The Conscious Achiever Ghada B Khalifeh

Have you ever experienced a moment where your reaction to a situation left you pondering ?Perhaps you snapped at a coworker over a minor issue or found yourself unexpectedly moved by advertisement. These situations serve as clues, offering us to look within and ask, "What caused that reaction?This is the essence of self-awareness – the cornerstone of understanding our thoughts, emotions, and actions.

In today's episode, Join me and Dr. Hatem Goucha as we explore layers of self-awareness and its impact on effective leadership.  Dr. Hatem is an executive coach specializing in resilient high performance teams, and  1-on-1 executive coaching. Hatem, with experience across cultures and industries, has effectively worked with C-suite executives in KSA and UAE, applying the Kintla approach to projects like Fugro-Suhaimi and NEOM Trojena. Before coaching, he spent 26 years at Bechtel, managing multibillion-dollar projects. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas, a Master's from UC Berkeley, and a Bachelor's from Michigan State University. Fluent in Arabic, French, Italian, and Spanish, he caters to the cultural training needs of multinational firms.


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Self-awareness in the workplaceBenefits of Developing and Maintaining a High Level of Self-AwarenessThe relationship between emotional intelligence and self-awarenessFactors that hinder self-awareness in leadershipWhat defines a  healthy feedbackStrategies or questions to begin cultivating self-awareness

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Why do some people continue to push themselves to breaking point? Why do they feel exhausted and anxious, and constantly berate themselves for "not doing enough"?

These are key signs of burnout and perfectionism.

In this episode, I’m in conversation with expert Vassia Sarantopoulou about the internal, perfectionistic voice of and how it manifests in our personal and professional lives. According to Vassia, the goal is not to eradicate perfectionism. Instead, we need to distinguish between healthy and toxic perfectionism, understanding how it can fulfilling and sustainable.
Vassia is the Founder, CEO, and Head Psychologist of AntiLoneliness, a company offering mental health services in The Netherlands and worldwide. Besides being a Trainer, Perfectionism Expert, and Mental Health Ambassador, she promotes inner peace, mental strength, and healthy relationships with others and ourselves. She is trained in (Group) Schema Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, among other approaches (CBT, ACT, CFT), and she is a member of NIP (Dutch Institute for Psychologists), ICEEFT (International Center of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy) and ISST (International Society of Schema Therapy).



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How perfectionism show up in our daily work and lifeCultural and societal factors contributing to perfectionism (Nurture+Nature)How perfectionism impacts our personal and professional livesWorkplace loneliness and people-pleasing tendencies Strategies to transition from toxic to healthy perfectionism How to become more conscious achievers 

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In this episode, we discuss how to navigate our saboteurs. This episode is part of a series on self-sabotage, which is designed to help with something we all struggle with: the inner judge that sabotages our progress.
We cover why our saboteurs matter, questions to ask ourselves when we notice our saboteurs in action, strategies to recognize the judge and other saboteurs, and finally, strategies to help us move beyond them and make decisions from a compassionate place.


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Your saboteurs are here to make you safeQuestions to ask yourself about the saboteursRecognizing the red flags about saboteursNotice how your body feels when you have saboteur thoughts.
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Saboteur Quiz: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/assessments/Join the waitlist for 8 -week Mental Fitness programGhada on LinkedinGhada on InstagramLink to other Saboteur episodes The Conscious Achiever Newsletter
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In today's fast-paced work environment, emotions can easily get the better of us, especially during times of uncertainty. In these moments, we may say or do things that we later regret. Many clients ask me how to regulate emotions in the workplace to avoid conflicts and create a more positive and productive work environment.

To address this common question, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Hatem Goucha as our special guest. An esteemed expert in the field of emotional regulation and workplace resilience, Dr. Hatem will provide valuable insights and practical techniques to help us navigate the complex world of emotions at work.


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Dr. Hatem's inspiration for studying emotional regulation and resilienceThe distinction between emotional intelligence and emotional regulationHow emotional regulation promotes wellbeing and high performance in the workplaceHow resilience leads to humble leadersThe importance of resilience in leaders and how we measure it Common triggers for emotional reactions in the workplaceThree techniques to improve emotional regulation.

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When describing leadership superpowers, words like "influential," "fierce," "inspirational" and "powerful" might come to mind, but "empathetic" is often overlooked. However, leaders are starting to recognize the importance of understanding their employees' feelings and external issues that may impact their work. This requires a critical skill: empathy.

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Leanne Butterworth, joining us to explore the super power of empathy in the workplace. Leanne will share insights and strategies on how empathy can be a valuable asset in the workplace, while also debunking some myths about it.



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Empathy model in the workplaceLeanne’s experiences that led her to the empathy workThe 3 types of healthy empathyMyths about empathyWays empathetic leadership unlocks employees' power and success : innovation, brand loyalty, Strengthen Relationships ....Empathy isn't just for our customersFramework to build more empathetic leadershipEmpathy in both receiving and giving seatsEmpathy , Compassion and Vulnerability

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Leanne's WebsiteLeanne on LinkedinWatch Leanne's TEDxQUT talk on Healthy Empathy.New Quiz - How Empathetic is your team?  https://www.empathyfirst.com.au/empathetic-teamsEmpathetic Leadership Worksheet - https://www.empathyfirst.com.au/empathy-and-leadershipGhada on LinkedinThe Conscious Achiever NewsletterEpisode on Website 
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I have always been fascinated by the work of IFS and find myself using the language without realizing that it is IFS. We all have different parts inside of us, and this is normal. To heal and grow, we must repair our relationship with all of our parts. I was thrilled to meet our guest Lucy Orton, who spoke about Internal Family Systems (IFS) in a clear and digestible way. I just had to have her on the podcast, and I am so thankful that she was open to it.

In today's episode, we explore the wonderful path of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and provide a deeper understanding of IFS.  Lucy will give us an introduction to basic concepts and what it's like to experience different parts of us and  practice IFS for restoring wholeness and Growth. Lucy Orton is an IFS-informed practitioner and a certified positive psychology coach as well as an Apple Top 10 podcaster (Self-Sabotage To Success). Lucy works with individuals and with organizations to empower their most valued talent. She helps clients unlock greater confidence and super-charge their self esteem and to shift mindsets away from feeling like an imposter or not enough into a space of radical self-compassion and kindness.


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An introduction to IFSWhat makes IFS different from other healing or therapeutic modalities, The types of parts we all have: Managers, Firefighters, Exiles and The Self.The importance of not judging the parts Behavioral examples of how parts of us show up in organizations and teams Addictive behaviors  and firefighters The SELF and how can we unlock this power within ourselves 
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