Bonus Episode: Mommy Are You Scared?

Welcome leaders, friends, and listeners! While working on Season 4, I have a bonus episode to share. My daughter was in an ice-skating accident in February and I immediately tapped into a leadership program I teach called Managing Stress & Building Resiliency.

There is teaching and knowing something and then there is living what you know. 

In this episode, I share a bit about my experience with my daughter and how I applied perceptual practices from this program. I also offer thoughts and reflections on how you can apply these practices too. 

Key Takeaways from this Bonus Episode:

The power of applying perceptual practices in the face of stress and adversity.

• Letting go of things beyond your control and focusing on what you can influence.
• Reappraising events to suspend judgment and consider alternative perspectives.
• Adopting contemplative practices to cultivate resilience and inner peace.

Reflection questions for personal application:

• Identifying areas of life where you're holding onto things you can't control.
• Exploring how stress may be distorting your perception of events and seeking alternative interpretations.
• Considering the integration of contemplative practices into your daily routine.

Insights for leaders:

• Understanding the importance of relinquishing control in leadership and focusing on influence.
• Conducting a control/no control/influence inventory to prioritize energy and resources effectively.
• Embracing reappraisal as a tool to avoid rushed judgments and foster open-mindedness.

Recognizing the role of leaders as culture makers:

• Acknowledging that a leader's resilience influences the resilience of their team or organization.
• Encouraging leaders to model emotional authenticity and vulnerability during challenging times.
• Emphasizing the significance of listening to and seeking input from team members.

To learn more about my work in executive coaching, leadership development and team effectiveness check out my website, connect with me on LinkedIn or email me at winnie@winnifred.org.  

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