“Not only do we often ignore the elephant in the room, but we also ignore the more subtle animals in the room as well.”  In today’s episode, the author of Mouse in the Room, David Wood shows us how the simple yet courageous act of noticing and naming our “mice” can profoundly change our lives, our work culture, and the world. If you want to discover the joy that comes from true intimacy, self-confidence, and self-expression, this episode is definitely for you!  

A former Consulting Actuary to Fortune 100 companies, David Wood left his cushy Park Avenue job 20 years ago to build the world’s largest coaching business. He became #1 on Google for “life coaching,” serving an audience of 150,000 coaches, and coaching thousands of hours across 12 countries. David coaches business owners, executives, and sometimes Colorado prison inmates to produce extraordinary results through authentic, transparent communication. 

Key Highlights:  

[00:01 - 07:16] Opening Segment 

David shares his background and story

How David realized he wasn’t happy at all

What authenticity and vulnerability means 

[07:17 - 18:49] Keep Checking For Impact

David introduces Mouse in the Room: Because the Elephant isn’t Alone

Discover, decide, and disarm

Why it is important to consider the positive and negative consequences

How you can disarm other people and what you can do if it doesn’t go well

 [18:50 - 26:05] Closing Segment

Why knowing yourself is foundational and critical

David’s outlook on the concept of networking

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Tweetable Quotes: 

“If we start identifying what’s actually happening with us, and take that courageous yet simple act of sharing it with someone else, all the good stuff is on the other side. ” - David Wood

“The more awkward [something] is, the scarier is, the more courage requires, the bigger the payoff. ” - David Wood

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