In Episode 9 of the Happy By Mistake Pod I speak with coach, HR consultant, and author Tania Chomyk. We discuss her 'Be the CEO of Your Life Program', Super Values, the powerful impact of personal clarity on goal achievement, and overcoming grief.

0:00 Introduction

2:00 Tania’s Motivation for the ‘Be the CEO of Your Life’ program

5:08 When you feel stuck in your career

12:05 The impact of toxic leadership

13:22 Super Values

16:51 Super Values & decision-making

17:32 The powerful impact of personal clarity on career and business

22:33 Slowing down to achieve faster

24:25 In business it’s always about the numbers…but be careful how you calculate them

25:55 Your personal board of directors

29:56 Entrepreneurs setting boundaries

31:03 Tania’s grief and her lessons for thriving beyond grief

40:46 The connection between self-compassion and decision-making, and the 5-5-5 rule

47:52 Changing self-limiting beliefs through language, movement, and visualization

52:35 A caution about positive affirmations

55:58 Word association game

Connect with Tania here: https://taniachomyk.com

If you are curious about my coaching, book a 30 minute free consultation with me here:
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In Episode 8 of the Happy By Mistake Pod, I speak with consultant Rene Garcia and his experience working with First Nations communities. Recognizing that we are guests trying to learn from another culture we explore what First Nations communities he has worked with can teach us about thriving in the midst of change and challenge - while acknowledging we are doing this through a distorted lens. We explore concepts of time, consensus, conflict and belonging.

If you are curious about my coaching, book a 30 minute free consultation with me here:
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In episode 7 of The Happy By Mistake pod, I engage with leadership expert Jaclyn Lacasse to explore the complexities of transitioning into leadership roles. We discuss the common challenges faced by new leaders, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the distinction between management and leadership. Jaclyn shares valuable insights on developing leadership potential, navigating workplace dynamics, and the significance of authenticity and presence in effective leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-compassion, mindfulness, and the role of mentorship in fostering successful leaders.

Takeaways

• New leaders often struggle with the shift from expert to leader.
• Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership.
• Leadership is about inspiring and influencing others, not just managing tasks.
• Authenticity in leadership builds trust and rapport with teams.
• Self-compassion is essential for new leaders to thrive.
• Presence and mindfulness enhance a leader's effectiveness.
• Navigating complex dynamics requires understanding both employee needs and organizational goals.
• Charismatic leadership can overshadow the importance of building strong teams.
• Leaders should celebrate mistakes as learning opportunities.
• Every new leader should have access to coaching and mentorship.

Find Jacqueline on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-lacasse-b94186127

If you are curious about my coaching, book a 30 minute free consultation with me here:
https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me