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Navigating High-Stakes Leadership: Stress Management Techniques and Building Effective Teams with Nicole Monteforte
Do you ever feel the weight of achievement becoming just too heavy? Are you losing yourself in the race towards success? In our latest episode, we had the privilege of picking the brain of Nicole Monteforte, a seasoned leader and CEO, who has successfully navigated the high-pressure terrain of managing teams in the thousands and has lived to tell the tale. Nicole shares her invaluable insights on the creation and sustenance of effective teams, advocating bravery, adaptability and humility as the cornerstones of success.
The journey to the top, however, is fraught with stress and burnout. Nicole illuminates the dark side of high achievement, where the relentless pressure and lack of self-care can lead to a catastrophic collapse. But worry not, she introduces us to ingenious stress-hacking techniques, like a one-minute exercise with a bouncy ball, that can simply melt away the stress and supercharge our performance.
But to truly excel as a leader, one must turn the lens inward. Nicole emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-care in leadership and she shares insights on finding the right mentor and reveals her new online stress-hacking course. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for emerging leaders and seasoned managers alike. Tune in, and let Nicole's practical advice guide you to your peak performance.
Episode Highlights:
- (00:00) Introduction and Nicole's Background
- (03:08) The Key Foundation Every Successful Team Should Have
- (07:08) Managing Prickly Personalities in High-Performing Teams
- (10:33) Motivating High-Performers
- (11:54) The Biggest Obstacles for New and Emerging Leaders
- (13:53) Stress Hacking Techniques
- (16:43) How a Simple Activity Ignited Focus and Collaboration in Stressed Salespeople
- (18:35) The Vicious Cycle of Unresolved Stress
- (20:31) How Stress Chemicals Impact Our Performance
- (22:35) Handling Stress: Strategies and Recommendations
- (25:57) How Can Leaders Find Meaning in Life and Manage Responsiblities
- (28:24) Earn the Right to Lead
- (30:47) Best Way to Connect with Nicole
- (32:23) Top Tips for Enhancing Leadership Skills and Effectiveness
Useful Links:
Nicole’s Website - https://strongmountainconsulting.com
Nicole Monteforte on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicmonteforte/
Get in touch with us at [email protected]
People Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/
People Leaders on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/
Connect with Jan Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/
Connect with Michelle Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/
Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/people.leaders
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By Jan and Michelle Terkelsen
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Do you ever feel the weight of achievement becoming just too heavy? Are you losing yourself in the race towards success? In our latest episode, we had the privilege of picking the brain of Nicole Monteforte, a seasoned leader and CEO, who has successfully navigated the high-pressure terrain of managing teams in the thousands and has lived to tell the tale. Nicole shares her invaluable insights on the creation and sustenance of effective teams, advocating bravery, adaptability and humility as the cornerstones of success.
The journey to the top, however, is fraught with stress and burnout. Nicole illuminates the dark side of high achievement, where the relentless pressure and lack of self-care can lead to a catastrophic collapse. But worry not, she introduces us to ingenious stress-hacking techniques, like a one-minute exercise with a bouncy ball, that can simply melt away the stress and supercharge our performance.
But to truly excel as a leader, one must turn the lens inward. Nicole emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-care in leadership and she shares insights on finding the right mentor and reveals her new online stress-hacking course. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for emerging leaders and seasoned managers alike. Tune in, and let Nicole's practical advice guide you to your peak performance.
Episode Highlights:
- (00:00) Introduction and Nicole's Background
- (03:08) The Key Foundation Every Successful Team Should Have
- (07:08) Managing Prickly Personalities in High-Performing Teams
- (10:33) Motivating High-Performers
- (11:54) The Biggest Obstacles for New and Emerging Leaders
- (13:53) Stress Hacking Techniques
- (16:43) How a Simple Activity Ignited Focus and Collaboration in Stressed Salespeople
- (18:35) The Vicious Cycle of Unresolved Stress
- (20:31) How Stress Chemicals Impact Our Performance
- (22:35) Handling Stress: Strategies and Recommendations
- (25:57) How Can Leaders Find Meaning in Life and Manage Responsiblities
- (28:24) Earn the Right to Lead
- (30:47) Best Way to Connect with Nicole
- (32:23) Top Tips for Enhancing Leadership Skills and Effectiveness
Useful Links:
Nicole’s Website - https://strongmountainconsulting.com
Nicole Monteforte on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicmonteforte/
Get in touch with us at [email protected]
People Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/
People Leaders on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/
Connect with Jan Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/
Connect with Michelle Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/
Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/people.leaders