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Michael Balchan: The Physiology, Psychology, and Difficulty Around Saying “I love you”
In this episode, Rich and Michael discuss:
- Connecting to a deeper part of ourselves
- Mike's journey from stock trader to CEO and leadership coach
- The impact that we have on those around us
- The power of self-acceptance
- Using setbacks as opportunities to grow
Key Takeaways:
- Sit in silence, breathe, eat well, get little workouts, and have conversations with someone - investing 1% of your day in one of these little things in your life will help you connect to a deeper part of yourself.
- Often, money, power, relationships, security, and degree are extrinsic measures of success. If you are fortunate enough to succeed in any of these things, even if you win, you will still not be satisfied. Genuine happiness comes from living in alignment with your true self and contributing to others in meaningful ways.
- It only takes a simple act of presence and willingness to do right to have a profound impact on another. We can't maintain those connections with everyone, but at the end of the day, it's about the energy we express with just a simple "I love you" or "I'm here for you."
- It starts with self-acceptance, it starts with fully embracing and loving all parts of ourselves for us to love others most fully.
- Take frustration, fear, or failure as an opportunity to practice showing up as the best version of yourself, accept what is asked, and take action. Your growth happens outside your comfort zone.
"They say the number one secret to being a great leader is love - to love what you do to love your people. If you want to be a great leader, or you want to be a hero, the way to do so is to live with more love and to be a vehicle for more love in the world." — Michael Balchan
About Michael Balchan: Michael Balchan is the Head Coach and Chief of Staff of Heroic, Public Benefit Corporation, where he’s working to help create a world in which 51% of the population is flourishing by the year 2051. Michael is a Harvard-trained behavioral economist and psychologist who spent almost a decade in finance before becoming a sought-after performance coach to executives and leadership teams. He is a top 10% Ironman finisher, has traveled to six of the seven continents, and lives in Chicago with his wife and two young daughters.
Connect with Michael Balchan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-balchan-8566079/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbalchan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbalchan/?hl=en
Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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By Rich WooIn this episode, Rich and Michael discuss:
- Connecting to a deeper part of ourselves
- Mike's journey from stock trader to CEO and leadership coach
- The impact that we have on those around us
- The power of self-acceptance
- Using setbacks as opportunities to grow
Key Takeaways:
- Sit in silence, breathe, eat well, get little workouts, and have conversations with someone - investing 1% of your day in one of these little things in your life will help you connect to a deeper part of yourself.
- Often, money, power, relationships, security, and degree are extrinsic measures of success. If you are fortunate enough to succeed in any of these things, even if you win, you will still not be satisfied. Genuine happiness comes from living in alignment with your true self and contributing to others in meaningful ways.
- It only takes a simple act of presence and willingness to do right to have a profound impact on another. We can't maintain those connections with everyone, but at the end of the day, it's about the energy we express with just a simple "I love you" or "I'm here for you."
- It starts with self-acceptance, it starts with fully embracing and loving all parts of ourselves for us to love others most fully.
- Take frustration, fear, or failure as an opportunity to practice showing up as the best version of yourself, accept what is asked, and take action. Your growth happens outside your comfort zone.
"They say the number one secret to being a great leader is love - to love what you do to love your people. If you want to be a great leader, or you want to be a hero, the way to do so is to live with more love and to be a vehicle for more love in the world." — Michael Balchan
About Michael Balchan: Michael Balchan is the Head Coach and Chief of Staff of Heroic, Public Benefit Corporation, where he’s working to help create a world in which 51% of the population is flourishing by the year 2051. Michael is a Harvard-trained behavioral economist and psychologist who spent almost a decade in finance before becoming a sought-after performance coach to executives and leadership teams. He is a top 10% Ironman finisher, has traveled to six of the seven continents, and lives in Chicago with his wife and two young daughters.
Connect with Michael Balchan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-balchan-8566079/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbalchan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbalchan/?hl=en
Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]