Welcome to another episode of Rise and Thrive Conversations for Greatness, where your host John Merkus, aka "The AI Change Guy," and resilience expert Matt Cordner share insightful tips on building resilience for personal and professional success. 🌟
🔑 Key Segments in This Episode:
🗓️ 1. Kickstart the Week
John kicks off with a personal story about managing uncertainty as his family prepares for a trip to Vietnam. He reminds us of the power of patience with the phrase:“This too shall pass.”Learn how to stay calm and trust the process when life feels uncertain.
⛵ 2. Resilience Reboot – The Sailboat Metaphor
Discover the Sailboat Metaphor, a powerful analogy for resilience. John and Matt break down the 8 key elements that influence your journey, from navigating life’s waters (circumstances), to your compass (emotions), steering wheel (values), and more. Learn how to steer through life’s challenges with purpose, strength, and resilience.
🧰 3. Toolbox Time – The Self-Care Wheel
Get ready to balance your life! John and Matt introduce the Self-Care Wheel, highlighting six essential areas for well-being:
Physical 🏋️♂️
Psychological 🧠
Emotional ❤️
Professional 💼
Personal 🤝
Spiritual ✨
Key takeaway: Set boundaries, take mental health days, and develop new skills to enhance your resilience and thrive at work and in life.
🧘 4. Mindful Minute – Adopting a Growth Mindset for Feedback
Shift your perspective on criticism with a growth mindset. 🧠“Feedback is the breakfast of champions.”John and Matt share powerful affirmations and practical tools to help you embrace feedback as a learning opportunity, rather than a personal attack. Whether it’s public speaking tips or workplace feedback, you get to choose how to grow from it.
💡 5. Motivational Quotes
Matt’s Quote:“A boat is safest in the harbor, but that's not what boats were built for.” ⛵A powerful reminder to step outside your comfort zone and embrace life’s challenges.
🤔 Why You Should Listen:
In this episode, you’ll gain:
Practical tools to boost resilience
Insights on navigating life’s challenges with strength
A perfect balance of inspiration, humor, and real-life stories
Whether you’re dealing with stress, uncertainty, or setting new goals, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.
📲 Links & Resources:
🔗 Want to dive deeper into resilience training with John and Matt? Book a free, no-obligation chat [here].
🧰 Check out the Self-Care Wheel and other free tools mentioned in this episode [link].
💼 Follow John Merkus and Matt Kordner on LinkedIn for more tips on resilience and change management.
Remember: Resilient people steer their ship with their values and always come out stronger. 💪🎧 Tune in next week for more inspiring conversations on Resilience Revolution.