MINDSET ZONE

“We can embrace mindsets as habits that our minds depend on—formed by previous experiences and the unconscious and conscious beliefs that we form along the way.” Ana Melikian I believe that leveraging our mindsets can allow us to release our potential as individuals, groups, and organizations. But before we can tap into it, we need to understand what a mindset is. The challenge lies in that there are as many definitions of mindset as there are mindset experts. So, when I was writing the introduction to the Mindset Zone book, I intentionally made a deep dive into the different meanings of mindset and organized them into three categories. In this episode, I define mindsets using three different approaches. I outline positive psychology’s description of mindset as a set of beliefs. I discuss how cognitive psychology sees mindsets as information-processing styles used to accomplish specific tasks. I describe organizational psychology’s view that mindsets are filters that inform our worldviews. I also share my own definition of mindset and underscore the Mindset Zone’s mission to help tap and release humanity’s potential. This week on The Mindset Zone: * Identifying the three approaches to defining mindset * Mindsets and the human potential for learning and change * The “fixed” mindset and my self-perception about singing * The “growth” mindset and how dyslexia became my superpower * Cognitive psychology’s definition of mindset * How setting and implementing goals require different kinds of mindsets to be successful * The difference between “deliberative” and “implemental” mindsets * The value of knowing when to remain unfocused and focused * Tapping and releasing our human potential through self-development work and positive psychology * Understanding our nature as connecting beings * The different ways to unleash and amplify our potential as human beings * My definition of mindsets * Challenging our beliefs and expanding what’s possible * How learning about habit transformation can shift our mindset and lives * What it takes to evolve in a constantly and rapidly changing world * The mission of the Mindset Zone podcast Resources Mentioned: * Book: Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation by Gabriele Oettingen * Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

“With any habit, especially drinking, it’s important to have an accountability source. Declaring what you’re doing to others makes it more real.” – Rose Ann Forte Rose Ann joins me today to describe her journey to becoming alcohol-free. She points out the lack of conversations about alcohol consumption and the options available to those trying to overcome it. She outlines how alcohol can causes an individual’s mental health to spiral by stealing self-esteem, purpose, productivity, and connection. Rose Ann also discusses finding purpose after quitting alcohol and highlights how accountability helps create the mindset shift needed for freedom from alcohol. This week on The Mindset Zone: * Different mindsets, belief systems, and relationships with alcohol * Psychological triggers and different kinds of drinking problems * What made Rose Ann decide to join the coaching program to become alcohol-free * Shame, labeling, and why alcohol problems become a hidden issue for many people * Why accountability is a critical piece of quitting alcohol * Writing The Plans He Has for Me and creating a faith-centered program * Forgiving oneself and others and finding purpose after quitting alcohol * How having the right community helps people thrive and grow The Guest: Rose Ann Forte is an Alcohol-Free Coach, a Positive Intelligence Coach, and the best-selling author of The Plans He Has for Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol. Rose Ann is a former C-suite executive who served as the Chief Financial Officer of Southwest Capital Partners from 1995 until she became an executive coach in 2021. Resources Mentioned: * Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Connect with Rose Ann Forte: * The Plans He Has for Me * Book: The Plans He Has For Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol * Rose Ann Forte on LinkedIn * Rose Ann Forte on Instagram * Rose Ann Forte on TikTok Expand What’s Possible

“Most of us start our businesses because we want to make a difference out there—it’s a way of living our mission, and we are in love with that mission.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, I speak with Toby on the Moving Conversations Podcast to share my life growing up in Portugal and how my curiosity and desire to understand led me to study psychology and pursue a career in academia. I explain why I decided to move to the United States after studying in the UK and working in Portugal. I discuss how I found myself in the world of life coaching and how it helped me make sense of my values and aspirations. I describe the challenges I faced when I first started my coaching practice and the health crisis that impacted my life and career. I also underscore how our businesses can be our way of living our mission in the world and highlight how we can live with happiness as a way of being. ***This episode was rebroadcast here at the Mindset Zone with explicit consent fromToby Goodman, the host of Moving Conversations. This week on The Mindset Zone: * What life was like for me growing up in Portugal * Why I decided to pursue a career in academia * The intrapreneur mentality and my journey from Portugal to the UK and US * How I found myself in the world of life and executive coaching * How I made my coaching business stand apart from others in the market * Why I disliked marketing and sales when I first started my life coaching practice * Finding the Book Yourself Solid® system, how it saved me and my business, and what it taught me about marketing and sales * My fight with breast cancer and the power of humor * The “When…Then” habit cycle and how we make conditions of happiness for ourselves * The habituation effect and why happiness can’t be forced * Choosing happiness and making the best of what we have in the moment * Toxic positivity and positive psychology The interviewer: Toby Goodman is a podcast producer and strategist who helps coaches, course creators, and service providers grow their businesses. In his bestselling book, Narrow Podcasting, Toby shows professionals how to make profitable connections and scale without paid ads, sponsors, or thousands of listeners. He is also the CEO and Director of the podcast post-production company, Podcast Network Solutions, and owns Listen Better Marketing Ltd. In addition to his work as a podcast expert and producer, Toby is a professional musician who has spent over 20 years performing with some of the world’s greatest musicians. Our Favorite Quotes: * “People in academia find marketing and selling abhorrent—that’s programmed in us.” – Toby Goodman * “I found life coaching as a way to make sense of what was going on with me, what I really wanted to do, and what was important.” – Ana Melikian * “I’ve been around enough Ph.D. students to know it’s really hard to do it and, when you finally get it, the door slams and you have to find a new way.” – Toby Goodman

“Transformation changes your identity. If we change habits, our identity is changed.” – Sue Stevenson Sue joins me today to discuss how shifting our mindset can shift our physical health. She describes her journey in the corporate world and explains how her ability to navigate through change contributed to her success in life. She details the diagnosis that set her on a path of healthy living and changing her relationship with stress. Sue also highlights better methods for building habits and underscores the therapeutic power of humor. This week on The Mindset Zone: * Sue’s background and life in the corporate world * What the “corporate brain” is and how Sue’s mindset about women’s role in the business world evolved through the years * How her ability to navigate and adapt to change contributed to Sue’s success in life * Corporate culture’s tendency to reward toxic dedication and the social, physical, and emotional costs to Sue’s success * Our tendency to accept sub-optimal health * How Sue moved into radical action despite facing the impossible * Neurostrategies and the gut-brain connection * How long it took for Sue to feel improvements in her health * Mental fitness and how our mindset can impact our physical health The Guest: Sue Stevenson is the founder of the global executive coaching firm, Lifted Fog LLC. Sue is dedicated to facilitating learning and positive change through brain-based coaching and consulting that utilizes the latest research in neuroscience, strategic humor management, and positive psychology. She is the co-founder of The San Diego Brain Club and serves as the Editor of The Humor Voice. She is the author of Impossible to Possible: Neurostrategies for Healing, Humor, and a Reimagined Life. Resources Mentioned: * Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Connect with Sue Stevenson: * Lifted Fog * Book: Impossible to Possible: Neurostrategies for Healing, Humor, and a Reimagined Life * Lifted Fog Photography on Instagram * Sue Stevenson on LinkedIn * Sue Stevenson on Instagram * Sue Stevenson on Facebook

“When confronted by uncertainty, first adapters win not by pushing harder with willpower, but by unlocking the game of patterns.” – Steven Feinberg Steven joins me today to discuss what NeuroStrategy is and how it can help leaders and organizations triumph. He shares how growing up in a world of uncertainty shaped his path to becoming a NeuroStrategist. He explains the characteristics of a “first adapter” and outlines the principles of NeuroStrategy. He also reveals why using willpower alone is one of the biggest mistakes people make when they get stuck in a problem and provides an example of how higher-order pattern recognition can empower leaders and entrepreneurs. This week on The Mindset Zone: * Steven’s background and his journey to becoming a NeuroStrategist * NeuroStrategy and its applications for entrepreneurs * What it means to be a first adapter * Seeing your options through Game Spotting * Defying expectations with Pattern Busting * How framing the future can help you create the exception * The Task Commander and the Complexity Thinker * How coaches and trusted advisors can help leaders overcome blindspots * The difference between a “first-order” and “second-order” change * Why we get stuck in solving problems * The power of higher-order pattern recognition The Guest: Steven Feinberg is a NeuroStrategist and executive coach. The leading authority on applying NeuroStrategy and game-changing leadership, Steven has been working with entrepreneurs and organizations to strive for exceptionality. He has consulted and coached owners, executives, and C-suite leaders from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Google, and Wells Fargo. Steven taught at the University of San Francisco School of Business and Professional Studies for over 30 years, focusing on Organizational Behavior and Leadership. He is the author of several books, including the international bestsellers, Do What Others Say Can't Be Done: Play the Meta-Game and Advantage Makers: How Exceptional Leaders Win by Creating Opportunities Others Don't. Connect with Steven Feinberg: * Steven Feinberg Website * Book: Do What Others Say Can't Be Done: Play the Meta-Game * Book: Advantage Makers: How Exceptional Leaders Win by Creating Opportunities Others Don't * Steven Feinberg on LinkedIn *

“In your brand, you tell a wide range of stories about yourself. Reflecting that journey with your photos is an opportunity to create an emotional connection with clients.” Raj Bandyopadhyay Raj joins me today to discuss how you can tell your personal brand’s story through photos. He explains why he’s passionate about helping people navigate their reservations around having their photos taken. He describes ageism and the age-related biases present in social media and the entertainment industry. He outlines the four limiting beliefs that hinder people from showing their authentic selves in their personal brand. Raj also reveals how you can bring your relaxed, playful, and spontaneous side when posing for portraits and how you can elevate your brand’s story through photos. This week on The Mindset Zone: * How representation for older women has improved in the media over the years * The struggle with impostor syndrome and self-worth * The manifestations of perfectionism and how social media has taken it to a whole new level * The culture of perfectionism in branding * The cure for perfectionism * How to use your photos to build a deeper connection with your audience and clients * Why physical and emotional safety are vital to great portraits * How to bring your spontaneous and playful side when posing for photos * Telling a multi-dimensional story using photos and images * Photography as a cure for the impostor syndrome The Guest: Raj Bandyopadhyay is a personal branding photographer and the founder of Series A Photography, which helps coaches and entrepreneurs convey their full, multifaceted, vibrant stories on camera. Before launching Series A Photography, Raj worked as a data scientist for Springboard, an EdTech startup in San Francisco, CA, and served as the Chief Data Scientist for Pindrop Security. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rice University. Today, as an expert in personal branding photography, Raj is on a mission to help people express themselves fully while building a deep, genuine, lasting connection with their audience. Connect with Raj Bandyopadhyay: * Series A Photography * Series A Photography on LinkedIn * Series A Photography on Instagram * Series A Photography on Facebook * Raj Bandyopadhyay on LinkedIn * Email: raj@SeriesAPhotography.com Expand What’s Possible

“Many women are on a mission to make a difference and create an impact but are very hard on themselves. Relax, do the best you can, and be gentle on yourself.” Ana Melikian In today’s episode, I joined Sandy, the host of the Instagram live “Hey, I’ve Got Something to Say,” to discuss the importance of being gentle with ourselves. We describe how women tend to doubt themselves and how they get critical of themselves before, during, and after their mission to change the world. We discuss mental fitness and how training our mental capacity for resilience takes time, practice, and patience. We also highlight the important role of negative emotions and underscore how we can cultivate the conditions where happiness can thrive and flourish in our lives. This week on The Mindset Zone: * Why women doubt that they can make a difference in the world * The important role of negative emotions * Training our mental capacity for resilience like a muscle * The importance of taking brain breaks, resets, and rests * “The Happiness Fallacy” keynote and why we can’t force happiness to happen in our lives * Creating the conditions where happiness and joy can spontaneously happen * How positivity can backfire * Honoring grief, bereavement, and mourning * How to reset your brain after years of being conditioned with toxic positivity * Changing the prince charming/damsel in distress narrative Our Favorite Quotes: * “It’s so true that it’s time to get women in the spotlight. We’re good behind the scenes—but we need to challenge ourselves to go out there.” – Sandy Joy Weston * “We have to allow ourselves to take the time to rest and restore, to go out of our routine and see things from a different perspective.” – Ana Melikian * “Everyone thought that as soon as I graduated, I’d be on fire, but I took some time in the garden, weeding and planting. I felt I needed to take a break mentally to rejuvenate and get my energy back out.” – Sandy Joy Weston The interviewer: Sandy Joy Weston, M.Ed., is an author, entrepreneur, and media personality. A motivational speaker and fitness guru, Sandy is on a mission to spread joy and positivity. By using fitness and her gift of motivation as her tools, she helps individuals achieve their goals with ease and flow. She is the host of the podcasts “Let’s Keep It Real,” “Positive Power Lady” Live on Facebook, and “Hey, I’ve Got Something to Say” Live on Instagram.Her book, Train Your Head and Your Body Will Follow, guides readers in redirecting their thoughts in a positive, focused manner. *This episode was rebroadcast here at the Mindset Zone with explicit consent from Sandy Joy Weston, the host of Hey, I’ve Got Something to Say Live on Instagram. Connect with Sandy Joy Weston: * Sandy Joy Weston Website * Book:

“Our definition of success has to continue to grow, change, and evolve as we continue to grow, change, and evolve.” Laura Gassner Otting Laura joins me today to share her wisdom on success and being limitless. She defines success and explains why we need to allow our own definition to change as we grow. She describes why we need to plan for success and why planning for failure gets us stuck. She also discusses why being successful doesn’t necessarily make us happy, underscores what consonance is and why it matters and highlights the importance of frequently reevaluating our lives as we continue to grow as people. This week on The Mindset Zone: * Laura’s definition of success * How the meaning of success evolves throughout our lives * Why we need to allow our definition of success to grow and evolve * What encouraged Laura to leave law school to pursue something that mattered to her * How working in executive search inspired Laura to write Limitless * Why being successful doesn’t mean being happy * The four C’s of consonance * Identifying your calling and your connection to it * Assessing the contribution of your calling and your control over it * The importance of frequently reevaluating our lives * Why finding your consonance as a leader means understanding the consonance of the people around you The Guest: Laura Gassner Otting (a.k.a. LGO) is an author, executive coach, and the founder of Limitless Possibility. Laura inspires people to push past doubt and indecision by helping them think bigger and accept greater challenges that reach beyond their current, limited scope of belief. Her 25-year-long career as an entrepreneur began when she joined the presidential campaign for Bill Clinton—an opportunity that led her to become a Presidential Appointee in the White House and Program Officer for AmeriCorps. Before becoming the renowned keynote speaker and coach that she is today, Laura served as the founder and President of the Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group, one of the fastest-growing search firms in the country. Resources Mentioned: * Why doesn’t success bring happiness? | Laura Gassner Otting | TEDxReno * Stop Asking “How Can I Help?” | Laura Gassner Otting | TEDxCambridge * Limitless Life Assessment * MyFourQuestions.com Connect with Laura Gassner Otting: * Laura Gassner Otting Website * Book:

“We will never say we’re going to solve hunger—that’s a much bigger issue tied with many layers of public and social policy. What we’re going to do is not let really good food go to waste while people need it.”Cathy Snyder Cathy joins us today to discuss food insecurity, poverty, and how the Rolling Harvest Food Rescue movement is alleviating food waste and hunger in the country. She shares how she became aware of what poverty and food insecurity really look like in the country. She describes the events that led to the founding of Rolling Harvest Food Rescue and explains the importance of dialogue in solving problems. She also elaborates on how movements like Rolling Harvest create a ripple effect and highlights how alleviating food insecurity benefits society entirely. This week on The Mindset Zone: * How Cathy became aware of the realities of food insecurity, hunger, and poverty in the country* The first steps Cathy took toward improving the food pantry she served* Creating and innovating the Rolling Harvest Food Rescue model* How food is spoiled and wasted in the fields* How dialogue creates, sustains, and improves solutions to problems* What it takes to create a more sustainable food system for everyone* The value of nutritional education* What gleaning organizations are and how to find them* Overcoming the lack of awareness about food insecurity* The Rolling Harvest take on food justice and equity The Guest: Cathy Snyder is the Founder and Executive Director of Rolling Harvest Food Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit gleaning organization. After a decade of working a sales career in broadcasting, Cathy began her social impact journey and awakened to the depth of food insecurity while volunteering at a food pantry in New Hope, PA. Since then, what started as Cathy’s efforts to connect farms and food pantries has grown into Rolling Harvest, a vibrant network of volunteers, farms, food producers, and hunger relief sites. Through effective delivery and distribution of local food producers’ surplus, Rolling Harvest Food Rescue increases access to donated fresh produce and other healthy foods to hunger-relief sites that serve at-risk, food-insecure populations—including domestic violence shelters, low-income senior centers, children and family homeless shelters, and others. Connect with Cathy Snyder: * Rolling Harvest Food Rescue* Rolling Harvest Food Rescue on Instagram* Rolling Harvest Food Rescue on Facebook* Rolling Harvest Food Rescue on Twitter* Cathy Snyder on LinkedIn* Email: info@rollingharvest.org Expand What’s Possible

“Being purposefully productive means you’re feeling in control, crystal clear on goals, making progress on your most important goals, and conscious about how you invest your time.” Don Khouri Don joins us today to discuss shifting our mindsets and vocabularies around busyness and productivity. He explains why we get into trouble with our to-do lists and offers advice on prioritizing tasks. He outlines the different cognitive biases we need to be aware of when making decisions and underscores why multitasking is an illusion. He also reveals why it may be better to learn how to say “yes” and highlights the importance of being purposefully productive. This week on The Mindset Zone: * People’s tendency to wear busyness as a badge of honor* Conquering your to-do lists* The power of deadlines and consistency* Moving from to-do lists to action lists and how to prioritize your tasks* Circadian rhythms and identifying your most productive time of the day* The Pomodoro Technique and the concept of microbreaks* Entering a state of flow and avoiding the illusion of multitasking* Decision-making and the importance of being aware of cognitive biases when managing priorities* Understanding the sunk-cost fallacy and how to avoid it The Guest: Don Khouri is a speaker, author, and executive coach. He is the Founder of Khouri Coaching & Consulting, a coaching firm dedicated to helping tech leaders and healthcare providers improve their productivity through leadership development, team-building, and communication improvement. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments, where he held several key positions during his 21-year-long tenure. Among these roles was Vice President of Software Development, where he headed global teams and complex multimillion-dollar programs. Don holds a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University and a Master of Business Administration degree in Organizational Behavior from Boston University. In his book, When to Say Yes, Don shares a revolutionary approach to productivity and time management derived from his decades of knowledge studying the subject. Resources Mentioned: * Book: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink Connect with Don Khouri: * Don Khouri Website* Khouri Coaching & Consulting* Book:When To Say Yes: The Five Steps to Protect Your Time* Khouri Coaching & Consulting on LinkedIn* Khouri Coaching & Consulting on Twitter*

“The arts transcend race, religion, politics, gender, sexuality—it is our humanness that we feel through the creative process. Art is medicine for the soul.” Lane Gardner Lane joins me today to discuss why creativity is our superpower and how it helps us become more innovative, courageous, and authentic. She explains why creative expression is not limited to traditional arts such as music or painting and outlines how creativity is beneficial to our well-being. She describes why creating a safe space is essential to creative expression and discusses why adults become intimidated by the notion of creativity. Lane also underscores art’s function as medicine for the soul and highlights how the power of collaborative creation allows for individual and collective healing from trauma. This week on The Mindset Zone * Why Lane believes that creativity is a superpower* Lane’s definition of creativity and the different forms of creativity* The inner critic and why adults get intimidated by the notion of creativity* What adults can learn from children about creativity* The role of trust and play in the process of creative expression* Healing through music and the power of collaborative creation* Using music as a means to cultivate mental wellness and develop team collaboration* Translating emotions into art and how creativity helps us get through social change and collective trauma The Guest Lane Gardner is an award-winning art educator, singer-songwriter, and trailblazer in the therapeutic arts. She is the President and Founder of THREAD Connects, a non-profit organization that brings the therapeutic power of creative expression to individuals and communities living with trauma. Lane graduated from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Her credits as a musician include leading roles at Lyric Opera Cleveland, Seaside Music Theater, and the West End Theater in New York City. In 2015, Lane released her debut album, Fertile Ground, through her own label, Third Road Records. As an arts educator, Lane has taught in public schools, special education schools, and youth centers across the country. She has also worked in various arts organizations, including The Metropolitan Opera Guild and the Conservatory of Performing Arts. Resources Mentioned: * Can Creative Expression Help Our Rising Mental Health Crisis? | Lane Gardner | TEDxBoston * Hear Me Out Connect with Lane Gardner: * Lane Gardner Website* THREAD Connects* THREAD Connects on Instagram* THREAD Connects on Facebook* THREAD Connects on Twitter* Lane Gardner on LinkedIn* Lane Ga...

“We have a thumbprint from the divine on us; each of us has a song in our hearts that we are here to share, far and wide, in a way that nobody else can.” Fabienne Fredrickson Fabienne joins me today to share the Chocolate Brownie story and discuss why we all need to share our gifts, skills, and talents with the world. She explains why many people, especially women, hold themselves back from answering their life’s calling and describes how we can overcome our fears. She also discusses why it’s important that all women thrive financially and highlights the value of empowering communities of women in business. This week on The Mindset Zone: * The Chocolate Brownie story* Our divine obligation to share our talents and gifts to the world* Fabienne’s advice to people who second-guess their life’s purpose because of fear* The idea behind Boldheart and what it means to be bigger than your fears* How accepting ourselves can help us overcome our fears* The importance of freeing women from economic imprisonment* Why women don’t believe they can run a business and raise a family at the same time* The “popcorn effect” and normalizing thriving women in business* The law of diminishing intent and the importance of role models and communities The Guest: Fabienne Fredrickson is a global entrepreneur and speaker. As the founder and owner of Boldheart, Fabienne has mentored thousands of women business owners for over two decades, helping them get out of overwhelm and reach a million more in their businesses. She is the author of several books, including The Leveraged Business: How You Can Go from Overwhelmed at Six Figures to Seven Figures (and Get Your Life Back). A celebrated speaker, Fabienne has been featured in several media publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, and The New York Times and Boldheart has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for three consecutive years. Resources Mentioned: * Activating Your Potential for Greatness | Fabienne Fredrickson | TEDxNewBedford Connect with Fabienne Fredrickson: * Boldheart* Email: info@boldheart.com* Boldheart on LinkedIn* Boldheart on Instagram* Fabienne Fredrickson on LinkedIn* Free copy of Fabienne’s The Leveraged Business book* Book: Embrace Your Magnificence: Get Out of Your Own Way and Live a Richer, Fuller, More Abundant Life by Fabienne Fredrickson* Fabienne Fredrickson on Instagram* Fabienne Fredrickson on...

“Recovery requires comfort and time. Resilience requires stress and change.”Dr. G Dr. G joins me today to discuss how we can use stress to build resilience. She explains the neuroscience behind stress and how the brain sees all kinds of change as stressful. She outlines the skills we can develop to become “change-competent.” She also highlights how leaders should help people navigate through stress and underscores how being mission-focused helps organizations be more resilient and overcome change. This week on The Mindset Zone: * From Stressed to Resilient and why Dr. G views stress differently* The brain’s three reflex reactions to change and it views all change as stressful* Developing mental strength and how to volume down the brain’s safety mechanism* Developing the muscles of resilience and how good leaders approach organizational stress* What resilience means to Dr. G and why it’s not a character trait* Developing the skills necessary for navigating stress* An antidote to the Great Resignation and how being mission-driven can help organizations become more resilient* Becoming change-competent through developing the eight resilience skills The Guest: Deborah Gilboa, M.D., is a resilience expert who helps families, organizations, and businesses identify the mindset and strategies that turn stress into an advantage. Dr. G works with groups across generations to rewire their attitudes and beliefs and create resilience through personal accountability. In addition to being a board-certified family physician, she is the author of From Stressed to Resilient: The Guide to Handle More and Feel It Less. As renowned for her contagious humor as she is for her expertise, Dr. G is regularly featured on TODAY, Good Morning America, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and other print and digital media outlets. Resources Mentioned: * Book: The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky* Doctor shares ways to turn stress into a beneficial advantage | Dr. G on the TODAY Show Connect with Dr. G: * Ask Dr. G* From Stressed to Resilient Quiz* Book: From Stressed to Resilient: The Guide to Handle More and Feel It Less* Dr. G on LinkedIn* Dr. G on Instagram*

“The right questions open an environment and culture of discovery, trust, and collaboration. Through this culture, inclusivity happens.” Pati Froyo   Pati joins me today to discuss how we can short-circuit mindset traps to break through in our careers and business. She shares how she took back her power in her career and explains the mind’s tendency to blame or act as a victim when faced with challenges. She describes the kind of leaders all successful organizations have and how a culture of trust and collaboration fosters inclusion. Pati also highlights the power of curiosity and its impact on organizations and offers advice on fostering curiosity and a growth mindset.   This week on The Mindset Zone: * A meaningful breakthrough in Pati’s career * How Pati discovered the importance of leaning into curiosity and asking the right questions * How our mindset can enable or derail our careers and lives * Recognizing leaders’ confirmation and cognitive biases * The relationship between cognitive biases and systemic problems in companies and society * The power of fostering honest, genuine, intentional curiosity in organizations * How to cultivate curiosity and step into the growth mindset * Pati’s “Aha!” blueprint and the characteristics of a great executive coach   The Guest: Pati Froyo is a speaker, executive coach, and intercultural leadership consultant dedicated to helping leaders create strategic breakthroughs in their careers and business. Before starting her executive coaching practice, Pati worked for ExxonMobil, a company where she held a broad range of global executive positions for over 30 years before her retirement in 2017. Pati graduated summa cum laude from the University of Miami with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science.     Related Episode: * Happiness & Self-Care | Melinda Cohan Interviews Ana Melikian   Connect with Pati Froyo: * Pati Froyo Website * Pati Froyo on LinkedIn   Expand What’s Possible  

“STRESS means ‘stomach-turning reality, enabling self-success.’ Choice, not chance, determines your destiny. How you choose to respond to any given situation will help determine it.” Barry Shore Barry joins me today to discuss what STRESS means and how we can use it to our advantage. He reveals the gift of living a purpose-driven life and explains how to turn self-sabotage into self-success. He outlines the three stressors of life and the essential principles of living joyfully. He offers advice to people who find themselves in a very dark place. Barry also highlights the power of making small perspective shifts, the impact of practicing breathing daily, and why we should all love dog POOP. This week on The Mindset Zone: * Barry’s background and what living a purpose-driven life gives you * What it means to CREATE the world we live in * The most searched-for word on the Internet before COVID-19 * The three stressors of life and how to use them to your advantage * Turning self-sabotage into self-success * Barry’s habit of swimming two miles a day * Being an ambassador of JOY in the world * What HOPE means and the two most powerful words in the English language * Learning to love dog POOP The Guest: Barry Shore is a mental wellness advocate, philanthropist, multi-patent-holding entrepreneur, speaker, and “Ambassador of JOY.” Barry is the author of The Joy of Living: How to Slay Stress and Be Happy and the host of The JOY of LIVING Podcast. As an entrepreneur, he has founded several enterprises, including ChangeBowl—a revolutionary fundraising platform listed among Oprah’s Favorite Things in OMagazine—and the Keep Smiling movement. Connect with Barry Shore: * Barry Shore Website * The Joy of Living Podcast * Barry Shore on LinkedIn * Barry Shore on Instagram * Barry Shore on Facebook * Barry Shore on Twitter * Email: barry@barryshore.com Expand What’s Possible