Resilience Unravelled

Keywords

Resilience – Entrepreneurship – Positive Psychology

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Aaron Marcum, an entrepreneur with a background in the health care and home care space talks about the intersection of positive psychology and how it can help entrepreneurs navigate uncertainties and stress. He also talks about the importance of finding balance between professional and personal life, the challenges and perceptions of being an entrepreneur, the motivations and challenges of entrepreneurs and the influence of unconscious habits and character strengths on performance.

Main topics

• Using the science of positive psychology to help entrepreneurs achieve the 'good life'
• The commonalities and differences in the entrepreneurial journey
• How obsessive passion can lead to personal struggles and relationship issues
• The motivations and challenges of entrepreneurs
• Why many entrepreneurs are driven by fear, rather than a desire to succeed
• The three levels of faith in a business setting - faith in oneself, faith in others, and faith in a higher power
• The influence of unconscious habits and character strengths on performance
• The concept of 'entrepreneurial habits' or 'unconscious choices'
• Intentionally making unconscious habits like love, a part of our daily routine
• Why ultimate performance is a result of unconscious choices
• Having a deep purpose and being clear on it

Action items

Find out more about Aaron at LinkedIn or EntreThrive. Aaron's book is EntreThrive: The Entrepreneur's Eight Laws to Accelerate Financial Freedom While Creating The Good Life

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Resilience – Emotions – Perception – Emotional Energy – Self-care – Energy Balance

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Denise Schonwald, a mental health specialist, discusses her holistic approach to patient care which emphasises the interplay between mind and body. Denise explains how emotions can manifest physically and highlights the role of perception in shaping experiences. She also explores the concept of resilience, suggesting that suffering can contribute to its development and discusses the concept of energy, the role of emotions in emotional energy and the importance of self-care for energy balance.

Main topics

• The interplay between mind and body
• How certain emotions, such as guilt or grief, can manifest physically in the body.
• The role of perception in shaping our experiences
• Grief as a transformative force in life
• How suffering can contribute to the development of resilience
• The concept of energy in relation to emotions and physical wellbeing
• How joy and gratitude contribute to resilience
• The importance of self-care to maintain energy balance through exercise or relaxation
• Understanding how high energy frequency energy is crucial for wellbeing

Action items

• Find out more about Denise at https://deniseschonwald.com/ and access a free 10 question quiz to assess your mental health
• Email your name and address to Denise to receive a free copy of her children’s book about anxiety
• Denise’s book are Insightful Self-Therapy and Healing Your Body by Mastering Your Mind

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Resilience – Self-awareness – Authenticity – Creativity - Continuous Learning – Critical Thinking

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Deevo Tindall talks about his problem-solving approach to customer service and his personal experiences of starting his own marketing agency. He emphasises the importance of self-awareness, authenticity in business narratives, and continuous learning and also discusses the pressure put on students within the American education system to achieve academic excellence and the importance of teaching students about alternative paths to success.

Deevo shares his personal experiences of questioning established norms and processes in the corporate world, the importance of critical thinking and the roles of creativity and conformity in organisations and society.

Main topics

• The 'superpower' approach in business
• Strategic growth and the importance of resilience in business.
• Personal and professional reinvention
• The importance of authenticity in business narratives and the dangers of businesses telling inauthentic stories
• The concept of "shadow work," and redefining one's identity
• The different paths to success and the importance of introspection in life.
• Pragmatic, creative approaches to problem-solving
• Is tension in organisations necessary or beneficial
• Why finding a sense of identity and fulfilment, regardless of whether one is creative or not, is key to a satisfactory life.
• The concept of resilience in setting smart goals.

Action items

You can find out more about Deevo at Fusion Creative Branding or through his social media profiles at LinkedIn and Instagram

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Resilience - Trauma Management - Psychological Safety - Trauma Relief - Trauma Healing - Nervous System Regulation

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Christy Gibson, a respected physician, international speaker, and trauma clinician talks about trauma management approaches that combine cutting-edge brain biology theories, such as the polyvagal theory and epigenetics, with holistic approaches to offer personalised solutions. Christy’s expertise extends to international trauma work in countries like Nepal and Ethiopia so provides a unique perspective on post-traumatic growth and workplace psychological safety.

Main topics

• Deep brain reorienting therapy for trauma processing.
• Focusing on affirmations for flexibility and trust-building
• The importance of social innovation, design change, and policy work in trauma healing and resilience building.
• The need for interactive communication and community engagement in trauma recovery.
• Creating curriculum and onboarding processes for standardising psychological safety in the work environment

 Timestamps

1: Introduction to Expertise and Trauma Work. Introduction to Christy Gibson and her expertise in trauma work. Discussion on the impact of modern technology on reaching and influencing people. 00:02 - 05:26

2: Understanding Trauma and Healing Techniques. 05:26: Different approaches to dealing with trauma, focusing on nervous system regulation. Exploring the concept of trauma and its manifestations in present experiences. 05:26 - 10:54

3: Techniques for Trauma Relief. Techniques for instant relief from trauma. Tension-releasing exercises like humming and singing for trauma relief. 15:23 - 20:43

4: The Modern Trauma Toolkit Book. Discussion on Christy’s book, the Modern Trauma Toolkit, and its accessibility and focus on solutions. 20:54 - 23:58

5: Workplace Psychological Safety and Communication. Highlighting the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and post-traumatic growth. Introduction to safer communication strategies and modern approaches to addressing trauma in the workplace. 27:27 - 29:39

6: Conclusion and Contact Information. 29:39 - 33:38

Action items

You can find out more about Christy at https://www.moderntrauma.com/ https://www.christinegibson.net/or https://www.saferspacestraining.com

Christy's book The Modern Trauma Toolkit is available here.

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Resilience - Grief - Loss - Self-care - Support - Moving Forwards

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Jarie Bolander, a sales and marketing consultant, discusses his book "Ride or Die," which is about his late wife Jane's battle with leukaemia and the simple to say yet hard to live up to meaning of "in sickness and in health . . . till death do us part."

Jarie talks about the importance of resilience in overcoming challenging circumstances and shares his experiences as a caregiver. Ha also emphasises the need for self-care and highlights the support he received from his loved ones during this difficult time. His book Ride or Die offers a unique male perspective on grief and loss, providing comfort to others who may be going through similar situations.

Main topics

• Using resilience to get through challenging circumstances.
• Learning to be comfortable with the unknown
• Taking incremental steps forward.
• Leaning into the discomfort and making decisions to move forward.
• The importance of self-care for caregivers
• Writing as a way to process experiences and cope with grief.
• The lack of resources and support for men who have experienced similar loss.

Action items

Jarie's book is "Ride or Die: Loving Through Tragedy, a Husband's Memoir"

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Resilience - Work Performance - Mental Health - Organisational Influence - Mental Health

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, a registered psychologist and expert in workplace mental health, discusses the importance of resilience. She talks about the significance of bouncing back from challenges, growing through adversity and how learning and personal growth are crucial in fostering resilience. She also stresses the importance of empowering individuals, open communication, healthy boundaries, and personal agency as vital resilience components.

In addition, Marie-Helene addresses the systemic issues contributing to burnout, the need to empower individuals within workplaces and the importance of fostering open communication and setting healthy boundaries. She discusses how traditional leadership approaches hinder organisational learning, the significance of creating positive work environments for employee well-being and the importance of promoting transparency, embracing change, and honouring everyone's agency in workplace dynamics.

Main topics

• The importance of resilience as a real-life competency
• Challenges in the implementation of resilience
• The need for customised approaches for resilience
• Balancing individual resilience with organisational policies
• Emphasising professional conversations and personal growth.
• Strategic approaches for optimising work performance and mental health

Timestamps

1: Introduction to Resilience. Definition of resilience, going through adversity and emerging stronger. The approach to resilience through learning and adaptation. 00:02 - 03:16

2: Workplace Mental Health. Focus on workplace mental health, incorporating psychology and business backgrounds. Observation of high burnout rates despite available information, highlighting the need for customised solutions. 03:22 - 07:46

3: Organisational Influence. Emphasis on organisational policies and processes impacting burnout rates. The importance of treating individuals like adults and empowering them to make choices in their reactions. 10:01 - 14:41

4: Building Resilience at Work. Discussion on increasing individual agency and managing mental health in the workplace. Encouragement for organisations to prioritise learning and adaptability for improved outcomes. 16:26 - 20:56

5: The Resilience Plan Book. Introduction to "The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimising Your Work Performance and Mental Health". Target audience of professionals and leaders seeking to enhance their resilience and performance. 23:09 - 25:45

6: Conclusion and Book Promotion. 25:43 - 25:45

Action items

You can find out more about Marie-Helene at https://drmarie-helene.com/

Marie-Helene’s  book is The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimising Your Work Performance and Mental Health  https://theresilienceplan.com/

You can connect with her at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmhpelletier/ or  https://www.instagram.com/drmhpelletier

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Resilience - Failure - Time blocking - Reflection - Intentionality - Self-care - Win the Now

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Eric Recker a dentist and speaker, emphasises self-care and living in the moment to overcome past traumas. Eric suggests time-blocking, reflection, and journaling to enhance well-being and prevent overwhelm and also advocates prioritising self-care and strategic planning with intentionalit to inspire individuals to appreciate each moment on the journey towards resilience and personal growth.

Main topics

• Learning to live in the present moment to combat a false sense of urgency.
• The importance of conscious reflection and finding wins in daily moments.
• Setting aside time for planning and long-term goals and emphasising the value of time blocking.
• Focusing on what a win looks like in short time intervals, such as 15 minutes, to stay present.
• Implementable strategies to live and lead at optimal levels.
• Realising important life lessons to help live in the moment.

Timestamps

1: Introduction to Eric's Work (00:02 - 02:15)

2: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Joy (02:41 - 06:58)

3: Finding Wins in Daily Life (12:38 - 15:30)

4: Techniques for Living in the Present (20:21 - 22:15)

5: Balancing Present Moment with Planning (23:01 - 24:08)

6: Eric's Work and Resources (24:32 - 26:41)

Action items

Find out more about Eric at ericrecker.com where you can try the free five day Knock Back Burnout Challenge.

Eric’s book is "The False Sense of Urgency: How to Win the Now"

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Resilience - Performance Science - Purposeful Thinking - Goals - Decision Making - Brutal Force

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Carla Fowler an executive coach and founder of Thaxa shares her unique journey transitioning from a background in medicine and science to performance coaching. Carla emphasises intentional thinking as a skill to develop through practice and stresses the need for structured thinking processes and engaging with dialogue partners to clarify priorities for progress.

Carla outlines strategy or focus, execution efficiency, and mindset resilience as key areas and highlights strategic thinking's role in decision-making amidst uncertainty, focusing on good processes over specific outcomes. She also describes obstacles to decision-making, including rushing decisions or over-analysis, advocating for brutal focus and simplicity over complexity to achieve success with greater intentionality.

Carla's methodology centres on using performance science to help leaders achieve ambitious goals. She urges deliberate thinking development, akin to building a muscle, emphasising time for structured thinking and clear priority setting. Embracing brutal focus, Carla champions doing less with greater intentionality rather than seeking more, challenging the need for complexity when simplicity can lead to success.

Main topics

• Building transferable capabilities.
• Practicing purposeful thinking
• Setting goals and priorities to drive progress.
• Being comfortable with uncertainty in decision-making processes.
• The need for a structured approach to decision-making.
• Considering time constraints and opportunity windows.
• Focusing on simplification and removing unnecessary tasks to enhance decision-making effectiveness.
• The "brutal focus" approach to problem-solving by eliminating distractions and excess initiatives.

Timestamps

1: Introduction to Coaching Methodology. Introduction to a coaching style using performance science to approach ambitious goals. Building transferable capabilities based on science and medical background. 00:59 -03:25

2: Importance of Purposeful Thinking. Challenges of making time for thinking in a fast-paced environment. Practicing purposeful thinking through dialogue and asking important questions. Strategies for sticking with the thinking process and building endurance. 04:14 - 09:00

3: Applying Performance Science. Multidisciplinary nature of performance science, focusing on thought performance. Breakdown of performance science into strategy, execution, and decision-making elements. Importance of mindset in facing uncertainty and making decisions. 11:58 - 15:17

4: Clarity and Focus in Decision-Making. Process for making decisions in uncertain situations and having a clear plan. Common obstacles in decision-making processes and the need for sufficient time.  Importance of focus and brutal prioritisation in problem-solving. 16:23 - 21:20

5: Coaching Process and Cognitive Re-engineering. Explanation of the term "Greek" in relation to tasks and achievements. Cognitive re-engineering in coaching to break down goals for clarity. Sharing resources for learning more about coaching and performance science. 22:46 - 24:53

Action items

Find out more about Carla at www.thaxa.com or visit the welcome page https://www.thaxa.com/p/resilience-unravelled for a free download - The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!)

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Resilience - Adoption - Separation – Developmental Trauma – Relationships - Destiny

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Stephen Rowley shares his career journey from public education to psychotherapy and his personal experiences as an adopted individual. Stephen suggests that separation from birth mothers can lead to developmental trauma and that adoptees often grapple with questions of identity and belonging. He also talks about the emotional outcome when birth parents and adopted children reunite.

Main topics

• The core experiences adoptees share.
• How separation can lead to developmental trauma
• The power and interpretation of dreams.
• How our perceptions are heavily influenced by our projections.
• The importance of embracing the unknown and the idea that life is not just a single story but a collection of different themes.

Action items

Stephen’s book is: The Lost Coin: A Memoir of Adoption and Destiny or learn more at stephenrowley108.com/memoir/

You can connect with Stephen through his social links:

https://www.facebook.com/srowley108

http://linkedin.com/in/stephen-rowley-ma-lmhc-b83ab811

https://www.instagram.com/stephenrowley108

https://twitter.com/srowley108

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Resilience - Accountability - Productivity - Coaching

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Ben Kirk, a productivity and high-performance expert. Ben shares his story of how he and his family adapted to the change of moving to Sweden for ten years. He discusses the setback he faced in his entrepreneurial journey and how he bounced back by leveraging those lessons in his current role as a business and executive coach in Australia. Ben goes on to talk about the role of a coach being direct and challenging and how coaching can help individuals identify and overcome procrastination and perfectionism and provide support and accountability, particularly for those who struggle with these issues.

Main topics

• The significance of resilience and learning from mistakes in the context of accountability.
• The importance of continuous improvement and goal achievement and this approach promotes learning and progress, even in the face of setbacks.
• How coaching can help individuals identify and overcome procrastination and perfectionism.
• The importance of creating habits and routines, understanding triggers, and increasing clarity.
• Implementing strategies for personal and professional growth and the concept of weekly review.

Action items

• Explore Bens website, wintheday.com.au
• Connect with Ben at https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkirk/