Strengths and Weaknesses: Reframing the Narrative

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Shifting from a victim mindset to a survivor mindset is crucial. Reframing experiences and telling a different narrative is important. The focus should be on rewriting the narrative to one of survivorship and overcoming challenges. Going back to the past is not useful unless it informs the present moment. Restructuring discussions around risk and highlighting past successful risks can help individuals recognize their capabilities. Negative experiences often overshadow the positive ones, so it's important to acknowledge and value the good things. Minor setbacks should not overshadow the majority of successes and achievements in life.

On the first of two special episodes, acclaimed executive performance coach and doctor of psychology Dr. Julie Gurner goes in-depth on a variety of strategies and actionable advice that will help you perform up to your potential. During this portion of her interview, Dr. Gurner discusses discipline, motivation, the imaginary rules we learned as children that hold us back today, setting boundaries, the advantages of caring deeply and challenging directly, and much more. Dr. Gurner has spent the past 14 years working with top percentile executives, talent, and teams operating in fast-paced, competitive environments. She specializes in improving personal productivity, focus, and decision-making strategies, as well as developing high performance cultures, teams, and executives emphasizing ownership and leadership. Check out Dr. Gurner's lecture on Mental Health for Kids in the Time of Coronovirus for The Kids Are In Charge, and you can sign up Dr. Gurner's Substack here.

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