With Shiro

A chat with Marilyn where we tackle the different dimensions of the African continent with everything from culture, propriety, brain drain and even ignorance. Join in and listen!

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We look at 5 masks we learn to put on as we navigate our lives as young children, and what causes them. All are encouraged to see which masks (if any) they carry, recognize how it is showing up in their lives and we then delve into the joys available at the other end when each mask is taken off.

References: Lise Bourbeau (Les 5 blessures qui empêchent d'être sois-meme), Dr. Nelson Bradley (The Emotion Code), Michael A. Singer

The Coaching Circle with conversation on the shadow:

The different nations within Africa had their own systems and ways of life before the advent of colonialism. Torn away from this, we look at the impact this trauma may have visited on the childhoods of those now in their 40s. We lay emphasis on Emotional Flashbacks.

References: Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Evy Poumpouras, Pete Walker (Complex PTSD, From Surviving to Thriving), Kacheche Podcast (@Kachechepodcast)

Might your lack of assertiveness be a result of your culture or upbringing? If so, what to do?

Discussion on how to stop swimming against the tide and accept what is in front of you.

References: Dr. Bradley Nelson (The Emotion Code) & Eckhart Tolle (The Power of Now)

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We talk about improper and unwanted male advances and the shame of keeping quiet. Let's discard that shame once and for all while appreciating small steps as we take them.

What is it that makes you crave for control? Have a talk with your inner child to learn more about this.

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We have our first guest! Alex from https://www.youtube.com/@alex_antoinette joins me in a discussion around the interviewing process. We touch on work environments, values, intuition, self worth and of course - how to approach the money question in the interview process! It's really great! Come listen in!

Reference: "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss

We had a second discussion on toxicity at the work place and that's available on Alex's channel (link above). Check it out!

We look at the avoidant attachment style noting that most avoidants are not aware of it.

"The Coincidence Makers" by Yoav Blum

Brené Brown Ted Talk on Vulnerability: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?subtitle=en

Using the term "toxic" to refer to negativity and "meanness", we look at things you may be doing to raise the toxic vibe in your work place.

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