Coaching Talks Podcast

In a former life, Marc Siles was a senior executive chasing a corporate career – until he had a near burnout experience. Originally from Spain, Siles has been living in Finland for the last 18 years, where he dedicates his passion and energy to enable companies around the globe to accelerate their strategic growth.  Marc shares powerful and personal stories about how he identified what matters in his life – his daughter, his family, and his passion for human growth. He offers tips for people who find themselves chasing after what he calls “empty goals” and who are so focused on their professions that they lose touch with their true life vision.  “I still focus on business growth, but via human growth… That is the only way to make things sustainable.” Do not miss the story he shares about his grandmother’s imprisonment in Franco’s Spain and how her life’s passion was key to her eventual liberation. Accenture | SolutionsIQ‘s William Rowden hosts. The Agile Amped podcast is the shared voice of the Agile community, driven by compelling stories, passionate people, and innovative ideas. Together, we are advancing the impact of business agility. Sources: - https://issuu.com/growmagazine5/docs/_grow_vol_18/16 Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Spoken by IvPem | https://soundcloud.com/ivpemofficial Daylight by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

What does it take to use Agile as a catalyst for Growth? Very often I hear about more companies shifting into trying to become an Agile Enterprise. Still, very few of them are tackling the transformation challenge keeping in mind the cultural and mindset aspect as well. Sources: - www.engineroom7.com - https://www.solutionsiq.com/author/wrowden/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Xr-8A2ziE Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Spoken by IvPem | https://soundcloud.com/ivpemofficial Daylight by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

It is in moments like the ones we are living now where we have an excellent opportunity to look into how can we generate the needed change, so we transform the crisis we find ourselves in, into a chance to create the future we desire. A few months ago, before the COVID-19 crisis started, I had the pleasure to talk with Timo Lappi, the CEO, and co-founder and of the Finnish company focused on occupational healthcare, Heltti and one of the primary advocates in Finland to create great places to work. Sources: - www.heltti.fi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvTDTgRcy9M Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Spoken by IvPem | https://soundcloud.com/ivpemofficial Daylight by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

During the on-going COVID-19 crisis, we are experiencing a situation most of us couldn't imagine we would see in our lifetime. Having said that, there is one element that also captures my attention, and that is the remarkable improvement in air pollution levels due to the global lockdown. However, according to the experts, this will not have any impact to slow climate change, as many believe that these reductions are temporary. It's more clear now the potential impact our society could have on the climate change problem if efforts would be focused to gather resources and combined plans were deployed to make this temporal situation into a permanent constructive solution. This would also mean to redefine our economies and how we are generating value and growth. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq0i6umUQzI https://sciencebusiness.net/news/covid-19-cutting-air-pollution-it-will-not-slow-climate-change https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-science-behind-honeys-eternal-shelf-life-1218690/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8017939/Weve-got-10-years-save-planet-warns-Prince-Charles.html Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Spoken by IvPem | https://soundcloud.com/ivpemofficial Daylight by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

There have been many cases during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis that have taken my attention that demonstrates the collaborative and caring nature of a lot of human beings, and the importance of demonstrating those values now more than ever. I think that we should spend more time talking about those cases that show the value of unity and solidarity, and less trying to use this difficult moment for political gain or spreading false news and rumors. When talking about leadership by values, I cannot come with a better example than Juan Julia and Axel Hotel. A team that has built together with a business truly driven by values, not just as a nice poster on the wall but truly transforming them into habits and daily practices. Listen to Juan Julia's views and insights from a company that truly practices what they preach. Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Spoken by IvPem | https://soundcloud.com/ivpemofficial Daylight by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

The actual Coronavirus situation we are going through is testing our society and companies to new limits. Many companies have stopped temporary traveling and on-site meetings, which opens an opportunity to develop new digital skills to work with high-performance environments in a new format. To talk about how to work with distributed teams and manage priorities across businesses, we have today with us on a video call from his home office in Barcelona, David Gill. Podcast Intro – 0:30 Welcoming David - 3:00 Main challenges - 6:00 Opportunities - 13:30 Things to keep in mind - 18:30 How can we manage priorities - 35:00 Digital and agile - 39:30 Tools and platforms - 43:30 Advices and tips - 48:00 Closing – 50:30 Resources: Adevinta: https://www.adevinta.com Virtual Facilitation Webinar: https://www.themindsetstrategist.com/webinar Podcast Contact: marc@growthcoach.fi Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Summer Coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Underwater by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

In which kind of cities, we’ll be living by 2050? There are two potential futures, the Blade Runner scenario or the Self-sufficient city. Can buildings produce food, energy and become self-sufficient? The secret is how we can shift cities from being the problem into being the solution and empower the citizens. Podcast Intro – 0:30 Welcoming Vicente 4:10 Global Connectivity and local self-sufficiency – 6:35 Main challenges to work on – 12:55 Driving Action - 28:35 The cities that will lead change – 38:30 Closing – 42:30 Resources: Vicente Guallart Web: http://www.guallart.com/background Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfn-0b8yJe8 Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-RA5COKPok Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Summer Coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Underwater by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

In this chapter, I'll share with you my favorite Top 5 moments from our first 20 chapters. We are also giving away 10 free audio courses based on my upcoming book "The Discipline Of Success" for the first to register at www.thedisciplineofsuccess.com and use the code "Podcast20." Index: Opening - 1:15 What does it take for leaders to succeed - 4:15 How can stress help us perform better - 10:15 Communication as a tool for change and build trust - 15:15 The human need for radical changes and mindset transformation - 34:20 Failures and strategic thinking to reach better results - 42:45 Closure - 1:00:00 Resources: - Book web: TheDisciplineOfSUcccess.com - Email: marc@growthcoach.fi - Podcast Founder Web: marcsiles.com Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Summer Coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Underwater by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Nick Cowley & Nigel Purse present in their book “5 conversations, how to transform trust, engagement and performance at work” different types of approaches to build trust as a catalyst for growth. Today, we’ll talk about Trust building as the catalyst for growth together with the leadership coach Minna Sutö. Index: Introduction - 0:30 What is Trust - 2:30 When trust takes place - 10:30 Phycological safety - 17:30 Conversations to build trust - 21:30 Closure - 35:50 Resources: - Feedback Podcast: https://www.ivoox.com/zonaPrivada_zw_36283836_1.html - Article: https://rework.withgoogle.com/blog/five-keys-to-a-successful-google-team/ - Podcast Founder Web: marcsiles.com Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Summer Coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Underwater by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Today we’ll talk about how mindfulness might help us to prevent and combat stress & burnout together with the Mindfulness Meditation Coach Chibs Okereke. According to Harvard Medical School, Mindfulness meditation may ease anxiety, mental stress. As mindfulness has become mainstream and more extensively studied, growing evidence suggests multiple psychological and physical benefits of mindfulness exercises. Resources: Retreat for Executives and professionals: www.the7secretkeys.com Chib's Web: https://chibs.co Article: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/relaxation-benefits-meditation-stronger-relaxation-benefits-taking-vacation-2016102710532 Article: Article: https://hbr.org/2019/12/how-to-stop-thinking-about-work-at-3am Podcast Founder Web: marcsiles.com Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Summer Coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Underwater by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

We talked with Jason Birkevold Liem, a Leadership Coach that fully lives his Ikigai. Ikigai is a composition of how we mix our passion, vocation, mission, and profession. In order to achieve an optimal experience of life and happiness, we have to focus on increasing the time we spend on activities that bring us a state of flow, rather than allowing ourselves to get caught up in activities that offer immediate pleasure. Creating an environment of passion for learning, doing what you do because of your inner motivators, the inner spark to learn. That is how you can create a growth mindset environment. Find a balance between performance and learning goals within a team. Resources: Jason's Web: http://www.mindtalk.no Book: www.thedisciplineofsuccess.com Podcast Founder Web: marcsiles.com Executive Retreat: www.the7secretkeys.com Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Summer Coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Underwater by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

We live in exponential times and simply having a digital strategy focused on continuous innovation is no longer enough to thrive in a constantly changing world. In order to transform an organisation and contribute to building a secure and rewarding networked society, collaboration among employees, customers, business units and even things is increasingly becoming key. Consequently, organizational change requires breaking down old habits and values, while at the same time altering high impact systems such as decision-making capabilities and governance practices. Creativity is the only limiting factor of your potential. AI can be even used for the screening of candidates for a job position. Resources: Datafloq Web: https://datafloq.com Podcast Founder Web: marcsiles.com Executive Retreat: www.the7secretkeys.com Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Summer Coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Underwater by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Is Bioeconomy the answer to a sustainable and fair future? So rapid are the changes in science and manufacturing, and so profound are its implications, that some refer to the new bio-economy, as the 4th industrial revolution. Today we’ll talk about the importance of Bioeconomy together with the Director of the European Forest Institute, Marc Palahi. Resources: EFI Web: www.efi.int Founder Web: marcsiles.com Retreat: www.the7secretkeys.com Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Summer Coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Underwater by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

How can we enhance our performance and wellbeing? Today, we’ll talk about the secrets to experience balance in an over-stressed environment, together with the Exercise Physiologist and Master Trainer Tiina Hoffman. Resources: Firstbeat Web: https://www.firstbeat.com/fi/ Lifestyle Assessment: https://www.firstbeat.com/en/wellness-services/individual-wellbeing/ Tiina Hoffman webinar: https://www.firstbeat.com/en/webinars/the-supercompensation-of-life-how-to-balance-load-and-recovery/ Founder Web: marcsiles.com Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Summer Coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Coldplay – Adventure Of A Lifetime - Maxwell Jose Cover (RAFO Remix) No Copyright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv1pgQXY52o https://soundcloud.com/maxwelljoseph

Today we’ll talk about the future of strategy in modern organizations and how companies can use Megatrends to prepare for success, together with the communication, transformation, and strategy expert Marjaana Toiminen. Resources: Web: marcsiles.com Music credits: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Summer Coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Coldplay – Adventure Of A Lifetime ???????? Maxwell Jose Cover (RAFO Remix) No Copyright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv1pgQXY52o https://soundcloud.com/maxwelljoseph

Success is not just about achieving things in life, but daring to share the wisdom and learnings, especially from the difficult times. Today, I am daring to open up about my struggles a few years ago with a near-burnout experience and what we can do about it. Resources: Article: shorturl.at/bfH15 Web: marcsiles.com Retreat: The7secretkeys.com Firstbeat Device: shorturl.at/abOZ9 Music credits: Daylight by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Chill by LiQWYD | https://www.instagram.com/liqwyd Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Summer Coffee by Barradeen | Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Sleep by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

#12 - The power of Loonshots: How to transform organisations for success? Feat. Safi Bahcall by Coaching Talks Podcast with Marc Siles

Is feedback our friend or just a foe? What can we do to get the best out of it? Today we'll talk about how successful people use feedback together with the international executive coach Marc Siles and the business coach, Minna Sutö. The discussion around how to give and receive feedback has been going on for a long time, but the recently published article in the HBR called "The Feedback Fallacy" has opened again this topic with some new and interesting research data and insights. Why does feedback fail? And how can we make it work, for ourselves and others? T Music Video Credits: - www.bensound.com - Fresh Start by Joakim Karud (Royalty Free Music) goo.gl/YmnOAx - audiograb.com/ - NoCopyrightMusic: goo.gl/ivGMHw - youtu.be/D2smnU14Q0k - Coldplay Adventure Of A Lifetime Maxwell Jose Cover (RAFO Remix) No Copyright. House Music]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv1pgQXY52o - It's My Life (Rayan Myers Remix) by Dr. Alban - We are one by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://Soundcloud.com/vexento

#10 - Are leaders made or born? Feat. Minna Sutö by Coaching Talks Podcast with Marc Siles

#9 - What does it take for executives to succeed at work? Feat. Daniel Pascual by Coaching Talks Podcast with Marc Siles

How can mindfulness support our performance in life and at work? Today, we’ll talk about the importance of being Mindful together with the psychologist and mindfulness teacher Ruth Franco, and the executive coach Marc Siles. Resources: - www.Findyourself.fi Music Video Credits: - www.bensound.com - Fresh Start by Joakim Karud (Royalty Free Music) goo.gl/YmnOAx - audiograb.com/ - NoCopyrightMusic: goo.gl/ivGMHw - youtu.be/D2smnU14Q0k - Coldplay Adventure Of A Lifetime Maxwell Jose Cover (RAFO Remix) No Copyright

Which are the main concerns companies are having at the moment - Episode II? Resources: - www.Findyourself.fi Music Video Credits: - www.bensound.com - Fresh Start by Joakim Karud (Royalty Free Music) goo.gl/YmnOAx - audiograb.com/ - NoCopyrightMusic: goo.gl/ivGMHw - youtu.be/D2smnU14Q0k

Which are the main concerns companies are having at the moment - Episode I? Resources: - www.Findyourself.fi Music Video Credits: - www.bensound.com - Fresh Start by Joakim Karud (Royalty Free Music) goo.gl/YmnOAx - https://audiograb.com/ - NoCopyrightMusic: goo.gl/ivGMHw - youtu.be/D2smnU14Q0k

Why values are the secret of your leadership success? How can you use values to build a successful culture and drive growth? Resources: - https://leaderonomics.com/leadership/values-key-leadership Music Video Credits: - www.bensound.com - NoCopyrightMusic: http://goo.gl/ivGMHw - https://youtu.be/D2smnU14Q0k - Fresh Start by Joakim Karud (Royalty Free Music) http://goo.gl/YmnOAx

Which secrets does India posses about Leadership and Team Development? Resources: - How to build teams that win? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cujNmndAPvw - Music Video Credits: www.bensound.com and https://youtu.be/D2smnU14Q0k

What is truly driving performance at work (and in life)? Which are the things we can do to unleash our full potential? Resources: - The way we're working isn't working by Tony Schwartz: https://goo.gl/FeiQbT - The Making of a Corporate Athlete: https://goo.gl/Q2EHVc - Are you ok with being mediocre? Or are you targeting for greatness? https://goo.gl/iQnyk3 - How to make stress your friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGyVTAoXEU

What is the future of leadership? How can we lead by creating our future today? Which are the new skills and capabilities needed to drive growth? List of resources: - Gallup Article "The end of traditional manager": https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236108/end-traditional-manager.aspx - Blog "How to evolve your leadership capabilities": https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-mindset-defines-reality-how-evolve-leadership-marc-siles-aligué/ - Performance retreat for Executives and Professionals: Findyourself.fi - The Growth Agents Program: https://www.themindsetstrategist.com/the-growth-agents Songs credits: Opening tune: Jamendo Licensing Mid tune: Hip Hop Rap Instrumental (Crying Over You) by Chris Morrow 4 https:// soundcloud.com/chris-morrow-3 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/hiYs5z4xdBU

Remember that good enough is the enemy of greatness. True Leaders genuinely thrive for excellence, within themselves and their teams. You can find some further reading about this topic on the following links: - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-really-stopping-companies-development-right-now-siles-aligué - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-ok-being-mediocre-targeting-greatness-marc-siles-aligué - Guest Podcast - Growth-Mindset: https://soundcloud.com/mindsetacademy/mindset-academy-podcast-2-mindset-the-essential-element-in-cultural-and-strategic-transformations

What makes self-awareness being so important? How can we start the process of introspection? Which are the initial steps we can take to start our journey? List of resources: - HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2018/01/what-self-awareness-really-is-and-how-to-cultivate-it - "Increase your self-awareness with one simple fix " video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGdsOXZpyWE