In this episode of Untrained, we flip the script! Olympic gold medalist and performance coach
Joe Jacobi joins Whitney and Iris from his home in Catalonia to be this episode’s host. Joe
weaves in his expertise on a life worth living and then turns the tables on Whitney and Iris to
ask the Untrained duo about Season 3; recapping highlights from 3 episodes.

This conversation dives into:

• The Wave Mindset: Joe introduces the concept of "thinking in waves," a powerful metaphor for navigating life's challenges and opportunities with grace and intention.
• Joe flips the script and interviews Iris and Whitney: The trio recaps episodes includinglegendary coach Kathy Delany-Smith, Olympians Cassidy Krug and Connor Fields.
• Whitney and Iris weigh in on their current Untraining journey and where it finds them.
•  Untraining for Success: Joe shares a personal story of untraining his competitive mindset,revealing how letting go can lead to unexpected triumphs and greater enjoyment.

We had a great time connecting with Joe, wrapping up the season, and reflecting on Untraining as powerful strategy in each of our lives.

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Connect with Joe Jacobi: LinkedIn, Website

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”
—Rumi

Step inside the transformative world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Whitney and Iris on the "Untrained" podcast. Joined by IFS experts Barti Bourgault and Guthrie Sayen, co-founders of the Institute for Healing and Awakening, this episode unpacks Dr. Richard Schwartz’s groundbreaking model that’s revolutionizing personal growth, coaching, and therapy. If you are curious about self-discovery, you’ll find practical insights and tools for understanding your inner world and leading your life with greater clarity and compassion.Key Takeaways:

• IFS’s Three Big Ideas: Discover the foundational concepts that will change how you see yourself and others.
• Understanding Your Inner “Parts”: Learn how manager parts, protectors, and exiles shape your emotions and behaviors.
• Accessing Your “Self”: Explore ways to connect with your calm, compassionate core for healing and clarity.

Barti Bourgault, PCC and Guthrie Sayen PhD, PCC are the founders of The Institute for Healing and Awakening which offers life-changing training for those seeking to work more deeply in service of healing, presence, and global wellbeing. 

https://www.healingandawakening.institute
Whitney’s executive coaching is IFS informed.  www.whitneyottocoaching.com
Book on IFS: No Bad Parts by Dick Schwartz

 Resurfacing: A Conversation on Life’s Biggest Transitions fwith Olympic Diver Cassidy Krug
In this episode of "Untrained," hosts Iris and Whitney welcome Cassidy Krug, a former Olympic diver and author of "Resurface." Cassidy shares her journey from elite athlete to navigating life after sports, offering insights on the universal challenges of major life transitions.

Key highlights include:

• Cassidy's experience transitioning out of competitive diving
• The importance of community support during life changes
• Understanding and processing grief in all types of transitions
• The power of rituals in marking significant life events

Cassidy's story resonates beyond sports, touching on career shifts, personal growth, and finding new purpose. She emphasizes that no matter the transition you're facing, you're not alone.

This episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone grappling with change, from career pivots to personal transformations. Cassidy's book "Resurface" provides further exploration of these themes, making it a must-read for those seeking guidance through life's transitions.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and the unexpected opportunities that arise when we navigate change.

In this episode of The Untrained Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Smith—former NASA engineer turned coach for high-achieving women navigating chronic illness.We explore what it really means to slow down to speed up healing, and Amanda shares both science-backed tools and deeply personal insights on how to rewire the brain-body connection. Key Takeaways:

• Functional Neurology 101: How Amanda helps clients retrain their nervous systems for balance and recovery
• The Power of Sound: Humming and singing to stimulate the vagus nerve
• Curated Playlists: Using music strategically to calm or energize
• The Gutsy Chick Archetypes: Meet the Bruiser, the Brainster, the Stickler, and the Chillster—and how each one relates to healing
• A real-time reflection on what happens when Iris untrains her habit of going fast through life

This episode is a reminder: Slowing down isn’t weakness—it’s a tactical strategy that at some point we will all have to embrace. 
Amanda Smith is a former NCAA Division I and Division II softball player and  a trained aerospace engineer who has worked on projects for NASA. Now she helps female high performers with confusing health challenges to identify their unique path to clarity, relief, and optimum performance.

GutsyChickQuiz.comBodyWhisperHealing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@Body.Whisper.Healing https://www.instagram.com/amanda.g.smith/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-ritchie-smith/ 

What We Cover:

• What somatics is and how it's different from traditional approaches to behavior change
• How body-based practices help us build awareness, resilience, and alignment
• Redefining resilience: Not grit, but nourishment through nature, creativity, connection, and care

Dr. J draws from decades of experience in education, athletics, and healing work to illuminate how somatic awareness can shape everything from how we lead to how we grieve.Whether you’re navigating stress, leading through change, or just trying to feel more like yourself again—this episode offers tools and perspective you won’t want to miss.Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And if you loved this conversation, leave us a review and share it with a friend.You can find Dr. J Sikes on he website here: https://strozziinstitute.org/coach/j-sikes/

In this episode of The Untrained Podcast, hosts Whitney and Iris are joined by Travis Thomas, a renowned speaker, author, and coach. Together, they challenge the traditional belief that confidence is essential for success and explore why courage and action may be far more impactful.

Episode Highlights:

• Reframing Confidence and Courage: Travis explains why courage often trumps confidence in high-stakes environments. Actions, not feelings, ultimately drive performance.
• Creating Psychological Safety: Discover how leaders can foster environments where team members feel safe to take risks and grow, a crucial element for high-performing teams.
• Responding to Uncertainty: Travis shares strategies for focusing on controllable factors like attitude and effort, maintaining a proactive mindset even in unpredictable situations.
• The Power of Validation: Understand why allowing individuals to express emotions before guiding them toward solutions enhances leadership effectiveness.
• Pausing for Conscious Choice: Inspired by Viktor Frankl, Travis discusses the importance of pausing between stimulus and response to make thoughtful decisions.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that redefines confidence and equips you with practical tools for leadership and personal growth. Connect with Travis Thomas and explore his work through his books, Confidence is Overrated and Three Words for Getting Live.If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on LinkedIn at The Untrained Podcast.

In this episode of the "Untrained" podcast, we welcome Dr. Lisa and Dr. Richard Orbe-Austin to discuss their insightful new book, "Your Child's Greatness: A Parent's Guide to Raising Children Without Imposter Syndrome." 
The conversation is a treasure trove of strategies for nurturing confidence, resilience, and healthy self-esteem in children, tackling challenges like performance anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressures of toxic academic cultures.

Key Concepts: Belonging, Blooming, and Being

• Introduction to the three-part framework for child development

• Importance of fostering a sense of belonging independent of achievement

Navigating High-Stress Environments

• Applying book principles to high-pressure situations like competitive sports

• Strategies for parents to support children in challenging environments

Performance Anxiety and Perfectionism

• Techniques for addressing performance anxiety in children-

• Understanding the roots and impacts of perfectionism 

Building Self-Care Routines

• Importance of modeling self-care behaviors as parents

• Strategies for incorporating self-care into children's routines 

Toxic Academic and Sports Cultures

• Addressing challenges in academic and sports environments

• Encouraging parents to advocate for their children's well-being 

Curiosity and Understanding in Parenting

• Emphasizing the importance of curiosity in understanding children's behaviors

• Encouraging open communication and data-driven conclusions in parenting 

Whether you're a parent, coach, teacher or anyone who works with kids, you'll find valuable wisdom in this episode on fostering resilience and confidence in the next generation.

Join us for this enlightening discussion and discover how to foster a nurturing environment where children can truly thrive. For more insights, connect with Dr. Lisa and Dr. Richard Orbe-Austin and explore their book, "Your Child's Greatness."

Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist, executive coach, and co-founder of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting. She specializes in career advancement, leadership development, and helping high-potential professionals overcome imposter syndrome. Her expert insights have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, NBC News, and more, and she’s been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Careers.

Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist, executive coach, and author who specializes in imposter syndrome, leadership development, and workplace well-being. He is a TEDx speaker whose insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and more.Together they have written, Own Your Greatness and Your Unstoppable Greatness, and  Your Child's Greatness: A Parent's Guide to Raising Children Without Imposter Syndrome.

In this episode of The Untrained Podcast, we dive into a conversation that every high performer can likely relate to: Toxic Productivity. We sit down with Israa Nasir, psychotherapist and author of Toxic Productivity, to explore the pervasive mindset in which our self-worth becomes tethered to achievement. We examine the cultural, familial, and emotional roots of this mindset, the rewards and costs it carries, and the long-term impact on our well-being.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The definition of toxic productivity
• Cultural influences that shape our productivity mindset
• The emotional underpinnings that drive overachievement
• Strategies for untraining from toxic productivity
• The role of intentional mediocrity in achieving healthy productivity

Israa shares her personal journey through toxic productivity, provides powerful client examples, and invites us to radically reimagine what productivity truly means. Her approach blends psychological insights with practical strategies, offering a roadmap to breaking free from the achievement treadmill.If you’ve ever felt like you are only as good as your latest accomplishment, this episode is for you.
Listen now and start untraining from unconscious toxic productivity.

Guest Bio: Iraa Nasir
Israa Nasir, MHC-LP, is a New York City-based psychotherapist, writer, and the founder of WellGuide—a digital community for mental health awareness. A Pakistani-Canadian child of immigrants, she has a specific focus on mental health, identity formation and healing for the AAPI first- and second-generation immigrant community.

Resources & Links: https://www.israanasir.com/about-israa

Episode Summary:

If the February blues are hitting hard, this episode might be just what you need. We’re talking about simple, meaningful ways to bring more goodness into our communities—because even small acts can create powerful ripple effects.

Our guest this week is Bryan Driscoll, author of The goodness game and a passionate advocate for kindness. His journey of paying it forward began 20 years ago when a stranger’s small act of generosity changed his life. Now, he’s on a mission to inspire others to spread goodness in ways that feel natural and sustainable.

In this episode, we explore:

• The surprising experiment that sparked Brian’s mission
• How to identify your unique "helper style"
• Tips for giving without burning out
• The five rules of The Goodness Game
• Practical ways to incorporate kindness into daily life

Research backs it up—helping others isn’t just good for them; it’s good for us, too. Studies have shown that acts of kindness boost happiness, reduce anxiety, and strengthen social connections across cultures.

Brian reminds us that generosity doesn’t have to be grand and offers tips to keep kindness sustainable.

This conversation left us with practical tips for getting goodness flowing.

Guest Bio: Bryan Driscoll

Bryan Driscoll is an author, entrepreneur, and advocate for kindness. His journey with The Goodness Game began after a stranger’s simple act of generosity changed his life 20 years ago. Since then, he’s been dedicated to paying it forward and helping others find their own ways to spread goodness. When he’s not writing or speaking on the power of kindness, Bryan runs a digital marketing agency, invests in real estate, and enjoys mountain biking and skiing with his family in Pittsburgh.

Resources & Links:
Check out goodnessgame.com for free resources, including Bryan’s book and the Helper’s Heart Test.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to not just survive, but thrive in a sport where a single mistake could cost you your life? BMX Athletes "have to have the explosive power of a 100-meter sprinter, the endurance of a 400-meter runner, the balance of a gymnast, and the mental fortitude of a boxer".

In our latest Untrained episode, we explore the mind of an athlete who's experienced the full
spectrum of Olympic outcomes. The first time Connor went to the Olympics he “choked” and earned 7th place. The second time he won an Olympic Gold and in the final Olympics, Connor suffered a life threatening injury. His story is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and the power of perspective in his athletic career and beyond.

Here are 3 key insights from our conversation with Connor:

•  Adaptability is Key: BMX racing demands a unique blend of skills. Connor explains how this translates to success in life beyond sports as well as what mindsets he needed to UNTRAIN.
•  Redefining Success: Learn how Connor's sport and life transitions have forced him to continually redefine success and what it means to him now that he is a TV host and Keynote speaker.
• Unlearning Black and White Thinking: Discover how Connor is navigating the "gray areas" of life after a career of clear-cut wins and losses.

This episode offers a raw look into the mindset of an elite athlete transitioning to life beyond
competition. Hint: it involves a lot of untraining!

You can learn more about Connor at: https://www.connorfields.com

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kathy Delaney-Smith, the winningest coach in Ivy League history, who transformed Harvard women's basketball through her innovative approach to leadership.

Episode Highlights:Kathy shares her groundbreaking "act as if" principle and reveals how she helped hundreds of female athletes break free from perfectionism to reach their full potential. As an early pioneer of relational leadership, Kathy's approach was ahead of its time.You'll discover her framework for untraining perfectionism and hear the story behind her upcoming book "Grit and Wit: Empowering Lives and Leaders." You'll also hear why it was once humorously titled "Get Your Head Out of Your Ass Because You're Missing Out."

Key Insights:

• The power of relational leadership in building trust and fostering growth
• Why celebrating mistakes creates innovation and resilience
• Practical strategies for adapting leadership styles across generations
• Managing the challenges of coaching in the social media era
• Implementing the "act as if" principle in any setting
• Effective techniques for giving and receiving feedback

Drawing from her 40-year coaching career, Kathy's unique blend of tough love, humor, and genuine care offers valuable lessons for leaders in all fields.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Kathy’s website and link to her book Grit and Wit: https://kathydelaneysmith.com/

Struggling to get quality sleep? You're not alone. This week on The Untrained Podcast, we sit down with renowned sleep expert Dr. Meeta Singh, who has worked with elite athletes (think LA Lakers and Washington Nationals) and high-achieving professionals to optimize their rest for peak performance.
Here's what we cover:

• Why sleep is a non-negotiable for health, performance, and emotional well-being
• Key strategies to optimize your sleep, including:
  • Limit caffeine and stimulants after midday
  • Maintain a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends
  • Create a 30-60 minute wind-down routine before bed
  • Avoid screens at least 30 minutes before sleeping
• How to create the ideal sleep environment:
  • Keep your bedroom dark and cool (65-68°F)
  • Use white noise to minimize disturbances
  • Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation
• The connection between daytime habits and nighttime sleep quality
• Practical strategies for busy executives, parents, and anyone juggling it all

About Dr. Meeta Singh
Dr. Meeta Singh, a leading Sleep Medicine expert, has an exceptional track record of enhancing athlete performance and well-being through advanced sleep science. Her education and training at the Mayo Clinic and Henry Ford Health System, combined with her fellowship at the Institute of Coaching at Harvard McLean, provide a solid foundation for her innovative approaches to sleep and performance.
Dr. Singh has been instrumental in the success of numerous sports teams and individual athletes, utilizing bespoke athlete sleep profiling with FDA-approved monitors to revolutionize recovery and performance strategies. Her collaborations have spanned a wide range of sports and organizations, including:

• Baseball: Washington Nationals (World Series Champions), New York Mets, Detroit Tigers, LA Angels, and Cincinnati Reds.

• Basketball: LA Lakers, New York Knicks, and Detroit Pistons.Hockey: New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings.

• Football: Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, and Denver Broncos.

• Soccer: Belgium National Team.

• Motorsport: Working with Ferrari race car drivers, highlighting her versatility and ability to adapt her expertise to the unique demands of high-stakes motorsports.

Dr. Singh's impact extends beyond team sports, as she has also provided personalized support to individual athletes and coaches across various disciplines, underscoring her commitment to the individual needs of her clients.
Her work has not only contributed to major victories, such as the World Series win with the Washington Nationals, but also to the personal and professional development of athletes and coaches. Dr. Singh's dynamic keynotes and leadership consultations have made her a valued asset to any sports program, enhancing team dynamics and fostering a culture of success and well-being.
Dr. Singh's broad array of collaborations demonstrates her unparalleled expertise in the field of sleep medicine within the sports industry. Her commitment to excellence and innovation continues to set new benchmarks for athlete care, making her an essential partner for teams and individuals aiming for the pinnacle of performance and health.

Connect with Dr. Singh:  http://www.meetasinghmd.com/

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In this powerful episode of The Untrained Podcast, we're joined by Clara Bingham, award-winning journalist and author of The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America. Together, we delve into one of the most transformative decades in history—1963 to 1973—a period that reshaped women's possibilities in education, sports, and the workplace.

Clara shares compelling stories from her interviews with over 120 women, giving voice to the pioneers who fought for gender equality. From Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, to Billie Jean King’s iconic "Battle of the Sexes," and the legislative efforts of leaders like Bella Abzug and Shirley Chisholm, this episode honors the trailblazers who paved the way for generations to come.

What You’ll Learn:

• The major milestones in the women’s liberation movement between 1963–1973.
• Personal stories of courage and activism that led to historic changes.
• The ongoing relevance of these battles in today's fight for equality.

Elizabeth DeMaso currently serves as the president of an independent advertising agency and is the founder/host of the "More Everything" podcast. Her tagline: "For anyone thinking there must be more to life than this, there is more of everything." As a working mom who has faced health challenges and divorce in the last few years, she has had to learn new skills and let go of ones that weren’t serving her.  
Her life doesn’t look much different on the outside than it did 5 years ago, but on the inside so much has improved. Join us in this conversation of how reorienting towards taking better care of ourselves, can create profound change over time.  Find out what that looked like for Elizabeth's journey, and be invited into how to make changes in your own life. We will cover how Elizabeth:

• Realized she was competing for things that didn't truly matter
• Health scare forced her to rely on others
• Shifted focus from achievement to meaning and alignment
• Focuses on moving through challenges rather than "fixing" everything
• Her More Everything podcast was born from desire to share authentic stories of life's messiness and meaning

Connect with Elizabeth:
https://www.more-everything.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-demaso-29963b6

In this episode of Untrained, hosts Iris and Whitney welcome Sarah Cusick, founder of Meeting House and expert in executive coaching with a DEI lens. Sarah brings her extensive experience from her roles at the Atlantic, the Obama Foundation, and Teach for America to discuss the nuances of belonging and bias in professional settings. We sat down with her to learn more about her work with corporate executives UNTRAINING unconscious bias in the workplace. We share with you in this episode what that looks like in her coaching and the tools and strategies that anyone can practice.

Episode Highlights:

• We explore how women in male-dominated spaces can navigate leadership transitions up the ladder
• Sarah shares a reframe around  "executive presence" vs "leadership presence" 
• We explore the difference between true belonging and pseudo-inclusion
• Sarah shares her experience working with leaders to recognize and address unconscious bias and its impact
• Sarah shares how bias can affect opportunity distribution and career advancement
• We explore research around how we can intentionally feed our brain more diversity of dialects, stories, etc to give it more data which can reduce unconscious bias
• We discuss the value of self-awareness in leadership development

About Sarah Cusick

Sarah Cusick provides executive coaching and consulting with a DEI lens. She has held senior roles in diversity, equity, inclusion, and learning development at prestigious organizations. Sarah is a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) and has presented at Columbia University's International Coaching Conference on cultural competency for coaches and leaders.
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 Aquil Abdullah, OLY is a trailblazing athlete and accomplished professional in the tech industry. As a member of the United States Rowing Team from 1999 to 2004, Aquil made history as the first African-American male to qualify for the Summer Olympics in rowing, competing in the 2004 Athens Games. His journey to the Olympics was marked by dedication and resilience, overcoming setbacks, including narrowly missing qualification in his first attempt by just 33/100 seconds. 
Beyond his athletic achievements, Aquil is currently a Principal Software Engineer at Hydrow, Inc. (think Peloton but for rowing). As a featured athlete at Hydrow, he advocates for those on the fringes of sports, inspiring the next generation to pursue their dreams.
Aquil is also a musician, a surfer, a deep thinker, a big personality and husband and father. In this episode we discuss

• The courage and self-trust it takes to leave a path when it doesn’t feel like hard work and tenacity can save the day
• Strategies and benefits of maintaining connection and empathy as a leader in high-pressure environments
• The untraining he had to pursue to be the best version of himself
• The challenges of identity shifts when transitioning between careers. 
• The rich personal growth and self-trust that can evolve out of our deep disappointments if we are open to it
• Encouragement to view setbacks as part of a larger "masterpiece" in one's life journey

 Connect with Aquil on LinkedIn.
Aquil's Medium article that Whitney referenced in the episode 

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We are thrilled to be chatting with Megan Jo Wilson in today’s episode. 

Megan Jo is a certified coach, leadership trainer, musician, and founder of Rockstar Camp for Women. Megan Jo shares her unique journey from being a musician, farmer, and chef to the development of her innovative leadership program that combines music and self-expression to empower women.

We chat about Megan Jo's 20-year coaching career, her insights on overcoming fear and imposter syndrome, and the profound impact of her Rockstar Camp, which fosters confidence and community.

We dive into themes of unlearning societal expectations, authentic self-expression, and creating a supportive sisterhood. We also touch on the importance of redefining success and playing big by aligning actions with personal values and desires.

What we will explore in this episode: 

• The transformative power of music. 
• Experiential learning, being in the spotlight, and facing your fears! 
• Playing big vs. playing small.
• Building a better relationship with yourself.
• The complicated relationship of wanting to be seen and heard.

 Guest Bio:  Megan Jo Wilson is a mother, a feminist, a Certified Professional Coach and author of the best-selling business books, “Who the F*ck Am I To Be A Coach", and “No More Playing Small." 

A singer and performer since she was a young girl, Megan Jo is also the founder of “Rockstar Camp for Women”, a somatic experiential Leadership Development Program based in Portland, Maine. She believes that confidence can be learned and teaches it by putting untrained shower-singers on stage for one night to perform one song with a live band and audience.

In 2020 she worked as a Master Coach and curriculum writer for Spiritual Teacher and Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson, and is a regular Co-Conspirator with Feminist Icon and Author Regena Thomashauer aka “Mama Gena.”

Her mission to amplify the voices and stories of women is expressed through her work as a coach and artist. Whether she is painting, writing poetry, or leading women to embrace their erotic genius, she loves to challenge the status quo norms in a Patriarchal World Culture and teach other women to do the same.

Connect with Megan Jo: https://www.meganjowilson.com/ 

"Who the F*ck Am I To Be a Coach" Book Download: https://megan-jo-wilson.mykajabi.com/coach-book 

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We were excited to chat with our friend and colleague, Inga Stasiulionytė about two important topics that are evolving in the corporate and athletic world: feedback and grit. As a performance and leadership coach and former Olympic javelin thrower, Inga has compelling perspectives on these topics. 

For Inga, “grit” means “character-building.” She had a coach who taught her not only that she could train her body but that she could train her character. She now coaches clients to learn how to pursue grit as it relates to their personal leadership journey.  We explore perseverance and rest and grace as key elements of grit.

What we will explore in this episode: 

• Inga’s definition of grit.
• How to break limits in a sustainable way.
• Learning what pain signals growth and what pain warrants rest.
• Understanding your capacity and how to use it

 Guest Bio: 14 years of working with executives in demanding industries has given Inga profound insights into resolving intricate leadership challenges. With years of experience as a competitive Olympic athlete, in business and leadership studies, working as a business analyst, building startups, and leading the first MIT Sports Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, provided Inga Stasiulionyte with a deep understanding of the challenges and needs of striving for self-realization on and off the field. Inga founded OFOUNDERS to provide the best coaching support to ambitious leaders who strive to scale their leadership growth and impact. 

Connect with Inga: 
 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javelingaworld/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javelingaworld/ 
Website: https://ofounders.com/  
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We were excited to chat with our friend and colleague, Inga Stasiulionytė about two important topics that are evolving in the corporate and athletic world: feedback and grit. As a performance and leadership coach and former Olympic javelin thrower, Inga has compelling perspectives on these topics. In our episode about feedback, we examine the results-focused and fear-based feedback approach that many have experienced, and explore the benefits of a strategy aimed at understanding and strengthening relationships. What we will explore in this episode: 

• How to better give feedback AND receive feedback.
• Listening to your body when giving and receiving feedback.
• Feedback isn’t a straight line – it’s more of a loop.
• Giving feedback to different generations.

 Guest Bio: 14 years of working with executives in demanding industries has given Inga profound insights into resolving intricate leadership challenges. With years of experience as a competitive Olympic athlete, in business and leadership studies, working as a business analyst, building startups, and leading the first MIT Sports Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, provided Inga Stasiulionyte with a deep understanding of the challenges and needs of striving for self-realization on and off the field. Inga founded OFOUNDERS to provide the best coaching support to ambitious leaders who strive to scale their leadership growth and impact. 

Connect with Inga: 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javelingaworld/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javelingaworld/ 
Website: https://ofounders.com/  
Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://www.radicalcandor.com/  

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