Resilience Unravelled

Keywords

Resilience - Leadership - Inner Guidance System - Human Connection - Ontology

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Colleen Slaughter, a Transformational Facilitator and Executive Coach, with over twenty years’ experience working with leaders to unlock their true potential. Colleen brings a global and deeper perspective to leadership development, helping leaders understand their worth at a profound level and creating a ripple effect of purpose and service throughout their organisations and lives.

In this podcast Colleen discusses the importance of human connection and the concept of an inner guidance system as well as exploring the complex theme of leadership, emphasising the significance of personal growth, self-awareness, and the need for innovation.

Main topics

• The concept of an inner guidance system and how it can be disconnected
• Why leadership is about mindset and involves self-discovery and personal growth
• Personal growth and self-awareness in leadership
• Innovation in leadership
• Ontology and its importance in leadership  
• The significance of practice in developing neural pathways and building leadership skills  
• Resilience, experimentation, and adaptation in leadership
• Why we need to learn through experience and shift approaches when necessary
• The importance of accountability in personal choices

Action items

You can find out more about Colleen at www.boldermoves.com

Keywords

Resilience - Self-belief - Motivational Intelligence - Success - Leadership - Mindset

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled James Fleming shares his personal journey from his start as an electrician in Glasgow, to senior roles in the oil, gas and construction industries in Dubai and his eventual return to Scotland to establish his own leadership and motivational intelligence company, The Power Within Training and Development. Through the business, James is dedicated to empowering individuals to dream bigger, reach higher, attain more each day and shape today's businesses into tomorrow's industry leaders.

In this podcast James discusses how his previous experience with leadership training courses inspired him to create a different approach to training focusing on mindset and self-belief. He also shares how his experiences of being unhappy despite earning a high salary and living a luxurious lifestyle highlighted the need for contentment in one’s work.

Main topics

• The importance of hustle and marketing in growing a small business
• The importance of self-belief and motivational intelligence in achieving success
• How self-belief is the foundation of learning and born from life experiences
• How overconfidence and under-competence are both necessary for success
• The concept of motivational intelligence
• How James morning routine drives his productivity and self-development
• The concept of success and its by-products

Action items

You can find out more about James at thepowerwithintraining.com or through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram

Keywords

Resilience - Liver Cancer - Blue Faery - Parenting - Advocacy

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Andrea Wilson Woods shares her experiences raising her younger sister Adrienne after their mother's life unravelled due to prescription drug addiction. Andrea took legal custody of Adrienne when she was 22 and raised her until Adrienne was diagnosed with liver cancer when she was 15.

Andrea shares her challenging childhood, including managing household tasks after her parents' divorce and how it shaped her into a strong and independent individual. She talks about her experiences living with an abusive alcoholic father and how her sister's presence helped her realise the need to protect her and eventually led to her leaving. Andrea emphasises the importance of having a 'north star' or a guiding force in life, which for her was her sister, and her desire to provide her sister with unconditional love and a better upbringing than she had received from her own parents.

Andrea discusses the challenges of parenting a sibling and emphasises the importance of providing structure, compassion, and unconditional love. She also discusses her family's medical history, particularly her sister's early diagnosis of liver cancer and the likely transmission of hepatitis B and C from their mother during childbirth. The conversation also touches on the importance of advocacy in healthcare, the need for patients to focus on recovery, and the importance of being respected over being liked, especially in leadership roles.

Main topics

• The prevalence and prognosis of liver cancer which is often diagnosed in late stages due to the liver's lack of pain receptors.
• Why liver cancer is highly preventable but often has a terminal prognosis because treatments like targeted therapies and immunotherapies are palliative rather than curative.
• The importance of having an annual metabolic panel test to monitor liver function and detect potential issues early.
• How losing her sister led Andrea to found the Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, also known as Blue Faery.
• The need for patients to focus on recovery and the importance of having an advocate in their lives.
• The importance of assertiveness and advocacy in healthcare settings.
• The importance of persistence and seeking a second opinion when necessary.
• The importance of being respected over being liked, especially in leadership roles.

Action items

Find out more about Blue Faery here.

Andrea has written two books "Better Off Bald" and "I'd Rather Be Dead Than Deaf" to raise funds for Blue Faery.

Keywords

Resilience - Philanthropy – Creating change – Compassion - Leadership

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, businessman turned charity founder Ali Horriyat, talks about the limitations of traditional philanthropy and the importance of compassion and community-driven solutions.

Ali is the founder of social activism non-profit Compassiviste, and he shares his personal journey from the profit driven world of finance to the realisation of the emptiness of his pursuit of wealth and power. He describes how he had a breakdown and decided to take a break from work to travel to Ecuador, where he experienced a different way of life that inspired him to shift his focus towards making a meaningful impact on the world.

Main topics

• The limitations and challenges of philanthropy and the inability of individuals to create significant global change
• The moral conflict and inequality within society and the importance of compassion towards those in need
• The concept of Compassiviste
• The importance of a unified system where the whole ecosystem works together
• The need for artists to connect with their audience and use their platform for a greater cause
• The concept of capacities which aims to bring communities together globally for the betterment of all
• The importance of political involvement and lobbying to enact change, with a focus on creating a critical mass to effect change
• The need for leadership in movements to effectively address issues
• The concept of leadership and its role in society
• Should a leader command ans control or guide and facilitate?
• The role of money in society and its potential to divide people due to differing beliefs and values
• The possibility of a future system where people trade based on their compassionate needs
• Community-driven solutions to address societal issues

Action items

You can find out more about Ali and Compassiviste at https://compassiviste.com/

Keywords

Resilience - Emotional Overdraft - Burnout - Emotional Reserves - Wellbeing - Invisible Costs

In this episode if Resilience Unravelled, Andy Brown, an award- winning adviser and coach for people-based businesses, talks about the concept of 'emotional overdraft'. He highlights its implications for burnout, the need to maintain healthy emotional reserves and the importance of acknowledging invisible personal and emotional costs in business finances, He also explores the idea of building a personal board of experts for support, the significance of prioritising well-being in highly stressed jobs, and the potential of writing a book to share experiences and insights.

Main topics

• The concept of 'emotional overdraft' and how it can be managed
• The dangers of misusing the term 'burnout' and the need to refresh the meaning of terms like 'stress' and 'resilience'
• Acknowledging and maintaining healthy emotional reserves for personal and professional success
• The concept of an "invisible line" in business finances, referring to the hidden personal and emotional costs of pursuing profitability
• Maintaining a healthy "emotional bank" balance to avoid excessive strain
• Building a personal board of experts to help overcome challenges.
• Discipline as a better approach to building habits and achieving goals
• The role of motivation in funding work
• Why leadership development needs more focus

Action items    

• Andy’s book is available at https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Overdraft-balancing-business-wellbeing/dp/1788605136/
• You can complete the free Emotional Overdraft Self-Assessment at https://emotionaloverdraft.com/self-assesment/or connect with him at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybrownprofile/ 
• Follow Emotional Overdraft on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andybrownauthor/or get all the latest Emotional Overdraft articles at https://emotionaloverdraft.com/

Keywords

Resilience - Mindfulness - Breathing - Breath work - Wellbeing

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Michael O’Brien, a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach and endurance athlete, talks about how to stop a bad moment becoming a bad day and accomplishing hard things through mindfulness. Michael shares his career journey in healthcare pharmaceuticals and his personal experience with a near-death cycling accident.

Michael discusses how his perspective on life changed after the accident, which occurred when a driver crossed over into his lane, causing a head-on collision. He shares his bleak prognosis from doctors and how he struggled with anger and uncertainty about his future roles as a father, husband, and employee. He also highlights how a mentor helped him adopt a more positive perspective by emphasising the importance of self-labeling, practicing gratitude, and mindfulness. This shift in perspective helped him overcome his challenges and gradually move forward in his recovery journey, which included both progress and setbacks.

Main topics

• The concept of mindfulness and its benefits
• Using breath work to manage stress and improve focus and decision-making
• The importance of creating space between stimulus and response
• Cultivating a more thoughtful and neutral approach to decision-making
• The importance of connecting with one's breath for overall health and well-being
• Different patterns of breathing
• Using shorter mindfulness practices to promote mindful living and improving overall health and wellbeing

Action items

You can find out more about Michael at https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/pause-breathe-reflect/

Keywords

Resilience - Hearing Loss - Isolation - Communication - Disability Awareness

In this episode of Unravelled Claudia Marseille talks about her personal experiences and struggles with hearing loss, and her journey to overcome this challenge and pursue a successful career in the arts. Claudia discusses the significant impact that hearing loss has on different aspects of life and the importance of social and cultural changes in increasing awareness and accommodation for people with disabilities. She also highlights the need for better communication skills in pacing for better understanding, especially for those with hearing disabilities.

Main topics

• Learning to lip-read and developing visual acuity.
• How Claudia's parent's instilled a belief in her that she could achieve anything professionally.
• Why a social nature and love of music helped Claudia cope with feelings of isolation.
• The challenge of hearing loss not just a volume issue but as a difficulty in distinguishing speech over background noise.
• The importance of pacing in communication especially for those with hearing disabilities.
• Developing resilience through personal connections and technological advancements, such as digital hearing aids and closed captioning.
• The significance of social and cultural changes brought about by legislation to increase awareness and accommodation for people with disabilities.
• The positive changes in attitudes towards accommodating people with hearing loss in modern society.

Action items

You can find out more about Claudia at her author site claudiamarseilleauthor.com or her painting website claudiamarseille.com

Claudia's memoir is But You Look So Normal: Lost and Found in a Hearing World

Keywords

Resilience - Mindset - Focus - Change - Goals - Control

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Paul Gencarella Jr., the founder of Mindset Mastery, talks about how shifting your mindset to focus on positive outcomes enables professionals to achieve remarkable personal growth.

Paul has experienced first-hand how hardships and challenging circumstances in life can take their toll. He spent time in a psychiatric hospital, lost the only job he knew and was on the verge of suicide. After a fall his 5-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer and one month later, Paul himself was diagnosed. From that point, Paul realised it was not what happens to you but how you respond that matters. 

Paul embraces the thinking that when you change your mindset, you change your life. Success in life is a matter of following a system and when you do, you will be in harmony with anything you desire in life.

Main topics

• Determining your goals and how to achieve them
• The similarities between resilience and the insurance business
• Changing your life by changing your thinking
• Why it’s not what happens to you it’s how you respond
• Controlling thoughts, feelings and actions
• The positivity of repetition
• Why willpower can work negatively -
• The importance of knowing why we want to do something 

Action items

You can find out more about Paul at Mindset Mastery or through LinkedIn

Keywords

Resilience - Mindset - Relationships - Toxic Behaviour - Emotional Intelligence - Coping Tools - Grief

Summary

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Naomi Riley a brain injury survivor turned influential motivational speaker, discusses the concept of resilience and shares her personal experiences with adversity, including being diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as a child and a brain injury in a car accident in 2017. She emphasises the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, even during challenging times and also talks about the challenges of dealing with difficult relationships at work, particularly those involving toxic behaviour. She also discusses the need for self-defence and professionalism, her work on emotional intelligence and coping tools, and the importance of celebrating the positive aspects of life, even during times of grief.

Main topics

• The importance of maintaining a positive mindset
• How gratitude meditation helps focus on the good things in life and set a positive tone
• The importance of emotional intelligence and how it can help us navigate through life
• The significance of being aware of our emotions and how they are affected by others
• The necessity of letting go of individuals who are toxic or bring us down
• Dealing with difficult relationships at work, particularly when faced with toxic behaviour
• Maintaining professionalism and not letting personal feelings get in the way of work.
• The importance of emotional intelligence in creating a peaceful society, particularly for youth
• Coping mechanisms such as mindfulness and deep breathing

Action items

You can find out more about Naomi, her work and access resources at https://naomilriley.com/ or find our more about Text Pledge at https://textpledge.us/

Keywords

Resilience - Leadership - Wellness - Emotional Intelligence - Self-reflection - Communication - Expression

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Rikimah Glymph, a traveller, writer, author, health/wellness coach, advocate for social justice and Founding Partner of Glymph Consulting, LLC, talks about the challenges and opportunities in non-profit leadership. This includes the need for a new approach and the tensions that can arise when personal passions and organisational priorities conflict. She also highlights the importance of enhancing emotional intelligence among leaders, emphasising the need for self-reflection, understanding the communication styles of others' communication styles and creating a safe environment for expression. She also stresses the importance of self-care and wellness, including the social, emotional, and environmental factors needed for leaders to thrive.

Main topics

• The need for a new approach to leadership.
• The tensions that can arise when employees' personal passions and the organisations priorities diverge.
• The unique challenges of blending family businesses with non-profits.
• The inter-generational nature of business and the need for a flexible leadership structure.
• The differences and similarities between leadership in the non-profit and profit sectors.
• Why having a supportive network of like-minded individuals, who have undergone similar leadership experiences, can be beneficial for growth and feedback.
• Why self-care and wellness, including social, emotional, and environmental factors, are crucial for leaders to thrive.

Action items

You can find out more about Rikimah at BWell365 or through LinkedIn

Rikimah’s book is Total Wellness: A Millennial & Gen Z Guide to Living a More Balanced Life