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Transforming Stress with Dr. AshFrom Boiling Point to Balance – Introduction to Environmental Management 🎙️Send us a text In This Conversation...Dr. Ash Kumar and Fionnuala Featherstone open Section III of The Boiling Frog—Environmental Management, a crucial step in transforming chronic stress into sustainable well-being.If resilience management is about strengthening your inner world, environmental management is about managing the outer world—the systems, people, and pressures we interact with daily. In this episode, Dr. Ash and Fionnuala introduce the five pillars of this section:Time ManagementCreative InnovationCognitive OverloadConflict Resol...2025-04-0417 minTransforming Stress with Dr. AshTapping Into Inner Power – The Real Meaning of Resourcefulness 🎙️Send us a textIn the final chapter of Resilience Management from The Boiling Frog, Dr. Ash Kumar and Fionnuala Featherstone explore what it truly means to be resourceful—not just in terms of material assets, but in how we access and activate our inner strength, especially during life's most challenging moments. Dr. Ash shares a moving patient story that illustrates how emotional adversity, professional bullying, and internal struggles can break even the most externally “successful” individuals—until they discover their inner well of strength. Through the lens of 2025-03-2814 minTransforming Stress with Dr. AshFixed vs. Growth Mindset Which One Are You Choosing?Send us a text In This Conversation... Dr. Ash Kumar and Fionnuala Featherstone dive deep into the power of mindset—exploring how the way we think, learn, and adapt can define our personal and professional growth. Do you believe intelligence and abilities are fixed, or do you see challenges as opportunities for growth? This episode will help you recognize where you stand and how to shift towards a growth mindset for success and resilience. They discuss how the people you surround yourse...2025-03-0713 minTransforming Stress with Dr. AshSocial Intelligence: Building Stronger, Meaningful ConnectionsSend us a textIn this conversation, Dr. Ash Kumar and guest, Fionnuala Featherstone delve into the concept of social intelligence and its significance in fostering resilience within organizations. They explore the importance of effective communication, understanding emotions, and creating a supportive culture that values teamwork and individual strengths. The discussion highlights the need for empathy in healthcare settings and emphasizes the positive impact of celebrating successes and expressing gratitude among team members.Takeaways:- Social intelligence enhances day-to-day interactions.- Effective communication is crucial...2025-02-0713 minTransforming Stress with Dr. AshResilience ManagementSend us a textIn this episode of the Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash podcast, Dr. Ash sits down with Fionnuala Featherstone to talk about resilience management. The conversation explores the importance of self-management, emotional and social intelligence, and the role of support networks in building resilience. They emphasize the need for proactive measures to enhance resilience and the significance of staying prepared for life's challenges. They also delve into the complexities of resilience, drawing parallels with nature and community interdependence.Connect with Dr. Ash Kumar: LinkedInF...2025-01-1713 minTransforming Stress with Dr. AshSelf-Accountability: Taking Extreme Ownership of Your ActionsSend us a textIn this episode Dr. Ash is joined by executive and life coach, Fionnuala Featherstone, to explore the importance of self-accountability and extreme ownership for effective self-management.They discuss how, in contemporary culture, it has become commonplace for individuals to engage in a blame and shame cycle rather than taking responsibility for their actions. This conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-management as foundational elements for personal and professional growth.In this episode you will learn about:Self-accountability and extreme ownershipThe blame...2024-12-0614 min