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The Mental Manager#23 Gaining Clarity Part 1: Understanding personal values. Do you know what is truly important to you?We are fast approaching the end of the calendar year and with that an excellent opportunity to review where we are and how good we feel about it (or not) and to gain some clarity on where we want to get to. Join us for a conversation about our clarity process - we are covering this in a couple of episodes, each one focused on a particular step of the process. It probably sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is so listen in to hear about our experiences in finding out what is important to us. 2021-11-0228 minThe Mental Manager#22 Building your mental wealth team: A podcast episode with Mike Pagan, Book Author and Mental Wealth Strategist2021-10-0132 minThe Mental Manager#21 How to mindfully recruit / how to look for a job without compromising your mental health: A podcast episode with Gabriella Parker, People Operations by Day, Career Coach by NightBeing out of work is tough at the best of times but over the past 18 months, it’s been beyond testing. With huge amounts of the population out of work due to the pandemic, job boards have seen at times, upwards of 400 people applying for one single role.We meet with Gabriella Parker who has made it her mission to help job seekers understand how to look for a job (successfully) whilst protecting their mental health. Gabriella also works with companies to improve their recruitment process to ensure each job seeker is treated respectfully and has the cha...2021-08-2925 minThe Mental Manager# 20 Breathing better to gain clarity, increase focus and silence the mind: A podcast episode with Shaun Doherty, Breathwork Facilitator & Oxygen Advantage Coach2021-06-3049 minThe Mental ManagerThe Mental Manager Monday Meditation: 6 minutes for a good start into the weekTaking a few minutes at the beginning or end of each day to disconnect and tune inwards is a great way to remove yourself from anxiety, gain clarity and get a sense of calm. Our first Mental Manager meditation is narrated by Silke and sets an intention for the week to come. We will be releasing short 5-10 minute long meditations for you to enjoy on a monthly basis going forward - always with the aim of supporting you in disconnecting with the outside world and reconnecting with your inner strength. 2021-06-1406 minThe Mental Manager# 19 Maker versus Manager schedule - a real life case study to gain focus and preserve energyWhat have you achieved over the past week? A loaded question for sure, and often difficult to answer. Following a blog post by Paul Graham about splitting life into a "managers" and a "makers" schedule, Martin adopted said approach and has been reaping the benefits ever since.This podcast episode is a special one because we recorded it with a live audience during corporate Thrive Week, who add a different dimension to our usual approach. Martin shares his real life experience and gives some good examples of how he is utilizing this approach to lead a more...2021-05-0631 minThe Mental Manager# 18 The Path of Yoga & Meditation: A podcast episode with Ashwani Bhanot, Yoga Teacher and founder of Studio YogaOmlineYoga and meditation have become popular in the Western world as a way to decompress, manage anxiety and build physical strength and flexibility. In this episode we are joined by Ashwani Bhanot who grew up in India in a family of Yogis and is the founder of Studio Yoga Omline (https://www.studioyogaomline.com), runs international Yoga retreats, meditation sessions and Yoga at Work workshops for organisations. Join us for a deep dive into the path of Yoga, Yoga philosophy and learn why Yoga and meditation if done without proper guidance can turn out to be...2021-04-3042 minThe Mental Manager# 17 The most effective way to improve your life: Why sleep mattersWhy do we need to sleep? Why does anyone think that not sleeping might advance a career, let alone produce quality work results? When did lack of sleep in favour of a late night PowerPoint become something of a status symbol in the corporate world, and how do we steer away from this unhealthy trend? All great questions that we discuss alongside our own experiences on improving quality of sleep, getting back to sleep and stepping out of thought loops in the middle of the night. Book recommendationWhy We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of...2021-03-1727 min
The Mental Manager#16 The science behind your habits: A podcast episode with Azzy Aslam, coach, mentor and podcast host of Changing Habits, Changing LivesChanging habits, changing lives - in this episode we are exploring the science behind our habits with our guest Azzy Aslam. We dive into how habits shape in our brain, what impacts habit creation, finding the emotions behind our goals, how to build new habits that stick and much more.About our guest: Azzy Aslam is an accredited coach with deep knowledge on the psychology and neuroscience behind habit creation. He is focused on helping his clients create the right habits to achieve goals and long-term success. You can connect with Azzy...2021-03-011h 03The Mental Manager#15 No more New Year resolutions2021 is all about stress testing tools and techniques that may improve quality of life. We are excited to share what works and what doesn`t work quite as well with our listeners as we go along.In our first episode of 2021 we`ve tried out a bunch of different approaches to the traditional New Years resolutions: we dive into the practice of the Past Year Review and share the process and our outcomes, look into practical systems that can improve the day to day and talk about goals versus resolutions.If you`d like to...2021-01-3037 minThe Mental Manager#14 Babies & BusinessWith all 3 Mental Managers being parents, we pondered some of the big questions (and didn`t necessarily find a good answer):When you decide to start a family, who should stay home / who gets to stay home (perspective is everything!)What does being in a high pressure environment all day long does to your ability to be present after work?What does having a family mean to your ability to show up in business, especially if your job is or was "your baby" as well?How do you provide not just financially, but also emotionally in a consistent...2020-10-0132 minThe Mental Manager#13 The guilty bachelorThis is our first episode in the Mental Manager bachelor pad - Silke took the episode off and left Andrew and Martin to discuss guilt and shame in all their glory.Our session not only explores all the different types of guilt (and there are quite a few to be categorized"), but also looks at the difference between shame and guilt. We go into whether it is possible to gain something positive from feeling guilty and how all of us are so readily employing guilt and shame to get what we want - whether that is in...2020-09-1529 minThe Mental Manager#12 We are all messed up: A podcast episode with Marcus Cauchi, Channel Hypergrowth Expert, Leadership Coach and Podcast HostIn welcoming our second guest to the Mental Manager podcast we are pleased to have the legend that is Marcus Cauchi join us for a frank conversation in this episode. Marcus has been coaching leadership and sellers in high pressure environments for the past 16 years, he is co-author of the highly recommended "Making Channel Sales Work" and with "The Inquisitor" and "#Scaleups and #Hypergrowth Podcast" is the host of two successful podcast formats in which he regularly dissects the habits of top performing, visionary leaders. Our truly wide ranging conversation starts off with nerfguns and pa...2020-09-0244 minThe Mental Manager#11 Does discipline equal freedom?A candid chat about the value of discipline, structure and routine and their impact on mental wellbeing - particularly in times like these. We dive into some of the core principles introduced in the book "Discipline equals freedom" by Jocko Willink, an ex-Navy Seal and performance coach and share our top 3 structures / strategies that keep us centered in difficult times. References and resources:Book "Discipline equals freedeom" by Jocko Willinkhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34431560-discipline-equals-freedomMindmap summary to book "Discipline equals freedom":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1al9...2020-08-0843 minThe Mental Manager#10 Don`t eat angry: A podcast episode with Alyssa Flegg of Minds Well FedWe are joined by holistic nutritionist Alyssa Flegg to explore the links between mental health and what we fuel our bodies with. Is it really a case of "you are what you eat" and if so, how do we beat bad habits, food traps and "all or nothing" mentalities? Listen in for easy to implement tips and tricks!Find and follow Alyssa: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindswellfed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindswellfed/Website: http://mindswellfed.ca/Research & talks referenced:References:Jacka, Felice N., et...2020-07-2848 minThe Mental Manager#9 Re-discovering magic: The impact of creativityOur collective favourite episode to date! Martin Baehrenz is back with a discussion around creativity, what it is and why it is so important to the quality of all areas of our lives. We discuss why it is so difficult to prioritize creative time, ideas on how to bring creativity back to our day to day jobs and we go on a trip down memory lane, discovering what each of us liked to do creatively before becoming career focused and all serious in our adulthood. Martin brought with him a creativity challenge that all three of us...2020-07-2146 minThe Mental Manager#8 Be brave and ask for help if you need itWe are joined by our dear friend and colleague Martin Baehrenz in this episode - and we are taking it back to our podcast roots! Inspired by a mental health day on a blokey Australian radio station, we are discussing different cognitive behaviour therapy techniques that we have come across in our past, we are getting philosophic with Socrates and chat about the courage it takes to reach out and ask for help. Here`s a link to the socratic questions we go through - a great tool to keep your mind in check, in good times...2020-07-1044 minThe Mental Manager#7 Doing more with lessDoing more with less - that seems to be the theme of our times right now, whether it is less resource, less money, less time or even less mental space to process all the requirements we are supposed to fulfill. We dive into how each of us is having to do more with less, and share some techniques that help us to stay sane. 2020-06-1718 minThe Mental Manager#6 Regaining FocusWe are back after a little Covid-19 induced break that was truly only a break from recording and full speed ahead on every other aspect of life and work. In this episode we talk about regaining focus, keeping a positive mindset and gratitude. Here`s a link to the excellent Ted Talk that we are referring to during our conversation:"An ER doctor on triaging your crazy busy life":https://www.ted.com/talks/darria_long_an_er_doctor_on_triaging_your_crazy_busy_life2020-06-1725 minThe Mental Manager#5 Coffee & Nordic WalkingJoin us for a short but sweet episode of the Mental Manager - just long enough for a coffee break! We are sharing what we are doing to keep a level of sanity during times of intense pressure and how we try to keep and real and positive in leadership. We are also really excited to launch our very own Instagram account! Follow us on the_mental_manager and we`ll follow you right back. It comes with its very own #resiliencemonday, too! 2020-04-2416 minThe Mental Manager#4 Finding Stillness in Turbulent TimesWe are joined by our friend and colleague Martin Baehrenz, who adds a touch of Danish philosopher to our conversation. We talk about co-existing emotions in difficult times, making better decisions by observing oneself from the outside and how books can have a real impact on the quality of our life. Martin shares some excellent insights on how he applied the lessons learned from the book "Stillness is the Key" by Ryan Holiday and how that has influenced his daily life. 2020-04-0540 minThe Mental Manager#3 Management in Times of CoronaAfter a long break and a few technical mishaps the Mental Manager is excited to be back! In this episode you will hear Silke and Andrew discuss working from home challenges, how to stay positive in a crisis situation and why looking after your (and your teams) mental health is now just as important as staying at home is. Disclaimer: Whilst we have made sure that both audio tracks are fully functioning this time round, Silke`s neighbours have decided to stay at home and renovate, giving our podcast the homely feel of (partially) being recorded on...2020-03-2747 minThe Mental Manager#2 The Definition of SuccessJoin us for our second episode where we discuss what "success" really means, what our responsibility as managers towards our teams is, how to go from being a people-pleaser to boundary-setting-expert and more! 2019-09-1248 min