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Innovation Made EasyStress? How To Overcome It.Stress is a feeling and feelings are the language of our body. When you are feeling stressed you want to stop and pause; and understand what is causing you to feel this way, what thoughts are triggering this feeling. Tune in to listen to this episode as I unfold the causes of stress and how you can learn to manage it in a way that serves you.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-12-0821 min
Innovation Made EasySay Yes To BoredomBoredom is a feeling and feelings are the language of the body.Feelings are the results of thoughts so if and when we are bored we don't want to rush and kill the boredom with any stimuli and instead we want to get curious and understand why what we are thinking that makes us feel bored.Boredom is the lack of stimulation, but is different from apathy where we are accepting the status quo, and instead we want to do something about it.Tune in as I unfold this interesting emotion that is...
2021-12-0119 min
Innovation Made Easy5 Common Traits of SuccessWhy do certain people have more success than others?What are the common traits of success?In this week's episode I share 5 traits & characteristics of successful people when it comes to customer relationship.It has a lot to do with attitude of course.Tune in to liste to this episode.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-11-2415 min
Innovation Made EasyEffort | Impact | Reward EquationQuick episode this week to let you pause and think: how much effort am I putting into which activity. what is the impact and reward out of it? Allow yourself to make adjustments to get to max impact and reward with less effort. It is possible. You just need the time to think about it a bit.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-11-1708 min
Innovation Made EasyCarbon pricing & fossil fuelGiven the meeting in Glasgow this week, I thought it would make sense for me to talk him little bit about environment and some principles that are common around climate crisis. So in this episode I cover watch cabin pricing is what Fossett she will is and subsidies.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-11-1021 min
Innovation Made EasyWhy only 5% of the world's population practices mindfulnessMindfulness and meditation are practiced today by only 5 % of the world's population. 95% of people either cannot see the point or are not committed enough to stick to this ancient practice.Why? This was my question and now I have the answer.This week I am reframing this activity, breaking it down to its basic component and I am sharing with you why I finally got myself and my clients to adopt it. We have the compelling reason we want to get the new habit to stick.Spoiler: I am no...
2021-11-0318 min
Innovation Made EasyHow To 10x Your Self-Confidence with Mental FitnessIf you are not physically fit, you will be physically stressed when climbing a steep mountain. When you are not mentally fit, you will be mentally stressed when facing challenging life and work circumstances. Mental Fitness is the X-Factor that allows you to achieve peak performance, wellness and self-confidence! Find out more and enrol in 6 weeks program at covone.se/MFCPWatch the video version on YouTube here.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-10-2736 min
Innovation Made EasyConversation with Dr. Margaret Barrow, Associate Professor and Founder of "It's Nola Snacks"Margaret and I met at an event organised by Summer D. Watson on her show Kore Women and I was fascinated by her journey founding a snacking company.Dr. Margaret Barrow is the Founder and CEO of It's Nola, which is a black women-owned vegan snack company. She is an Associate Professor, Author, Keynote Speaker and a Graduate of Columbia University. Tune in to learn more about Margaret and her journey from making a delicious snack for herself to growing into a successful business.--- Send in a voice message: https://a...
2021-10-2042 min
Innovation Made Easy4 Core Behaviours to Upgrade Your Conversations4 core behaviours to upgrade your conversations.Conversations can tell a lot about the company culture and I like to think of them as your operating system over which you then run all the applications / company's functions.Getting better at communicating and putting some thoughts on how we go through our conversations can have incredible benefits in terms of growth, motivation, performance and happiness.Listen in!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-10-1321 min
Innovation Made EasyProject Management Tools for EveryoneMore and more organisations are seeing the value of Project Managements Skills, tools and practices beyond the professionals with that title.In this week's episodes, I share with you what I think are some key tools you can apply in any project / goal both professionally and privately.In particular, I will be discussing:- The Project Charter as a way to get everybody aligned and its key elements.- The Initiation phase of the project and the KEY question you want to ask before start diving into planning and resourcing.
2021-10-0620 min
Innovation Made EasyBlockchain UnfoldedThis week I am joined by Frank Pagano and Sanaa Voss to talk about Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrencies.Sanaa is a Certified Crypto Finance Expert, on a mission to make the Blockchain and Crypto accessible to all, to help individuals and companies discover where the opportunities lay ahead. Senior executive with a background in Analytics, cross roads of Big Data and Loyalty across several industries.Frank is Head of Sales at qiibee. With 20 years of Marketing experience in FMCG and Fashion. Started as a Finance Analyst, but when you are young, you always make mistakes...
2021-09-291h 02
Innovation Made EasyMonday I don't Fear YouThis week I am sharing with you my journey on how I learned to master my time and look forward to Monday Mornings as a key starting point in my weeks towards achieving my goals.It all starts with defining what you want to achieve and be clear about your individual ambition.Work by quarters: what are your top 3 priorities? Those three priorities become then your compass for keeping track where you are going and if you are staying committed towards your goals.What do you need to do for those three priorities...
2021-09-2218 min
Innovation Made EasyThe Power of VisualizationLook around you: everything that you see was first just an idea.If you believe in the sentence seeing is believing, let me challenge you on inverting the sentence:BELIEVING IS SEEING.Yes because you first need to imagine something, a goal, a destination, an objective, before you can actually commit to reaching it.This week I talk about this amazing tool we all have in our arsenal which is visualisation of a goal.Tune in and find out how it works, the science behind it and how to...
2021-09-1518 min
The KORE Women PodcastThe journey of an International Business, Marketing, and Innovation Executive turned Executive Coach - Chiara CovoneThis week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Chiara Covone, who is an executive coach, has a 20-year history of working in the corporate arena in the areas of marketing, innovation, and business development, and has made it her mission to help individuals live life on their terms and help them in their journey of recognizing how powerful they are. She is originally from Italy and lives with her husband, twins, and her dog outside of Stockholm, Sweden.
Chiara is certified by the International Coaching Federation, she has made her mission to help individuals b...
2021-09-1433 min
Innovation Made EasyBecoming An ExecutiveAre you ready for stepping up in your company and become an executive? Then this episode will help you get ready for it and start thinking as an executive right here and now.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-09-0819 min
Innovation Made EasyGrow Your Influence: Hard & Soft TacticsSo many people strive to be more influential and wish their opinions was more heard and considered.But is there a myth about influence? Are we not overcomplicating it?In this week's episode I deconstruct influence in different tactics and I am sure you will be positively surprised of actually how much influence you are already exercising. Start where you are: understand what is already working and clearly define which areas (tactics) you feel you would like to try and practice more to become better at it.FREEBIE: Access my 3 parts f...
2021-09-0125 min
Innovation Made EasyFrom intent to ImpactHow often do we find ourself confused by how our actions have impacted others and the only thing we can say is... "I did not intend this to happen! "This week, I discuss how you can be more effective translating your actual intent into the impact you meant to start with, and avoid any misunderstanding or avoidable hurt feelings on the way.Full show notes and links at www.chiaracovone.com/podcast/ep65Access the free three parts masterclass by clicking here.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone...
2021-08-2519 min
Innovation Made EasyWhy Sleep Drives PerformanceWhy do we sleep? And do we need to sleep for 7-9 hours to be fully functional? When doing my research for last week's episode, I got so interested in sleep and I finally decided to answer my own question around why is sleep important and why it affects my mood and energy so much.I am adventuring myself into territories of neuroscience and talk about hormones and neurotransmitters as a non-scientist (OBS: I am a statistician by education) but some of these terms are so recurring that I think among non-scientist we can get a...
2021-08-1821 min
Innovation Made EasyLearning How We LearnHow many people do you know that I don’t make an effort to learn how to learn? Should it not that be a subject in schools ?Can you imagine a more high level of skill to pick up in life? This is what I’m going to discuss in this episode and talk about it in a way that is simple so I can understand and apply it.Episode webpage can be found here: come over and leave me a comment!- Chiara--- Send in a voice...
2021-08-1117 min
Innovation Made EasyRecognition & AppreciationThis week I discuss the difference between recognition and appreciation, and why we want to practice both. Everybody wants to feel they are appreciated for what they do, but even more for who they are.Access my free Masterclass to stop procrastinating here.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-08-0421 min
Innovation Made EasyYour Brain Is Your AssetThe first thing that comes to mind when thinking about company assets is not usually people.And this week I would like to stress the importance of People as a company assets and then, for individuals highlight how our brain is our most important asset.If you agree with me on this point then you will naturally follow my train of thoughts around questioning how much we spend and invest in our brain power to maintain its capacity and maximise the output from this asset.Yes we do that very much in the...
2021-07-2824 min
Innovation Made EasyThe KASH model of EIFor true, lasting change to take place, you sure will know that learning - reading a book or attending a two days' training - won't be enough.This week I discuss the KASH model of Emotional Intelligence - a power tool for any lasting change to take place.KASH stands forKnowledgeAttitudeSkillsHabits.Tune in to learn the details of this model and think along on how to use it to help you reach your goals.NOTE: This tool was originally...
2021-07-2118 min
the WoW - the World of Work!Part 2 - Demystifying Coaching w/ Chiara Covone - LIVE WoW EventThe conversation continues as we unpack some of the myths linked to coaching and take questions from the participants. What's the difference between executive coaching and life coaching? What to do when the coachees expect the coach to come up with the answers to their problems? Is everyone coachable? and more!
Join me together with Chiara Covone, Executive Coach & Marketing Professional, as we bring clarity on this very important topic!
2021-07-1421 min
Innovation Made EasyDemystifying Coaching - In collaboration with WOW podcastSpecial edition of the podcast!I am sharing with you the live event we have run with Paola Granati about demystifying coaching.It was an engaging and entertaining event and hopefully also stroke a chord with the audience.Tune in and let me know what you think!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-07-141h 08
Innovation Made EasyThe Performance FormulaHow often do you hear people at work saying"This person is not good.""He/she is a poor performer."The trouble I have with sentences like these is that they don't leave much room to change and new possibilities.Already by changing the sentence to something like..."This person is not performing very well in the current circumstances." you will notice immediately how it gives hope to change and opens up to a lot of possibilities.In this episode, I introduce this formulaPerformance...
2021-07-0724 min
Innovation Made EasyYour IdentityWhat makes your or my identity? What aspects are there that define our identity?As leaders, being explicit about how different aspects of our identities and lived experiences have informed who we are, what we value, helps us understand how we perceive situations and how we interact with other people. Spending time in understanding our own identity also means reflecting on our place in the world, in society, and in organisations. To truly get to a deep understanding of who we are, we want to examine those aspects of ourselves that are part of...
2021-06-3022 min
the WoW - the World of Work!Part 1 - Demystifying Coaching w/ Chiara Covone - LIVE WoW EventThere is a lot of noise around coaching! But is there just as much understanding as there is noise around what coaching is and what it isn't? Who is it for? How much should it cost? What are the benefits of coaching? And how do you know whether the coach you are working with is qualified to help you achieve your goals?
Together with Chiara Covone, we unpack some of the myths around coaching in this LIVE Episode of the World of Work Podcast, the WoW, where we were joined by BA coaches and participants who pitched in with their...
2021-06-2932 min
Innovation Made EasyHumbleness vs BraggingHumbleness is noble but can damage your visibility and - in the long run - also your motivation. Bragging is also not recommended since people that brag are seen as inconsiderate and not believed to be better performers than their humble colleagues. How do we strike a balance between those two behaviors? I discuss what you can consider and reflect upon in this week’s episode.Access my FREE Masterclass to learn and practice the 3 steps you need to achieve any goal, by going to https://www.covone.se/Goal--- S...
2021-06-2326 min
Innovation Made EasyAssertivenessAsking for what we 'need', asserting our desires can feel incredibly difficult, at times.To be direct about what you need or want can be misinterpreted and you might be coming across as selfish. However, knowing the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication can help you to ensure that you communicate with confidence, clarity and care for others. Tune in to this weeks episode to get my steps on how to practice assertiveness.And access my instructions at www.chiaracovone.com/podcast/ep55.--- Send in a voice message: ht...
2021-06-1623 min
Innovation Made EasyGrowth MattersI want you to ask yourselves, “why should I grow?""Why should I go to the next step and do the next thing and pursue the next goal?"" Why should I even bother trying to become self-actualized, or fulfill my potential, or learn something new?"" Why should I even listen to my own desires when I can just settle in here, and be comfortable?” In this episode I discuss the reason and try to convince (if needed being) why growth matters. And if it resonates, I want to encourage you to...
2021-06-0919 min
Innovation Made EasyImpostor SyndromeDo you find yourself feeling out of place in a meeting or even in a relationship and doubting your skills you’re right to sit at the table? If you’re suffering of imposter syndrome you are letting self doubts and self criticism influence you.Despite external evidence of your achievements, those experiencing these thoughts remain convinced that they do not deserve everything that they have achieved and in fact it can go so far as they self-sabotage their success.But impostor syndrome has also its positive sides.Balance and self-awareness are s...
2021-06-0225 min
Innovation Made EasyConfidence in SelfEverybody seems to wanting to be self-confident. And yet, so many people are not actively working towards its attainment. Self-confidence is not something we are born with. When we try new things but we know how to handle our own mind and the emotions that our thoughts will provoke - that's when self-confidence supports our ambitions. Self-confidence is about knowing that things won't always go the way we thought, and being fine about it. Having our own back, not make it mean more than what it is: an attempt where we have an opportunity to learn. If y...
2021-05-2620 min
Innovation Made EasyYour Zone of GeniusWhat work do you do that doesn’t seem like work?In your work, what produces the highest ratio of abundance and satisfaction to the amount of time spent?What is your unique ability?Gay Hendricks' book 'The Big Leap' clearly made an impression on me. I love how he talks about the 4 zones and how committing to staying in our zone of Genius can be beneficial for our growth and for the world.Tune into this week's episode as I summarize the concept of our Upper Limit and distill the 4 zo...
2021-05-1917 min
Innovation Made EasyImprove Your Company's CultureThe company culture is the collection of behaviors and attitudes within an organization. Why is it important to focus on company culture? Because it can jeopardize your company’s potential today and in the future. In this episode I discuss the signs of unhealthy company culture and a some areas to consider for you to actively contribute to improve the culture, no matter where you are:- shift it from toxic to healthy or - shift it from good to great.--- Send in a voice message: https...
2021-05-1225 min
Innovation Made EasyYour Executive PresenceExecutive Presence is what you tell the world, what you signal to the world and is the result of three distinctive factors: 1. Your gravitas. In Latin gravis means ‘serious’. It is about your seriousness. Your dignity. Your gravitas is about how well you know your stuff. Cold. Do you know your stuff three questions deep? This is about your expertise.2. Your Communication skills. Your style. Can you get your message across? Do you know how you be heard? No matter how profound your gravitas, if you can’t get your message across, it is going to be v...
2021-05-0523 min
Innovation Made EasyThe Power of DecisionsDecisions - should we take a lot of them and train the muscle ? Or should we limit the number of decision and avoiding decision fatigue ? My question is why do we get fatigued in the first place ? Decisions are the ultimate power we have in our lives and that is a blessing and a curse: Afraid that things are not going to turn out how we thought can paralizes us and make us avoid taking the decision, procrastinating and lingering in doubt We can create the lives we want by be intentional and deliberate ab...
2021-04-2822 min
Innovation Made EasyGift To Future YouWe used to write a lot of letters and we don’t do that anymore or at least not as often in this fast communicating world - where quick SMSs, calls and emails have replaced writing beautiful long thoughtful letters. And I would like to give you an opportunity to actually take fountainpen and paper and start writing a letter to your future self, as well as writing a letter to your future you. what would she say to yourself what does older you do? where does he/she live?Tune into this week's episode as I...
2021-04-2123 min
Innovation Made EasyTime Is An Illusion“Time isn’t precious at all, because it is an illusion. What you perceive as precious is not time but the one point that is out of time: the Now. That is precious indeed. The more you are focused on time—past and future—the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is.” Eckhart Tolle This episode is about taking care to deliberately create and manage time.Full shownotes at www.chiaracovone.com/46--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-04-1422 min
Innovation Made EasyThe Symptoms of Lack of PersistenceLast week I covered the 6 triggers of persistence and this week we are looking at all the symptoms that are signs of lack of persistence.It is a long list, so get yourself a cup of coffee, take pen and paper and take the time to reflect upon your own behavior to see if you recognize any or many of these symptoms in your own life and realize now why you have not followed through on your dreams and wants.Which one resonates with you the most?Leave me a comment at www...
2021-04-0734 min
Innovation Made Easy6 Triggers of PersistencePersistence is a state of mind and can be nurtured fostered and maintained through six main causes.Tune in as I unfold each cause one by one and give you guidance on how to foster your own persistence to stay focused and achieve your goals.Full shownotes at www.chiaracovone.com/podcast/ep44If you have not done so yet, get your free Finisher Formula that guides you - in 5 easy steps - to crash all your goals and never procrastinate again.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone...
2021-03-3120 min
Innovation Made EasySelf-Confidence FormulaI listen to this every single day and I encourage you to do the same. Feel the words deep into yourself and listen to it as many times as you want. This is the self-confidence formula by Napoleon Hill to connect with our subconscious mind and it works wonders ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-03-2702 min
Innovation Made EasyThe outcome of the meetingIn this week’s episode I talk about 6 types of outcome that I believe are good reasons to have meetings.Spoiler: A meeting should rarely be held simply to inform participants or stakeholders. The exception to this practice is when the information is highly sensitive or complex, or stakeholder buy-in is needed. Meetings primarily centered on information sharing should be replaced by an email or memo. Join me in this conversation as I distill the 6 main outcomes you want to define ahead of time which will influence:- the struc...
2021-03-2435 minInnovation Made EasyDaily AffirmationsStart your day with words of self-love and appreciation.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-03-2006 min
Innovation Made EasyThe Obstacles with JournalingI have spoken about journaling before on this podcast and I a big supporter of this daily activity because that was the first activity I have introduced in my life when I started my journey to regain power and self-confidence in myself.And I know that a lot of people are struggling or are quite dismissive with this activity.So I am here today to talk about it in a different ways. I want to bring to the surface some of the obstacles that might have been the reason for you to not embrace this...
2021-03-1722 min
the WoW - the World of Work!Special Episode Dedicated to the Women of the World: Their Words, Our VoicesWhat a better way to celebrate Women's Day & Week than to dedicate a special WoW to the Women of the World! Through our voices we share the words and work of women who have inspired us so we can honour them, thank them and remember them in this special occasion. Their strength, courage and struggles are what make the world of women so intense and what continues to drive the need for awareness and change especially in relation to human rights, access to education, domestic violence and gender parity.
This has been a fantastically enriching community experience: each speaker chose...
2021-03-1222 min
Innovation Made EasyClear the SMOGSMOG = Should - Must - Ought to - Got to Do you find yourself using those terms automatically and unconsciously a lot? Do you hear yourself saying sentences like "I must talk to my boss", "I should exercise more"... How do these sentences make you feel? Do you feel inspired, engaged and excited to follow up on this wishes? or do they drain your energy and leave you depressed and anxious?The power of words and the effect they can have and how we live our life is immense and...
2021-03-1017 min
Innovation Made EasyThe Skill of ListeningDo you listen to respond or do you listen to understand? This question inspired by the book of Steven Covey is something I ask myself often.It takes time and commitment to become a better listener and, as you improve the skill, your efforts will be rewarded.As you become a more effective listener you might be surprised to find people will seek you out more to share their thoughts and feelings!You’ll also notice you’re involved in less conflicts and get recognised more often as a honest and trustworthy person.
2021-03-0332 min
Innovation Made EasyGuided VisualisationA guided visualisation is a powerful tool that leverages the power of your imagination unobstructed by all the fears and the what if of your day-to day and allows you to imagine a life where you are fearless and unlimited.With the guided visualisation you let your Chatter-voice (your gremlins) on a side, and allow for your strongest feelings to come up. The metal pictures you start experiencing and the feelings derived by those pictures are so beautiful and strong that you will feel an immense joy and your believe in yourself and your possibilities w...
2021-02-2807 min
Innovation Made EasyBONUS: My Intervention at the International Business Podcast with Leonardo MarraSome time ago I had this fantastic conversation with Leo for his podcast - the International Business Podcast. So I thought I would share it here on my podcast since you will hear about me from quite a different angle. Hope you enjoy it! And don't forget to check out Leo's podcast full of interesting interviews : https://internationalbusiness.buzzsprout.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2021-02-2728 min
Innovation Made EasyReacting vs. respondingReactions are done on impulse, without putting much thought into it or considering what the end result may be. A reaction is a reverse movement or tendency, or an action in a reverse direction or manner. Responding can be defined as saying something in reply. Response is more thoughtful and done with reasoning. Many times, depending on the situation, we can go into ‘fight or flight’ mode. This is an acute stress response that can lead to over-reaction. As leaders, knowing the difference between reacting and responding can be a great deal as it can...
2021-02-2419 min
Innovation Made EasyWhen Judgement Holds Us BackWhat is judgement?It is evaluating something and deciding what to think about it. It is about deciding if what we see/hear/experience is good or bad, whether we like it or not.Essentially, it is having an opinion about someone or something. And we all love have opinions, don't we?Our brain loves to judge because it helps us quickly evaluate and categorize the world. But when is judgement not serving us? What about those situations (and there are many of them) where we just judge ourselves or others a...
2021-02-1723 min
Innovation Made EasyThe Power of IntuitionIn many cultures, we are tought to believe that rationality is what we should tap into when we are making decisions about anything that is of high importance: like business decision, but even when it comes to choose what to eat for lunch. But what about that "inner voice," that gut feeling, that little something instinctual from within that tells us how we feel beneath those thick layers of logic?When we make space for intuition, when we stop the chattering of the rational mind, this is when we get our intuition back. Th...
2021-02-1024 min
Innovation Made EasyOther People’s ApprovalIn this week's episode we’re talking about people pleasing and seeking other people‘s approval. This is a very natural behavior and it comes from our instinct for survival: being part of a group increased our chances of survival back in the days. Today this behavior often goes at the expenses of us showing up with our own creativity, with our full potential, and letting our own self down for the fear of feeling rejected.Tune in into today's episode where I talk about what is behind this natural behavior and how we can free...
2021-02-0326 min
Innovation Made EasyStop MultitaskingStop multitasking. There is no real way to multitask. We can’t do two things at once, so multitasking really means we keep shifting from one activity to the other. And what this doesn’t take into account is how long it takes us every time to go back to the activity number one. We are much better working on one thing at a time until completion and then, only then, start the new activity. Join me in this weeks' episode where I debunk the myth of multitasking and explain you why I kn...
2021-01-2723 min
Innovation Made EasyMotivation vs InspirationAdrienne Duffy said it beautifully: “Motivation requires some things from the outside to activate you. Inspiration is an internal energy that keeps you continually fueled”.Exploring the difference between those two terms really got me thinking.Many times, people might mix them up and believe they mean the same thing.And I am here to guide you through distinguishing between them: one comes from the inside and one from the outside. Isn't it powerful?In this episode, I am going through both motivat...
2021-01-2017 min
Innovation Made EasyThe Power of RitualsWe determine whether the day will be a good or a bad one.We choose whether everything is good or bad.Our attitude for success and optimism in all situations is what we carry around with us throughout the day.By being aware of how we feel, we can create a reality in which every situation, no matter what it is, provides us with an opportunity we can act on, if I only we look for it.In a world where so much is out of our control, committing to a...
2021-01-1322 min
Kuinua Coaching Lifestyle and BusinessChiara Covone - Leadership and MindsetChiara is an ICF accredited coach and is here to discuss mindset and how to be a more mindful leader. Chiara is a former senior executive for large corporations who took the courage to leave a safe 9-5 job to embark in her mission to help professionals and entrepreneurs live a life that you can be excited about.Chiara is offering our Listeners a **FREE planning tool!! Just click the link below! You can find Chiara at: Website chiaracovone.com Chiara is a former senior executive for large corporations who...
2021-01-0735 min
Innovation Made EasyCompelling ReasonAs we start the new year with all the good intentions and new year's resolutions, I thought I would do an episode where I discuss what makes us follow through vs giving up on our intentions.All our goals and dreams start with a desire, a want.But that desire on its own is not enough for us to be prepared to stay focused on our goals.The second element that we need to stay on track is the belief. The belief in ourselves. The belief that we can handle any emotions that...
2021-01-0622 min
Innovation Made EasyCelebrate Your YearAs we are closing this year, what best time to reflect back and review your year to ask yourself what you have accomplishedand what you’ve learned; and help you decide what you want to do next year. In this episode I share with you the exercise I do to revise my year review and how I use this information to celebrate my achievements and results, and set the goals for next year with momentum and engagement.Full show notes at www.chiaracovone.com/31--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2020-12-3040 min
Innovation Made EasyEmotional balanceLife is 50:50. We are happy half of the time and we are feeling negative emotions half of the time. Believe me: it took me quite some time to accept it, and stop fighting my negative emotions. I grew up with the believe that I was always supposed to be happy and look for happiness. And now I am finally at peace with the reality that of course we want to be happy, but that it is also ok to feel negative emotions and enjoy the full experience as humans.In this episode I di...
2020-12-2325 min
Innovation Made EasyFrom Obstacles to StrategiesPeople that are successful in achieving their goals are the people that are willing to feel negative emotions, that are willing to walk into discouragement, into vulnerability, walk into fear. They are the people that keep moving and that resist the temptation to quit. Most people wish the obstacles to quickly go away and the greatest breakthrough people make in life actually comes when you are faced with an obstacle: then you have to become more creative and you leverage your courage to develop some higher capabilities.Tune in as i discuss the im...
2020-12-1615 min
Innovation Made EasySetting GoalsIn this episode I’m going to talk about the importance of setting goals in our lives and what it takes to turn those goals into reality. I believe that goal setting is the most deep practice we can undertake, and also the most compassionate thing we can do to ourselves. Setting goals, believing in them and ultimately go get them allows us to remove the obstacles to understanding our greatness.Full show notes at chiaracovone.com/28--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2020-12-0933 min
Innovation Made EasyAmbitionThis week let us talk about ambition.Some people believe that ambition is a negative quality in a person and others think that is a positive quality that everyone should strive for.So what does it really mean to be ambitious?In this episode I discuss the meaning of the word ambition to help you figure out if you can be inspired by people described as ambitious or not.Listen in to find out what you can do to cultivate ambition within you, and do it for the right reasons.
2020-12-0232 min
Innovation Made EasyRecognising Pivotal MomentsThis week I asked the amazing Karem Mieses to join my show this week.Karem and I met in FB group and we agreed to collaborate since we feel aligned on so many dimensions and the work we do is so complementary!Karem brings with her 20+ years of experience working with family-owned businesses to help them accelerate their profits and maximise their time. She is Business Strategist & Productivity Expert and calls BS on the lies keeping ambitious bosses stuck!The questions I asked her are..."What were the most pivotal moments...
2020-11-2543 min
The Smart ConnectorHow To Achieve Wellbeing And Boost Productivity With Chiara CovoneInternational peak performance coach Chiara Covone worked for over 20 years for large multinational organisations in innovation and product development, before dedicating her professional life to coaching corporate high fliers and professionals from all over the world - helping them optimise their productivity and live a better life.
This fascinating interview goes deep into this topic, with Chiara sharing her top tips that enable her clients to optimise their business performance whilst living their best life.
Find out more about Chiara by visiting her website: chiaracovone.com
2020-11-2347 min
Microleadership - micro conversations, extraordinary ideas, incredible impactSeason 2, Episode 14: Losing yourself in your obligation to others with Chiara CovoneWhat happens when you are achieving success in your career, climbing the corporate ladder and then you start a family and your world is turned upside down?
This is exactly how Chiara Covone felt. Chiara is now an Executive Coach and speaker who helps others to positively impact their negative self talk and rediscover their best self.
After the clock rang with 20 years climbing the corporate ladder in large multinational organisations, Chiara knew she was ready to invest the next 20 years in a bigger professional purpose: help corporate professionals and entrepreneurs master their mind...
2020-11-2300 min
Life Boss: Becoming UnstoppableEP062 - Stop chasing happiness (do this instead)In this episode of Life Boss Podcast, Executive & Personal Development Coach, Chiara Covone, is sharing the importance of self-acceptance and actionable steps you can take right now to enjoy your life as is, with the sad and the happy. Some of the talking points Chiara and I go over in this episode include:
Why does the chase for happiness leave us burnt out?
What are the integral steps in finding joy in the present?
The importance of self-acceptance, lowering expectations and defining values to be joyful in the now.
The one activity to start today...
2020-11-1946 min
Innovation Made EasyHow to disagree with someoneCan you have a conversation with a colleague / a friend / family member, and completely disagree with them without getting mad? Do you feel like you need to make the other person agree with you or else you totally disconnect from them? Most of us are not great at disagreeing with others and staying calm. We look at some conversations as a competition you want to win. One of the things I’ve learned from coaching people is that my ideas are not meant for other people, they are meant for me. Di...
2020-11-1828 min
Innovation Made EasyTime machineHow often does it happen that you are in a conversation and all of a sudden you haven’t heard any of the last 10 words that were said? You were transported by your brain to a different place, in the future or in the past. And you missed out on what happened right there and then. Tune in to listen to this weeks episode where I explain the difference between your observing mind and your thinking mind, and how to practice enjoying the current moment with an abundance mindset. Full show notes at www.chiaracovone.com/24...
2020-11-1126 min
Innovation Made EasyAwareness of Your EmotionsThis week I’m starting a series about emotional intelligence and in this episode I introduce the importance of understanding and allowing our emotions and feelings.Emotional intelligence is not something I have been taught in school. And I understand how important it is and how little we are still talking about it. Every single thing we do in our lives is because of how we think it will make us feel. Every single thing we don't do in our lives is because of how we think it will make us feel.Isn't it fascinating?...
2020-11-0417 min
Innovation Made EasyFind Your 'How'Do you catch yourself saying ‘I would love to, but I don’t know how’ and wishing to get a step-by-step, guaranteed-success process from some gurus or expert out there, to solve your problems or make your business work? Trying to look for the answers outside of us is a sneaky way of avoiding the need to take responsibility if it doesn’t work.And it makes us feel like we can skip over all the negative emotions that are part of the journey: Fear Embarrassment Confusion and all the rest.I have been there m...
2020-10-2818 min
Innovation Made EasyMicro-Management & Under-ManagementWhat is micromanagement and what is under-management (or even called abdication management)? Micromanagement is too much direction and feedback for a person about the task at a specific time. Abdication managers know very little about what their direct reports are working on and defend their approach but proudly using words like trust, autonomy and empowerment.Finding the right balance is not that obvious.For every micromanager, data shows that organisations have dozens of under-management and the fear of being labelled as micro-manager has something to do with it.Abdication management can result in l...
2020-10-2130 min
Innovation Made EasyConversation between CoachesTune in to listen to my engaging conversation with Dr. Jonathan Tam. Jon is a great communicator and a leading career coach and consultant, helping people transition from feeling stuck in their careers to finding work they’ll truly love. Jon has a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Oxford and a master’s degree in Education, Culture, and Society from the University of Pennsylvania. He started his career coaching and consulting practice in 2018 and has a YouTube channel focused on providing scientifically informed career advice. Jon is passionate about leveraging social sci...
2020-10-1436 min
Innovation Made EasyEmbracing Fear For GrowthFear is an emotion that is responsible for most of the things we DON'T do in our lives.Back in the day, fear helped us stay safe and alive, and helped us evolve. However, in today’s society, there are only few things we generally need to be afraid of, and fear often holds us back and prevents us from taking action and achieve our goals. And grow as human being.Feeling fear is totally human but we don't need to accept the default response of our brain every time we do experience fea...
2020-10-0722 min
Innovation Made EasyPurpose Is Your FuelPurpose can turn up in different parts of your life. You will have a moment, an epiphany, something dramatic that happens and all of the energy inside you wells up. It is when you want to make an impact, make a difference somewhere... that is the birth of purpose.This week I wanted to share my thoughts around purpose - I know everybody is talking it and the reason why is that it is crucial.No organisation gets a pass on 'purpose'. And there is an opportunity for you as an in...
2020-09-3023 min
The International Business Podcast#33: Innovation made easy With Chiara CovoneIn this episode Leo interviews Chiara Covone, leadership and business coach. After the clock rang with 20 years climbing the corporate ladder in large multinational organisations, Chiara knew she was ready to invest the next 20 years in a bigger professional purpose: help corporate professionals and entrepreneurs master their mind to achieve anything they want in their life. She is particularly proud having been instrumental for the development of what is today a multi-million-dollar bu...
2020-09-2728 min
Innovation Made EasyA Challenging RelationshipWhen asked to think about and discuss challenging relationships, we often think we are describing those relationships factually. However, as difficult as this may seem to grasp, it is only our perception and our thoughts about that relationship, not the facts. This week, I am are going to discuss the different types of behaviours in challenging relationships, and how you can handle them for a win-win result. Tune in for some powerful step-by-step techniques you can use to manage your challenging relationships and grow as a person in the process. Don't miss this epi...
2020-09-2330 min
Innovation Made EasyAppointment With The CEO Of Your LifeThis week I want to talk to you about a concept, a tool that I use with myself on a regular basis, and that you can also use for yourself. It is about thinking about ourselves in a different way and start honouring your own plans. I explain in this episode why having what is called a ‘minimum baseline’ is crucial to creating a meaningful and consistent change in your life, and how you can get started with it today. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to completely transform your relationship with yourself to learn...
2020-09-1628 min
Innovation Made EasyDo dates and calendar blocksNaturally, we have an inborn resistance to deliberately manage our time.We believe that spontaneity, and being able to react and not have plans somehow creates a more free life.This couldn’t be farther from the truth!In fact, the opposite is true: The more you plan, the freer you will be.In the previous episode, in my conversation with Allan Langen, I’ve talked about “time blocks and how to deal with your to-do list and outcomes. This week, I want to go into greater detail around the concept and to...
2020-09-0929 min
Innovation Made EasyConversation with Allan LangerAllan and I met virtually in a very active and vibrant LinkedIn Group and I reached out to him since I noticed he was a fellow podcaster as well as had a really interesting background in Sales Thought Leadership.So we quickly decided we would get together and record a conversation that would inspire both mine and his audience.The result is a great conversation around achieve more with less.Allan has 27 years of experience in Sales and is the author of the best-selling book 📚 "The 7 Secrets to Selling More by Selling Less "
2020-09-0232 min
Marketing and Sales, Over Cocktails012: Do You SCHEDULE Your To-Do List, and Other Amazing Entrepreneur Hacks, with Chaira CovoneListen in as executive coach and fellow podcaster, Chiara Covone imparts her amazing wisdom in this cool podcast where we shared each other's show! I was on her show and she was on mine, simultaneously!In this episode, we discuss...How to stop being a second-rate salesperson and become amazing when you channel excitement about your life into your job. Chiara Covone wants to help you achieve your goals faster than you believed possible by completely changing your mindset.As a business and leader coach, Chiara helps her clients become more...
2020-08-3128 min
Innovation Made EasyWhy Giving Advice Is OverratedPicture this scenario:You’re going through a difficult time at work and you reach out to friends and loved ones for help and support.The response is overwhelming!You receive an insane number of tips and recommendations on what to do and how and when... you nod at the advisors and take mental notes.And then, on your own, you try to translate them into actions and something goes wrong: it does not work!Let's look at another scenario:In this case, it is a friend or...
2020-08-2626 min
Innovation Made EasyA Good Day At WorkLaughter... Are you 'allowed' to be seen laughing at your workplace?Birds connect with each other through singing. And laughter has a similar role among humans. Isn't it fascinating?And yet in so many corporate cultures, seeing people laughing will be immediately associated with poor work ethic, or not taking your job seriously. At best, laughter is accepted in very small amounts, and in very specific occasions.So how do we foster a different type of environment? one that is laughter-ready?Let's take a step back...If l...
2020-08-1926 min
Innovation Made EasyThe Future of Brands - with Francesco PaganoIn this week’s episode I talk with Francesco Pagano, VP Marketing at Fossil, about Brands - Brands of today, of yesterday and of tomorrow. Francesco and I used to work together on Tassimo during my days at Mondelez in Zurich. Francesco is a seasoned Marketing professional, passionate about innovation, brand management and international business. He is always up for irresistible product concepts, ultimate communication via integrated campaigns, and great Italian food & wine. He co-created a non profit organisation based in NYC called italytime, which gives space to new artists and promotes theatre for kids. I...
2020-08-1234 min
Innovation Made EasyManagers & LeadersThis week I discuss the difference between being a manager and being a leader.So often we mix the two. I found an inspiring article written by Abraham Zaleznik in an article from 1977.He wrote how the difference between managers and leaders lies in the conceptions they hold of chaos and order. Managers embrace process, seek stability and control, and instinctively try to resolve problems quickly—sometimes before they fully understand a problem’s significance. Leaders, in contrast, tolerate chaos and lack of structure, and are willing to delay closure in order to understand the iss...
2020-08-0527 min
Innovation Made EasySucceeding as a TeamIf you lead a team, a division, or an organisation, you know that one of the essential elements of your definition of success is knowing where you stand relative to your goals. What are the 'rules of the game' you are playing in? And what does it it means to win in that game? Is it the points scored? Is it profit? Is it the number of people you serve?If a team is to accomplish its goals, it must know where it stands agains what the definition of success is. This is the only way...
2020-07-2919 min
Innovation Made EasyHow do you measure SuccessToday we are going to talk about measuring success. And I want to talk about it at individual level, while next week we will cover measuring success for companies and corporations. What does it mean to be successful? How do you know if you are successful? How do I measure success? Some people confuse happiness with success and the relationship between happiness and success is actually quite complicated; and it is extremely important to understand the delicate relationship between them.Full show notes at chiaracovone.com/8--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2020-07-2222 min
Innovation Made EasyLive By Your ValuesIn this episode I talk about values and setting value-driven goals. Values are our North Star. But how often we live most our lives without spending any time in identifying what our values actually are? Our values are the reason why we feel excited about certain things and frustrated of other things. We are used to see the values written down in large posters, hanging in large corporations Corridors and so we are used for companies to have official values but it is not as often that we do the same exercise for ourselves. And it’s not enough if yo...
2020-07-1524 min
Innovation Made EasyFind Your Dream Job - with Eva OffermansIn today's episode, I will be talking to Eva Offermans, Founder & CEO Innovo Coaching & Placement with a long and established background in HR, about succeeding in your job search during times of crisis. With the pandemic affecting our lives in one way or the other, so many people have lost their jobs in the past few months, or are reconsidering their career path, as the confinement situation gives us the opportunity to self-reflect and reprioritize. We will be covering topics like...- Get clarity on what YOU want and what are your values are...
2020-07-0830 min
Innovation Made EasyThe Power Of JournalingDo you clean your kitchen counter every day? (that is if you use it of course :) ). Like we do a quick cleaning there, the same applies to our thoughts. Journaling is a bit like cleaning your kitchen counter: you download your thoughts every day - ideally in the morning - and you are ready to embrace your day without those thoughts lingering in your mind and fighting for attention like a bunch a small kids all speaking at the same time and wanting something from you! I really encourage you to start this practice and be consistent with it. T...
2020-07-0114 min
Innovation Made EasyEmbrace Your Creativity Because it Lives In You“I am not creative” doesn’t work: there’s not such a thing as creative or non-creative people. We are all born with a brain that allows us to find different solutions for problems and we just learned ourselves out of creativity as we grow - at least most of us do, as the statistics show. So join me in this conversation with Britta to rediscover your creativity and embrace it every day of your life! For my free worksheet on training your creativity go to chiaracovone.com/podcast/3--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-c...
2020-06-2426 minInnovation Made EasyValidate your productDo you know who your ideal customer avatar is and if that avatar is ready to buy your product? This and another facts around it are the subject of this week’s episode thing that I’m going to be discussing in this episode. I will be sharing with you the importance of defining and be specific about who your ideal customer avatar is, what questions to ask, how to listen, and how to ask them to buy your product before you’re ready. Head over on my website to ask me questions and download your free idea screening criteria tool C...
2020-06-1727 min
Innovation Made EasyShall you quit your job - Part 2A lot of time I hear people say "I am not passionate" or "I lost my passion", as if it was something that happened outside them. In this episode, I’m going to share with you my model on how to develop and train the skill of being passionate, so that you can get up and go to work every day with full excitement and motivation.To download the guide and do the exercise as you listen to the show, go to chiaracovone.com/podcast/2--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chi...
2020-06-1033 min
Innovation Made EasyShall you quit your job?So often I hear people being unhappy at their job and I’ve been there before to. In this episode I’m going to share with you what I have learned about what your company can do to help you be more motivated; I will be talking about the 3 major psychological needs that are correlated with engagement and motivation. So you can pick these up with your HR department or with your line manager, and make sure that both you and your team will be excited to come to work from tomorrow and for all the days to come! To down...
2020-06-0320 minInnovation Made EasyTrailerWelcome to Innovation Made Easy Podcast! I am your host, Chiara Covone, ex-corporate leader turned executive coach & speaker. And i am here today to unfold insights of leadership wisdom and personal development to inspire you achieve success both at work and in life. Are you ready to create your own success story? Then let’s dive in!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chiara-covone/message
2020-06-0103 min