Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out

Your story can help you grow and mature if you choose to let it! When you look back on the  journey of your life, it can reveal strengths, weaknesses, identity, and purpose.  In this episode, Steve interviews Pete on his journey to becoming an executive coach and shares  tips for analyzing your own story to find where you thrive. Transformation Tip: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untol...

Sometimes all you need is a little momentum. In this episode, Steve and Pete discuss procrastination instigators such as overwhelm and perfectionism and share more practical tips on how to get over the hump and get activated! Transformation Tip : mile by mile, life is a trial. Inch by inch life is a cinch. Breaking projects down from macro to micro can help you to complete them instead of being ov...

Let's be honest, sometimes procrastinating feels good! In the moment, pushing something off until later is a great feeling, but the feeling that comes later is often one of stress and anxiety. In this episode, Steve and Pete talk about the underlying causes of procrastination and practical solutions to apply in your life. Transformation Tip: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single...

Old mindsets can keep us stagnant and stressed. In this episode, Steve and Pete discuss four ways to evolve old mindsets to bring maturity, growth, and success to your current endeavors. Transformation Tip: “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change” - Albert Einstein  Staying stuck in old mindsets will stunt your growth  We tend to be unwilling to change because we know we have to put...

It’s the season of giving! If you take a minute to stop and look around, you will see many opportunities to be generous and meet the needs of those around you. In the final episode of season 2, Steve and Pete provide tips and encouragement for looking outside of yourself and being a blessing this holiday season.  Transformation Tip: “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is...

Conflict in today's culture leads to polarization, hatred, and hurt. Learning how to navigate conflict instead of running from it will help you to grow and improve your relational, intellectual, and emotional depth. In this episode learn practical tips to help you work through issues of conflict in your own life.  Transformation Tip: “An eye for an eye ends up making the whole world blind” -...

Receiving feedback is not something most people enjoy, but it is a necessary skill to learn. Embracing feedback can help you grow and develop into the best version of yourself. This episode provides practical tips to help you receive feedback in a mature and positive way.  Transformation Tip: “Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human b...

Feedback is an extremely important relational tool. Developing the skill of giving healthy feedback can help you to build trust and respect with the people around you. This episode provides practical feedback tips that you can use in your workplace, at home, or in any environment!  Transformation tip: “Candor is the key to collaborating effectively. Lack of candor leads to a dysfunctional environm...

The world is full of so many incredible, unique, and beautiful cultures. Our ability to learn, connect and appreciate each one and their differences will help us to gain fresh perspectives on people and the world around us.  Transformation Tip : “Strengths lie in differences, not in similarities.” - Stephen Covey  Being culturally aware doesn’t mean we have to agree with everyone, but we need to b...

There is a big difference between listening and hearing. Learning how to be fully present in conversations will strengthen your connections and relationships. One of the best ways to show honor and respect to another person is to truly listen to what they are saying. In this episode, gain practical tools to help you become a better listener.    Transformation Tip : “Most people do not listen with...

In this special Transformation Talk episode, Pete talks with Craig Muster, an essential life coach, and business consultant, about how sharing unfiltered and honest stories can create deep and meaningful connections and relationships. Transformation Tip: ' Where there is perfection there is no story to tell .' —  Ben Okri  Learn to listen to other people's stories and pay attention...

Are you socially aware? A key element of emotional intelligence is social awareness. In this episode, learn practical tools to help you become a better listener, express empathy, and read body language in social settings. Transformation Tip : “You can observe a lot by just watching.” Tools of social awareness:  Good listening  Truly understand the person you’re listening to  Switch your attention...

In this episode, Steve shares a personal story of a difficult situation he recently walked through and how he applied the principles from the podcast on emotional management to bring out a better outcome.  Transformation Tip : “Persistence and resilience only come from having been given a chance to work through difficult problems.” – Gever Tulley. Coaching Resources: http://www.stevechuaintl.com h...

Why do we often find it much easier to extend grace to our loved ones than to ourselves? Unfortunately, many of us condemn ourselves for failures, rather than exercising self-compassion. This episode will teach you practical ways to root out negative self-talk and find grace and compassion for yourself through your mistakes and imperfections. Transformation Tip : “Talk to yourself like someone you...

Everyone has had a  situation in their life when they have felt like a victim. Unfortunately, many of us allow those situations to affect our lives negatively by skewing the way we view people and the world around us. This episode will help take you from victim to victor by teaching you how to overcome self-pity and entitlement. Transformation Tip :   “You can’t expect to be a “victor” if your liv...

The first 15 minutes of each day can make or break it. This episode teaches you practical ways to take back your morning by learning how to prioritize and live with intentionality.  Transformation Tip : “The first hour of the morning is the rudder of the day.” - Henry Ward Beecher  Your starting point is your finishing point Try not to pick up your phone first thing in the morning  Be intentional...

Can you think of a moment that you wish you could go back to and respond differently? Learning how to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally is key to developing your emotional intelligence. This episode gives you practical tools to better manage your emotions moving forward.    Transformation Tip : “Feelings are like kids. You don't want them driving the car, but you don't...

Emotional awareness is something that many of us lack. Our ability to be aware of our emotions is imperative for learning how to manage them in a healthy way. In this episode, we provide practical tools to add more emotional awareness to your life.  Transformation Tip : “If you are tuned out of your own emotions, you will be poor at reading them in other people.” - Daniel Goleman Being in touch wi...

We all have weaknesses and limitations. Learning to embrace them helps us to focus on our strengths and improve our emotional intelligence and growth trajectory. This episode reminds you that you don’t have to be good at everything, but simply be the best version of yourself.    Transformation Tip : To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; and to make yourself vulnerable is to show y...

A big key to becoming more self-aware is identifying blindspots. Blindspots are aspects of ourselves that we have not been aware of or not fully known. In this episode learn practical ways to discover both your positive and negative blindspots to help you develop your EQ and put the best version of yourself forward.  Transformation Tip : How do you know when you’ve been deceived? You don’t.  How t...

 Each of us is designed with a unique purpose and talents. When we are not working within our design we can get frustrated and burnt out. Oftentimes, this is caused by simply being unaware of our strengths and weaknesses. In this episode, gain practical tools to help you identify the areas where you thrive as well as potential blind spots that may be holding you back. It’s time to align with your...

Self-awareness should not be viewed as selfish or self-centeredness. Self-awareness helps you bring out the best version of yourself. Taking the time to reflect and grow in our areas of weakness allows us to improve our relationships, our confidence, and our lives!  Transformation Tip : Know Thyself.  Self-awareness is NOT: Self-centeredness Selfish About focusing on your flaws, but the greatness...

How do you know when it’s best to quit a relationship? Unfortunately, many people find themselves in codependent relationships that undermine their self-worth, value, and happiness. This episode will give you tools to determine whether you are in a codependent relationship as well as how to decide whether you can work through it with the other person or if it is best to leave.  Transformation Tip...

The word “quit” often has a negative connotation, but sometimes quitting is the right choice. In this episode, learn how to recognize when it is the right time to close a chapter and move on. Transformation Tip : “ Winners quit all the time. They just quit the right stuff at the right time.” – Seth Godin Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook  Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete F...

 Disappointment is a natural part of life. It can also be a powerful force that keeps us stuck or paralyzed. In this episode, learn to deal with your disappointment in a healthy way so you can move forward and come out on the other side better than before.  Transformation Tip : You can’t be disillusioned unless you were believing an illusion to begin with. Dealing with disappointment does not mean...