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The Long Game

How To Be Ultra Successful With Dr. Julie Gurner

Jan 5, 2024
Dr. Julie Gurner, an executive performance coach known for empowering high-achievers, shares her insights on what distinguishes the ultra successful. She emphasizes key traits like persistence and drive, over mere motivation. The conversation explores the transformative power of coaching and the importance of focusing on three main life areas—work, friendships, and family. Gurner also discusses the fear of failure in decision-making and advocates for intrinsic motivation, encouraging listeners to find joy in their pursuits while balancing personal fulfillment with professional achievements.
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  • Ultra successful individuals often exhibit a unique combination of risk-taking and strategic financial planning, essential for sustainable wealth management.
  • Working with coaches is vital for high achievers, as they help illuminate internal barriers and foster accountability for reaching goals.

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The Role of Performance Coaching

Performance coaching is pivotal for high achievers who recognize their internal barriers as the main obstacles to their success. Coaches help clients identify these challenges and unlock their potential by providing external perspectives on their thought processes and decision-making. For instance, a performance coach can facilitate awareness of self-limiting beliefs that might hinder a business leader's growth, empowering them to confront and overcome these issues. This coaching relationship is essential for fostering accountability and enhancing individual performance, thus allowing clients to achieve their aspirations more effectively.

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