Resilience Unravelled

Keywords

Resilience - Coaching - Focus - Emotions - Performance - Self-awareness - Decision-making - Neuroplasticity - Brain - Intentionality

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Evan Marks, a seasoned mental performance coach with over 25 years of Wall Street wisdom, shares his journey from a career in finance to coaching professional athletes, C-suite executives, and Wall Street professionals. He talks about his experiences coaching NASCAR drivers and their pit teams, and the need to focus on the significance of acknowledging and utilising emotions for enhanced performance.  He also discusses the mental and physical stamina required for professional drivers and the exceptional conditioning that enables them to maintain focus and performance under pressure for extended periods.

Evan also focuses on the importance of self-awareness, emotional management, and intentional decision-making and explores the concept of neuroplasticity and its relevance to personal development.

Main topics

• How the human brain's perception of time and its ability to slow down and speed up can be useful in high-pressure situations.
• Intentionality in decision-making and how it allows individuals to create beneficial behaviours despite their feelings.
• Neuroplasticity and its relevance to personal development.
• The importance of being conscious and intentional to create new neural pathways for personal growth.
• The role of emotions in shaping behaviour and the importance of self-awareness in managing them.
• The need for individuals to prioritise their values and energy to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Action items

You can find out more about Evan at M1PerformanceGroup.com or through his social media LinkedIn in/Evan-Marks, x-twitter @EMarksPW or Instagram @EMarks72

Keynotes

Resilience - Change - Coping Mechanisms - Shifting Perspective - Reframing Challenges - Narrative Building

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Marsha Jacobson, an author, teacher, and writing coach from New York, shares her life story, and how she overcame her challenging childhood, abusive relationship, and personal struggles to build a successful career and a fulfilling life. She discusses her experiences with vulnerability, resilience, and personal complexity, how she felt unprepared for challenges and how she overcame them. She also discusses her resilience, her journey from teaching to consulting, and her experience in non-profit management and about her second husband's struggle with PTSD that ultimately led to their separation.

Main topics

• The importance of embracing change and transitions as part of personal growth.
• Adopting coping mechanisms such as "tiny experiments" and writing fake headlines to shift perspective.
• Reframing challenges as learning opportunities.
• "Narrative building" as a strategy for reframing challenges.

Action items

You can find out more about Marsha at  https://marshajacobsonauthor.com/about/

Her memoir, The Wrong Calamity, is her debut book.

Keywords

Resilience - Leadership – Schizophrenic Organisations – Self-awareness – Building Teams – Collective Consciousness - Artificial Harmony - Retreats

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Fabrice Desmarescaux, a McKinsey partner and executive coach, emphasises the importance of self-awareness, building strong teams, and being comfortable with risk for effective leadership. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities in modern leadership, the concept of a "schizophrenic organisation," and the need for two distinct organisational models to coexist within a company. Finally, he talks about the benefits of retreats for leaders and the state of the coaching industry.

Main topics

• Encouraging conflict for better decision-making
• The concept of 'artificial harmony'
• The importance of collective consciousness, diverse talent, and a shared goal in high-performing teams
• Leadership and coaching in the context of organisational change
• Why experimentation and learning from failures is needed to make progress
• The importance of retreats as a tool for leaders to disconnect from the busyness of daily life, gain a different perspective, and reconnect with themselves
• The concept of a "schizophrenic organisation"
• The mismatch between an organisations' public values and internal behaviours
• The need for two distinct organisational models to coexist within a company
• Why senior leaders must be comfortable with complexity

Action items

To find out more about Fabrice visit desmarescaux.com or LinkedIn Fabrice’s book is The Art of Retreats: A Leaders Journey Towards Clarity, Balance and Purpose.

Keywords

Resilience – Entrepreneurship – Positive Psychology

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Aaron Marcum, an entrepreneur with a background in the health care and home care space talks about the intersection of positive psychology and how it can help entrepreneurs navigate uncertainties and stress. He also talks about the importance of finding balance between professional and personal life, the challenges and perceptions of being an entrepreneur, the motivations and challenges of entrepreneurs and the influence of unconscious habits and character strengths on performance.

Main topics

• Using the science of positive psychology to help entrepreneurs achieve the 'good life'
• The commonalities and differences in the entrepreneurial journey
• How obsessive passion can lead to personal struggles and relationship issues
• The motivations and challenges of entrepreneurs
• Why many entrepreneurs are driven by fear, rather than a desire to succeed
• The three levels of faith in a business setting - faith in oneself, faith in others, and faith in a higher power
• The influence of unconscious habits and character strengths on performance
• The concept of 'entrepreneurial habits' or 'unconscious choices'
• Intentionally making unconscious habits like love, a part of our daily routine
• Why ultimate performance is a result of unconscious choices
• Having a deep purpose and being clear on it

Action items

Find out more about Aaron at LinkedIn or EntreThrive. Aaron's book is EntreThrive: The Entrepreneur's Eight Laws to Accelerate Financial Freedom While Creating The Good Life

Keywords

Resilience – Emotions – Perception – Emotional Energy – Self-care – Energy Balance

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Denise Schonwald, a mental health specialist, discusses her holistic approach to patient care which emphasises the interplay between mind and body. Denise explains how emotions can manifest physically and highlights the role of perception in shaping experiences. She also explores the concept of resilience, suggesting that suffering can contribute to its development and discusses the concept of energy, the role of emotions in emotional energy and the importance of self-care for energy balance.

Main topics

• The interplay between mind and body
• How certain emotions, such as guilt or grief, can manifest physically in the body.
• The role of perception in shaping our experiences
• Grief as a transformative force in life
• How suffering can contribute to the development of resilience
• The concept of energy in relation to emotions and physical wellbeing
• How joy and gratitude contribute to resilience
• The importance of self-care to maintain energy balance through exercise or relaxation
• Understanding how high energy frequency energy is crucial for wellbeing

Action items

• Find out more about Denise at https://deniseschonwald.com/ and access a free 10 question quiz to assess your mental health
• Email your name and address to Denise to receive a free copy of her children’s book about anxiety
• Denise’s book are Insightful Self-Therapy and Healing Your Body by Mastering Your Mind

Keywords

Resilience – Self-awareness – Authenticity – Creativity - Continuous Learning – Critical Thinking

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Deevo Tindall talks about his problem-solving approach to customer service and his personal experiences of starting his own marketing agency. He emphasises the importance of self-awareness, authenticity in business narratives, and continuous learning and also discusses the pressure put on students within the American education system to achieve academic excellence and the importance of teaching students about alternative paths to success.

Deevo shares his personal experiences of questioning established norms and processes in the corporate world, the importance of critical thinking and the roles of creativity and conformity in organisations and society.

Main topics

• The 'superpower' approach in business
• Strategic growth and the importance of resilience in business.
• Personal and professional reinvention
• The importance of authenticity in business narratives and the dangers of businesses telling inauthentic stories
• The concept of "shadow work," and redefining one's identity
• The different paths to success and the importance of introspection in life.
• Pragmatic, creative approaches to problem-solving
• Is tension in organisations necessary or beneficial
• Why finding a sense of identity and fulfilment, regardless of whether one is creative or not, is key to a satisfactory life.
• The concept of resilience in setting smart goals.

Action items

You can find out more about Deevo at Fusion Creative Branding or through his social media profiles at LinkedIn and Instagram

Keywords

Resilience - Trauma Management - Psychological Safety - Trauma Relief - Trauma Healing - Nervous System Regulation

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Christy Gibson, a respected physician, international speaker, and trauma clinician talks about trauma management approaches that combine cutting-edge brain biology theories, such as the polyvagal theory and epigenetics, with holistic approaches to offer personalised solutions. Christy’s expertise extends to international trauma work in countries like Nepal and Ethiopia so provides a unique perspective on post-traumatic growth and workplace psychological safety.

Main topics

• Deep brain reorienting therapy for trauma processing.
• Focusing on affirmations for flexibility and trust-building
• The importance of social innovation, design change, and policy work in trauma healing and resilience building.
• The need for interactive communication and community engagement in trauma recovery.
• Creating curriculum and onboarding processes for standardising psychological safety in the work environment

 Timestamps

1: Introduction to Expertise and Trauma Work. Introduction to Christy Gibson and her expertise in trauma work. Discussion on the impact of modern technology on reaching and influencing people. 00:02 - 05:26

2: Understanding Trauma and Healing Techniques. 05:26: Different approaches to dealing with trauma, focusing on nervous system regulation. Exploring the concept of trauma and its manifestations in present experiences. 05:26 - 10:54

3: Techniques for Trauma Relief. Techniques for instant relief from trauma. Tension-releasing exercises like humming and singing for trauma relief. 15:23 - 20:43

4: The Modern Trauma Toolkit Book. Discussion on Christy’s book, the Modern Trauma Toolkit, and its accessibility and focus on solutions. 20:54 - 23:58

5: Workplace Psychological Safety and Communication. Highlighting the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and post-traumatic growth. Introduction to safer communication strategies and modern approaches to addressing trauma in the workplace. 27:27 - 29:39

6: Conclusion and Contact Information. 29:39 - 33:38

Action items

You can find out more about Christy at https://www.moderntrauma.com/ https://www.christinegibson.net/or https://www.saferspacestraining.com

Christy's book The Modern Trauma Toolkit is available here.

Keywords

Resilience - Grief - Loss - Self-care - Support - Moving Forwards

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Jarie Bolander, a sales and marketing consultant, discusses his book "Ride or Die," which is about his late wife Jane's battle with leukaemia and the simple to say yet hard to live up to meaning of "in sickness and in health . . . till death do us part."

Jarie talks about the importance of resilience in overcoming challenging circumstances and shares his experiences as a caregiver. Ha also emphasises the need for self-care and highlights the support he received from his loved ones during this difficult time. His book Ride or Die offers a unique male perspective on grief and loss, providing comfort to others who may be going through similar situations.

Main topics

• Using resilience to get through challenging circumstances.
• Learning to be comfortable with the unknown
• Taking incremental steps forward.
• Leaning into the discomfort and making decisions to move forward.
• The importance of self-care for caregivers
• Writing as a way to process experiences and cope with grief.
• The lack of resources and support for men who have experienced similar loss.

Action items

Jarie's book is "Ride or Die: Loving Through Tragedy, a Husband's Memoir"

Keywords

Resilience - Work Performance - Mental Health - Organisational Influence - Mental Health

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, a registered psychologist and expert in workplace mental health, discusses the importance of resilience. She talks about the significance of bouncing back from challenges, growing through adversity and how learning and personal growth are crucial in fostering resilience. She also stresses the importance of empowering individuals, open communication, healthy boundaries, and personal agency as vital resilience components.

In addition, Marie-Helene addresses the systemic issues contributing to burnout, the need to empower individuals within workplaces and the importance of fostering open communication and setting healthy boundaries. She discusses how traditional leadership approaches hinder organisational learning, the significance of creating positive work environments for employee well-being and the importance of promoting transparency, embracing change, and honouring everyone's agency in workplace dynamics.

Main topics

• The importance of resilience as a real-life competency
• Challenges in the implementation of resilience
• The need for customised approaches for resilience
• Balancing individual resilience with organisational policies
• Emphasising professional conversations and personal growth.
• Strategic approaches for optimising work performance and mental health

Timestamps

1: Introduction to Resilience. Definition of resilience, going through adversity and emerging stronger. The approach to resilience through learning and adaptation. 00:02 - 03:16

2: Workplace Mental Health. Focus on workplace mental health, incorporating psychology and business backgrounds. Observation of high burnout rates despite available information, highlighting the need for customised solutions. 03:22 - 07:46

3: Organisational Influence. Emphasis on organisational policies and processes impacting burnout rates. The importance of treating individuals like adults and empowering them to make choices in their reactions. 10:01 - 14:41

4: Building Resilience at Work. Discussion on increasing individual agency and managing mental health in the workplace. Encouragement for organisations to prioritise learning and adaptability for improved outcomes. 16:26 - 20:56

5: The Resilience Plan Book. Introduction to "The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimising Your Work Performance and Mental Health". Target audience of professionals and leaders seeking to enhance their resilience and performance. 23:09 - 25:45

6: Conclusion and Book Promotion. 25:43 - 25:45

Action items

You can find out more about Marie-Helene at https://drmarie-helene.com/

Marie-Helene’s  book is The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimising Your Work Performance and Mental Health  https://theresilienceplan.com/

You can connect with her at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmhpelletier/ or  https://www.instagram.com/drmhpelletier

Keywords

Resilience - Failure - Time blocking - Reflection - Intentionality - Self-care - Win the Now

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Eric Recker a dentist and speaker, emphasises self-care and living in the moment to overcome past traumas. Eric suggests time-blocking, reflection, and journaling to enhance well-being and prevent overwhelm and also advocates prioritising self-care and strategic planning with intentionalit to inspire individuals to appreciate each moment on the journey towards resilience and personal growth.

Main topics

• Learning to live in the present moment to combat a false sense of urgency.
• The importance of conscious reflection and finding wins in daily moments.
• Setting aside time for planning and long-term goals and emphasising the value of time blocking.
• Focusing on what a win looks like in short time intervals, such as 15 minutes, to stay present.
• Implementable strategies to live and lead at optimal levels.
• Realising important life lessons to help live in the moment.

Timestamps

1: Introduction to Eric's Work (00:02 - 02:15)

2: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Joy (02:41 - 06:58)

3: Finding Wins in Daily Life (12:38 - 15:30)

4: Techniques for Living in the Present (20:21 - 22:15)

5: Balancing Present Moment with Planning (23:01 - 24:08)

6: Eric's Work and Resources (24:32 - 26:41)

Action items

Find out more about Eric at ericrecker.com where you can try the free five day Knock Back Burnout Challenge.

Eric’s book is "The False Sense of Urgency: How to Win the Now"