In this episode, Ulrike and her guest Jennifer K. Hill explore practical strategies for leaders to manage their anxiety during change and empower themselves to guide their teams effectively.
As leaders, it's crucial to begin by working on ourselves. Even if we never verbalize our feelings, our team can sense our emotions, leading to their discomfort and distress. Thus, the first step is for leaders to foster a deeper connection with themselves. We share here a few concrete techniques:
1. Practice deep listening, starting with ourselves and extending to our team members. Recognize that everyone has unique motivations, and by understanding and speaking to these motivations, we can cultivate psychological safety, productivity, and effectiveness.
2. During times of change, reflecting on what truly matters to us is essential. Jennifer refers to this as the "golden triangle" of connection to ourselves, others, and our purpose. Everything else falls into place when our actions align with a greater mission. Effective leaders embody these principles and engage in daily reflection.
3. Before bed, consider three questions: How could I have improved today? What am I proud of? What are three things I appreciated about my day?
4. When anxious, practice regulating the nervous system through deep breathing techniques, focusing on the heart center.
5. Physical posture also influences our mindset. We can access new perspectives and behaviors by consciously altering our body position. Inner child work is another valuable technique discussed in the episode.
Addressing our psycho-spiritual and emotional needs prevents reactive behavior and avoids burdening others with our emotional baggage. We create a healthier environment for ourselves and our teams by attending to our emotional well-being.
Tune in next time for more insights on leadership and organizational dynamics. If you want to improve your own skills in leading change or communicating more effectively, check out Ulrike’s online live courses for individuals here.
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About Jennifer Hill
Jennifer K. Hill is an Evolutionary Leader, entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcaster and TV host. She has hosted popular shows with Dr. Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, and many other leaders from around the world on her Regarding Consciousness podcast. After exiting her first company in 2018, she recently co-founded a new company in the technology space, OptiMatch (om.app) that utilizes their proprietary algorithm and built in AI to match people in business.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkhill/
About Ulrike Seminati
Ulrike is a globally operating coach, trainer, and consultant who brings a wealth of experience as a former C-level executive to her expertise in authentic leadership and impactful communication. By blending the latest self-development methodologies with her extensive practical experience in leading across all levels of hierarchy, she enables leaders to establish trust and lead change through effective communication. Ulrike's clients benefit from her pragmatic and user-friendly tools that enable them to make lasting improvements.
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