#658: CEO Coach Matt Mochary — Live Coaching with Tim, Why Fear and Anger Give Bad Advice, How to Perform Personal Energy Audits, The Power of Accountability Partners, Delegation Tips, Strategies for Hiring the Right People, and More

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Mar 1, 2023

Matt Mochary, a CEO coach for Silicon Valley's top leaders, shares his expertise in transforming startups into thriving enterprises. He delves into the detrimental effects of fear and anger on decision-making, emphasizing the need for accountability partners. The conversation covers innovative productivity tools, effective delegation strategies, and the importance of emotional awareness in leadership. Mochary also discusses personal energy audits to boost productivity and the profound impact of kindness in coaching and personal relationships.

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ADVICE

Fear and Anger Advice

Recognize that fear and anger signal something new, but their predictions are exaggerated.
Focus on the warning, not the exaggerated prediction your brain makes.

ADVICE

Overcoming Fear

Make a prediction about something you fear, then bet on the opposite outcome.
Outsourced thinking to someone not experiencing your fear can reveal how fear distorts predictions.

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Bias to Action

To achieve a goal, take one small action towards it this week.
Share your commitment with someone to increase accountability and break the inertia of inaction.

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