Resilience Unravelled

Keywords

Resilience – Working Remotely – Travelling - Change

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Ali Green, a digitaln nomad who has been traveling full time since 2017, shares her experiences of working remotely and living a life of constant change. She talks about how she learned to keep in touch with her company while traveling and how she found success as an employee, freelancer, consultant, and writer. Ali also discusses the challenges of building deep relationships while constantly on the move and emphasises that it's possible to find your tribe even when you're not physically around them. She shares her most challenging experience in Asia where being far from her support system made her feel isolated at times. Finally, she reveals some of her top experiences so far as a digital nomad- including skydiving in Brazil and organising a trip to Japan for remote co-workers which helped deepen their bond despite never meeting again in person.

 She is also the co-author of the book "Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility and Focus," which discusses her experiences with remote work and travel. She emphasises the benefits of embracing a resilient mindset to navigate the challenges that come with this lifestyle, such as language barriers and cultural differences. The book offers practical advice for managers on how to effectively lead remote teams and maximise productivity.

Main topics

• Ali's top three experiences while traveling.
• How Ali developed resilience while traveling and working remotely.
• The future of remote work.
• How to form and maintain connections while traveling.
• The importance of having a support system while traveling.
• The challenges of working remotely and managing a team in different time zones.
• The benefits of asynchronous communication in remote work.

Timestamps

1: Introduction and Background 00:02-03:17

2: Early Childhood Experiences 03:35-04:42

3: Professional Struggles 05:52-06:44

4: Nomadic Lifestyle 06:55-08:15

5: Top Experiences 12:46-15:47

6: Remote Work 19:01-22:16

7: Conclusion 23:30-24:27

Action items

Read Ali's book on remote working, "Remote Works Managing for Freedom, Flexibility and Focus".

Look for Ali on LinkedIn to connect with her.

Keywords - Resilience – Leadership – Intentionality – Implicit Bias

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Kristen Albert, a leadership coach and podcaster with 30 years of experience in education, discusses her definition of leadership, the importance of intentionality and the aspects positively correlated to leadership effectiveness. Kristen believes that everyone at every level is capable and responsible for leading within their sphere of influence and talks about the need to change the traditional paradigms surrounding what it means to be a leader. She also discusses how intuition can be misleading but that listening to one's body can provide valuable insight into decision making and her advocacy for diversity and equality in leadership positions.

 Main topics

• the leadership circle profile
• hierarchy and leadership
• the need for intentionality in leadership
• the importance of personal work in recognising implicit bias and benefiting from systems that have been created over time.
• the need for leaders to remove fear from the workplace and create psychological safety.

Timestamps

1: Introductions 00:02--00:40

2. Defining Leadership 02:05-03:45

3: Details of Leadership 04:18-06:57

4: Harnessing Potential of Difference 14:30-16:25

5: Personal Leadership 22:10-23:08

6: Ways to Work with Kristen Albert 23:26-25:46

7: Conclusion 25:48-26:20

Action items

• Find out more about Kristen's Turning Points program which offers leadership coaching, a community, and positive intelligence coaching.
• Listen to her Turning Points in Leadership podcast.
• Visit Liveworksatisfied.com to learn more about Kristen's coaching services.

Keywords

Resilience – Leadership – Poetry – Control - AI

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Aneace Haddad, an executive coach and author based in Singapore who talks about his background as a former tech entrepreneur turned leadership coach and writer. He talks about his recently published book, "The Eagle That Drank Hummingbird Nectar," which explores the concept of lyrical leadership through the five-step path of transformation - entering the path, resilience, limiting beliefs, innovation, and mindfulness – to enable leaders to let go of limiting beliefs and labels to become more resilient. The book is structured as a fictionalised account of his experiences and draws on Eastern philosophy principles without explicitly mentioning mindfulness.

Main topics

• The importance of relinquishing control to create a new culture that can solve complex problems.
• The concept of lyrical leadership
• The value of letting go of rigid labels and authority while maintaining some control
• The illusion of self and mindfulness
• Overcoming contradictions and balancing innovation and results

Timestamps

1: Introductions 00:00-00:36

2: Aneace’s background and career 00:41-02:19

3: Aneace's novel and writing process 02:19-04:11

4: Lyrical Leadership and Aneace's approach to coaching 04:46-06:39

5: Aneace's Book "The Dream", Five Steps to Resilience, and Letting Go 06:56-09:49

6: Detaching the illusion of self and mindfulness 11:29-14:33

7: Overcoming contradictions and balancing innovation with results 15:04-16:43

8: Chat GPT and the future of writing 17:43-21:15

9: Contact information 21:52-22:39

10: Conclusion and Farewell 23:00-23:17

Action items

Find out more about Aneace at aneace.com

Read Aneace’s book The Eagle That Drank Hummingbird Nectar

Keywords - Resilience - Storytelling - Narrative - Journaling

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Molly Sider,  a storytelling coach, shares her journey to discovering the power of personal narratives and how telling our stories can create connections with others. She encourages people to get vulnerable and share their stories in whatever way feels comfortable for them, whether it be with friends or writing it down. Molly emphasises that sharing our stories helps us humanise ourselves and others and creates compassion and empathy. The act of hiding our true selves takes up unnecessary energy, so we should aim to release these little bits about ourselves in order to live more authentically.

Main topics

• The benefits of sharing personal stories and experiences.
• How opening up can help individuals understand their core identity and values.
• How privacy is okay for those who are uncomfortable with sharing personal details.
• The importance of interpersonal communication in calming one's nervous system and reducing stress.
• How listeners can start small by journaling or listening to others' stories before sharing their own.

Timestamps

1: Introduction Russell welcomes the audience and introduces Molly. 00:02

2: Getting to Know the Guest. Russell asks Molly how she is and about her background and how she discovered storytelling. 00:14-00:47

3: The Power of Storytelling. Molly talks about her experience with storytelling, the benefits of storytelling, and how it can create an immediate connection with the audience. 02:38-06:23

4: Sharing Your Story. Molly and Russell talk about different ways to share your story, including journaling, talking to friends, and professional help. They also discuss the importance of picking and choosing when and how to share your story. 08:33-15:22

5: Listening to Other People's Stories. Molly and Russell discuss the importance of listening to other people's stories and how it can help you understand yourself better. 19:25-20:04

6: Working with the Guest. Molly talks about the work she does as a life coach and how she helps people share their change stories. 20:23-22:13

7: Conclusion. Russell thanks Molly and provides information on how to contact her. 22:13-22:18

 Action items

• Listen to Molly’s podcast I Am This Age a platform for people who have made big life changes beyond 40 years old.
• Find out more about Molly at mollysider.com
• Listen to The Moth, a storytelling event, available as a podcast.

Keywords: Resilience – Leadership – Empathy – Entertainment Industry – Executive Coaching

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dawn Kohler a writer and executive coach in the entertainment industry discusses how media and entertainment are going through cataclysmic change right now due to streaming services like Netflix and Amazon. This has kept her busy coaching leaders who struggle to develop themselves and their teams during times of uncertainty or turbulence. She discusses the evolution of leadership styles in the industry and the focus on empathy and accountability and also touches on the importance of proper nurturing in parenting and how organisations can value the wisdom of elders while embracing diversity for growth.

Main topics

• How the media industry reflects our society and shows how it
• has moved forward.
• The evolution of leadership style and approach behind the screen.
• Why adults need to hold space for somebody and listen to the acknowledgment of somebody being hurt by something they unintentionally or intentionally did.
• A generational shift towards people who are resilient is happening because of leaders' great intentions with zero competence.
• Building resilience means having the ability to get things wrong and put things right.
• Why organisations should value the wisdom of the elders and have good mentoring programs.

Timestamps

1: Introduction to Dawn and her work as a writer and executive coach (00:00-01:34)

2: How Dawn found her path in the entertainment industry and her success dealing with the human dynamic during times of change (01:51-03:07)

3: The role of entertainment in reflecting society and representing different sectors of the population and emotional issues(03:38-05:56)

4: The evolution of leadership style or approach (06:01-07:01)

5: The power of communication and social media in giving viewers the ability to share their opinions and bring things to the surface (07:11-08:12)

6: The importance of empathy and acknowledging hurt when unintentionally or intentionally offending someone (12:07-14:11)

7: Dawn's work as an author and her latest book, "The Messages," which is a memoir that tells the underbelly of her own story(14:19-18:37)

8: The need for resilience and the importance of learning the ability to get things wrong and put things right (19:48-23:00)

9: The value of wisdom from elders in organisations and the importance of passing down corporate history (23:08-24:59)

10: The importance of escalation and having challenging conversations in organisations (24:51-26:14)

Dawn is also the author of three books, including her latest memoir "The Messages," which discusses her personal journey through severe abuse in childhood, which led to a shift in perspective and ultimately into the field of executive coaching.

Action points

• Learn about Dawn at dawnkohler.com
• Read Dawn’s book ‘The Messages. A Memoir’

Keywords: Rewiring the Brain - Resilience - Mental Health - Repairing the Brain

In this episode of Resilience  Unravelled, Scott Warwick, an attorney and human resources professional for over 41 years, talks about his interest in mental health which stems from his son's Asperger's autism diagnosis. Scott has conducted subsequent research that revealed western medicine has a limited understanding of how the brain works. He highlights that chronic distress is the number one threat to people’s health and that people need to change their lifestyle holistically rather than rely on pills. Furthermore, that getting rid of toxic individuals in your life is crucial for maintaining good mental health as they can drain your energy like vampires.

Scott discusses the importance of taking care of our brain and how it affects overall health. He talks about the negative effects of stress and anxiety on the brain, as well as poor nutrition and lack of hydration and emphasises that a holistic approach including things like meditation, positive thinking, conflict resolution skills, and emotional intelligence training for managers is necessary.

He also shares his personal story and authenticated scans in his book ‘Healing the Human Brain’ which highlights how he overcame challenges to repair his own brain function and how his son’s brain scan revealed issues which led to a journey of discovery and healing. The book also talks about the brain's ability to rewire itself and techniques for stress management.

Main topics:

• Why chronic distress is the number one threat to health according to Harvard Medical College and the American Psychological Association.
• How meditation and positive thinking can help rewire the brain.
• Why a brain healthy workplace involves conflict resolution and emotional intelligence training for supervisors and managers.
• How learning a new language can also help heal the brain.
• The art of debate and mutual learning versus self-destruction in today's society.
• The importance of finding a lifestyle that works for each person's unique needs
• The need for better treatment of people in the workplace to promote productivity and leadership.
• How to improve their brain health through activities such as meditation and sports.

Timestamps:

1: Introduction - 00:02-00:39

2: Background. Scott discusses his unusual background and how it led to his interest in brain healing - 01:21-02:43

3: Healing Brain Concept. Scott discusses his son's brain condition and the journey they went through to heal it - 02:43-07:12

4: Rewiring the Brain. The process of rewiring the brain and the various methods used to achieve it - 07:12-17:54

5: Brain Healthy Environment. The importance of creating a brain healthy environment, including emotional intelligence and conflict resolution - 18:48-23:35

6: The Book. Scott discusses his book on brain healing and shares information on how to purchase it -  24:09-28:50

7: Conclusion and contact information - 28:50-29:13

Action points:

• Learn more about Scott and his research and strategies for brain healing at https://scottwarrick.com/ His site allows viewers to access free videos on repairing their brain.
• Read his book ‘Healing the Human Brain’ which is available on Amazon.com

Keywords: Resilience - Addiction - Running - Therapy – Psychosocial - Grief

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Jess Keefe, a writer and advocate for mental health and substance use disorders, discusses her personal experience with the issue after losing her younger brother to addiction. She highlights the need for science-based addiction treatment and challenges the stigma surrounding it. The conversation also touches on societal factors that contribute to addiction, including glamorisation of drug use in American culture and unfettered capitalism.

Jess and Russell discuss the conflicting messages in American society, where people are expected to be moral and responsible while being bombarded with toxic advertising. They debate the effectiveness of 12 step programs for addiction treatment, highlighting that it works best when individuals actively choose to participate and the lack of access to addiction treatment options is due to a complex system that prioritises profit over patient care. Effective addiction treatment involves ongoing support, medications, therapy, and social supports such as housing and jobs. The stigma surrounding drug use makes it difficult for people to seek help when they need it most.

Main topics:·     

• The issues related to high overdose rates in the US.
• Why early intervention is important to prevent drug abuse.
• Jess's own experiences with drug abuse.
• Why traditional forms of therapy, such as the Twelve Steps, are only effective for those who actively consent and want to participate.
• The different forms of talk therapy and medication that can be used to treat addiction.
• Why additional support such as career counselling and housing assistance is also important for sustained recovery.
• Why the current healthcare system is not well-equipped to handle addiction treatment.

Timestamps:

1. Introduction - 00:00-00:25

2. Personal Experience with addiction - 00:30-03:02

3. Early signs and coping mechanisms - 04:50-10:21

4. Treatment options and efficacy of Twelve Steps - 15:14-17:04

5. Challenges in getting help and support - 21:13-25:04

6. Writing a book and target audience - 26:19-30:18

7. Conclusion and contact information - 30:52-31:52

Jess also discusses her new book "Remind Me 30,000 Steps," which follows her journey through grief after losing her brother. The book is for people who have experienced addiction or know someone who has, explores the psychosocial factors of addiction and drug use while also providing a human story that people can relate to. She hopes the book will help others who have experienced loss or are curious about the issue of addiction.

Action points:

• Learn more about Jess’s work as a writer and editor by visiting her website at jesskeefe.com
• Read Jess’s book, "Remind Me 30,000 Steps: A Memoir of Sprinting Toward Life After Loss" for a practical and pragmatic insight into the human side of substance abuse.

Failure and success can be defined in many ways and, because we are all constantly evolving, failure can be part of the journey. People often don't even know what success looks like for them because it is different for everyone. There is more than one indicator of success and Andrew defines it as finding a way to join yourself with your calling, by identifying and using your talents to their highest impact which many not necessarily be monetary.

In this podcast:

• The definition of failure
• The five rules of failure
• What success looks like.

Some people never have an actual sense of awakening but if you’re not happy to get out of bed and face your life then it can be a sign you’re stuck. People can throw themselves into their professional life because they’re not happy in their personal life whilst others seem externally happy but know something is missing or not quite right. You might not realise it but if you’re on the wrong path something will be tapping on your shoulder. There is a feeling that we should be somewhere else and if you keep this down for a number of years, your brain will eventually start telling you that its OK, that this is where you're comfortable. If however you start telling it that you need to find a way to get out of here it can work a lot better!

In this podcast:

•  Why people get stuck
• The importance of having good role models
• Finding yourself through joy.

Family businesses are the backbone of the global economy but one of the biggest challenges they face is the relationship between different aspects of the business, the corporate role/personal relationship or the owner/employee. Although their share in the company may be small, people may want to to put their ownership hat on when really they need to be wearing their employee hat. There is also the relationship between the founders of the business, the 2nd generation who drive things forward and then the 3rd generation where things sometimes start to go wrong. There is a lot of background evidence around the ideas of succession and moving the business forward. Bringing new ideas on board can be difficult because of the power dynamics in a family business.

In this podcast:

Why it’s important to spend some time working in an outside organisation

Nine character traits important for business execs

The dynamics of managing family business relationships.