Applying lessons from sport to leadership  

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Keywords

Resilience – Sport – Leadership – Intentionality – Perspective – Success - Purpose

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Stu Crum talks about how after an injury interrupted three-year career in the NFL and USFL, transitioned to a highly successful career in business. Stu realised early in his athletic career that his athletic abilities would not last forever and he needed to plan for life after sports. He focused on his studies and after graduation, he joined Texaco and quickly climbed the ranks due to his operational focus, leadership skills, and intentionality.

Stu attributes his success in leadership to the lessons he learned from sport and how he applied them to his business career. He also explores the importance of perspective in life and the role of intentionality in achieving success in various areas.

 Main topics

  •  How Stu’s experience as a kicker taught him about perseverance, resilience, and leadership

  • Why people who reach a professional level in sports or the performing arts may feel lost or without the same rush as before when they decide to stop

  • Learning from failures and the significance of perspective in sports and life

  • The importance of perspective in life and how it is developed over time

  • Why losing perspective, particularly in today's social media-driven world, is dangerous and can lead to making bad decisions and a false sense of reality

  • The evolution of the CEO role and the importance of being a generalist with a deep understanding of various functional areas

  • Having a sense of purpose, making conscious choices, and being accountable for the consequences

  • The concept of intentionality including purpose, priorities, distractions, harmony, self-reflection, responsibility, grit, and a smile

 Action items

 You can find out more about Stu at www.stucrum.com His book is "Aim for the Uprights: The Intentional Playbook for Success in Faith, Family, and Business," which offers a playbook for success based on his personal experiences.

  You can listen to the podcast in full and find out further information here. Our upcoming guest list is also available along with our previous blogs.
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Maximising mental performance

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Keywords

Resilience - Coaching - Focus - Emotions - Performance - Self-awareness - Decision-making - Neuroplasticity - 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 also talks about his experiences coaching NASCAR drivers including Jimmie Johnson 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 @EMarks72Web: M1PerformanceGroup.com

You can listen to the podcast in full and find out further information here. Our upcoming guest list is also available along with our previous blogs.
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Win the now

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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 of 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

You can find out more about Eric at www.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"

  You can listen to the podcast in full and find out further information here. Our upcoming guest list is also available along with our previous blogs.
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The power of intentionality

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Keywords

Resilience – Intentionality – Building Relationships – Mindset Shifts – Behaviour Shifts – Intentional Action

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled John Miles, a leading authority on intentional behaviour change and personal growth, discusses his career path and experiences in various industries. John emphasises the importance of being intentional and deliberate in building relationships and adapting to different organisational sizes and sectors. He also highlights the significance of passion, purpose, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and adaptability for future leaders.

 Main topics

  • Being intentional and setting life goals.

  • Why building relationships and emotional intelligence are important skills for success.

  • Adaptability in a changing world.

  • Intentionality in making deliberate choices and taking deliberate actions.

  • How different voices and perspectives can resonate with people in different ways.

Timestamps

1: Introduction to John Miles. 00:02-02:35
2: The Power of Intentionality. John explains the importance of being intentional in one's career and decision-making process. He discusses how commonalities exist in various business sectors and emphasizes the need to be intentional about personal and professional goals. 03:40-08:30
3: Building Brilliant Relationships. John explores the secret to building successful relationships, highlighting the importance of trust, communication, and perseverance. He mentions the need to develop core elements often overlooked in leadership and management textbooks. 10:01-13:34
4: Mindset Shifts for Success. John introduces six mindset shifts that can be applied to overcome challenges and achieve success. He emphasizes the significance of passion, perseverance, and deliberate action in developing a growth mindset. 14:22-16:45
5: Behaviour Shifts for Personal Growth. John discusses six behaviour shifts that can lead to personal growth and development. He shares stories and examples of individuals who have successfully implemented these shifts in their lives. 23:15-24:30
6: Taking Intentional Action. John explains his approach to taking intentional action and outlines a step-by-step process for readers to follow. He provides a quiz to help readers understand their starting points and offers additional resources, such as eBooks and templates, to support implementation. 24:58-27:06
7: Conclusion and Call to Action. 27:27-29:58

Action items

You can find out more about John at https://johnrmiles.com/ His podcast is Passion Struck with John R Miles

   You can listen to the podcast in full and find out further information here. Our upcoming guest list is also available along with our previous blogs.
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Intentional Leadership

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 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

   You can listen to the podcast in full and find out further information here. Our upcoming guest list is also available along with our previous blogs.
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