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Our mindsets determine the way we see the world, as well as, the way we behave and who we are as people. It’s very easy and normal to stay stuck in fixed mindsets – limiting beliefs about our abilities and skills that prevent us to learn new things. We can intentionally cultivate a growth mindset that allows us to stretch our minds and amplify the realm of possibilities of what we do, and who we are. Amplifying our mindsets is one of the secrets of success, for most entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals out there.

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Happiness & Self-care | Melinda Cohan interviews Ana Melikian, Ph.D.

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05/27/22 • 27 min

“Often, people don’t take the time for self-care because they feel selfish, so they are always in the last bit of patience and the last piece of energy. When they start to recognize that by taking care of themselves, they have much more to give others, that is when the magic really starts to happen.”Ana Melikian In this episode, Melinda and I talk about how happiness and self-care go hand in hand. I point out that if we do not prioritize ourselves, we will never be our best selves, nor will we have enough to give others. We explore the research-based idea that the path to happiness is not sacrifice and self-denial. We point out that, as coaches, we need to lead by example and practice what we preach, and prioritizing ourselves, and our needs is at the top of the list. This Week on The Mindset Zone: How does self-care relate to happiness?What constitutes self-care, and why is it important?Choosing happiness even when everything is not going your wayHow choosing happiness opens up new possibilitiesThe consequences of denying self-careThe Happiness Fallacy This episode is a rebroadcast of an interview between Melinda and me that was previously aired on her podcast. This is done with explicit consent from the amazing team behind "Just Between Coaches." Let's support each other. Please follow their podcast wherever you are listening to this podcast. Here is the original episode with the show notes. About Melinda Cohan: Melinda Cohan is CEO of The Coaches Console, a seven-figure software, training, and coaching company that has helped more than fifty thousand coaches create profitable and thriving businesses. She is a systems expert helping coaches get over the tedious task of running their business and focus on what they love - the actual coaching of amazing clients! To make that possible, she created The Coaches Console, software that leverages the systems she created in her own coaching business -- for branding, list-building, marketing, enrolling clients, creating amazing client experiences, and more. All of that is integrated into one cohesive platform. She and her team blend coaching with training to help you create a clear and realistic path to sustainable results. In her book “The Confident Coach,” she shares her insider's view of the coaching industry: every kind of coach, every kind of business model, every kind of challenge and solution, and every shift in the coaching industry. She shares this insight with the audience so they can take the complexity out of their coaching business and confidently turn their passion and talent into a profitable business they love. Resources Mentioned: MiraseeCoaches ConsoleJust Between Coaches Podcast Expand what's possible!

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Decluttering Your Mind with Harriet Stein

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04/29/22 • 32 min

“Mindfulness is not about stopping anything. There’s no stopping. It’s just noticing our thoughts—with compassion, with non-judgment.” Harriet Stein Today, Harriet joins me to share her story and talk about what she does. She explains why mindfulness is for you—even if you don’t think so. We talk about the concept of monkey mind, and she urges you to take control of your mind. She emphasizes the importance of avoiding multitasking, and she discusses why your relationship with the past is probably determining too many of your actions and perspectives. She explains what beginner’s mind is, and she distinguishes between planning and worrying. Finally, she notes the hallmarks of mindfulness. This Week on The Mindset Zone: ● Harriet’s story● Why mindfulness is for you● Monkey mind● Taking control of your mind● Deciding not to multitask● Our relationship with the past● Beginner’s mind● Planning vs worrying● Compassion and letting go The Guest: Harriet Stein understands the unique challenges that businesses face today. An inspirational teacher and professional speaker, Harriet is passionate about speaking to organizations of all sizes about how a culture of mindfulness can reduce stress, increase performance, lower healthcare costs, and boost morale. Harriet’s Mindfulness programs teach essential skills through hands-on instruction that provides practical tools for achieving a more fulfilling and productive life. Harriet is the creator of Take a Pause, the award-winning international Mindfulness training program that won first place in Impact on the Organization and second place in Innovation and Creativity at Sindusfarma’s Boomerang Awards, which recognize the best-in-class training and development programs in the pharmaceutical industry in Brazil. She has extensive experience teaching Mindful practices and strategies at Fortune 500 companies to improve corporate culture. During her tenure at Johnson & Johnson, she used her expertise and passion to directly instruct more than 5,000 worldwide employees on the practice of Mindfulness through engaging presentations and at leadership summits. Mixing research and science with levity and fun, Harriet’s proven strategies teach tangible ways to live in the present and be accessible, both professionally and personally. Learn how to reduce stress and create space in your life to accomplish what you want to achieve – more creativity, more efficiency, or just a better night’s sleep! Harriet’s first teacher was Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and she completed extensive professional training at the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. This advanced training, interwoven with her background as a Registered Nurse and her Master of Science degree in Health Administration, is foundational to the compassion and purpose she brings to her Mindfulness teaching and practice. Resources Mentioned: Harriet’s LinkedIn BigToeInTheWater.com Book recommendation: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn Other Related Episodes: The Power of Restart! Expand what's possible!

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Positive Spillover Effect with JoAnna Brandi

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07/01/22 • 32 min

"Happiness is not just a state of mind. It’s a state of body.”JoAnna Brandi JoAnna joins me today to discuss how the positive spillover effect helps organizations build company cultures that employees and customers love being part of and how it’s built on strengths, values, and fun working environments. We discuss how stimulating and enriching company cultures help expand positivity beyond the office. We discuss the impact of positive company cultures on an organization’s revenue and how organizations can address adverse circumstances, like the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining a strong positive culture. We discuss how a company’s culture can impact creativity and innovation and how the COVID-19 pandemic has made organization leaders more aware of the need for empathy, compassion, and understanding in the workplace. We also discuss the importance of taking breaks, even when you’re ‘in the flow,’ and how organizations can cultivate positivity and high performance in the workplace. This week on The Mindset Zone: Understanding the positive spillover effectHow stimulating, enriching company cultures elevate employees and invite them to be the best they can beHow a positive work environment can impact a company’s bottom lineHow organizations can deal with ‘life’s curve balls’ while maintaining a positive company cultureThe difference between a positive company culture and toxic positivityHow younger organization leaders are infusing more positivity and happiness into the workplaceEffective ways to deal with negative or nervous energy to create space for positivityHow the pandemic made leaders become more aware that they needed to be more empathetic, compassionate, and understandingThe difference between reaction and response and the importance of ‘pressing the pause button’Understanding the importance of taking breaks, even when you’re ‘in the flow’How to cultivate positivity and high performance in your company’s cultureThe value of conducting an ‘Appreciation Audit” with your team The Guest: JoAnna Brandi is the President of Return on Happiness and the creator of the Practice of Positive Leadership course. She is a Certified Chief Happiness Officer through the Florida International University, a keynote speaker, a workshop facilitator, and a consultant serving a diverse group of clients in small and large organizations and in many different capacities, including as the Chief Inspiration Officer for CEOs, their executives, and staff nationwide. She is the author of several books, including Winning at Customer Retention, Building Customer Loyalty, and 54 Ways to Stay Positive. She is a highly rated speaker at conferences across North America, with workshops and keynote presentations that motivate entire organizations to get passionate about their customers and raise their “Positivity Ratios.” Resources Mentioned: Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Connect with JoAnna Brandi: Return on HappinessSpecial Report: 12 Ways to Make Your Workplace a Happy PlacePractice of Positive Leadership CourseReturn on Happiness on FacebookReturn on Happiness on TwitterJoAnna Brandi on LinkedInJoAnna Brandi on Instagram Expand what's possible

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Between stimulus and response, there is this space.

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10/20/23 • 20 min

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space.In that space is our power to choose our response.In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Anonymous In this episode, I dive deeper into one of our favorite quotes: "Between stimulus and response, there is a space.In that space is our power to choose our response.And in our response lies our growth and our freedom." While trying to clarify the true source of this powerful quote, I delve into its meaning. I debunk previous attributions to Viktor Frankl and uncover the real popularizer, Stephen R Covey. (Please check the resource section for a fascinating article from quoteinvestigator.com if you want to dig deeper.)More importantly, I explore the transformational power of this quote and its significance for our personal development. I also speak about how it relates to my PIE method – Pause, Increase Self-Awareness, and Experimentation. Join me, and let’s embrace the power of choice and the conditions that need to be created to be able to exercise that power! Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: Initial attribution to Viktor Frankl Lack of concrete origin for the quote Reference to the quote investigator.com Stephen R Covey's various versions of the quote The transformational potential of the quote Exploration of the gap between stimulus and response Development of mental fitness muscles Introduction of the PIE method Emphasis on the importance of pressing the pause button The three types of pauses: macro, scheduled, and micro pauses Meet the Host: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method. Want impact without burnout? Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork! Connect with: Ana on LinkedIn Resources: Between Stimulus and Response There Is a Space. In That Space Is Our Power To Choose Our Response by the QuoteInvestigator.com Related episodes: Listen to The P.I.E. Method Expand What’s Possible

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Negative Emotions Are Good

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03/19/21 • 11 min

Are negative emotions always bad? What are negative emotions? When something stirs us up in an unpleasant way, we can call it a negative emotion. We feel sad, fearful, mad.

Let's think about situations that cause us to be fearful. Usually, it's something that can put us in danger.

I remember many years ago, in a group adventure, we went rock rappelling.

For those of you who don't know or who have never tried rock rappelling, you lower yourself down the side of a cliff using ropes. If done with care, it's quite safe. Anyway, we ended the day at this natural pool that you could jump into or rappel down to.

Oh, boy, when I looked downwards, I was afraid, and I asked myself: "Are you really sure you want to do this?" I understood the fear as self-preservation, I managed to rationalize it, and I jumped.

It was terrific falling into the refreshing water–what a contrast between the fear and the joy! A radical emotional shift within seconds.

Now let's consider a more common situation. If we are crossing a road, and we suddenly notice a car coming fast. We quickly react out of fear of being run over and bring ourselves to the safety of the sidewalk.

We feel our hearts beating fast. We realize how close we've come to danger. We feel fear, a negative emotion that can be a good thing in this type of scenario, even a great thing because it allows our bodies to react quickly to save our lives. Yes, this is an example of how a negative emotion can be good.

Fear is there to protect us from danger. The capacity to experience that emotion is there because it helped our ancestors to survive dangers.

Negative emotions only become bad when we don't let them go. When we stay stuck in a negative emotional state, for instance, remaining all day long thinking about what could have been? Holding on to this kind of negativity is detrimental to us mentally and physically because we keep that state of high activation going without allowing our body to recover and relax.

Consider another situation.

Did you ever witness a kid being accused of something they didn't do? Something they consider an unjust accusation. Oh! They can get mad, even have an angry outburst, screaming, crying, kicking. Definitely not a pleasurable experience for anyone involved.

Anger has that characteristic of energizing us to fight.

For instance, if we witness someone we love (or even a stranger) being mistreated, we feel our heart racing, and we get in action mode to do something about it. In this case, anger can be a good thing.

Of course, there are many occasions where anger can lead to awful consequences, such as violence, injuries, and harm. But this happens not because of the emotion itself. More often than not, it's because of how everyone involved reacts to their negative emotions.

Let's consider yet another situation–sadness.

When we lose a loved one, we feel sad. A totally normal emotion and I will argue, a healthy emotion that just shows how connected we are with significant others, and if those connections are broken, it hurts like hell.

But it can also connect us to good memories of that relationship, with all we learn from that person, even energize our determination to keep their legacy alive. In that case, it can be a good thing too.

My point is that negative emotions can be a good thing in certain circumstances. Negative emotions are part of our lives, and how we respond to them determines their goodness or badness.

Toddlers wear their emotions on their skins. They go from laughing to crying in a New York minute.

As we grow older, we can become so good at self-regulating our emotions that we become numb to feeling them. "Thick skin," we call it.

But we can sweep too many emotions under the rug, and they will find ways to come out and cause trouble. Or we can reduce our emotional range, which once again can numb us and prevents us from feeling even the good things in our lives.

This numbing can have dire consequences. Our bodies are wired for negative emotions. We're meant to feel them and quickly. It's like when we are eating and bite a hot spicy chili pepper. Oh, boy, we know what happened; we feel it in every cell in our body–well, at least in our mouth.

Still, as human beings, we have this amazing capacity to numb ourselves to feel these strong emotions—quite incredible.

The issue is that desensitization doesn't discriminate. It prevents us from perceiving the good stuff too. By nature, positive emotions are more subtle, like a nice meal with friends that we thoroughly enjoy but aren't totally aware of the bliss. If we are numbed, it much harder to feel the joy of the great things in our lives.

We need to allow ourselves to feel the full spectrum of emotions.

Can you imagine a good book without the emotional ups and downs? I don't want to imagine a good l...

Decluttering Your Mind with Harriet Stein

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04/29/22 • 32 min

Harriet Stein understands the unique challenges that businesses face today. An inspirational teacher and professional speaker, Harriet is passionate about speaking to organizations of all sizes about how a culture of mindfulness can reduce stress, increase performance, lower healthcare costs, and boost morale. Harriet’s Mindfulness programs teach essential skills through hands-on instruction that provides practical tools for achieving a more fulfilling and productive life. Harriet is the creator of Take a Pause, the award-winning international Mindfulness training program that won first place in Impact on the Organization and second place in Innovation and Creativity at Sindusfarma’s Boomerang Awards, which recognize the best-in-class training and development programs in the pharmaceutical industry in Brazil. She has extensive experience teaching Mindful practices and strategies at Fortune 500 companies to improve corporate culture. During her tenure at Johnson & Johnson, she used her expertise and passion to directly instruct more than 5,000 worldwide employees on the practice of Mindfulness through engaging presentations and at leadership summits. Mixing research and science with levity and fun, Harriet’s proven strategies teach tangible ways to live in the present and be accessible, both professionally and personally. Learn how to reduce stress and create space in your life to accomplish what you want to achieve – more creativity, more efficiency, or just a better night’s sleep! Harriet’s first teacher was Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and she completed extensive professional training at the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. This advanced training, interwoven with her background as a Registered Nurse and her Master of Science degree in Health Administration, is foundational to the compassion and purpose she brings to her Mindfulness teaching and practice.

Today, Harriet joins me to share her story and talk about what she does. She explains why mindfulness is for you--even if you don’t think so. We talk about the concept of monkey mind, and she urges you to take control of your mind. She emphasizes the importance of avoiding multitasking, and she discusses why your relationship with the past is probably determining too many of your actions and perspectives. She explains what beginner’s mind is, and she distinguishes between planning and worrying. Finally, she notes the hallmarks of mindfulness.

“Mindfulness is not about stopping anything. There’s no stopping. It’s just noticing our thoughts--with compassion, with non-judgment.”

- Harriet Stein

“If you are alive, there is more right with you than wrong with you.”

- Harriet Stein

This Week on The Mindset Zone:

Harriet’s story
Why mindfulness is for you
Monkey mind
Taking control of your mind
Deciding not to multitask
Our relationship with the past
Beginner’s mind
Planning vs worrying
Compassion and letting go

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.bigtoeinthewater.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-stein-bigtoeinthewater/
Book: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3JRxNoR

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Spiral Dynamics Leadership Mindset - With Natasha Todorovic

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02/04/22 • 33 min

Natasha Todorovic-Cowan is the CEO and co-founder of the National Values-Center Consulting (and owner of Spiral Dynamics® brand). For over 25 years, she has been working with leaders, consultants, coaches, and organizations applying her proprietary Spiral Dynamics® cultural DNA survey, leadership assessments, and change readiness index to predict hurdles to change. Her techniques for handling corporate change are rooted in 70 years of research and application in a variety of industries and sectors. She has delivered over 200 Spiral Dynamics® certification programs in 14+ countries and on 5 continents! She has spoken at the World Future Society Conference on the future of work and running online programs since 2010, helping people connect and understand human factors through technological tools as well as in person.

Today, Natasha joins me to talk about Spiral Dynamics®. She explains what it is and why it’s important, sharing clients’ stories. She discusses relationship systems, explaining why they’re important for mutual understanding as we change, evolve, develop, and grow. She shares her experience and memories of former Yugoslavia. She offers her tips on navigating the change and disruption caused by Covid 19, notes the importance of asking how other people hold their beliefs, and shares her 5 Point Model of Change.

“Defining a belief is filling in the gap between knowing and not knowing.”

- Natasha Todorovic-Cowan

This Week on The Mindset Zone:

What is Spiral Dynamics®
Human nature and how we change, evolve, develop, and grow
Why we need to see each other in systems instead of transactionally
Navigating Covid 19 disruptions
The 5 Point Model of Change

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The Happiness Pie

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04/08/22 • 18 min

In The How of Happiness, Sonja Lyubomirsky introduces the concept of the Happiness Pie. She explains that, while research suggests that 50% of our well-being is determined by our genetics, only 10% is determined by life circumstances. The remaining 40% can be determined by intentional activity—what we think and what we do.

Today, I talk about the power of this 40%. I point out that happiness is a choice, I speak about Viktor Frankl, and I talk about the contributions of positive psychology. I share Seligman’s PERMA acronym for what allows us to flourish: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. I share the history of the theory of positivity, I note the power of relaxation, and I emphasize that you cannot force happiness.

“We cannot force positivity. Yet, we can create conditions that facilitate positive emotions to happen.”

- Ana Melikian

This Week on The Mindset Zone:

The Happiness Pie
Why happiness doesn’t have to be a goal; it can be a way of life
Happiness as a choice
Positive Psychology
The 5 components that allow us to flourish
The history of the theory of positivity
The danger of toxic positivity

Resources Mentioned:

The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky

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How to Change Our Mindset - Don Hutcheson interviews Ana Melikian, Ph.D.

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12/24/21 • 25 min

Don Hutcheson is an entrepreneur for the last 45 years and has created six innovative companies in the fields of career planning, publishing, and advertising. Except for the three years he served in the U.S. Army as a Russian Linguist, he has never had a “boss.” He is also a coach, author, and host of the Discover Your Talent–Do What You Love podcast, on which this episode was originally aired.

Today, we talk about how to change your mindset. We talk about what mindset is, discussing Carol Dweck’s input and the glasses metaphor. We note that the capacity to change is especially important when circumstances demand more flexibility, resilience, and innovative solutions. I also share advice on what to do when you’re finding it hard to change your mindset, emphasizing that, though it is difficult, it’s worth it.

“We have to learn to be forgiving [towards ourselves]--that is part of the process. And by persisting, mainly in the beginning...that is what allows us to transform and then create a new habit.”

- Ana Melikian

This Week on The Mindset Zone:

What is mindset?
The glasses metaphor of mindset
The work of Carol Dweck on growth and fixed mindsets.
Learning to identify our fixed mindset and how to talk back to our fixed mindset voice with a growth mindset voice.
Going beyond awareness
The blind spot analogy

Resources Mentioned:

The Discover Your Talent--Do What You Love Podcast

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A Woman's Mindset Development with Clementina Esposito

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03/11/22 • 33 min

Clementina Esposito is founder of The Clementina Collective, where no one writes alone, everyone values the power of a well-told story, and ugly truths become beautiful in “the end.” She teaches Authors and Entrepreneurs at the intersection of business, health, and spirituality to find their voice, speak their truth, and heal the wounds that keep them from expressing themselves. Equally and rigorously trained in business and creative writing, Clementina was an English professor for 20 years before starting her own business. Her deep reverence for the coupling of story and strategy is what energizes the results-driven, intellectually sound, emotionally resonant, and instinctively true-to-voice content she helps clients create. Skilled at delivering feedback with energy and passion that makes next steps clear, Clementina helps the people who work with her stay the course to excellence while making much more efficient use of time, energy, and emotion in the process.

Today, Clementina joins me to share her story. We discuss the no-win situation many women find themselves in, talk about the power of dress, and explore how to create a space to talk about gender equality. We note the importance of getting rid of shame and blame, discuss the power of curiosity, and emphasize the importance of being patient and accepting when stories are shared.

“Not everybody is willing to do that work, but until we really stand for ourselves and for what is real--unconditional love--all the other changes will be very hard-pressed to stick.”

- Clementina Esposito

This Week on The Mindset Zone:

Finding your way out of a no-win situation
Creating a space to talk about gender equality
The nuances of the gender conversation
Getting rid of shame and blame
The power of curiosity in constant learning
The importance of patience and acceptance

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Clementina Esposito on LinkedIn
Visit her website at com
Read her article Open Letter Ms. Wenger #Ilooklikeanengineer

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