1. Understanding your ego with Christie Garcia

This is our first episode in season 3! We have Christie Garcia to discuss the impact of the unconscious self in communication, the triggers and employing mindfulness in reactions, and how ego management does not only impact leadership, but also our relationship with people and ultimately, how we view ourselves. Christie Garcia is a Leadership Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, and Founder of Mindful Choice Leadership Academy. She has 17 years of experience in sales, recruiting, and coaching. For the last 10 years, she has worked with current and upcoming leaders from fast-growing organizations including Airbnb, Twitter, Movement For Life, and Sunrun. One of Christie’s superpowers is helping her clients manage their Ego and build authentic confidence so they can maximize their leadership and show up 100% in both business and life. Christie’s modern approach is designed to be simple. You just have to choose to be 1% better every day. Main Takeaways: Characterizing Ego: How Our Unconscious Self Impacts Leadership Controlling Ego through Self-Awareness and Ownership Unleashing Your Best Self through Ego Management Key Quotes: “It is that balance of ‘What is that mindset that can allow all of us to just show up and be ourselves?’ I mean, that's really when it comes to - Our best self speaks truth with authenticity and integrity.” - Christie Garcia Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources. Connect with Christie Websites: https:// mindfulchoiceacademy.com/ & https://www.mindfulchoiceacademy.com/14-daytrial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiegarcia/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/mindfulchoice These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let’s go transform something! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support