Bio:Dr. Alan Akira is a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Mugen Psychiatry in Chicago. He aims to improve psychiatric care access, leveraging his expertise in clinical decision-making, education, and healthcare management. He’s also an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center and has received multiple awards for his clinical excellence and teaching.Links:LinkedIn Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-akira-md/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mugen-p...
The subtle art of embracing cultural influences.Bio:Agnes Yaa Serwaa Somuah is the Program Manager of the Sinkunia Community Development Organization in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The organization designs programs for new immigrant children and youth from African countries and of African heritage backgrounds.Originally from Ghana where she was a teacher, Agnes holds both Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in education. She came to Canada in 2008 and now works at Sinkunia, engaging children and y...
CLI_7: What is the Difference Between Training and Coaching?Is there a difference between training and coaching?Quotes: “If you don't know what you want to see, then you don't know how to see if it has worked or not.”Episode Highlights:Organizations can confuse training with coaching or misunderstand their purposes. When an organization approaches me for training or coaching, there's often confusion between the terms. People think that coaching is the same as training and vice versa, or ...
Learning About Workplace Wellness From Sacred TextsDelve into the fascinating topic of workplace wellness by uncovering insights from sacred texts and exploring how they can draw inspiration from Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam to uncover principles that can guide us in creating a happier and healthier workplace culture. The Golden Rule:The Golden Rule requires that we consider other people as equals deserving of respectful treatment. Imagine if this rule were applied universally how golden...
Improving life through better listening.Bio:Stanford is a wealth management advisor. For over 30 years, Stanford Slovin has worked in the securities industry with individuals, families, and business owners as a financial professional with major national brokerage firms.He is the author of Better Listening: The Secret to Improving Your Professional and Personal Life, and as a speaker showcases how listening improves communication and conflict resolution. Stanford is actively involved in charit...
Anxiety is Not an EmotionDid you know that anxiety is not an emotion? You may think you "feel" anxious, but in reality, you're sensing anxiety. Anxiety is a physiological reaction from the "fight or flight" function of the vagus nerve. It triggers the adrenals to release cortisol and adrenaline into your nervous system, setting off an alert to potential danger. You feel it in your solar plexus above your kidneys. Anxiety's hormones aren’t usually signs of real danger, making anxiety "homeless...
Redefining Leadership in the Mission-Driven SectorBio:Dimple Dhabalia is the founder of Roots in the Clouds, a boutique consulting firm that uses storytelling to heal individual and organizational trauma. She is a writer, podcaster, coach, and facilitator with over 20 years of public service experience at the intersection of leadership, mindfulness, and storytelling. Dimple's mission is to transform mission-driven sectors by building human-centered cultures that meet mission needs and create ...
Using the Language of Virtues for Building Soul-Sustaining Work DecisionsEpisode Highlights: By practicing virtues and utilizing the “virtues progression,” we discover practical tools for creating happier and healthier workplaces.Importance of Virtues in the Workplace:I've seen the impact of practicing virtue at work across four careers and over 500 managerial students, coaching clients, and 100+ companies. One of the companies I worked with asked me to help a dysfunctional site improve commu...
The Importance of Celebration and Influence in LeadershipBio:Anthony A. Dicks, Jr.'s passion for leadership development is evident in his work as he's spent over two decades preparing people with diverse responsibilities to reach their optimal leadership potential. He is currently a doctoral candidate in the Strategic Leadership program at Liberty University and is also a Certified John C. Maxwell Team Member and DiSC Coach. Anthony currently transforms leaders as the Senior Leadership Consul...
Appreciation is a crucial element for a healthy work environment.Bio:Paul White, PhD, is a psychologist, author, and speaker who "makes work relationships work." He has written articles for and been interviewed by many media houses. His expertise has been sought by people from across the world.Links:Website: https://appreciationatwork.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-white-ph-d-3178276/Quotes:"When we show interest in other people and open ourselves up to learn even more or be i...
What is Career Trauma?Imagine the teacher, interrupted mid-lesson by her principal's inappropriate whispers, or the immigrant worker denied a bathroom break, only to be mocked as he wets himself.Consider the unfairness of a negative evaluation and pay cut from someone who's never even seen your work or being passed over for a promotion in favor of the boss's less qualified nephew.Who hasn't felt the burnout from impossible demands or the frustration of training your replacement?All these expe...
How the Soul Relates to WorkEpisode Highlights:In this episode, we explore the qualities and nature of the soul from various sacred traditions and how they matter for good work. We delve into the teachings of multiple western and eastern religions and Indigenous spiritualities to understand how the soul relates to and influences our work. From the power to accommodate to the concept of respect and interconnected relationality, the insights from these sacred traditions provide a unique lens th...
The Somatic Leadership JourneyBio:Pavini Moray has started, failed, and succeeded in many businesses. A serial entrepreneur, they have built private practices, a worker collective, and a for-profit company. Pavini is a somatic leadership coach, specializing in helping relationships be easy. Moray holds an M.Ed in Montessori curriculum design, as well as a Ph.D. in Somatic Psychology. Pavini has authored, How to Hold Power: A Somatic Approach to Becoming a Leader People Love and Respect.Links:...
What It Takes to Manage WellEpisode Highlights:Delve into the three essential categories for effective management and self-regulation, differentiation, and high-level thought integrated throughout and responsive to operations.Three Essential Categories for Effective Management Self-Regulation:Self-regulation is crucial for good decision-making. It involves recognizing and accepting your feelings. It means being aware of your feelings and thoughts and choosing not to act on them impulsively. S...
The role of spiritual intelligence in effective leadership.Bio:Yosi Amram, PhD, is a distinguished psychologist, an executive coach catering to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other influential leaders, and a pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence. Holding an MBA from Harvard University and a PhD from Sofia University in Clinical Transpersonal Psychology, Dr. Amram is committed to enabling individuals to unlock their potential through spiritual intelligence. This profound conne...
Is This Soul Enhancing or Soul Diminishing?Imagine bringing your whole self to an action informed by purposeEpisode Highlights:Today we delve into the concept of building a sense of purpose using the principle of choosing soul enhancing versus soul diminishing actions in our work behaviour. This episode equips you with tips to increase a sense of purpose at work, while providing you with a tool to autocorrect when you fall short of the ideal. Getting to the Bridge of encouragement:The f...
How can purposeful growth impact your leadership?Bio:Mark A. Mears is a #1 Best Selling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track record of building stakeholder value, driving innovation, and profitable growth among world-class, high-profile brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, and The Cheesecake Factory among others.Today, Mark is the Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures and has just released his new book titled, The Purp...
Resistance means you don’t feel safe.Quotes:“The reason people resist is because they don’t feel safe." “Courtesy is the first sign of safety. Respect is the outcome of courteous behaviour.”“When working with colleagues or bosses work to create a matrix of safety for the head, the body, the heart, the spirit and the culture.” Episode Highlights:Part A – Your nervous system and its relationship to feeling safeYour amygdala is responsible for perception of threat, even if that threat is not rea...
You deserve a job that allows you to thrive.Bio:Stephanie is the Founder of Creative Career Level Up, a program that helps those in marketing, creative, and tech industries accelerate their careers and secure their next perfect role—along with a promotion and a salary increase. She has authored, Fired: Why Losing Your Job is the Best Thing that Can Happen to You.Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebrowncareercoach/Website: https://www.creativecareerlab.com/Quotes:“The only w...
The Spirit of Work: Purpose and Cora's RestaurantCora's Restaurant, a breakfast establishment originating in Quebec, exemplifies the transformative power of a clear organizational purpose. With a mission centered on "promoting the importance of breakfast," Cora's has expanded from a single location to a global presence, spanning North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa.The guiding principle of promoting breakfast's significance influences every aspect of Cora's operat...