Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Justin Jones-Fosu shares with us how to Respectfully Disagree, and the five pillars needed to truly shift our perspective to make this possible.

For more, check out the full conversation with Justin Jones-Fosu called '"I Respectfully Disagree": How to Navigate Conflicting Views' here.

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Sleep is a universal experience for humans. It’s also universally debated: how much sleep should we really be getting?

Why is healthy sleep essential to great leadership and a great life? And, what can we do to improve our sleep?

In this episode, we speak with renowned sleep neuroscientist and expert in sleep leadership Dr. Els van der Helm. Els has spent over two decades studying the powerful link between sleep and high performance. She helps leaders, teams, and organizations optimize their productivity, creativity, and emotional resilience through the science of sleep. A former management consultant at McKinsey, Els has worked with top global organizations, helping them reduce sleep debt and enhance employee well-being. And she’s helped thousands of leaders understand the critical role of sleep in performance, decision-making, and leadership. today, she’s here to help you improve your sleep, too.

Now we want to help you understand the vital role sleep plays in your life and leadership, and how to get more of it!

Find out more about Dr Els van der Helm by visiting the shownotes here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/sleep-better-live-lead-better-dr-els-van-der-helm

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Tricia Cerrone and Edward van Luinen share with us how leaders can turn the team naysayer into a catalyst for good, tapping into their wisdom and experience for Authentic Collaboration.

For more, check out the full conversation with Tricia and Edward here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/authentic-collaboration-tricia-cerrone-edward-van-luinen

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How successful could you become with the right mentors in your corner?

In this episode, Dr Ruth Gotian shares with us the power of mentoring to drive success. We learn how mentoring can transform your mindset and shift your perspective on what success can look like for you, and how to go about making your dream a reality.

We’ll learn how to build amazing mentoring relationships as mentor or mentee – and the 6 words that changed Dr Gotian’s outlook on success and what it takes to get us there.

Dr. Ruth Gotian, Chief Learning Officer and Associate Professor of Education in Anaesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, is a globally recognized expert in mentorship and leadership development.

A semi-finalist for Forbes 50 Over 50, Dr. Gotian is a prolific contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, and Psychology Today, where she shares insights on 'optimizing success.'

With a focus on the mindset and skill set of peak performers, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympic and NBA champions, she’s also the award-winning author of The Success Factor and The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring.

Hailed by Nature, Wall Street Journal, and Columbia University, Dr Ruth Gotian was named a top 20 mentor worldwide. Thinkers50 ranked her as the #1 emerging management thinker in 2021, and in 2024, a top 50 executive coach in the world. LinkedIn recognized her as a top voice in mentoring. With a focus on the mindset and skill set of peak performers, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympic and NBA champions, she's also an award-winning author of The Success Factor and the Financial Times Guide to Mentoring. She is also the only author who had her work turned into a theme-song, titled “I’m Possible”

Find out more about Dr Ruth Gotian including where to find her book here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/fasttrack-your-success-with-mentoring-ruth-gotian

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Lodro Rinzler shares with us a beautiful guided meditation for you.

For more, check out the full conversation with Lodro at the link here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/buddha-at-work-lodro-rinzler

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What would it mean to you to live a life of Greatness?

Greatness is something we can all achieve, if we get crystal clear on what greatness means today. And in today’s conversation with sit down with Author of ‘Living a Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg to understand just how we do this.

Sarah defines Greatness as an interior state,one where through shifts in our thoughts, behaviors and daily practices we can achieve our own true and authentic potential - however that looks for us.

Greatness is synonymous with self-actualisation— it’s about living a fulfilling life; it’s about knowing and becoming all that you are capable of being.

Sarah Grynberg is a keynote speaker author and mindset coach who empowers professional athletes, executives, and business owners to overcome unhelpful thinking and achieve greatness. With expertise in mindset, mental resilience, and happiness, Sarah’s unique approach has helped countless individuals and businesses thrive.

She hosts live shows, including a tour with renowned author Johann Hari, and is the creator of the acclaimed podcast A Life of Greatness, where she interviews global icons like Matthew McConaughey, Andrew Huberman, and Esther Perel.

In this conversation we explore what it means to live a life of greatness, and what practical things you can do right now to get you there.

Find more information about Sarah Grynberg, including where to get her book here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/survive-to-thrive-life-of-greatness-sarah-grynberg

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Daniel Goleman shares with us the four components of Emotional Intelligence, and why EQ is critical for the modern leader.

For more, check out the full conversation with Daniel at the link here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/emotional-intelligence-optimal-daniel-goleman

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The term self compassion has evolved from a concept that lurked at the fringes of leadership, right into the mainstream of what it means to be a modern leader. And research shows it’s an essential attribute for all leaders who want to create healthy work environments and experience more fulfilment in life.

In this episode we're are talking to global expert Amy Finlay Jones to learn why self-compassion is much more than a buzzword – and how to ensure cultivating self-compassion is not another stressful ‘to do’ but an empowering, practical and evolving journey.

Amy is an Associate Professor, therapist, and contemplative practice facilitator who is dedicated to helping others cultivate more balanced, connected, and meaningful lives through compassion and mindfulness practice.

Amy’s teaching draws on many years of personal practice, her passion for social justice and activism, and her lived experience of long-term chronic illness. She founded Kindful in 2015 to support the cultivation of compassion as a means of creating positive change in the world.

Amy is involved in ongoing research that investigates the effects of compassion training on intra- and interpersonal wellbeing. She has developed several self-compassion training programs, and is the lead editor of the Handbook of Self-Compassion.

We’ve wanted to bring this topic to We Are Human Leaders for a long time, now let's dive in!

Find out more about Amy Finlay-Jones, Kindful and her online courses on Self-Compassion at the shownotes here www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/self-compassion-amy-finlay-jones

Important Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Self Compassion in Leadership

01:35 Meet Amy Finlay Jones: A Journey of Self Compassion

08:12 Understanding Self Compassion: Definitions and Misconceptions

15:34 Self Compassion in Practice: Overcoming Self Criticism

32:47 Self Compassion in the Workplace: Strategies for Leaders

45:13 Getting Started with Self Compassion: Resources and Tips

47:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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