Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Global Performance Coach, Michelle Cleere, Ph.D. The discussion focuses on the non-linear path towards growth and potential. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include – the importance of taking the first step forward, how we can apply the principles of sports performance across domains, the importance of recognizing small successes along the way and seeing progress as an evolving process, the intersection of expectation management and goal setting, navigating fear of failure, the importance of focusing on what you can control and what you can do,…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Sue Willoughby, Equus Coach and founder of Willoughby Coaching. The discussion focuses on Sue’s lifelong love of horses and the powerful impact of horses within the coaching relationship. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the power of the human animal bond, equine assisted coaching and how it helps people build awareness and trust. Sue provides a comprehensive overview of Equus Coaching illustrating the healing which is possible within the context of this work; the ways in which horses act as a catalyst for change. Sue…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Michele Phillips, happiness expert and author. The discussion focuses on the science of happiness with emphasis on Michele’s book, The Happiness Habit and how she has brought the wisdom shared in the book to corporate leaders across domains, the intersection of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being; the importance of integrating small habits into day to day life to optimize function; the link between emotional intelligence and happiness and navigating the reality of challenge and the power of intentional engagement and social support. Michele Phillips is the…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, functional medicine expert and physician founder of Well Empowered. The discussion focuses on the power of functional medicine in guiding people to resolve health challenges, while allowing them to maximize potential and thrive; the importance of caring for yourself from a place of self-love, integrating wellness habits into a sustainable lifestyle and finally the importance of creating a 5-year wellness vision looking at what it looks like to thrive within your own unique context. Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer is the physician founder of Well Empowered.…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Scott Mautz, CEO/Founder of Profound Performance™, a keynote, workshop, and training company that helps business leaders become even better, more inspired versions of themselves. The discussion focuses on Scott’s book The Mentally Strong Leader and the leadership principles laid out in the book. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include an exploration of the concept of mental strength which is the ability to regulate thoughts, behaviors and actions in the face of adversity; the ability to manage internally to lead better externally; six mental muscles which…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Marijke Kershaw, certified personal performance coach and facilitator. The discussion focuses on Marijke’s career path from the grocery and food industry to HR and talent development with a focus on corporate well-being. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the importance of using strengths to flourish in work and beyond, organizational well-being, how behaviors in the workplace can impact culture and productivity, the evolving process of change and fostering a culture of total well-being through a holistic view of workplace well-being. Dr. Kate and Marijke also…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Doug Noll, peacemaker and award-winning author. The discussion focuses on Doug’s inspiring story with emphasis on his transition from a trial attorney to peacemaker and expert in the concept of affect labeling. Central themes which emerge through this powerful discussion include the neuroscience of peace and conflict; the power of affect labeling or listening to emotions and not words to calm people quickly and effectively, the power of teaching these skills in prisons and across domains and the differences between emotional intelligence and emotional competence. The discussion…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Jocelyn Sandstrom, a certified teacher and practitioner of Advanced Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Neurological Repatterning, Ericksonian Hypnosis and a Millennium Method™. The discussion focuses on Jocelyn’s integrated approach to healing and helping people shatter their limiting beliefs and reach their potential. Central themes which emerge through this powerful discussion include the ways in which we can break through limiting beliefs, the power of inner-knowing and living in possibility with focus and intention. Jocelyn stresses that there is no one size fits all in any of this and that connecting…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with psychologist and coach Elle Sullivan. The discussion focuses on helping women to maximize potential through life transitions. Themes which emerge throughout this engaging discussion include – helping women to manage through key decision points in their lives with courage and confidence, harnessing inner strength, the ways in which problematic thoughts can masquerade as values, empowering women to see possibility beyond challenge, the keys to managing self-sabotaging behaviors and helping women to find meaning and purpose across the domains of their lives. Dr. Elle is a Licensed Clinical…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Vena Sterling, attorney, business strategist and coach. The discussion focuses on Vena’s journey from attorney to business strategist and coach. Primary themes which emerge through this engaging discussion include empowering female entrepreneurs to maximize their potential as business owners and as people, the importance of working smarter, not harder, how it is possible to create a businesses that can operate independent of the owner, scaling a business, and the ways in which it is possible to find meaning and purpose outside of one’s identity as a business…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with founder and CEO of Akramoff LLC , Glen Akramoff. The discussion focuses on fostering wellness in the workplace, helping employees find purpose at work and connecting this purpose to the organization where they work, cultivating authenticity in the workplace, the importance of kindness and human connection between leaders and employees, the value in empowering employees in solving workplace challenges; the value of applying these principles and ideas in schools to help kids flourish and the power in stepping away to create space flourish and help others do…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with intuitive energy worker, author and researcher Rae Leonard. The discussion focuses on the power of intuition and how this has guided Rae over time, Rae’s journey through addiction and back, the ways in which Rae uses her life experiences and strengths to help guide others in her work, meditation and finally the power of frequency coaching/balancing in helping people to quiet their minds to achieve breakthroughs across domains. Rae Leonard is an intuitive, energy worker, author, and researcher and is skilled in a number of alternative healing…