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In this episode of "Say it Authentically, Leaders!", we delve into the essence of resilience and its crucial role in the workplace. Discover what resilience truly means and why it's a key trait for success and well-being in professional environments. Hosts Mercy Martinez and Angela Garrett share compelling personal stories of resilience, offering a raw and authentic look at their journeys. Tune in to gain practical insights and actionable strategies to build resilience, empowering you to navigate challenges with strength and grace.

Articles: 

• Resilience: A Strong Workforce Needs It.
   https://workplacementalhealth.org/mental-health-topics/resilience 
• Forbes Article, “Building Resilience in the Workplace: Strategies for Success" https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/07/11/building-resilience-in-the-workplace-strategies-for-success/?sh=5b178abc7bca 

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Join Angela Garrett, Mindset Coach, and Mercy Martinez, Leadership Coach, in this compelling episode titled "Beyond the Comfort Zone: How Leaders Cultivate Adaptability."

Dive deep into the world of adaptable leadership as Angela and Mercy share powerful strategies and personal anecdotes on embracing change and stepping beyond comfort zones. Discover practical tips to enhance your leadership agility, foster resilience in your team, and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, this episode will inspire you to cultivate a mindset that accepts change and thrives on it.

Journal Prompts to enhance adaptability skillset:

• Reflect on a recent challenge or unexpected change you faced. How did you initially react to this situation, and how did you ultimately adapt to it? What did you learn about yourself and your ability to navigate change in the process?
• How do you handle changes in your work environment or job responsibilities?
• How do you handle situations when you receive constructive feedback or criticism about your work?
• How do you encourage team members to embrace change and see it as an opportunity of growth?

June's challenge:
- Create awareness within our day-to-day, acknowledge feelings. Observe yourself this week/month, how many times do you find yourself being triggered, and make a notation.

Questions to ask yourself: What is triggering you? What was the root cause of my feelings?

Articles:

Adaptability: The Secret Sauce of Leadership

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2023/03/13/adaptability-the-secret-sauce-of-leadership/?sh=36f074f342da 

3 Traits of Adaptable Leaders 

https://www.td.org/insights/3-traits-of-adaptable-leaders

7 types of adaptability skills

https://www.betterup.com/blog/types-of-adaptability-skills#:~:text=Adaptability%20skills%20are%20proficiencies%20you,happen%20in%20any%20work%20environment.

How to Become More Adaptable in Challenging Situations HBR

https://hbr.org/2023/03/how-to-become-more-adaptable-in-challenging-situations 

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of Say it Authentically, Leaders! Podcast. In this dynamic episode, Angela Garrett and Mercy Martinez delve into the pivotal topics of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Empathy in Leadership.

Join us as we share personal anecdotes, insights, and practical strategies for cultivating EI and empathy in your leadership journey. Drawing from our own experiences and expertise as coaches, we challenge you to elevate your leadership by developing a deeper understanding of emotions and the ability to empathize with others.

Get ready to explore the power of emotional intelligence and empathy as essential tools for effective leadership. Tune in as we inspire and equip you to embrace these vital qualities, fostering authentic connections and driving positive change in both your personal and professional life.

Self-reflection Questions:

1. How do you build self-awareness?
2. How would I (or you) describe my communication style? Am I direct? Brash?Clear?Ambiguous?Subtle?Tacktful? How would others describe my communication style?
3. How does my current mood affect my thoughts and decision-making?
4. How could I be wrong?

Angela's Challenge: Embrace Silence for Active Listening. This week, whether at home or in the workplace, commit to pausing for 10 seconds before responding to conversations. Embrace the discomfort of silence as you prioritize active listening and deepen your connections with others.

Podcast Notes:

• EI & Leadership: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership 
• Forbes, Is EI the number one indicator of a good leader? https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2024/01/05/emotional-intelligence-no1-leadership-skill-for-2024-says-research/#
• The Importance of Empathy in a Workplace: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/empathy-in-the-workplace-a-tool-for-effective-leadership/ 
• Forbes, The Importance of Empathy in Leadership: How to Lead with Compassion and Understanding in 2023: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karadennison/2023/02/24/the-importance-of-empathy-in-leadership-how-to-lead-with-compassion-and-understanding-in-2023/?sh=b2e558f59e3f 
• Center for Create Leadership: Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Effectiveness: Bringing Out The Best: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/emotional-intelligence-and-leadership-effectiveness/

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Welcome to the premiere of season 2, episode 1 of Say it Authentically, Leaders! Podcast. In this exciting new season, Angela Garrett, Mindset Coach, and Mercy Martinez, Leadership Coach, unveil a transformational shift in the podcast's focus.

Join us as we share our vision for 2024, where we integrate our passion for leadership into every episode. We're diving deep into the realm of authentic leadership, exploring the behaviors essential for unlocking your truest self.

Get ready to embark on a journey toward authenticity, as we delve into insightful conversations and provide practical tools to help you lead with authenticity in every aspect of your life. Don't miss out on this empowering new season—tune in now and let's elevate our leadership together!

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. As you imagine yourself in your leadership role, what values define who you are as a leader?
2. What is getting in your way of achieving authenticity?
3. How can you move closer to the authentic version of yourself? What mindset do you have about yourself and your capabilities?

Podcast Notes:

• Authentic Leadership: What is it and why is it important?Article:https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/authentic-leadership 
• Article, 3 ways to be an Authentic Leader in 2024: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2024/02/06/3-ways-to-be-an-authentic-leader-in-2024/?sh=2ba01e577ffe

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Welcome to Episode #12: 2023 Reflection, a Year of Authenticity!

In this special installment, join us as we embark on a reflective journey through the past year, exploring the profound impact of authenticity in our lives. From personal growth to meaningful connections, join us through insightful conversations and candid moments that define a year steeped in genuine expression. Tune in to discover the power of authenticity and gain valuable insights to carry into 2024.

We're sharing real stories, genuine personal challenges, and the transformative power of being true to yourself. Don't miss this reflective and empowering episode as we dive deep into the essence of authenticity!

Self-Reflection Questions:
1.) How do you want to start 2024? Is there anything from 2023 that you want to bring forward or something you need to let go of?
2.) As we reflect on the past year, how did those moments contribute to your personal growth and well-being?
3.) How can you actively acknowledge and appreciate the people and experiences that have contributed to your authentic self?

Thank you to our listeners for joining us in authentic conversation this past year. We are grateful to share space with you and hope you continue to move toward your most authentic self! Happy Holidays and here's to a NEW year full of endless possibilities! 

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Welcome back to another soul-nourishing episode of the "Say it Authentically Podcast"! During this episode, we delve into a topic that holds the key to unlocking joy and fulfillment – "The Power of Gratitude." Join your insightful hosts Angela Garrett and Mercy Martinez as we explore gratitude's profound impact on our daily lives, especially during challenging times. In this episode, we'll hear captivating personal stories of gratitude in action, uncover practical tips for cultivating a grateful mindset, and discover how expressing thanks authentically can be a game-changer. Get ready for an inspiring conversation that will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the beauty in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life. Tune in, embrace the power of gratitude, and let's Say it Authentically!

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. How does gratitude currently show up in your daily life, and are there specific moments or practices consistently bringing a sense of gratitude? 
2. What challenges or barriers do you face when trying to cultivate a grateful mindset, and how might you overcome them?
3. Looking ahead, what are some specific goals or intentions you have for integrating more gratitude into your life, and what steps can you take to achieve them?

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What does sense of urgency mean or look like in our lives? 

“Urgency Unleashed" is your guide to mastering life's fast pace. We’ll be exploring urgency's power through expert insights and real-life stories, discovering how it can fuel innovation, creativity, and personal growth. Learn to strike a balance between productivity and well-being with practical tips and tools. Whether you're a student, parent, or professional, join us on this journey to harness urgency for positive change.

Things to explore:
What is more valuable to you? Can you respect your planned time by keeping it? 
Reframe: " I don't have time" to "I do have time"
What language can you use to help you shift.

Look for Apps that can help you like:
Google Schedule that sends you reminders to ensure you don't get your day derailed.
Voice Recording or Journaling
Iphone Reminder App 

Challenge for all of you is to find the best tool that helps you shift from feeling you spinning out of control to feeling balance and enjoying your planned day.
 

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We're excited to be sharing some life updates as well as how we've been shifting from listening to becoming more open to hearing others and how this has allowed us to create more awareness of how we react or respond in moments of listening. 

Our Conversation Questions:

1. What’s been going on in our lives since May?
2. What have we learned from practicing Listening vs Hearing?
3. How have we navigated life's unexpected changes?

Reflection questions for our audience to leave with:

1. What drives us to always want to be right? Or our way?
2. When thinking of the “unknown” what comes up? How do we feel thinking of this "unknown"?

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How many times do you find yourself thinking of a response during a conversation with someone, while they were sharing something with you? You’re not alone, we all do, it’s natural to be in our minds when we’re “supposed” to be present in the conversation.

• Goal: Open to listen to someone else’s story 
• Skills of listening from the space of others
• Listening without responding to the story that hasn’t finished 
• Being aware of your own thoughts and putting them aside to be present with the other person to be open to listen to their story 
• Interrupting
• What is listening vs hearing (interrupting)  
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Generational gap of acceptance 

• The Story we are making in our heads as parents 
•  The need to defend ourselves or our choices, opinions 

___________

• Stories/situations of when people aren’t listening to you or not listening to yourself/your own thoughts. 
• Listening without thinking of your response/or defensiveness/emotions
• Reflecting Questions:
  • How can I be wrong?
  • What am I learning from this conversation/person? 
  • What am I learning from myself at this moment?
  • How do I show up in spaces? Am I fully present & open to hearing what is being said?

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We continue exploring Goals, Limiting Beliefs and how our Values in life can derail us from achieving our goals.

What is a GOAL? Why are Goals beneficial in our lives?

• Define goals - what is a goal? How can you create goals in your life?
  • Why do goals need to be larger vs smaller goals - more achievable 
• Time slipping by as we discussed goals/progress BUT we also realize some people have 
  • People are looking at goals too big - VP of Business or Retirement 
  • Habit changing to achieve small goals, ultimately larger goals 
• Stigma of goal making
• Benefits of goal making
• Goal achievement = energy to tackle next goal, momentum 
• Distractions in life that keep us from achieving success/goals

Takeaways:

• What story are you creating about goals?
• What is 1 small goal you will create for yourself this week? How will you know this goal aligns with your values & “better self” future?

A teaser for next Episode:
Listening vs Hearing

• What if our goal was to listen vs hearing the conversation/person? 

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