Essentially You Mark L. Mathia

Welcome to the Essentially You podcast, where we explore the science of happiness and well-being to help coaches and coaching leaders bring out the best in themselves and those they serve. If you're looking for new approaches to serve your clients or looking to create a culture of positivity and well-being in your organization, join me, Mark Mathia, on a journey of discovery and inspiration.
Have you ever experienced a major setback at work? Maybe you lost a big client, were fired, missed a deadline, or received negative feedback from your boss. How did you cope with it? Did you feel discouraged, angry, or ashamed? Or did you bounce back quickly and learn from the experience? Setbacks are inevitable in any career, but they don't have to define or derail us. In fact, they can be opportunities for growth, improvement, and innovation.
In this episode, we'll explore ways to show up as our best self after a setback at work based on the principles of positive psychology, which is the scientific study of what makes life worth living and how we can cultivate our strengths, happiness, and well-being. We'll draw on insights from experts like Arthur Brooks, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, and Dr. Angela Duckworth. They will teach us how to build resilience, strengthen our confidence, and offer hope in the face of adversity.
Join us as we delve into these strategies and more, transforming setbacks into opportunities for growth and inspiring others to do the same. Together, we can create a culture of positivity and resilience in the workplace.
 

Welcome to the Essentially You Podcast, where we delve into the science of happiness and well-being to empower coaches and leaders. In this episode, Mark shares best practices and insights on how to create powerful and memorable moments in coaching conversations.
Inspired by Chip and Dan Heath's book, "The Power of Moments," Mark explores the concept of creating impactful experiences by focusing on four key elements: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. Learn how to elevate your coaching sessions by breaking routines, offering transformative insights, celebrating achievements, and building strong connections.
Discover practical techniques and examples from renowned experts like Tony Robbins and Patrick Lencioni, and find out how you can apply these strategies to make a difference in your clients' lives. Join us on this journey of discovery and inspiration, and start creating moments of impact in your coaching practice.

Welcome to the Essentially You podcast, where we delve into the science of happiness and well-being to empower coaches and leaders. If you're eager to discover new methods to better serve your clients or foster a culture of positivity within your organization, this episode is for you.Join host Mark Mathia as he explores the concept of Whole Health Week, an annual event dedicated to promoting a holistic approach to wellness. Discover the significance of integrating physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and occupational aspects of health to achieve optimal well-being.Learn about the profound impact of leveraging strengths in daily life and how it can lead to higher engagement, better quality of life, and reduced turnover rates. Mark shares insights on how coaching can be a powerful tool to support your whole health journey by helping you identify and utilize your unique strengths.Mark also offers practical tips on how to pinpoint your strengths and align them with your wellness goals, ensuring a more enjoyable and effective path to success. Whether it's improving physical health or enhancing overall life satisfaction, this episode provides valuable guidance on making whole health a part of your everyday performance.Join the conversation and start your journey towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life with the power of coaching and whole health.

Welcome to Essentially You, the podcast that delves into the science of happiness and well-being to help coaches and leaders achieve their best selves and inspire others. In this episode, Coach Mark Mathia explores the transformative power of habits, inspired by a quote from Charles Duhigg: "If you believe you can change, if you make it a habit, the change becomes real."

Discover how negative habits like procrastination and self-doubt can hinder success and learn strategies to convert them into positive ones. Mark shares his personal journey of overcoming a tobacco habit and introduces the six-step reframe process—a practical psychological technique to help you change any undesirable behavior.

Additionally, Mark highlights three crucial skills for reinforcing new, positive habits: discipline, self-reflection, and positivity. By developing these skills, you can enhance your personal and professional growth, leading to greater success and fulfillment.

Tune in to learn how to harness the power of habits to propel yourself forward and create a thriving, positive environment for yourself and those around you.

Welcome to the Essentially You podcast where your host, Mark Mathia, aims to inspire, motivate, and unlock personal growth. In this episode, Mark shares candid insights from his personal journey as an entrepreneur in 2008 during the financial crisis. He shares how this period marked the first significant challenge in his career and explores how lack of resiliency made navigating the crisis all the more difficult. Dive into the concept of cognitive reframing, a potent tool that allows us to shift perspectives and approach problems with fresh, innovative solutions. Mark also emphasizes the importance of resilience in coaching leaders, which is crucial for adapting and thriving in challenging circumstances.This episode introduces a psych builder exercise designed to facilitate a better understanding of cognitive reframing. Mark encourages listeners to step into the shoes of others, disassociate from a situation, and observe interactions with a fresh perspective. This exercise cultivates empathy, resilience, and decision-making skills and provides tangible methods to approach tense situations positively.Additionally, listeners will discover a constructive visualization technique which involves envisioning the best possible outcome and sense the scenario using all the possible senses. This technique has proved effective in both competitive sports and business settings, says Mark.Throughout the episode, Mark provides practical tips to restructure negative thoughts, build empathy, and maintain a flexible mindset. By exploring these valuable tools and techniques, you can navigate the most daunting obstacles with strength, resilience, and determination. So gear up and step into the world of cognitive reframing with this episode of the Essentially You podcast.

Join us on the Essentially You podcast for a profoundly inspiring episode geared towards coaches and coaching leaders. Your host, Mark Mathia, takes an in-depth look at the crucial role of self-confidence in overcoming self-doubt and the imposter syndrome. He presents an innovative formula, C=MC² - Confidence equals Motivation times Character and Competency, which allows leaders to calculate and increase their confidence in their abilities.
Mark begins with insights from a study indicating that up to 70% of people have dealt with the imposter syndrome. Factors such as people-pleasing and perfectionism are identified as primary contributors, which often lead to self-paralysis and procrastination. Here, the necessity of maintaining motivation, irrespective of setbacks, is brought into focus.
Finally, Mark offers three practical suggestions to bolster self-confidence starting today. These include continuous practice and learning, adjusting one's mindset, and leveraging partnerships for a shared win. Be sure to stay tuned to the end to learn how this equation undeniably boosts confidence and helps overcoming the imposter syndrome. Let's all be better, together!