With the coming of COVID, Tyler Glavocich found himself in a concerning position as all his work opportunities were falling apart. A month of waiting turned into year and a half when he found an internship with Leon Foundation of Excellence. He grabbed the chance and had an experience that affected him in a very personal way, leading to his current position as the Board President of The Leon Foundation of Excellence. 

During the internship Tyler was committed to treating people as equals. In his work with a person with Autism his eyes were opened to his own biases. This experience taught him a lesson that supports him all throughout his career and relationships, driving him to be a better and kinder person.

Although he didn’t have a good relationship with his biological mother growing up, Tyler has developed a sense of self-awareness that allows him to not only hold space for his own difficult emotions and reactivity, but also show empathy for other people’s life experiences. Tune in to hear Tyler’s heart-warming story.

00:00 - Intro

01:50 – How Tyler Joined the Board

05:50 – An Eye Opening Experience

11:25 – Becoming a Better Person

19:05 – Developing a Flexible Mindset

31:35 – Being a Team Player 

38:50 – Doing the Inner Work

50:50 – A Tender Moment

55:25 – Standing Ground & Speaking Up

59:30 – Childhood Pattern in Choosing a Partner

1:10:25 – Keeping a Positive World View

1:14:45 – Feeling Good Enough and Complete

1:21:25 – Wrap Up

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Social Links:

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The Leon Foundation of Excellence