For those of you that caught Episode 20, Indira and I have a great chat on the RAS...but in the last 30 seconds, I made a comment that Indira made me aware when the recording stopped. 

The insight was EYE OPENING...we agreed to restart the recording and share my error with all of you! You can tell my enthusiasm is off the charts. 

Have a listen - honest feedback, albeit challenging, can unlock an awareness and opportunity for all of us. Keep your RAS clear and focused on your goal and beyond!

Feel free to watch the full conversation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/jvDIZqRrqRQ

Remember: Know you to be you! Big hugs and heaps of love. 

Are you aware of your radar that enables you to choose the exact messages you send from your conscious mind to set / visualize your goals or say affirmations? Giving clarity to these messages can enable you to unlock your purpose, potential and possibilities to both achieve and go beyond your goal(s).

I have the honour to be joined again by Conscious Leadership Founder and Director Indira Kennedy - a firm believer in a still mind and a wise heart.

Our conversation this week canvassed several topics:

1. Revisit a work week - are you depleted or recharged by Friday?
2. Discuss the Reticular Activating System (the RAS)
3. Giving clarity to the RAS through personal examples
4. Summarize key ideas / reflections from the session

Feel free to leverage the bookmarks to seek specific topics. Please Subscribe and reach out to Indira or I with any comments or questions.

Know you to be you! Big hugs and heaps of love.

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/jvDIZqRrqRQ
 
Timestamps:
1:00 Recap a week, followed by a reflection of your energy to understand how you feel after the week - linking it to your purpose and values

5:20 - benefits to re-ground into your purpose (intrinsic vs extrinsic validation) and listening to your authentic self

8:50 - Why we create stress (in our minds) in the absence of evidence and our ability to overcome it

13:15 - Strategy to move from old brain to executive brain to overcome anxiety; Knowing your “Why” aka your Intention

15:45 - The RAS: The Reticular Activating System: what you focus on is what you get

18:30 - The RAS in action: examples from Indira’s life

22:25 - Listening to Source and using your systems to find your way

25:45 - Importance to give clarity to your RAS: Red What?

29:00 - Seek clarity, be open to possibility; Can’t always plan, but be ready when luck strikes!

33:40 - What’s my fear / anxiety about the future

36:50 - It’s not in the way, it’s on the way!

39:40 - Are you Worthy of it?

41:50 - Do you think beyond it - e.g. your goal?

44:45 - What’s your goal giving you once your there?

47:10 - Anil’s recap of the session

49:30 - Indira’s reflections

51:45 - Is it Worthy of you!

54:05 - Know you to be you

54:30 - Anil’s Blip! 

Why do we procrastinate? From studying for an exam, building a presentation, starting a run or forming new habits - we always put it off and wait until the last minute. Or as I used to call it “crunch time!”  

I used to think that I was more effective & efficient when I gave myself less time to complete a task. However, I never truly explored why I put off a task or an activity. I’d find something else to do or distract myself - is it because the task would make me feel anxious? Was the anxiety so unbearable that I would avoid the task? Why would I do this to myself? 

If you’re asking yourself these questions, you’re already further ahead than me - your curiosity and self-awareness is exactly what is needed to explore and understand the root cause of your procrastination and anxiety. Join Fredrik Samanta and I as we discuss this dynamic further.  

By applying the right tools, you can master and overcome the underlying cause and postpone the act of procrastination and the resolve the accompanying anxiety that follows.  

Feel free to subscribe and leave your questions & comments for www.fredriksamanta.com and I.   

The video is also available on https://youtu.be/3BRzg4joCfQ

I love a good self-help book and we are not short of options. They improve productivity, help to form new habits and raise self awareness and leadership skills.  

But can we fall into the trap of reading too many of these books?  

I’m guilty of this: paperbacks, hardbacks and audio books. As soon as one is recommended, I feel the urge to pick it up, hoping I may learn a new tip or skill.  

At what point is this a status symbol on a bookshelf, soundbite in a conversation or an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and learn something new through action?  

Fredrik Samanta, a friend, former classmate and now coach in Zurich raises several great points - a good source of conversation and debate resulting in several insights I want to share with you. You may re-read a prized book on your shelf again before buying that next book. 

Feel free to listen, catch this on youtube or get in touch with Fredrik at www.fredriksamanta.com and myself with your questions or comments.  

Strengths are THE foundation for sustained growth. It sounds obvious, but I’ve found myself placing more focus on my weaknesses, areas of development and (even worse) comparing myself to others. 

Knowing your top 3-5 strengths can be powerful. One tool available to determine them is Strengths Finder 2.0. Join me as I share mine with you, and my awareness enabled me to improve my approach at work and in Triathlons! 

Once you have identified your top 5 strengths (your portfolio), you invest in these innate talents, add to your skill sets and overcome daily challenges that come your way! 

Self mastery is an incredible practice and it does not come easy. We have inner voices or critics that generate thoughts, feelings and emotions that challenge our authenticity. We become overwhelmed and at times even sabotage ourselves. As a result, we become our greatest critic. What if you could understand these thoughts, emotions and feelings and cheer for yourself - or better yet, become your greatest lover (yes, loving yourself more!). Becoming more authentic by understanding your internal advocate and loving yourself can be incredibly powerful when crisis strikes! 

I have the honour to be joined again by Conscious Leadership Founder and Director Indira Kennedy - a firm believer in a still mind and a wise heart. 

In this episode, we: 

1. Revisit the Three Voices and how to recognise them 

2. Discuss the role of the Wise Advocate 

3. Understand thoughts, feelings and saboteurs 

4. Acknowledge the wisdom of the heart 

5. Learn to understand to embrace rather than control feelings and emotions by sharing reflections from personal experiences 

Please Feel free to learn more by reaching out to Indira and myself with your feedback. https://www.consciousleader.com.au/single-post/2020/07/24/Your-Three-Voices---who-do-you-listen-to
Watch the video on YouTube:  

https://youtu.be/IxV8fViwQ8g

Feeling the holiday blues? I did and it was accompanied by a sense of feeling incomplete. There is an opportunity to reflect on and embrace those blues. By understanding your priorities, returning to a healthy routine that grounds you and defining certainty in light of uncertainty, you can bounce forward and sing a new upbeat tune (while planning your next holiday!). 

Uncertain moments, situations, periods of our lives can lead to 'fight or flight' mode and react negatively when someone tells you, 'Everything happens for a reason." If we reflect on these moments, we can unlock insights that enable us to clear our minds and prepare us for the next time uncertainty strikes...even lead us to say, "That must have happened for a reason." I'd like to share a period in 2001 with you. Upon reflection, I learned that employment contracts are never 'secure' for a hot shot university graduate on vacation in Europe...and the period that followed allowed me to grow and lead me down a path to where I am today. 

I have the honour to interview Conscious Leadership Founder and Director Indira Kennedy - a firm believer in a still mind and a wise heart. As we explore conscious leadership, we discuss various ideas that stem from her journey and guidance to form a healthy union of mind, body and soul. As we grow, reflect and evolve, it is important to have this inner clarity as we lead ourselves and others. With Indira's diverse background, we discuss a variety of themes:

• Learn about our Three Voices and how to recognise them
• Appreciate the importance of being one with your Self
• Adopt a three-steps process for self-leadership
• Understand the importance of the roles of the left and right brain hemispheres
• The clarity we achieve through our values and a wise heart
• Clearing a path to become more Conscious

Feel free to learn more by reaching out to Indira and myself with your feedback. 

https://www.consciousleader.com.au/single-post/2020/07/24/Your-Three-Voices---who-do-you-listen-to

Family is everything...but “growing up” through family can take on a different meaning. Having two moms (mom and my aunt) has been a source of growth as a son and the man I seek to become. Join my journey as I invite you to understand the relationship with my moms and how asking specific questions and embracing certain truths can enable how we treat and respect the women in our lives.