Grow Further

Coaching isn’t just for sports. It can also help a career that’s a little out of sorts!  In this episode, the hosts delve into the world of coaching with special guest Melissa Schreibstein, an executive coach certified by the International Coaching Federation. Together, they explore the definition and impact of coaching, emphasizing its relevance for stressed-out leaders in today's volatile work environments. They unpack the qualities of a successful coach and share invaluable tips for enhancing coaching abilities. 

Also in this episode:

• How coaching applies outside of the corporate realm
• How coaching fosters agility, resilience, and the ability to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity.
• The significance of suspending judgment and embracing curiosity 
• The difference between coaching and therapy.

Get ready to embrace the uncomfortable on this episode of the Grow Further podcast. The hosts dive deep into the world of feedback, exploring its triggering nature and the anxiety it can elicit. From personal to professional relationships, they discuss how feedback plays a crucial role in growth. Join them as they unravel the secrets to navigating feedback and fostering stronger connections, one uncomfortable conversation at a time.

Also in this episode:

• The misconceptions surrounding feedback
• How to give yourself a Feedback Pep/Prep Talk
• How to embrace feedback as a valuable gift and strengthen the trust within your relationships

Can you relate to being your own worst enemy or finding it easier to focus on your weaknesses than your strengths? If so, you aren’t alone.  In this Grow Further podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance of focusing on one's strengths in addition to working on weaknesses. They explore how the negativity bias affects people and why it is challenging to overcome. 

Also in this episode:

• How focusing on your weaknesses can be demotivating
• The benefits of investing time in your strengths
• What people and plants have in common
• Tips for focusing on your strengths

Also mentioned: 
Episode 22: 2023 and Me https://growfurtherpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/2023-and-me

Move over David Copperfield, because in this episode, the hosts get their Houdini on as they discuss John Gottman's discovery of the 5 to 1 magic ratio in relationships. Apparently, if you have five positive interactions for every one negative interaction, your team may be more succesful. They talk about a study that looked at 60 different teams and found that positive interactions were key to team success. So, whether you're trying to keep the love alive or get that promotion, remember: abracadabra, 5 to 1 and you're done!

They also discuss:

• What is your “Trust fund”? 
• How do you make deposits and withdrawals in your “Trust fund”.
• The two most used words in thriving relationships.

More info about the study: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/

Relationships are built on trust which can either be enhanced or eroded based on the way we respond to people when they share good news. This episode explores Active Constructive Responding (ACR), a communication technique that enables you to multiply the joy of others and is an absolute game-changer for both our personal and professional relationships. When someone chooses to share good news with you, they are truly giving you a gift-- the opportunity to build closeness and connection. This is one present you won’t want to return for a refund!

Also in this episode:

• What is good news anyway?
• Why responding to bad news can come more naturally to us
• The 3 ways we respond that erode trust within a relationship
• How being a joy multiplier can enhance the connection between you and others

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Dr. Darria returns to Grow Further to explore the impact of our tendency to compare ourselves to others in this relevant and sobering episode. The conversation explores the challenges we face as we are hit with the “realities” of social media, the perception of others, and how when we “Dare to Compare” we often find ourselves burned. Listen in for tips to combat burn out in the age of social media and beyond.

Also in this episode:

• “Comparitonitis” and why comparing ourselves to others is part of human nature
• Social media is not necessarily medicine
• The value of joy and positive emotion

Check out what else Dr. Darria Long’s been up to at www.trueve.com.

Want to find out your Burnout Risk? Take this quiz for tips to understand your risk factors and how you can keep them in check!

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In this episode, the hosts chat with their friend, Dr. Darria Long, about her recent study uncovering the causes of burnout in women. The key findings will surprise you and Dr. Darria’s tips on how to avoid feeling the burn are applicable and helpful for all. These 20 minutes are exactly what you need to make sure you don’t get burned to a crisp. 

Also in this episode: 

• The causes of burnout all people face 
• The “Do It All” Discrepancy 
• Why we may have it worse than those who came before us

For more information about Dr. Darria: https://drdarria.com/
For more information about the study mentioned: https://trueve.com/

Listen to Dr. Darria's previous episode on Burnout:
https://growfurtherpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/that-time-we-talked-to-dr-darria-about-burnout

Spiderman isn't the only one who needed to hear these words of wisdom. On this episode of Grow Further, the hosts are reminded of the power of our impact on others, especially the mental health of those we love and lead. Join them as they discuss the findings of a recent study by the Workplace Institute where 69% of participants reported their manager and partner to have the greatest impact on their mental health- greater than that of their medical doctor or therapist. Listen to this episode for tips that can help us use our powers for good.

Also in this episode:

• A mental health wake-up call
• The power of a check-in
• It's okay to not be okay

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YOU are part of a culture whether you know it or not. Family culture, work culture, gym culture, societal culture, you name it. In this episode of Grow Further, the hosts are kicking off a conversation about culture by defining what it is, how it impacts us, how we impact it AND why it matters. 

Also in this episode:

• How the five people you spend time with most, impact you
• Why joining a new office or team can be like immersing yourself in a foreign country
• The beauty of being boring 
• Why it’s important to live the culture you are trying to create

When you get physically hurt, you’re prepared with a first aid kit. But what do you when you get an “ow-ie for your attitude”? Olympic ski medalist Bonnie St. John returns to talk about why you need a first aid kit for your attitude and what practical little things can you do to get results right away.

Also in the episode:

• Why you need protein and water in your diet
• Why her team has a shared photo album
• What’s in Bonnie’s first aid kit and how it made her into who she is today

Bonnie's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bonnie-St.-John/author/B001IGNTYY?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Bonnie's TED Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO3XAVx8kW8