In episode 45 of The Kitchen Table, Ken Baden welcomes special guest Adrian Koehler, a high-level coaching consultant. They discuss Adrian's background, how he got into coaching, and the importance of keeping the audience engaged. They also emphasize that effective communication and persuasion necessitate active listening, understanding others' perspectives, and the ability to connect with their interests where one can build trust, overcome resistance, and achieve desired results.

Tune in as they dive deep into the world of coaching and consulting.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:05:40] Organizing Chaos in Coaching.

[00:07:32] Personal Transformation and Second Chances.

[00:12:23] Prisons and Reform.

[00:15:22] Trusting Dangerous Men with Control.

[00:17:42] Gratitude as a Strategic Advantage.

[00:20:01] Self-Mastery and Ambitious Entrepreneurs.

[00:31:04] Revenant Process and Personal Leadership.

[00:31:11] Investing in Personal Growth.

[00:36:06] A free resource: Naked Leadership Podcast.

In this episode, Ken Baden and Adrian Koehler discuss that leaders play a crucial role in shaping the world, and entrepreneurs understand the high stakes involved in their endeavors. They suggest that successful entrepreneurs and leaders often have unresolved pain points that drive their ambition and pursuit of excellence. They are willing to endure stress and intensity to achieve their objectives. However, they also propose that by focusing on self-mastery and emotional mastery, individuals can enhance their fulfillment and improve outcomes. This includes practicing gratitude, honesty, and generosity, which serve as guiding principles for effective self-leadership.

Additionally, Adrian mentions his skill in listening beyond the drama and offense that others may present. He believes that individuals who exhibit negative or offensive behavior often do so as a defense mechanism to feel safe. By listening attentively and striving to understand their underlying interests, he aims to disarm them and build rapport.

QUOTES

• "If you can make a shift from being, ‘I'm here because of something or someone else’ to ‘I'm here because I made the decision to be here’, that changes the world. And it changes them and it changes their legacy." - Adrian Koehler
• “I think that gratitude is absolutely synonymous with, you know, the higher the gratitude, the higher propensity for success, in my opinion." - Ken Baden
• "Well, if you don't have gratitude, you cannot approach reality." - Adrian Koehler
• "If you want to get powerful, you get clear on what you're committed to. And you interpret this moment, even if it's really shitty, you interpret this based on what you're committed to." - Adrian Koehler
• "We don't learn by suggestion. We learn by somebody getting in our face and say, what the **** man? Like, would you, could you get real? Could you get honest? Cause you're full of ****." - Adrian Koehler

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Ken Baden

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Adrian Koehler

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler/

WEBSITES:

The Kitchen Table Podcast: https://thekitchentablepodcast.net/

Take New Ground: https://takenewground.com/

Naked Leadership Podcast: Naked-Leadership-Podcast