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The Mental Breakdown - Edition #129
From the Coaches
Courtney Stanley speaks with Amani Roberts about how he learned how to let go and embrace the unknown in Surrendering Control, Trusting Yourself and Taking a Leap of Faith.
Dileepan Siva discusses the limitations of focusing only on immediate topics in coaching sessions and argues for more transformational agendas for true impact in Why do I need a coach? I have friends.
Swati D. Doshi examines the importance of self-awareness in combating racism, using their Control Matrix framework to encourage readers to adopt 'Driver' and 'Observer' roles for proactive and reflective engagement in What role(s) do you play when it comes to racism?
Trevor Jones provides insightful strategies for enhancing negotiation skills, like The Invisible Man, The Bogey, and The Nibble in 6 Negotiation Techniques You Should Add to Your Playbook.
Irina Stanescu emphasizes the significance of mastering the skill of influencing without authority in professional environments, outlining its critical role in achieving goals, driving change, and advancing careers in Why influence without authority is a vital skill for anyone.
Carl Dierschow explores the concept of creating and embracing opportunities by balancing inflexibility in core principles with flexibility in their application in Making opportunity.
From the Operators & Investors
Adam Mendler speaks with Ryan Close, founder and CEO of Bartesian, who shares his journey from developing sales processes in Canada to becoming an entrepreneur in Know What You Don’t Know.
Julie Zhuo emphasizes the importance of embracing both joy and sorrow, advocating for daily risks to escape dullness and achieve a fuller experience of aliveness in The Looking Glass: The Year of Everyday Risks.
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