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Guest summary

• Practicing psychologist for + 7 years
• Child protection, forensics, forensic disability protection
• Started own business – executive coach AND psychologist
• While therapy is future focussed, executive coaching is more about pursuing your goals (what can change)

Determining who to bring into the business – finding the right fit

• Analysing who you might work on – using positive psychology and coaching skills 
• "A) their values are in line with the business and B) I want to have a look at their meta-capabilities... is this person a flexible person, an adaptable person, what are their analytic skills like"

Health and wellness

• How to manage your own health and wellbeing in a high-pressure – "I'm strict with my self-care"
• Recognising your own emotional exhaustion, stress management
• Business owners need to prioritise themselves too
• Recognising the importance of pursuing good burnout/stress
• Employee hotlines like Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which employees can call for free when stressed/overwhelmed or just wanting to talk
• Note: ongoing clinical support is for psychologists (maybe include a disclaimer at the bottom of the show notes)

 Marketing and growth in a non-testimonial business

• No one has a thought-out marketing plan when they started – but it can take years to develop and implement
• Networking is key and word-of-mouth 

Executive coaching and burnout

• "Dynamic space"
• Executive burnout has been added to the International Classification of Disorders by World Health Organisation
• People in the field of psychology or have had other clinical roles may be more suitable/have more experience
• Psychologists tend to use evidence-based models and research
• Goal-setting and meeting your goals
• Holistic service based on the needs of an executive
• Keeping a separation between clinical/mental health (psychologist) and goals (executive coach)
• Investments in self-development only better your skills and increase your effectiveness

What should you look for in an executive coach?

• Somebody that doesn't give you advice…looks at where your strengths lie and replicating your previous successes in this new problem situation
• "people have these things inside them, it's about supporting them to bring it out"
• Having a support network

Other:

• Experience vs. education – depends on the person
• "I'm a digital nomad" – utilising technology to create flexibility in your working life

Products Recommended;

1. - Sykpe 
2. - Zoom
3. - Employee Assistants Program - https://www.eapassist.com.au/faqs

 

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