In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Michelle E. Dickinson, a resilience visionary, mental health advocate, and founder. Michelle shares her transformation from a corporate worker to a TED Talk speaker and memoir author.
She and Dr. Christie talk about her dedication to teaching resilience as a proactive lifestyle, helping people build resilience daily rather than waiting for rock bottom. Michelle also discusses patterns of thought, the power of self-awareness, and practical tips like gratitude and physical exercise to improve mental health. Her work involves coaching executives, educators, and corporate staff.
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Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.
With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.
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Episode Highlights:
00:00 Welcome to Productive Joy
00:38 Meet Michelle Dickinson: Resilience Visionary
02:03 Michelle's Journey: From Corporate to TED Talk
03:25 Resilience as a Lifestyle: Proactive Mental Health
05:17 Practical Tips for Building Resilience
06:11 The Power of Self-Awareness and Positive Thinking
13:18 Coaching and Training for Resilience
15:00 Defining Productive Joy
23:30 Michelle's Memoir and Final Thoughts
26:23 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks
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executive coaching
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Enneagram
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memoir
Breaking Into My Life
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social media comparison
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