Are you tired of feeling like you're not reaching your full potential as a business leader? Have you been told to just be more self-aware without any actionable steps to get there? It's time to ditch the ineffective advice and join us in this episode, where Dr. Jennifer Churchill and I uncover the crucial role self-awareness plays in leadership and business success and how to grow in this area. We talk about managing stress, growing in your self-awareness, engaging teams with tailor-made feedback strategies, effective communication, and relationship-building techniques to create a harmonious workplace environment. Embody authenticity and vulnerability for meaningful connections with your team members and develop the high-performance mindset you've been striving for. Dr. Churchill shares her background in swimming, which has given her a strong approach to being a high performer. She notes how swimming taught her to overcome challenges and adversities, developing self-awareness, teamwork, and a disciplined mindset. Drawing from her expertise in psychology, she aims to help people achieve happy and healthy lives, translating to stronger communities and organizations.

Dr. Jennifer Churchill, a management psychologist, and executive coach, is dedicated to helping people develop self-awareness and a high-performance mindset. With a background in swimming at the national level, Jennifer has firsthand experience in the importance of discipline and mental strength. She holds a Master of Science, a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, and an MBA from the University of Denver. Her holistic coaching approach incorporates her athletic background and education, providing clients invaluable insights and strategies for success. In addition to her impressive resume, Dr. Churchill hosts the Happy Healthy Leaders Podcast, where she shares practical tips and tactics for positively impacting business and personal life.

In this episode: 

Unpacking this episode min by min:

00:03:34 - Swimming, Health and Coaching, Bringing It All Together

00:10:12 - Impact in the Workplace

00:12:50 - Happy Healthy Leaders Podcast

00:15:48 - Merging Swimming and Psychology

00:16:58 - Early Lessons on Work-Life Balance

00:18:39 - Building Warmth and Trust

00:25:17 - Self-Awareness in Swimming and Business

00:30:27 - Helping Teams Develop Self-Awareness

00:32:57 - Importance of Customized Feedback

00:34:58 - Customization and Consistency

00:38:51 - Establishing Guidelines for Difficult Conversations

00:43:49 - Assume Benevolence

00:46:48 - Communication as a Top Priority

00:49:21 - The Importance of Developing Relationships First

00:50:37 - Motivating Employees Through Understanding

00:52:02 - Remembering Your Why

00:55:48 - Owning a Business Requires Hard Work

01:00:21 - Make the World Better by Knowing People's Names

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