{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Afternoon Shift","title":"The Hard Truth of Soft Skills: How to Be More Creative and Be Kind To Yourself In The Process with Heather Doyle Fraser","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3482,"description":"In a year of research on the nature of work and mid-career evolution, one word keeps surfacing: compassion.\nCompassion for others, yes. But more importantly, self-compassion.\nIt's essential for sustained performance at work, and essential for navigating the messy middle of mid-career.\nThis week’s guest reinforces that idea and expands our understanding with both science and practical tools we can put to use.\n Heather Doyle Fraser is a publisher, author, entrepreneur, and coach who leads the Compassionate Mind Collaborative.\nIn our conversation, Heather explains the physiology of self-compassion and the “threat, drive, soothe” emotional regulation system that shape our daily experience:\n Threat – the fears of not being enough, of failing, of being judged.\n Drive – the fuel, values, and purpose that makes us want to do/create something\n Soothe – the comfort and self-care we can introduce into the equation\nHeather shows how recognizing and balancing these forces supports both career growth and creativity.\nShe also shares tactical tools for creative output, from creating enough time, to shaping our physical environment, to cultivating a cognitive landscape where compassion leads instead of the critic.\nWe also dig into\nthe vagus nerve and Theory Polyvagal theory\ncomparisons between elite athletes and high performing leaders\nimportance of cultivating curiosity\nhow changing your state can help you find your flow\nthe whiteboard shower hack\nHeather's family band\nour work together on my book Collaboration is King\nThroughout our conversation the reminder is simple but profound: even the most seasoned leaders and creators wrestle with fear and doubt. What carries them forward is practice and support.\nLet’s keep making career more of a team sport.\n-------\nConnect with Heather on LinkedIn\nVisit her website to learn more about how to work with her in a one-on-one or group setting\n-----\nLearn more about The Afternoon Shift and sign up for our free newsletter....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bksqgY6sjX_FsZJ6XkbWgKT7MT-J2T52zFUrS1WBXDs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOTU3/NzA0MzRlNjFlMWFk/MzdlMGFmZTAxNzA3/OWEyZS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}