Go First with Anna Kuusela Anna Kuusela

Welcome to Go First! Today's episode is special - I have one of my long-standing clients here with me, Anna Mari Koutroukides! I thought this would be a great conversation to share with you, to give a bit of 'behind the scenes' of coaching and also to hear from the coachee point of view...which is the whole point - their transformation, that is!

In this rich conversation, we dive deep into the profound shifts Anna Mari has experiences during this 3.5 year long container, what are some of her biggest realisations, why I'm sometimes a really annoying coach, the ups and downs of her journey, and how she navigates today. We'll discuss what 'inside out transformation' means, emotional intelligence 2.0, daily practises, mindset, adult development theory...and a lot more!

We hope you enjoy this conversation. Feel free to reach out to either / both of us and share your insights - Anna Mari can be found on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamari-koutroukides/

Thank you for tuning in and let's stay in touch! Find me on Instagram at @msannakuusela or subscribe to my newsletter through annakuusela.com If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating it and/or sharing it with friends.

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Please find a comfortable place for you, somewhere where you won't be distracted, either sit up or lie down...and enjoy these 7+ minutes of relaxation and presence...

(For some background information, listen to Part I)

I hope you enjoy this...I'd love to hear how this resonated with you!

Music from Envato Elements, 'Meditations by Dirtyflint'

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Welcome back to the Go First podcast! Today's episode is episode 100...I know, wow! I wanted to make it extra special so this episode comes in two parts: this first part gives you a bit of context of what lies ahead in part II: a gift for you: a meditation!

Indeed, I wanted to share one of my practises with you to mark this podcast journey. We'll be doing a presence based meditation together and in this Part I, I'll give you a bit of background and rationale to why I loooove these practises.

So, welcome! If you're new here or have been here since the first episodes, today you'll experience something new...and you might even enjoy it a lot!

Thank you for being here!

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Welcome back to the Go First podcast! Today we discuss how to lead oneself through challenging situations. We break down the conversation into three steps: self-awareness, practice, and making a new choice.

Self-awareness involves understanding what is currently happening and having a kind attitude towards oneself. Practice involves leveraging the science of neuroplasticity to form new habits and behaviours outside of the challenging situation. Making a new choice involves recognising that one has potential to behave in different ways and being mindful to choose what will serve oneself, the moment, and the other person.

Topics:
* Challenging Situations
* Self Awareness
* Neuroplasticity
* Self Leadership

Key Questions:
* What is the attitude and self talk you want to have with regards to yourself?
* What are the behaviours and qualities you choose to practice and display in your everyday life?

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Today, we're gonna GO FIRST into challenging situations! In this episode I talk about the biology of challenging situations, aka what really goes on under the skin. Why I believe this is important is because when we understand it is not me, it's my beautiful system that operates flawlessly, we can then learn tools how to overcome challenging moments...and grow! Ultimately, these challenging situations are there to show us what we're capable of. I hope you enjoy this episode and take in this information that for me, has been life-changing. Happy listening!

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I'll start the Go First -ethos podcast by...going first! I thought would be perhaps insightful to share one common theme I've experienced in my life over the last two years. I know from my conversations with friends and clients that I haven't been alone... What is it?! I'm talking about the seasonality of life and how, as Michael A. Singer puts it, life is not always about our personal preference. Tune in, never matter in what season you're in and I hope there's something there that shifts you, even a bit.

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