The Reload with Sean Hansen Sean Hansen
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A podcast for high performing leaders looking to optimize their leadership capacity while staying connected to the things that make their life worth living.
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Grace and Grit Steering Through Leadership Challenges - 201
Ever grappled with the weight of your professional identity overshadowing your personal life? You're not alone. My friend Nick Norris, an ex-Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur, joins me for an in-depth exploration of how leaders can maintain their core integrity amidst the pressures of high-performance roles. We're tackling the tough topics: setting boundaries, preventing burnout, and balancing personal connections with professional responsibilities. Leadership isn't just about making tough c...
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Turning Blind Spots into Bright Spots: Learning and Sharing for Personal Growth - 200
Ever wondered how the missteps of others could be your stepping stones to success? This episode sheds light on mining the gold in others' blind spots for your personal development adventure. We navigate the nuances of learning from the actions, both laudable and lamentable, of those around us, transforming observation into self-improvement. It's not about finger-pointing; it's about recognizing the pressures that shape decisions and how they mirror our own. By finding parallels in our lives, ...
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From Combat to Calm: Unpacking Anxiety and the Quest for Resilience - 199
Struggling with anxiety often feels like waging a silent battle, one that even high performers and seemingly unflappable individuals face. My own journey, from the frontlines of combat to the home front has taught me this lesson all too well. The intense interplay of anxiety and aggression, hidden beneath a veil of composure, can deeply affect personal and professional lives if left unchecked. Through vivid stories from my time in service and the struggles that followed, I offer a perspective...
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Upholding Your Values in the Face of Conflict - 198
When the sting of a workplace slight had me teetering between indignation and curiosity, I chose an unexpected path that led to harmony instead of havoc. Join me, Sean, as I recount this transformative experience and more, guiding you through the twists and turns of upholding integrity in challenging professional scenarios. We tackle the essence of 'playing your position' in life's grand game, emphasizing why it's vital to stay true to your course for personal and leadership growth. Along the...
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When Bright Minds Fail to See Within - 197
Have you ever met someone so brilliant yet so blind to their own shortcomings? Join me, Sean, as I reveal the paradox of smart leaders with low self-awareness. We often applaud those with the 'right answers' but overlook the critical skill of being open to other perspectives. Throughout my years as a performance coach, I've witnessed the brightest minds struggle with recognizing their own blind spots. This episode peels back the layers of irony, emphasizing the need for incorporating self-ref...
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Breaking Through Pessimism with Self-Coaching Strategies for Leaders - 196
Embark on a transformative exploration with me, Sean, as we tackle the unseen emotional barriers that even the most accomplished leaders face. Together, we'll unravel real coaching sessions that lay bare the struggle against pessimism and feelings of hopelessness that secretly gnaw at one's resolve. By examining the insidious impact of words like 'ever' and 'never' on our challenges, this episode is a deep dive into how these simple terms can morph everyday hurdles into unscalable mountains. ...
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