In this episode of Big Freaking Change, host Cara Moeller Poppitt interviews Jon Giganti, who shares his transformative journey from a successful corporate tech sales career to becoming a coach and author. Jon discusses the importance of shifting from a mindset of selling to one of serving, the value of building authentic trust in relationships, and the role of vulnerability in personal and professional growth. He also reflects on his struggles with mental health and panic attacks, emphasizing that action breeds confidence and that it's essential to be present in communication. In this conversation, Jon and Cara explore the importance of mental health, emotional wellbeing, and the courage required to make significant life changes. They discuss the stigma surrounding mental health, the necessity of creating a supportive environment, and the power of vulnerability in teams. Jon shares his journey of finding his 'why' and the significance of intention in personal growth. They emphasize the need to embrace fear and challenges, likening it to a bison running into a storm rather than away from it. The discussion also touches on Jon's new coaching journey and the impact of small, intentional actions in achieving personal goals.

Jon’s Links:

• Website: https://www.jongiganti.com/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jongiganti/?hl=en 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-giganti-3173172/ 

Cara’s Links: 

• Book: https://bigfreakinchange.com/   

• Website: https://carapoppitt.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carapoppitt/ 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Intentional Change

05:53 Building Authentic Trust in Relationships

11:56 Overcoming Personal Struggles and Panic Attacks

17:59 Vulnerability as a Superpower

24:49 Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health

30:55 Courage: The Heart of Change

36:57 Launching a New Coaching Journey

Takeaways:

• The journey from attention to intention is transformative.

• Building authentic trust is crucial in relationships.

• Selling should be viewed as serving others.

• Vulnerability can be a powerful tool in business.

• Action breeds confidence, not the other way around.

• Personal struggles can lead to significant growth.

• It's important to take out emotional trash regularly.

• Mindset shifts can lead to profound changes in life.

• Presence in communication enhances connection.

• Learning from hard experiences is essential for growth. Mental health stigma needs to be addressed openly.

• Creating a trusted environment fosters team bonding.

• Emotional wellbeing is crucial for personal and professional growth.

• Understanding your 'why' is essential for making changes.

• Courage is about aligning your heart and head.

• Embrace fear as a teacher in your journey.

• You can pivot and change direction after making decisions.

• Small, intentional actions lead to significant progress.

• Don't underestimate the impact you can have on others.

• Life is about running into the storm, not away from it.

Keywords:

intentional change, personal growth, coaching, trust, vulnerability, confidence, mindset, sales, serving, presence, mental health, emotional wellbeing, courage, intention, coaching, personal growth, change, vulnerability, leadership, self-awareness