016 | Creating Magic Through Fully Being in your ANDs with Matt Chavlovich
Release Date: 08/25/2020
Life in the And
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In this episode, Bex and I explore what it means to be non-binary and what it looks like in Hollywood. We illustrate Bex’s experience with gender & identity as a child and how they discovered the non-binary identity.
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In this episode, Sean and I discuss what it would take to create AND in a world of “us” versus “them,” of “we” and “the others.” We explore what could happen to a country if its citizens lived a life in the AND as well as discuss how our sense of belonging informs our decisions and beliefs.
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If you are the product of the five people you spend the most time with, then I am a product of Mahrukh Imtiaz. Mahrukh is part of my chosen family and, together with two others, we formed a group called Wednesday Wonders. By day, Mahrukh is the Project Manager for EY’s US Talent Specialist Team and a cricketer for the Canadian Women’s Cricket Team. But by night, she is a prolific content creator on TikTok. Mahrukh is dedicated to creating inspirational content that helps other people be the best version of themselves and the champions they want to be. Mahrukh joins me today to...
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Niiamah joins me today to discuss the Ands we need to create a world of true inclusion. He shares his vision of an inclusive world and explains how he was inspired to make this vision a reality.
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Shelley joins me today to share all of the “Ands” in her life and career. She discusses her ballsy move to liberate a billion souls by creating a title wave of change in people’s lives and organizations.
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In this episode, I reflect on the journey this podcast has taken me on, and the clarity it has given me to move forward as I think about what 2021 holds. I explore what rebranding and expanding means for me, explain what it means to be committed and unattached.
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In this episode, Bex and I explore what it means to be non-binary and what it looks like in Hollywood. We illustrate Bex’s experience with gender & identity as a child and how they discovered the non-binary identity. We elaborate on the non-binary identity’s characteristic as a spectrum and explain why it’s not about being “in the middle.” We emphasize the importance of letting people know that they are not alone and underscore the power of standing in your truth and speaking it.
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Today, David Taylor-Klaus and I explore what it means to live and lead with the head and the heart. We discuss how money can distract us from the things that are important to us and how we can reconnect with our hearts by going deep with our values. David shares the story of how he discovered his life’s work and what it means to be a heart-centered leader. We also discuss what “bully values” are and emphasize the power of language to reflect and create how we think of the world.
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In this episode, Elaine and I discuss what it’s like to live a life with undiagnosed ADHD and reveal the three powerful words that could change your life. We explain how coaching can be an effective tool in managing ADHD despite its difference from therapy and why Elaine teaches parents coaching tools to help raise complex children.
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Matt Chavlovich is a speaker, advisor, and coach who supports athletes and artists in creating impact. Matt is the Founder of The Chavlovich Group, the Principal owner of Today I Begin, and a former professional soccer player. Driven by his purpose of helping individuals and organizations master what truly matters to them, Matt created Today I Begin, through which he works with people to help them get to where they aspire to be.
In this episode, Matt and I explore the innate magic and potential within us and his mission of fostering that in people. We discuss the role of rest in growth and development and illustrate how we all have limitless possibilities. We dive into the fear high-achievers have around taking days off and the fear of not having enough time to make an impact in the world. We also discuss how everything is possible, even in things that are contradictory, and how by showing your ANDs, you can create opportunity and authentic leadership.
“Everybody has magic inside of them. They just need the right people around to pull it out.” - Matt Chavlovich
This week on Life in the AND:
- How muscles grow and why rest days should be part of athletic training
- The importance of giving ourselves permission to recover
- The secrets of human performance and how we all have limitless potential
- The value of learning from more experienced people
- How Matt helps athletes tap into their potential
- What fuels Matt’s desire to help people succeed
- The beginnings of Matt’s passion for helping children find families and homes
- Heart leadership and why Matt focuses on helping younger adults
- How Matt stays focused on his goals despite everyday life
- The fear of regret and how it helped Matt transition from the corporate world to answer life’s calling
- Dancing with your demons and how the willingness to share vulnerabilities forge deeper connections
- Showing your humanity and what it means to be a strong leader
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- Email: [email protected]
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