"When a client is journaling every single day, they make progress. When they journal with a coach every day, it's lightning speed progress." - Kim Ades In this episode, host Ana Melikian welcomes Kim Ades, founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, to delve into the powerful practice of journaling and its transformative effects, particularly for leaders. Ana and Kim discuss the unique challenges that leaders often face, such as isolation, human friction, chronic dissatisfaction, and 'slippage'—when important things slip through the cracks. Kim outlines how journaling can serve as a critical tool for overcoming these obstacles, leading to heightened self-awareness and professional growth. Kim shares her coaching techniques, explaining how she integrates daily journaling with her clients to gather deep insights, track progress, and cultivate a profound coach-client relationship. This method not only accelerates personal development but also documents tangible ROI through the clients' own words. The discussion further explores the practicalities of incorporating journaling into a busy schedule, the importance of personalized coaching interactions, and the unexpected benefits of this practice. Whether you're a seasoned leader or someone looking to enhance your personal development, this episode offers invaluable insights into the transformative power of journaling. Let's dive in! This Week on the MINDSET ZONE: 00:07 Introduction and Welcome 01:43 Guest Introduction: Kim Ades' Background 02:14 Challenges Leaders Face 03:23 Isolation and Feeling Out of Place 04:57 Human Friction: Overt and Covert Conflict 05:41 Chronic Dissatisfaction and Its Impact 06:19 'Slippage': Overlooking Important Aspects 07:10 How Journaling Fits In 08:20 Journaling and Leadership Coaching 09:19 Building Trust Through Daily Journaling 10:15 Tracking Progress and ROI with Journals 11:03 Practicalities of Daily Journaling 11:41 The Unexpected Benefits and Surprises 13:50 Providing Extraordinary Coaching Experiences 15:25 Client Case Studies and Testimonials 16:44 Time Management and Self-Care for Coaches 17:12 Encouraging Leaders to Journal 18:41 Getting Started with Journaling: Tips and Prompts 20:20 Closing Thoughts and Invitations to Engage Further Meet Our Guest: Kim is the Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching® and recognized as a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching and thought mastery, Kim uses her unique philosophy to help leaders identify their blind spots and learn to direct their thinking to achieve extraordinary results. She is also an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and mom of five. Kim has been a featured speaker for organizations including Microsoft, TEC, Vistage, PMI, WIT, SHRM and more. Resources: Frameofmindcoaching.com | kim@frameofmindcoaching.com Linkedin.com/in/kimades Expand What’s Possible!