Since Gaj Ravichandra was a child, he has been fascinated by those who achieve greatness. He discovered through experience that mindset more than background or circumstance was one of the biggest determinants of personal and professional fulfilment for many people.Armed with that insight, Gaj wanted to understand how he could empower others to reach their highest potential, so he chose to pursue Psychology. In doing so, he learnt that helping people was his calling and that he could leave a trail of happiness behind him in everything he does. Gaj is a highly sought-after performance coach recognised for his effective leadership training techniques and passion for helping clients reach higher potential.For 20 years, Gaj has worked with leading organisations and individuals to enhance productivity, maximise performance, and accelerate growth. As a Registered psychologist, Gaj leans on his psychology training to deliver the most effective evidence-based solutions to his clients. Gaj leads individuals, sporting teams and educational institutions to success with cutting-edge learning techniques and disruptive growth strategies that are proven to enhance potential and performance.________________Time Stamps0:16 Intro2:35 Early life 9:27 Precursor for a career in psychology13:26 Navigating relationships in the workplace18:46 Importance of the workplace environment21:02 Self-determination theory of motivation25:00 Tools for individuals to manage a toxic work environment28:23 The 4 C’s of resilience31:54 Managing imposture syndrome36:20 Do we need to be authentic 100% of the time?38:19 Should friendships be transactional48:20 Managing workload 50:06 Energy ATM analogy52:53 Should we be striving for growth or happiness?59:39 Overcoming adversity1:11:36 Are psychologists fixing their own traumas?1:23:30 Conflict resolution1:25:17 Skills for good leadership1:28:55 Attributes of an idealistic leader1:30:55 Quiet quitting1:33:05 Educational sites and tools to elevate learning1:36:46 How to set boundaries1:38:05 Normless playlist________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.