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Jul 31, 2024 • 17min

First EVER Mind Zone for Olympians!😲 Learning mental fitness routines from the world's greatest.

TUNE IN TO LEARN:Can your inner peace be the key to unlocking your outer strength, outer achievement and outer success?🤔Join me, Angela Shurina, your brain's coach, as we explore this compelling question on today's episode of Your Brain's Coach podcast.Together, we'll journey through the historic moment of introduction of the 🧠mind zone room🧠 at the Paris 2024 Olympics, a dedicated space for athletes to enhance their mental well-being and athletic achievement with practices like meditation and journaling.We highlight the importance of regular mental check-ins and being honest about our emotional state and why it matters, for you and me, and YES! for the Olympians!!! We'll also discuss how investing in mental health is as crucial for you thriving and achieving in life, as your investments into physical health and your career.Learn about basic habits that build your mental fitness to be better equipped to lead a fulfilling, successful 360 life. PS If you are confused 😕 where to even start working on you mental fitness skillset – set up our TRY-ME COACHING session, let’s start building the foundation of your mental health that will enrich your life in every single area. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years! 🚀JOIN Coaching Your Best ' Habits Newsletter https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletter
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Jul 29, 2024 • 24min

🦹Mood Shifter: pushing your own buttons. You can't lead others if you can't lead yourself.

TUNE IN TO LEARN:Have you ever wondered how elite athletes maintain their mental edge under immense pressure?How do you show up excited yet dialed in for exactly one moment in life, one moment you've been waiting for your entire life often - The Olympics?We'll explore the critical, foundational aspects of self-leadership and the tools to start your leadership journey towards creating more positive impact.But that's not all!Our journey continues as we delve into the transformative power of understanding how your actions can drive your emotions. We'll learn practical techniques to track and reflect on your mood in relation to daily activities.By identifying patterns and making intentional changes, you can boost your emotional and mental well-being, your ability to lead others.With personal stories and actionable insights, this episode highlights the undeniable link between self-leadership and success, both in personal and professional arenas. Join us and take the first step toward mastering your mindset and self-leadership today!Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years! 🚀JOIN Coaching Your Best ' Habits Newsletter https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletter
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Jul 26, 2024 • 22min

🦸‍♂️Unleashing Your Superhero Potential: Stress Purpose Schedule. Invisible drivers of your life.

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Unlock your superhero potential and turn stress into a tool for success!    How can childhood superhero dreams inspire remarkable success and personal fulfillment in adulthood?    Most importantly, how can you supercharge your adult life so it looks like the superhero life you've dreamed about as a kid?    This week on your Brain's Coach podcast:    Learn transformative techniques such as purposeful breathwork, reframing, and labeling, which can convert stress from being a hindrance into a catalyst for high performance achievement both in life and business.    In the second half of our episode, we delve into the profound importance of purpose-driven optimization. Drawing wisdom from a workshop with former Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney, we discuss that character qualities aren’t inherently good or bad—they are context-dependent and closely tied to your purpose.    Discover how clarity in your goals and understanding your ‘why’ can make everyday tasks not just manageable, but deeply meaningful and fulfilling.    We’ll also touch on effective scheduling and time budgeting techniques, underscoring that consistent daily practices are key to realizing your dreams.    Tune in to uncover actionable insights and powerful strategies designed to help you create a lasting positive impact in this world, while living the life you love!🦸‍♂️    Try-Me Coaching - just try it.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years! 🚀JOIN Coaching Your Best ' Habits Newsletter https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletter
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Jul 24, 2024 • 18min

🍨Productive Creativity: the paradox of structure of insanely creative people.

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Discover how structured routines can be the secret sauce to unlocking your creative potential!    Drawing from my own journey and my experiences with clients, we challenge the myth that routines stifle creativity.    Just like master chefs who rely on precision to whip up culinary masterpieces, creatives need well-defined constraints to thrive.    I’ll share a heartwarming story of a client who found peace and newfound creativity through a structured routine, illustrating that the right framework can elevate your creative output.    (Creativity + Structure) X Consistency = Non-ordinary Success    Ready to build your creative structure for success?    Experimentation is key, and I’ll guide you on how to find what works best for you.     Whether you’re an entrepreneur, artist, or just someone looking to bring your ideas to life, this episode is packed with insights to help you unleash your best work.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years! 🚀JOIN Coaching Your Best ' Habits Newsletter https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletter
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Jul 22, 2024 • 33min

Savoring Health: From Siberia with Salmon🐟

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  What if you could elevate your breakfast game while boosting your cognitive flexibility, your dreams for abs and overall wellness?    Join me, Angela Shurina, your Brain's Coach, as I take you on a mouthwatering journey through the intersection of traditional Russian cuisine and modern nutritional science.    Through personal anecdotes from my life in Siberian Russia, we'll explore how I re-invented our family eating habits, combining local and family traditions, my mom's cooking, my traveling explorations with the principles of balanced nutrition.    You'll learn about my specific goals aimed at enhancing productivity and gut health, all while enjoying the richness of traditional flavors.    This episode is loaded with practical tips for adventurous, health-minded eaters and travelers, and vibrant stories designed to inspire you to enjoy your food while nurturing your body.    For more tasty insights and glimpses into my daily life, don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter! 😃Find the link below.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years! 🚀JOIN Coaching Your Best ' Habits Newsletter https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletter
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Jul 19, 2024 • 22min

🤪I talked to the government! Practical tools for leaders to lead in the age of change.

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Imagine creating a thriving ecosystem that nurtures growth and success both personally and professionally?    The ecosystem that helps your people innovate, collaborate, embrace challenges of the future instead of resisting change?    In this episode, we unlock the secrets to fostering supportive environments to suppor the right kind of thinking to thrive in the age of rapid change.    We'll talk about my experience leading a workshop for the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in South Africa.    The focus is on understanding that being an effective leader means not just self-improvement but also uplifting those around you and enhancing your surroundings.    Just like tending to a garden, when we create the right conditions, we elevate our thinking, decision-making, and the potential for a brighter future.    We also explore the foundational principles of life field theory, shedding light on how our behavior and stress levels are deeply influenced by our environment which leads to different states of mind, different thinking and decision-making.     This episode serves as a powerful call to action for leaders to adopt these strategies, ensuring that both they and their teams thrive and do the right kind of thinking amidst constant change.   Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years! 🚀JOIN Coaching Your Best ' Habits Newsletter https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletter
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Jul 17, 2024 • 26min

👖Keeping Your Pants Size Right: how to succed long-term. Business, relationships, diet.

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  How do you maintain peak health while transitioning between vastly different environments, like the chill of South African winters and the heat of Siberian summers? Between continents, time zones and life transitions?  There's a 3-point system that underlines success in ALL areas of our lives - business, relationships, fitness.  Did you know that?    When it's there - success follows and stays.  When one piece is missing - welcome to the roller-coaster ride of results.    I’ll share insights from both my personal experiences and my work with clients, underscoring how this systematic, 3-point approach ensures success over time in pretty much any area.   Stay tuned, stay intentional, and keep building systems for a healthier, happier, more productive life.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years! 🚀JOIN Coaching Your Best ' Habits Newsletter https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletter
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Jul 14, 2024 • 23min

The Invisible Side of Success: designing failure-proof decision making.

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Can you rewire your brain for success?    Join me, Angela Shurina, your Brain's Coach, as we uncover the science behind brain automatic programs and how they shape our behavior for success or failure.     From the insights of Shane Parrish's "Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results," we dive into strategies used by highly successful individuals to design systems that make the best choices effortless. By examining the habits and mindsets that drive success, we uncover methods to reprogram our automatic responses and implement more effective behaviors, even under pressure.    Discover the game-changing concept of "kill criteria" introduced by Annie Duke, which helps prevent emotional decision-making and premature quitting.     Learn how to establish pre-defined rules for when to abandon a strategy and how planning ahead can help you tackle challenging situations, such as making healthier choices during business dinners or avoiding unhealthy habits during stressful times.    With practical tips on creating safeguards, rehearsing responses, and forming commitment plans, this episode equips you with the tools to break detrimental patterns and achieve consistently better decisions.    Plus, don't miss the opportunity for a complimentary coaching session to identify and overcome your recurring challenges.    Email me at angela@brainbreakthroughcoach.com to start bulletproofing your systems for success today!    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years! 🚀JOIN Coaching Your Best ' Habits Newsletter https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletter
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Jul 11, 2024 • 22min

✅🚀New Science of Productivity: why writers love cabins and daters go out.

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Have you ever wondered how simply changing your work environment could skyrocket your productivity? ✅    Imagine transforming your daily grind by just switching up your surroundings.    In this episode of your Brain's Coach podcast, we dive into the powerful impact of environmental cues on your cognitive power.    From my own experience of relocating to a co-working space, I noticed a dramatic lift in my midday energy levels, better focus on deep tasks, and even an improvement in my sales. You'll learn how "zoning your workspace" can reduce distractions and optimize mental performance, and even reduce cravings and munching! -  unlocking new levels of productivity and success.    But that's not all.    We explore the geographical nature of our brains and how location-based cues play a pivotal role in memory, learning and focus.    Packed with practical tips on optimizing your workspace, this episode will arm you with actionable advice to enhance your work life, whether you operate from home or a new location.    Tune in and let these insights revolutionize your approach to productivity!✅🚀  Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years! 🚀JOIN Coaching Your Best ' Habits Newsletter https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletter
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Jul 9, 2024 • 26min

👄Befriending Your Inner Voice: Transforming Stress into Growth and Mastering Good Habits.

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  Can your inner voice be your best coach?  Tune in to this illuminating episode of Your Brains Coach podcast, where I unveil the secrets to mastering your internal dialogue for a healthier, more resilient, more successful you.     Discover how the narratives we tell ourselves, especially during stressful times, can significantly impact our emotional well-being and decision-making, the course of our lives.    Learn how to harness this evolutionary adaptation, our inner chatter to foster self-improvement, resilience, and overall life progress VS regressing to your past self and running in circles, holding yourself on the same level.    Discover the power of temporal distancing, coaching yourself, zooming out and the stability offered by routines and rituals.     Equip yourself with these invaluable tools to feel more capable, energized, and in control, turning life's challenges into opportunities for personal, professional and relational growth.    Don't miss this chance to revolutionize your inner chatter and steer your life towards positivity and success.  TUNE IN!!!    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years! 🚀JOIN Coaching Your Best ' Habits Newsletter https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletter

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