Resilience Unravelled

Keywords

Resilience - Passion - Purpose - Female Entrepreneurs - Leadership - Values - Renewal

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Julie Perkins. After a 20-year career with Specsavers which included opening up the business in the Netherlands and Northern Europe, Julie decided to use the experience and learning she’d gained to support female entrepreneurs as grow their businesses in a more seamless way.

Julie has witnessed the ins and outs of a business founded in a spare room and launched onto the world stage, to surviving cancer, to writing books (The Wyse Way) and hosting her own podcast, She is now sought after for her advice and guidance for decluttering the minds of female entrepreneurs, and translating experience and researched theories into a language that helps her clients to see the path to growth, whilst ensuring it remains an exciting adventure.

Main topics

• Why we need to step back and stop ‘doing more and more’
• Why we need to ask ourselves the right questions
• Creating space between yourself and the purpose of the organisation
• The importance of constantly renewing yourself
• Fostering purpose led growth

Timestamps

1.     Introductions. 00.00 – 04.51

2.     The greatest learning. 04.51 – 08.31

3.     Growth and success. 08.34 – 11.21

4.     Questions that give perspective. 11.21 – 17.33

5.     Learning through failure. 17.33 –20.49

6.     Passion into purpose. 20.49 –26.55

7.     Contact details and action points. 28.02 – 30.33

Action items

Find out more about Julie at http://www.wyseminds.com

Keywords - Resilience - Success - Failure - Vision - Goals

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Jim Harshaw, a personal performance coach and host of the Success Through Failure podcast. Despite humble beginnings as the son of a construction worker and secretary, Jim became an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler and later the youngest Division I head coach in the country.

Jim initially struggled to achieve his goal of becoming an All-American wrestler but on the eve of his last season as a senior wrestler, he gave up on obsessing over the outcome and instead focused solely on putting in his best effort without worrying about whether it would lead to achieving his goal or not. This mindset shift allowed him to perform at his best and enjoy competing more than ever before.

Now as president of The Harshaw Group, his performance coaching firm, he has helped CEOs, entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 leaders, and athletes from the NFL, UFC, NCAA, and Olympics maximize their potential, build high-performing teams, and increase resilience by leveraging failure for successim. Jim emphasises that while having a vision and goals are important for success, it's equally crucial to let go of any fear or fixation on outcomes so that you can focus fully on performing your best in each moment without being held back by anxiety or pressure.

Main topics

• The elements of the four-part framework for success
• The importance of mental focus, hard work, and inspired action.
• The importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome.
• How creating a vision in all areas of life (relationships, self, health, and wealth) is critical for setting goals that align with one's purpose
• The importance of failure in personal growth
• The need for infrastructure to support resilience in real-world situations
• The difference between hard work and inspired action and the significance of having both in alignment with one's vision.
• The importance of having a clear vision and values to create an environment of excellence.
• Why having goals, micro-goals, coaches, and people around you is essential for achieving success consistently

Timestamps

1: Introduction to Resilience Unravelled - 00:00-00:33

2: Four-part framework for success - 05:35-11:11

3. Applying the framework - 11:11-17:57

4: Mindset and Performance Psychology - 18:22-22:43

5: Learning and Growth - 25:17-26:32

6: Conclusion and Call to Action - 27:39- 34

Action items

Visit Jim’s website, jimharshawjr.com/resilience to schedule a

30-minute conversation about how the framework applies to your life, or to

listen to some episodes and access the action plans from those episodes.

Keywords - Resilience – Subconscious Mind – Emotions – Mind Body Healing -

Balance

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD a physician, researcher, personal development coach and author talks about mind-body healing and the importance of balancing emotions and thoughts for overall wellness.

Dr Friedemann shares his background as a physician specialising in cardiology and how he eventually transitioned to focus on the mind-body connection and subconscious mind. Realising the enormous potential of conscious-subconscious collaboration, he extensively studied mind-activating modalities and became a certified master practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy TM and a certified trainer in clinical hypnotherapy.

Based on this wealth of knowledge and experience, Dr Friedemann created a Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment Program specifically designed to eliminate deep-seated emotional baggage, self-sabotaging patterns and limiting beliefs that prevent us from leading productive, fulfilling, and balanced lives

Main topics

• Mind-body healing and starting the process of assessing people's balance.
• The pattern resolution process and using the language of the subconscious to find resolution for past events.
• Working with the subconscious mind to overcome self-sabotaging patterns and beliefs that lead to disempowerment.
• The need for people to take responsibility for their emotions and learn how to navigate through life in a more balanced or empowered way instead of relying solely on medication.
• How past events can affect us emotionally and physically in the present and how to neutralise those patterns using subconscious language.
• Living a fulfilled life by being true to oneself and avoiding patterns of people-pleasing or avoidance.
• How individuals have the power to tap into their innate healing abilities by being more empowered in their own health journey.
• The need for medicine to catch up with these ideas, as well as exploring deeper reasons behind emotions like anxiety and stress rather than simply medicating them away.

Timestamps

1. Russell introduces the conversation and sets the tone for an authentic and free-flowing discussion. 00:01-00:20

2. Russell introduces Dr Friedmann and asks him about his background and location. 00:20-02:08

3. Dr Friedemann talks about his journey from being a physician specialising in cardiology to focusing on the subconscious mind and self-healing. 02:08-07:31

4. Russell asks Dr Friedemann about his book, The Empowerment Solution, and they discuss how it helps people reprogram their subconscious to switch from surviving to thriving. 20:11-23:30

5. Russell asks Dr Friedemann about the language of the subconscious and how it understands visualisations. 23:30-24:37

6. Russell asks Dr Friedemann about the pattern resolution process and how it helps people learn from their past and find resolution for events. 24:58-26:29

7. Russell and Dr Friedemann discuss how to find your purpose and where to find Dr Friedemann's book. 28:47-30:35

8. Russell and Dr Friedemann wrap up the conversation and discuss future plans. 31:35-36:26

Action items

• Purchase Dr Friedemann’s award-winning book The Fear + Anxiety Solution: A Breakthrough Process for Healing and Empowerment with Your Subconscious Mind.
• Find out about his  Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment Program
• Visit his website doctorfriedemann.com.

Keywords

Resilience - Grief - Loss - Purpose

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr. Russell Thackeray talks to Marv Weidner about his experience with grief after losing his wife to cancerbvin 2017. After he lost his wife, Marty, Marv was unsure how to find the resilience and sense of purpose to begin living his life again. With the help of Carol, a counsellor for over 22 years who specialises in grief, Marv learned valuable lessons about facing grief head-on, embracing loss as an integral part of life, staying present in the midst of trauma, de-stressing in healthy ways, and reaffirming or discovering a new sense of purpose. 

Marv discusses the intense physical, emotional and spiritual impact of grief, as well as the importance of embracing it rather than pushing it away and also talks about rediscovering a sense of purpose after loss and how living with an open heart has become his new purpose. Marv also discusses his new book, "When the Rocks Sing," which serves as a guidebook and handbook for those who have experienced loss. The title of the book comes from an experience Marv had on a rocky beach in New Zealand where he was able to hear rocks chattering against each other due to having a calm mind and clear heart The book grew out of journaling during the grieving process and has been both cathartic and thought-provoking for him.

Main topics

• Rediscovering a sense of purpose after loss
• Understanding and characterising grief
• Why embracing loss and similar challenges is an integral part of life

Timestamps

1: Introduction to Resilience Unravelled with Dr. RussellmThackeray - (00:00-00:06)

2: Setting the scene with Marv Weidner - (00:27-01:31)

3: Understanding Grief and its Nature - (02:49-04:50)

4: Characterising Grief and Dealing with Loss - (05:04-07:37)

5: Rediscovering Your Sense of Purpose - (10:08-12:30)

6: Writing as a Tool for Coping with Grief - (13:43-15:51)

7: A Guidebook for Grief and Loss - (15:22-16:13)

8: The Title "When the Rocks Sing" and Its Significance - (16:25-17:08)

9: Engaging the Grief Process and Finding Peace - (17:51-19:12)

10: Conclusion with Marv Weidner - (19:33-19:34)

Action items

• Contact Marv Weidner through Facebook
• Read his book When the Rocks Sing

Keywords

Resilience – Science – Spirituality – Positive Change

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Susan Bauer-Wu discusses her background in nursing and meditation research and how she became President of the Mind and Life Institute. This is an organisation co-founded by the Dalai Lama in 1987 that aims to bring science and contemplative wisdom together to better understand the mind and create positive change in the world. In her work with Mind & Life, Susan has championed “human-earth connection” as a priority.

Susan began her career as a registered nurse specialising in oncology and end-of-life care, and later completed PhD studies in psychoneuroimmunology. She has held leadership, teaching, and clinical positions in non-profits, higher education, and health care, and is the author of Leaves Falling Gently: Living Fully with Serious & Life- Limiting Illness through Mindfulness, Compassion & Connectedness.

Main topics

• Connecting inquiry with important issues in the world today, including climate change.
• Reversing climate crises through heart-based practices.
• Bridging science and contemplative wisdom to create positive change in the world.
• The need for resilience and political will in addressing climate change,
• The challenges of changing capitalism and overcoming prejudice against women like Greta Thunberg.

Timestamps

1:  Introduction of speakers. Susan introduces herself and her role in Mind and Life Institute -00:00-01:54

2. Mind and Life Institute.  Susan talks about Mind and Life as an incubator for meditation researchers, shares the history of the first Mind and Life dialogue and talks about the 35 years of archival footage that Mind and Life has recorded - 02:08-04:03

3. A Future We Can Love. Susan talks about the importance of connecting inquiry with real-world issues - 06:31-07:34

4. The urgency of the climate crisis - 08:34-09:30

5. Susan talks about her latest book; A Future We Can Love - 20:45-22:37

6. The Climate Emergency feedback loops videos - 22:10-22:37

7. Capacity for Change. The capacity for humans to change their behaviour - 26:40-27:34.

8. The concept of wonderment or awe - 27:34-28:22

9. Taking Action. The importance of taking action - 28:22-29:18

Action items

• To learn more, please visit Mindandlife.org
• Purchase Susan’s latest book A Future we can Love

Keywords

Resilience - Perpetual Style Theory - Perception - Senses

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Lynda-Ross Vega, and Gary Jordan about their Perceptual Style Theory which focuses on a strengths-oriented approach that helps people understand what they do well.

Lynda-Ross has over 35 years of experience in senior management and as a business owner/entrepreneur and is an expert at harnessing the power of perception to help individuals and organisations implement change, empower collaboration, and develop talent.  Gary has over 40 years of experience in clinical psychology, behavioral assessment, individual development, and coaching. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology-Berkeley in 1980. In 1983 he joined forces with Lynda-Ross Vega and created Perceptual Style Theory™, a revolutionary psychological assessment system that provides the answers for people to tap into their natural strengths and find more meaning and satisfaction in life. 

Perceptual Style Theory identifies six different styles based on how people perceive the world through their senses. The six styles are vision, goals, methods, adjustments, flow, and activity and each style has relationships with its neighbouring styles as well as opposites and one-offs. Activity is described as being focused on people and networks while building meaning through personal experience. Adjustments make meaning through observation and see complexity in things.

Each style has its own unique characteristics and strengths and Lynda and Gary emphasise the importance of self-awareness in understanding one's own style and how to use it effectively. They also suggest that understanding other people's styles can improve communication and relationships.

Main topics

• How Perpetual Style Theory helps people understand their natural and acquired skills.
• The different styles involved in the Perpetual Style Theory
• How the tool can be useful for self-awareness and communication
• The importance of self-awareness

Action items

• Find out more about Lynda and Gary at https://www.yourtalentadvantage.com/
• Look at the free assessment as a taster
• Read their book "Unlock the Power of Your Perception”

Keywords

Resilience  - Negotiation – Conflict Resolution – Mindset – Authenticity – Bias – Cultural Difference

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Beth Fisher-Yoshida, a global expert and educator in intercultural negotiation and communication. She’s the program director of Columbia University’s Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and a negotiation consultant for the United Nations. IN this podcast Beth talks about how everyone can make a difference by being open to learning how to negotiate differently.

Beth talks about negotiation and conflict resolution and the importance of having a flexible mindset when operating in different cultures or dealing with conflicts, the challenges posed by media polarisation and the loss of objective news reporting. She also touches on the importance of debate and learning from arguments, even if one doesn't "win."

Beth highlights the importance of being open-minded, adaptable, and respectful in relationships and learning, the challenges of bias and cultural differences that affect negotiations and the different contexts in which negotiations occur. She also outlines the tools and skills necessary for successful negotiations as well as the need to be both a teacher and a learner. She then touches on the concept of authenticity, emphasising that it does not mean being uncontrolled or inflexible but rather embracing all facets of oneself while adapting to different contexts.

Main topics

• The importance of having a flexible mindset when operating in a different culture
• the importance of listening and considering another person's point of view
• tools and techniques for negotiation
• the language of conflict resolution
• the importance of debate
• how you can learn from losing an argument

Timestamps

1: Introduction - Russell Thackeray introduces Beth Fisher-Yoshida - 00:00-00:23

2: Background - Beth talks about her background and how she got interested in conflict resolution and negotiation - 02:02-03:29

3: Language and Conflict Resolution - Russell asks Beth about the development of language in conflict resolution and negotiation - 04:32-05:53

4: The Art of Debate - Russell and Beth discuss the importance of debate and the possibility of losing an argument while still learning from it - 08:21-09:01

5: Learning and Adapting - Russell and Beth talk about the different ways of learning and adapting to different cultures and environments - 11:23-13:42

6: New Story, New Power: A Woman's Guide to Negotiation - Beth talks about her book, New Story, New Power, and its contents and structure - 17:34-20:12

7: Negotiation Tools and Techniques - Russell asks Beth about some of the tools and techniques for negotiation that are discussed in her book - 20:20-21:17

8: Real-Life Examples - Russell Thackeray and Beth Fisher-Yoshida discuss some of the real-life examples of negotiation that are presented in her book - 21:17-22:45

9: Conclusion - Russell Thackeray and Beth Fisher-Yoshida wrap up the conversation and discuss how to find out more about Beth Fisher-Yoshida and her book 24:02-25:06

Action items

• Read Beth’s book ‘New Story, New Power: A Woman's Guide to Negotiation’ which focuses on negotiation strategies for women
• Find out more about Beth at bethfisheryoshida.com

Keywords

Resilience – Valuepreneurship – Productivity – Value – Perspective

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Sanjeev Loomba, a distinguished business leader and an expert in the field of Valuepreneurship™. Sanjeev has worked with leaders from major companies like Johnson & Johnson, Vodafone, Reckitt Benckiser, Cognizant and in this podcast he shares his background, starting as a junior auditor, his disillusionment with the way business was done and eventually of establishing his own company Real Potential. He also talks about his journey in industry as a finance director, marketing director, strategy director and CEO of different corporations across different countries and industries.

He also talks about his methodology valuepreneurship, which is about looking at the world differently and focusing on end impacts for customers or whoever they serve to drive productivity up. His book, The Ninth Gear, provides a method for implementing valuepreneurship and is divided into five sections with a focus on understanding what constitutes value. The first section focuses on establishing a culture and understanding value. The second section is about developing strategy for any profession or pursuit. In the third section, Loomba encourages readers to examine their mindset and become resilient leaders. The fourth section explores what it means to be a leader in today's world, while the fifth and final section addresses unifying people and building relationships. Sanjeev believes that his book can benefit anyone pursuing a professional career, from CEOs to small business owners, sportspeople or musicians etc.

Main topics

• the importance of perspective and context in understanding value, and how organisations can become too siloed
• the concept of valuepreneurship, where individuals prioritise making an impact on others over selling products or services
• the need for collaboration and calculating return on investment to show the value of decisions.

Timestamps

1: Introduction and greetings - 00:00-00:25

2: Sanjeev's Background and Approach - 00:41-02:08

3: Sanjeev's approach to looking at the world differently and finding hidden talents - 05:12-05:59

4: Sanjeev's example of helping a company re-strategise and think about the impact of their work - 06:12-09:45:

5: Sanjeev's ability to make discontinuous leaps and links between different subject areas - 10:10-13:18

6: The importance of perspective and context in developing resilience - 13:54-15:03

7: Overview of Sanjeev's book, The Ninth Gear - 24:36-30.50

8: Conclusion

Action items

• Read Sanjeev’s book The Ninth Gear
• Find out more about Sanjeev at valuepreneurship.com

Keywords - Resilience – Future Proofing – Adaptive Transformation – Processes

and Systems

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Lisa L. Levy an author, speaker, coach, consultant, and entrepreneur talks about future proofing your organisation. Lisa is the author of  FutureProofing Cubed and founder of Lcubed Consulting, a management consulting firm that focuses on aligning  people, processes and technology. Her secret sauce to success is leveraging key elements of Project Management, Process Performance Management, Internal Controls, and Organisational Change Management to build teams with the skills and capabilities to drive strategic results.

Lisa focuses on helping her clients narrowed down the top 3 challenges they usually face.

Clarity - complete analysis to identify your business & revenue inhibitors.

Enablement - mind control empowerment for your entire team and organisation

Performance - clear objectives and frequent accountability and performance review

Main topics

●      The importance of processes in organisations and the need to break them to be more innovative and efficient.

●      The importance of process building, system design, and leadership management in future-proofing an organisation.

●      The challenge of aligning people, processes, and technology to achieve organisational goals.

●      The need for effective communication and training to ensure the successful implementation of systems and processes.

●      The importance of adaptability, innovation, and ideation in business.

●      The need to constantly generate new ideas to stay ahead of competitors and avoid stagnation.

●      The importance of learning from failures.

●      The lack of understanding of process and statistics among managers.

●      The need for businesses to be agile and adaptable in order to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Timestamps

1: Introduction from Dr Russell Thackeray - 00:01-00:38

2. Lisa’s background - 01:31-02:30:

3. Russell asks Lisa about her concept of future proofing - 04:48-05:57:

4. Lisa explains her adaptive transformation framework and how it can be used by companies of any size - 05:26-06: 34:

5. Russell asks about Lisa’s personal background and experience with future proofing.06:47-07:39:

6. Russell asks Lisa about the critical processes that business owners and board members need to be aware of to future proof their organisation - 13:41-15:25

7. Lisa discusses the importance of organisational change management and leadership in future proofing - 15:26-17:03:

8. Lisa discusses her book, Future Proofing Cubed, and its focus on the Adaptive Transformation Frameworks - 20:06-21:13

9. Lisa describes her favourite chapter in the book, which addresses the problems that keep leaders up at night - 21:27-22:35:

10. Russell and Lisa discuss the importance of ideation and learning in future proofing. - 26:06-26:41

11. Russell thanks for her time and asks how listeners can find out more about her - 27:28-29:45:

Action items

●      Find out more about Lisa’s book Future Proofing Cubed Action items to find out how to gain tactical ideas on how to use the Adaptive Transformation Frameworks https://www.amazon.com/Future-Proofing-Cubed-Productivity-Profitability/dp/B089781S7D

●      Contact Lisa to learn more about her work and expertise at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisallevy/ or https://lcubedconsulting.com/

Keywords

Resilience – Communication Style – Leadership Alignment – Performance –Talent-centric

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Carol Schultz a talent equity and leadership advisory expert. Recognised for her proficiency in corporate leadership, Carol has spent three decades helping executives gain clarity in their careers, make bold leadership moves, and create cultures of performance.

In this podcast Carol talks about her work helping companies build talent-centric organisations. She explains that leadership alignment is crucial to achieving this goal and that she often starts with discovery meetings to identify gaps in vision and communication. She also discusses generational differences in communication preferences, the importance of diversity for avoiding groupthink and the challenge of dealingwith conflict as a leader.

Carol also explains the importance of communication and coaching for effective workplace relationships. She believes that blind spot awareness is crucial for building a talent-centric organisation but acknowledges that not all successful organisations prioritise this. She also talks about the challenge of working with people who have different beliefs or backgrounds, and how to navigate personal issues in the workplace. Finally, she mentions her book "Powered by People," which focuses on recruitment, retention, and revenue in talent-centric organisations.

 Main topics

• discovering gaps in vision, business strategy, and communication
• the differences in communication between generations
• the importance of effective communication and understanding
• coaching to uncover blind spots and give AHA moments
• getting leadership teams aligned so they can take action on other matters
• the need for effective team communication
• understanding the preferred communication style of team members
• addressing personal issues that may affect an employee's performance in the workplace
• why leadership teams should be open to conversations about improving organisational performance

Timestamps

1: Introduction and Guest Introduction (0:00-0:24)

2: Aligning Leadership Teams (0:50-2:58)

3: Communication Differences (3:06-4:37)

4: Effective Communication Strategies (5:20-6:35)

5: Coaching for Improved Communication (15:06-17:16)

6: Overcoming Personal Biases (18:10-20:47)

7: Addressing Organisational Issues (21:03-23:26)

8: Guest's Book and Interview (25:09-27:39)

Action items

• Read Carol’s book Powered By People: How Talent-Centric Organizations Master Recruitment, Retention, and Revenue (and How to Build One)
• Find out more about Carol at  verticalelevation.com.