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How embracing emotions will accelerate your career | Joe Hudson (executive coach, Art of Accomplishment)

Aug 8, 2024

Joe Hudson, a leading executive coach and founder of Art of Accomplishment, shares insights on how embracing emotions can fuel career growth. He discusses overcoming the critical inner voice that many tech professionals face and the importance of emotional acceptance. Listeners learn about 'emotional inquiry' for personal growth, how to enhance productivity through joy, and create engaging meeting dynamics. Hudson emphasizes the value of gratitude and personal experimentation in shaping one's emotional landscape, ultimately advocating for authenticity over mere self-improvement.

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Quick takeaways

Engaging with the critical voice in one's head rather than silencing it can free individuals from its destructive constraints.

Embracing and exploring all emotions enhances decision-making, leading to a more empowered and authentic existence.

Transforming meetings into enjoyable experiences fosters collaboration and innovation, significantly improving team dynamics and overall productivity.

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The Critical Voice in Your Head

The pervasive critical voice in one's head is often misleading and destructive, creating unnecessary pressure for self-improvement. This voice consistently asserts itself by repeating negative statements, which can lead to diminished enjoyment and fulfillment in life, regardless of external success. Rather than attempting to silence this voice, it is recommended to engage with it in a different manner, such as acknowledging the fear behind its claims and creating a playful relationship with it. By treating the critical voice as a companion to learn from rather than an authoritative figure, individuals can regain freedom from its constraints.

Embrace Conflict to Overcome Fear

00:35

Efficiency Rooted in Enjoyment

02:00

The Importance of Want vs Should

02:01

Transform the Inner Critic into an Ally

01:23

Intro

3min

Overcoming the Inner Critic

7min

Navigating Self-Talk and Emotions

13min

Exploring Emotional Fluidity Through Inquiry

2min

Embracing Emotions for Growth

13min

Embrace Personal Experimentation for Emotional Empowerment

3min

The Transformative Power of Joy

21min

Crafting Personal Principles for Success

2min

Transforming Meetings and Mindsets

13min

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Cultivating Gratitude and Personal Growth for Future Generations

4min

Joe Hudson is one of the most sought-after executive coaches in Silicon Valley. He is the founder of Art of Accomplishment, a transformational coaching program that has helped tens of thousands of people, including many tech executives and founders from companies like Apple, OpenAI, and Google. His unique method of transformation comes from over 25 years of exploring neurological, psychological, and spiritual traditions, tested against real-world challenges. In our conversation, Joe shares:

• Why the critical voice in your head is always wrong, and how to change your relationship with that voice

• Why authenticity trumps self-improvement

• The importance of embracing all of your emotions

• How to create more enjoyable and effective meetings

• The power of gratitude in transforming your life

• Practical experiments for personal growth

• Much more

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Find the transcript and references at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/embracing-your-emotions-joe-hudson

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Where to find Joe Hudson:

• X: https://x.com/FU_joehudson

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-hudson/

• Website: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/