCabe
Coaching Through Stories
As humans, it is our nature to dwell on our deficiencies. We focus on what we are missing and our shortfalls rather than appreciate the positive reality we are in. This behavior is what leads us to the sign that says Welcome to Sucksville. Today, we are with Dr. Brehtt McCabe, the Sports and Performance Psychologist for the University of Alabama Athletic Department and a trusted resource for amateur, collegiate, and professional golfers. Drawing on his experience as a champion athlete and his clinical training as a psychologist, he guides competitors in overcoming persistent challenges and...
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#45: Treasure Hunting High Performance with Dr. Jonathan Fader
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#44: Wholeness At Work with Erin Rocchio
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#43: Break Free from Approval Addiction: The People-Pleaser's Journey with Dr. Eric Bean
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#41: Rising together: Learn how to break habits that are keeping you stuck with Sally Helgesen
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What habits get in your way at work? Are there any instances in the workplace that may be limiting you? Are you comfortable sharing your achievements and discussing how you specifically generated a result? Would you rather let your accomplishments speak for themselves? This habit of being reluctant to claim your achievements may resonate more with women. However, this episode is for everyone. Not only did these habits resonate with me, but I also became keenly aware of how our organizational structures can make it difficult for women to break them. Today's guest is best-selling...
info_outlineThe journey of self-discovery takes a lifetime to unfold. Considering the adversities that are guaranteed along with it, how can we sharpen our axes with resilience? What does a mitigation strategy entail for us to get through and eventually overcome what we must go through?
Humanity has an innate potential to face life's most overwhelming moments, regardless of what aspect in life it is. One's ability to regain presence in times of anxiety and negative thought dictates the reaction we can muster towards the situation at hand. Developing this skill paves the mentality of resilience and healthy coping to any problem thrown at our way.
Join us in this episode to hear from Dr. Karen MacNeill about her journey from years of sports psychology and as an athlete herself. She imparts the life lessons of freeing oneself from a psychological prison and maintaining recovery strategies in the midst of challenges.
Highlights:
- [3:54] The importance of accepting challenging situations as Dr. MacNeill tells about her role and passion
- [5:23] On how how her passion came to be transitioning to to and fro between Sports psychology and her own career in playfield hockey
- [9:15] Starting the practice of mindfulness during events and prioritizing her emotional regulation in dealing with the athletes under her
- [11:46] Space between the space: having that buffer of mental clarity in deciding how you want to respond to a situation and developing a recovery strategy through mindfulness
- [15:14] On being in the Canadian Olympic Committee, a performance consultant and an advocate for resilience through talks
- [17:55] She quotes George Mumford in saying "failure is feedback" and explains how painful moments and hard-earned lessons shape your career
- [19:32] The three phases in breaking free from one's psychological prison and cites the counseling psychology lifeline exercise
- [24:03] On understanding how you think and the essence of resilience in the workplace
- [27:03] Preparing for the challenge before it even happens and building resilience through the three C's
- [31:14] She talks about core contributions and the process of stepping into the unknown
- [34:37] Her take on protecting resiliency despite the pandemic and the use of psychological hygiene tools
- [39:00] Dr. MacNeill emphasizes the skill of connecting to yourself
- [44:48] The demand for mental well-being coaching considering the people are the biggest asset in today's economy
- [48:16] Knowing oneself on a deeper level is the most crucial action to start on building resilience
Resources Mentioned:
Canadian Olympic Committee - https://olympic.ca/
Mindflow performance - https://www.mindflowperformance.com/karen-macneill
Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com/
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