Mindgame

This week's episode is with Jason Woodard. A hardcore Digital Marketer, with an extensive background in brand building and creative content. Someone who has been through the run of the mill and come out the other side stronger and more driven than ever. We speak about harnessing your Human Potential through finding purpose, drive, curiosity, social suport and thriving in chaos. 

In this first episode back I set the scene for the new series of 'Decoding Human Potential'. As well as that, I chat about personal inisght into my own story of finding a path, getting lost and coming out the other side and share the importance of working on your mental strength. 

A look into self-sabotaging behaviour, the unconscious thing that keeps us from living happiness, performing at our peak and living our best life. Why we do it, how we do it and how we can attempt to heal ourselves. 

Annie Korkowski is a Chicago native, a creative director in a large creative agency in Chicago called August Jackson and a good friend. Two years ago she tragically lost both her parents in a freak car accident, which forever changed her life. I've known Annie for a while now and seeing how she's been able to learn from this experience, while simultaneously overcoming its sever challenges has been a constant source of motivation and encouragement to me and I think you'll all agree. This is her story.

In part 2 of this conversation with John we discuss he principles and approach to coaching and motivating. What he believes is required to become whatever it is you want in life, and finding your 'niche' your life purpose. We also delve into the success story of Luvo Manyonga, a South African long jump athlete who John brought back from drug abuse and death to Olympic Glory.

John McGrath is a Waterford native who now resides in South Africa in a small town called Paarl outside of Cape Town. John is a world record holder in strong man, a gold medalist Irish rower, a black belt marital artist, a motivational speaker and coach. Who shares his story and how he dealt with hardship and adversity throughout his life. How he managed to control his own mind to facilitate a growth mindset. We delve into his psychological framework and how he managed to constantly re-frame the setbacks to get him to where he is at present.

Today we delve into the Psychological concept of Emotional Intelligence. Looking at the construct, Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Motivation, Empathy and Social Skills. Giving valuable insight into how to be more aware and steps one can take to train their EQ. To be more emotionally intelligent, to put themselves in control.

Chasing. Think about it, why do we make Happiness this life long chase? Some of us can spend our whole life chasing this esoteric, dreamlike, almost perfect picturesque state in life called happiness? How we need to actively live and breathe happiness through meaningful work, relationships, engagements and achievements. 

A look at our prehistoric control system (Negativity Bias) of the brain and how it's negatively affecting us in our contemporary society, on a daily basis. As well as methods, practices and principles that can facilitate a sort of self conditioning to overcome a negative mindset loop if practiced habitually. 

A nice and short intro to the WildCast and what the journey is going to entail! Sit back, relax and enjoy!