Change Wired

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  How to give, receive, and ask for the RIGHT kind of feedback - feedback that helps you and others change so together we can make progress.   ________________________________________________________________  Summary:    Feedback is the cornerstone of progress in any domain, be it personal development, professional growth, or the enhancement of leadership skills.  The ability to both provide and receive feedback is an art that, when mastered, can significantly impact our relationships and success trajectories.      Our recent podcast episode offers a comprehensive guide on how to harness the power of feedback for exponential growth.  The episode begins the episode by emphasizing the crucial role feedback plays in communication and personal development. The idea that life's quality is intertwined with our ability to communicate effectively is a central theme. By adopting timely feedback, we not only foster improvement but also accelerate our journey towards achieving our goals.      AI-added insights:   The discussion moves towards the intricacies of effective feedback.It must be immediate, specific, and clear, for delayed or vague feedback loses its potency.Angela offers guidance on ensuring feedback is comprehensible, advocating for follow-up questions to confirm understanding. She also stresses the importance of feedback being thoughtful, which requires a comprehensive grasp of the recipient's context, aligning feedback with their goals and life circumstances.    Angela then explores the concept of 'wise feedback,' which involves conveying high standards and belief in an individual's potential. This form of feedback empowers and inspires, driving individuals to embrace challenges and pursue growth.     Storytelling is highlighted as a tool that makes advice more relatable and memorable, further contributing to the narrative of success and learning.    The episode also underscores the need for leaders to express gratitude for feedback, which encourages an environment of continuous development.    Leaders who appreciate feedback demonstrate a commitment to personal and organizational growth, setting a positive example for their teams.    Moreover, by actively soliciting feedback and framing it constructively, feedback becomes a source of empowerment rather than defensiveness.    To wrap up the episode, Angela shares a powerful transcript from her podcast that brings to life the discussed concepts. She candidly speaks about her journey, learning, and growth, inviting listeners to join her in mastering the art of feedback. The shared insights provide a practical roadmap for creating a feedback-rich environment where improvement and recognition go hand in hand.    In summary, the episode serves as a potent reminder of the transformative power of effective communication through feedback. By adopting the strategies outlined by Angela Shurina, listeners can shape a narrative of success and continuous learning, both personally and professionally. Feedback, when skillfully employed, can elevate not just individuals but entire teams, leading to a more fulfilling life and career.    Resources Mentioned:  📚"CulText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:    If there’s one thing:  That every human possesses  That will accelerate your success  That you absolutely MUST have in times of change    … it is definitely the skill of learning.    I’m often asked, Angela,    “How do I learn faster, better, smarter? How do I remember things, put them into consistent practice and innovation, more ideas?”    You must make sure you have these 2 routines in place.    When you get good at learning – there will be nothing impossible for you.    📚Books mentioned:  "The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance" by Rich Diviney  "Smarter Faster Better: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity" by Charles Duhigg    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Ever find yourself facing a Monday morning with a to-do list full of tasks that you'd rather not tackle?    I feel you.    As a coach, I'm all about helping people unlock their potential, but sometimes the nitty-gritty stuff like website coding and lead nurturing, emails can feel like a drag. Total waste of my time and talent!    But fear not!    There's a little hack I've come across that can help kickstart your motivation and get you back in the groove. It's all about exercising your power of choice.    Tune in and get it going!   Be a victor not a victim🏆    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:    Get ready to level up your game with our latest podcast episode!    We're diving deep into the world of self-improvement and self-optimization, tailored just for you.    Here's what's on the agenda:  - Mastering focus using powerful mental models to sharpen your concentration;  - Igniting motivation by embracing the power of choice and taking ownership of your path;  - Crafting effective goals by blending stretch and smart goals for maximum impact;  - Elevating decision-making skills by thinking strategically in bets and exploring possible futures;  - Unleashing innovation by mixing up ideas, setting constraints, and shaking up your usual processes;  - Accelerating your learning journey by adopting teaching techniques that enhance understanding and retention.    Plus, we're serving up simple productivity hacks straight from the worlds of business, content creation, and aviation.    Because let's face it, who doesn't want to achieve more, get results, and unleash their creative genius?  So if you're ready to take your game to the next level, hit that play button and join us on this exhilarating journey of growth and achievement!    See you there!    📚"Smarter Faster Better: the transformative power of real productivity"  Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:Getting in shape health and fitness wise, getting in shape business wise or relationship wise...Old habits die hard and THIS is the biggest reason why.In today's short episode, we’ll pinpoint the root cause of why we struggle so much with our behavior.You say you want it and you don’t do it.Why?Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Do you always feel confident?  I don’t know a single person who does!    In different situations I feel more or less confident.  Confidence grows with more experience.    But EVEN WHEN you have all the experience you still might feel NOT confident – delivering that speech, that pitch or making a video.    Why is that?    Shouldn’t you feel more and more confident as you do the thing more?Maybe, but that’s not what happens EVEN to top-level performers like Olympic athletes.    In this podcast episode I’ll share with you a 4-pillar framework to train your inner narrator, the conversation inside your head, which creates or steals your feeling of confidence that might either empower or undermine all the hard work you do.    How to do your best at high-stakes, high-pressure moments?  The answer is in your head. Let's get it out!    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Do you want to build amazing business, have meaningful relationships and live long and healthy?    Communication is the key to everything!    And if I can judge from the world’s loneliness and mental health epidemic – most people, just like myself, are not great at it at all.    Let’s correct this! Together!    If you learn this skill, you can teach it and it can spread like wildfire, changing the world one conversation at a time.    Did you know there are 3 conversations that are actually happening while we talk?I did not know either!    Now I know why I've failed for so long to build deep connections, meaningful relationships and excel in business.    No longer! Working on it!    How’s the quality of YOUR life? And if it's not at 100% satisfaction – you might need to look into communication skills.    Let’s get started!    RESOURCES:  Grit Score Test  📚“Supercommunicators: how to unlock the secret language of connection”   ANNOUNCEMENT:  I started a Newsletter!!!  📧“Your Best’ Habits”📧  I PRO Tip a day to build habits your best self will thank you for.  Only for superheroes.🦸  Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:One very joyful tool to start discovering who you and what you are supposed to do in this life.  Your purpose, your life’s path, your destiny.    How is it that we finish schools, get multiple degrees and certifications and never learn who we truly are?    The most important piece of knowledge that helps us navigate life, career and relationship choices.    Tune in to start the work of self-discovery.   WARNING: this might change your life.       ANNOUNCEMENT:  I started Newsletter!!!  📧“Your Best’ Habits”📧  I PRO Tip a day to build habits your best self will thank you for.  Only for superheroes.🦸  Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Without a doubt – if you have a goal, you’ll need to coach yourself and others to overcome challenges to achieve it. The recent science of doing it faster.    Today we deconstruct 3 processes:  -Talking yourself through overcoming challenges, being coachable;  -Talking yourself through rapid change, being flexible, adaptable;  -Talking yourself to rise to the occasion VS folding in.    Yourself and others.    How to lean into the challenge instead of escaping it?  How to grow and change instead of staying stuck in the comfort of “what you’ve always done”?  How to self-motivate to do hard work.    The mindset training you need to take yourself and others to the next step faster.    ANNOUNCEMENT:  I started Newsletter!!!  📧“Your Best’ Habits”📧  I PRO Tip a day to build habits your best self will thank you for.  Only for superheroes.🦸  Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  What’s one thing that all successful people know?    They know where they want to go.    Do you know?    Most people struggle with focus because they aren’t sure what to focus on and why.It’s like trying to stay focused in a complete fog!    How do you create a strong sense of direction?  How do you know where to go? What to focus on?    This is what you’ll learn on today’s podcast.  2 fundamental practices that when done consistently will help you to develop self-knowledge, which like a compass will always direct you to the right place.    You can’t get what you want if you don’t know where you are going.  Knowing yourself is where it all starts and the practices you’ll learn about today are how you get there.    Values and Strength Finder      ANNOUNCEMENT:  I started Newsletter!!!  📧“Your Best’ Habits”📧  I PRO Tip a day to build habits your best self will thank you for.  Only for superheroes.🦸  Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant