• S4E10: From Teaching to Coaching: Barb Girson on Leadership, Self-Care, and Managing Stress

  • Oct 28 2024
  • Length: 1 hr
  • Podcast

S4E10: From Teaching to Coaching: Barb Girson on Leadership, Self-Care, and Managing Stress

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  • Mindset Advice Have you ever wondered how balancing personal and professional life could transform your career? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Barb Girson, RCC™, PCC Speaker, Strategist, Trainer & Registered Corporate Coach™, a former high school teacher who now owns Beyond Sales Tactics. Barb shares her journey from the classroom to business owner to a decade in corporate senior management roles and now executivecoaching, emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset. Learn actionable strategies from Barb's wealth of knowledge in leadership, executive, and career coaching to manage stress and navigate life's overwhelming demands effectively. Discover the significance of self-care in high-pressure roles and why it's crucial for maintaining physical and mental well-being. We explore practical steps, from simple dailyroutines such as walking and getting sunlight to more structured support from personal trainers and coaches. Our discussion highlights the unique challenges faced by women executives, the advantages of seeking professional intervention, and the synergistic benefits of working with both therapists and coaches. Finally, we address the powerful concept of emotional regulation in professional settings. Learn about innovative solutions like the "swear jar" system for fostering a positive work culture and the impact of the amygdala hijack on decision-making. Dive into practical strategies for managing stress responses, including Barb’s the four Ms: Meditation,Mindfulness,Management of self, andMitigation of our story. Celebrate small wins and positive moments with us, and gain insights on cultivating self-compassion and confidence in your everyday life. Tune in to equip yourself with the tools needed to master emotional balance and achieve optimal mental health and performance. Barb Girson Bio Barb Girson is CEO/President of Beyond Sales Tactics, LLC, a professional skill development company that designs & delivers custom training & executive/leadership coaching. They help companies, teams, & entrepreneurs gain confidence, take action, & grow. Barb brings expertise from a high school teacher to building her first multimillion-dollar business & then served for a decade as a corporate national sales director and senior management roles--responsible for up to $40 million in revenue, 500 leaders, & 20,000 consultants. She’s been featured and quoted in USA Today and other local, regional, and national media.Visit BeyondSalesTactics.com Chapter Timestamps(00:01) - Barb Girson(14:39) - Overcoming Overwhelm(31:57) - Managing Overwhelm and Cognitive Responses(40:23) - Regulating Emotional Responses and Rejuvenating(46:41) - Cultivating Mindfulness and Managing Strategies (00:01) Barb GirsonThis chapter introduces Barb Girson, one of my former Professional Coaches, a long-time friend and colleague, as we explore mental mindset and its role in overcoming life's overwhelming demands. We recount our initial meeting at a Columbus Ohio networking event and Barb's evolution from a high school teacher to the owner of Beyond Sales Tactics, focusing on leadership and executive coaching. We discuss the significance of balancing personal and professional lives and how Barb's practical skills incareer coaching help manage stress and anxiety. Barb shares her journey from teaching to sales, communications and business emphasizing the lifelong practice of cultivating a positive mindset to enhance both work and home life. (14:39) Overcoming OverwhelmThis chapter focuses on the importance of self-care and the strategies to maintain physical and mental well-being, especially for those in high-pressure roles. We explore how personal trainers and coaches can make a significant difference in prioritizing self-care and overcoming limiting beliefs. Highlighting daily routines like getting sunlight and walking, we discuss how these habits support showing up as our best selves. The conversation also addresses the feeling of overwhelm, particularly among womenexecutives, and the need for recognizing when professional intervention is necessary. Emphasizing the role of coaching in developing positive habits and behaviors, we also touch upon the balance of working with both therapists and coaches to achieve optimal mental health and performance. (31:57) Managing Overwhelm and Cognitive Responses This chapter explores the challenges of maintaining punctuality in organizational meetings and the innovative solution of implementing a 'swear jar' system for latecomers, with the collected funds donated to a noble cause. We discuss how this initiative not only fostered punctuality but also created a positive and fun environment, ultimately establishing a new culture of respect for meeting times. Additionally, we touch on the importance of work-life balance and how structured end-of-day timings support it. Finally, we examine the concept of the amygdala hijack, as coined by Daniel ...
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