Resilience Unravelled Russell Thackeray

Keywords
Resilience - Kidnap - Trauma - Change - Challenge - Recovery - Healing - Depression - Stockholm Syndrome
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Gloria Londono shares her traumatic experience of being kidnapped and held in captivity when she was 25 years old and how the experience led her to leave her country and immigrate to the US. Gloria reveals how she developed an attachment to one of her captors due to the Stockholm syndrome and the challenges she faced after her release including a lack of proper support and therapy from her family.
She recounts her journey seeking employment in the US and talks about the resilience and persistence she needed to apply for 40 jobs before securing a position in a Queens hardware store. She also discusses her subsequent job in a produce company where she overcame language barriers with the help of her manager to improve her communication skills. She eventually started her own business and then met her ex-husband. Together they built a successful company before she decided to leave the company to pursue her interests in coaching and writing.

Gloria's experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety and she shares the coping mechanisms and tools she used to manage her symptoms, including journaling and therapy. She also talks about how writing her book, "Flourish in Captivity," about her traumatic experiences and journey towards healing, was a significant part of her recovery process.

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You can find out more about Gloria at https://www.glorialondono.co/
Her memoir is Flourish In Captivity  and she has he own podcast, The Unbreakable Life with Glory, which offers audiences seeking healing and peace a blueprint for growth, forgiveness, gratitude, and hope.

Keywords
Resilience - Burnout – Retreats - Mindfulness - Wellness - Self-discovery - ROI
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Max Schneider from Sand and Salt Escapes shares his experience of burnout and how it led him to create a solution to help others going through similar issues. He discusses how he initially struggled to recognise and address his burnout, explaining that his high-achieving and competitive nature led him to push through physical and emotional signs of exhaustion. A significant turning point came when he developed shingles at 27, a symptom he now recognises as a warning sign of burnout.

During a trip to Costa Rica, Max realised he needed to make a change and when Max and his wife returned from their trip, they left their jobs and started a process of self-discovery. He realised that his own behaviours and mindsets, rather than external factors, led to his burnout and took responsibility for his actions and sought therapy to understand his brain's wiring and learn how to manage it. He also found mindfulness and meditation helpful tools to prevent future burnout. This experience led him to create something to assist others who are experiencing disconnection, loss of identity, or burnout.

Main topics
The rising issue of burnout in many cultures and the potential solutionsThe importance of self-reflection, therapy, and mindfulnessThe cultural pressure in organisations that often fuel burnout The value and challenges of implementing workplace wellness programmesShifting organisational responsibility towards caring for top talent The difficulty in calculating the return on investment (ROI) for such programmesThe challenge of getting CEOs to fund such initiatives for all employeesThe benefits of retreats with a focus on mindfulness, self-discovery, and connection

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You can find out more about Max at sandandsaltescapes.com or through LinkedIn or Instagram

Keywords
Resilience - Change – Growth – Reinvention – Mental Health – Social Media
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Nina Sossamon-Pogue, shares her diverse career journey, from being part of the USA gymnastics team to a being a news anchor and Emmy award winning journalist. Nina discusses the importance of change, resilience, and adaptability for personal growth and innovation, with a focus on embracing novelty and maintaining a positive outlook. She also talks about the challenges women face in the US, strategies for managing mental health and social media in the face of criticism, and the implications of social media on public discourse and personal privacy.
Main topics
Why we resist change but need to embrace it for personal and professional growthReinvention and its significance in our livesHow setbacks or changes can prompt a recalculation of route to something newThe challenges women face in the US in relation to societal expectations and the role of mediaManaging mental health and social media in the face of bullying and negative commentsThe implications of social media on public discourse and personal privacyLearning from past mistakes and focusing on strengths

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Find out more about Nina at Nina Sossamon-Pogue or through her LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram 

Keywords
Resilience - Coaching - Focus - Emotions - Performance - Self-awareness - Decision-making - Neuroplasticity - Brain - Intentionality
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Evan Marks, a seasoned mental performance coach with over 25 years of Wall Street wisdom, shares his journey from a career in finance to coaching professional athletes, C-suite executives, and Wall Street professionals. He talks about his experiences coaching NASCAR drivers and their pit teams, and the need to focus on the significance of acknowledging and utilising emotions for enhanced performance.  He also discusses the mental and physical stamina required for professional drivers and the exceptional conditioning that enables them to maintain focus and performance under pressure for extended periods.
Evan also focuses on the importance of self-awareness, emotional management, and intentional decision-making and explores the concept of neuroplasticity and its relevance to personal development.

Main topics
How the human brain's perception of time and its ability to slow down and speed up can be useful in high-pressure situations.Intentionality in decision-making and how it allows individuals to create beneficial behaviours despite their feelings. Neuroplasticity and its relevance to personal development.The importance of being conscious and intentional to create new neural pathways for personal growth.The role of emotions in shaping behaviour and the importance of self-awareness in managing them. The need for individuals to prioritise their values and energy to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

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You can find out more about Evan at M1PerformanceGroup.com or through his social media LinkedIn in/Evan-Marks, x-twitter @EMarksPW or Instagram @EMarks72

Keynotes
Resilience - Change - Coping Mechanisms - Shifting Perspective - Reframing Challenges - Narrative Building
 
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Marsha Jacobson, an author, teacher, and writing coach from New York, shares her life story, and how she overcame her challenging childhood, abusive relationship, and personal struggles to build a successful career and a fulfilling life. She discusses her experiences with vulnerability, resilience, and personal complexity, how she felt unprepared for challenges and how she overcame them. She also discusses her resilience, her journey from teaching to consulting, and her experience in non-profit management and about her second husband's struggle with PTSD that ultimately led to their separation.
Main topics
The importance of embracing change and transitions as part of personal growth. Adopting coping mechanisms such as "tiny experiments" and writing fake headlines to shift perspective.Reframing challenges as learning opportunities."Narrative building" as a strategy for reframing challenges.

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You can find out more about Marsha at  https://marshajacobsonauthor.com/about/
Her memoir, The Wrong Calamity, is her debut book.

Keywords
Resilience - Leadership – Schizophrenic Organisations – Self-awareness – Building Teams – Collective Consciousness - Artificial Harmony - Retreats

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Fabrice Desmarescaux, a McKinsey partner and executive coach, emphasises the importance of self-awareness, building strong teams, and being comfortable with risk for effective leadership. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities in modern leadership, the concept of a "schizophrenic organisation," and the need for two distinct organisational models to coexist within a company. Finally, he talks about the benefits of retreats for leaders and the state of the coaching industry.

Main topics
Encouraging conflict for better decision-makingThe concept of 'artificial harmony' The importance of collective consciousness, diverse talent, and a shared goal in high-performing teamsLeadership and coaching in the context of organisational changeWhy experimentation and learning from failures is needed to make progressThe importance of retreats as a tool for leaders to disconnect from the busyness of daily life, gain a different perspective, and reconnect with themselves The concept of a "schizophrenic organisation"The mismatch between an organisations' public values and internal behavioursThe need for two distinct organisational models to coexist within a companyWhy senior leaders must be comfortable with complexity

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To find out more about Fabrice visit desmarescaux.com or LinkedIn Fabrice’s book is The Art of Retreats: A Leaders Journey Towards Clarity, Balance and Purpose.