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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    With the summer Olympics underway, I thought it fitting to return to an inspiring conversation I shared with Olympic Medalist Bonnie St. John. At the age of 5, Bonnie had her right leg amputated. And once you listen to this podcast, you will understand, there was no way that was going to stop her. At the age of 19, she became the first African-American to win medals at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck Austria. Bonnie was appointed by President Clinton as a director for Human Capital Issues on the White House National Economic Council and went on to represent the United States as a member of President Obama's official delegation to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and the 2016 Paralympic summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.    Bonnie is also a Leadership Consultant for multiple Fortune 500 companies, the CEO of the Blue Circle Leadership Institute, and a best-selling author of seven books, including How Great Women Lead: A Mother-Daughter Adventure into the Lives of Women Shaping the World, and her latest title Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy! I am thrilled to have Bonnie St. John on the podcast!   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone! If you want to overcome your own personal talk track that the obstacles you face are insurmountable, then this is for you. I can't think of a better way for you to spend thirty minutes of your time than listening to “one of the five most inspiring women in America!” (NBC Nightly News)   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… today's episode is a fantastic reminder to always use your challenges, your obstacles, and your unique experiences to become a better leader. Great leaders take cues from the potential connections that can form all around them to change the way they think and therefore lead. Today, we're looking at those connections and how to constantly look for the small, subtle changes in your day-to-day behavior that can help you become a better leader.   WHAT  I  LOVE  MOST… Bonnie taking my Bullish and Bearish scenario from just “robots having their own Olympics,” to having “cyborgs” be the answer. I think it's a great example of Bonnie's amazing sense of humor, and I loved learning more about her, her humility, and all the amazing things she's been able to accomplish in her life (and career) thus far. It was a real treat learning more about what makes the legendary Bonnie St. John such a special human being. Running Time: 31:27   Subscribe on iTunes   Find Tiffani Online: Facebook LinkedIn X   Find Bonnie Online: Twitter Facebook X   Bonnie's Book:  Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy

Do you want to get inspired to aim higher in your life? In this Live Greatly Podcast episode Kristel Bauer sits down with Bonnie St. John who despite having her right leg amputated at the age five,  became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals in downhill skiing at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria. In recognition of this historic achievement, Bonnie was quoted on millions of Starbucks coffee cups and was honored with her portrait in the Main Hall of Trinity College at Oxford as a distinguished alumna.  Bonnie gives us a look into her journey as an Olympian and beyond, keys to overcoming adversity and reaching her goals. She shares tips to build micro resiliency and boost optimism as well as inspiring insights to help you live your life to the fullest. Tune in now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: A look into Bonnie's journey overcoming adversity What Bonnie means when she says normal is overrated, aim higher A look into being an olympian Keys to high performance Tips for boosting confidence How to embrace optimism, hope and positivity in the face of challenges and setbacks Ideas to build micro resilience About Bonnie St. John: Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie St. John became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals in downhill skiing at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria. In recognition of this historic achievement, Bonnie was quoted on millions of Starbucks coffee cups and was honored with her portrait in the Main Hall of Trinity College at Oxford as a distinguished alumna. Bonnie has achieved the highest levels of success in a variety of endeavors throughout her life. In addition to her success as a Paralympic athlete, she is a bestselling author of seven books, a highly acclaimed keynote speaker and leadership expert for the Fortune 500, a television and radio personality, and an experienced conference facilitator. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University, and won the Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford, taking an M.Litt. in Economics. Upon her return to the United States, Bonnie served in the White House as a Director of the National Economic Council during the Clinton administration. In 2015, St. John was inducted into the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Hall of Fame. Today, Bonnie travels the globe speaking, leading seminars, and researching her various writing projects. As CEO of the Blue Circle Leadership Institute, Bonnie leads several international virtual leadership programs including Transformational Leadership – designed to address the unique challenges of multicultural women in the workplace. Bonnie's latest work, MICRO-RESILIENCE: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, & Energy, outlines a quick, easy, and immediately effective program of tools and techniques for a competitive edge in today's dynamic world of changes and challenges. Bonnie St. John has been featured extensively in both national and international media including: The Today Show, GMA, CNN, CBS Morning News, NBC News, PBS, NPR, and The New York Times, as well as People, “O”, Forbes, Success, and Essence magazines, to name just a few. NBC Nightly News called Bonnie, "One of the five most inspiring women in America." Website: http://bonniestjohn.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-st-john/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/bonniestjohn  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bonnie.st.john/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonniestjohn  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel, the Founder of Live Greatly, is on a mission to help people thrive personally and professionally while promoting vibrant company cultures. Kristel is a corporate wellness expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, Top Keynote Speaker, TEDx speaker & contributing writer for Entrepreneur.  Kristel brings her expertise & extensive experience in Corporate Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mindset, Resilience, Self-Care, and Stress Management to in-person and virtual events as Professional Keynote Speaker.  If you are looking for a motivational speaker to inspire and empower your audience to reclaim their well-being, inner motivation and happiness,  Kristel would be happy to discuss partnering with you to make your next event one to remember!  Speaking Topics can be tailored to fit the needs of your group. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. 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Leading Through Crisis: Part V Tapping into your purpose Would like some help in clarifying your purpose?  If so, then head to my website at http://www.healthyleadership.online/home (www.healthyleadership.online/home).  On the homepage you will see a course called Relationships Accelerate Results. This course takes you to a self-assessment called DISC that will open up a process for you and I to connect. As a certified DISC consultant, I will spend time with you discussing your strengths and how they can help you confirm your purpose - your why. The pressure testing experience of this crisis has impacted many leaders in thinking though what their true purpose is!   Resources: St John, B. (2017). Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy. Hachette, UK.

Micro resilience Part IV: increase your fuel efficiency The micro-resilient concept this week comes from Bonnie St John's 4th framework: increasing our body's fuel efficiency. You can increase your fuel efficiency in the way you approach drinking water.  Research tells us that our brain is made up of 70% water, the rest of the body is made up of 60-65%. Water plays a key role in how most of our body systems function. Some of the symptoms that can easily be due to dehydration: ·        A dry mouth and the sensation of being either thirsty or hungry ·        Generalized body aches and muscle cramps ·        Dry skin that seemed more prone to irritation ·        Decreased ability to focus well – even during high energy times ·        Multiple non-specific coughs and colds How do you stay hydrated in a crisis?  How you plan to have access to water may need to be adjusted to how you are going to stay hydrated while wearing a mask, and for some, gloves and gown. How are you going to stay hydrated if it is not appropriate to keep a bottle of water with you in your work environment? Do you have influence as a leader within a work environment: ·        where you work specific blocks of time where you musts wear masks? ·        within the healthcare environment with those who must wear full PPE? ·        with those who work directly under the sun? ·        with those who are working from home? During this global pandemic we have come face to face with the immutable truth that human safety is critical to our economic well-being. How do you define human safety in the workplace? How does the long working hours culture fit into the definitions of human safety that are emerging as a result of this pandemic? The purpose of this focus on a micro moment in resilience is to find what works best for you. How can you plan ahead for each day so that you are drinking enough water to be at your best – to think your best and to respond at your best. How can you influence those around you?  Resources: Candore, Giuseppina & Colonna-Romano, Giuseppina & Balistreri, Carmela & Carlo, Daniele & Grimaldi, Maria & Listì, Florinda & Nuzzo, Domenico & Vasto, Sonya & Lio, Domenico & Caruso, Calogero. (2006). Biology of Longevity: Role of the Innate Immune System. Rejuvenation research. 9. 143-8. 10.1089/rej.2006.9.143. Cleary, M. A., Sitler, M. R., & Kendrick, Z. V. (2006). Dehydration and symptoms of delayed-onset muscle soreness in normothermic men. Journal of athletic training, 41(1), 36–45. St John, B. (2017). Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy. Hachette, UK. n.d. (2017). How dehydration impacts workplace productivity. Premium Waters Inc. Retrieved from https://premiumwaters.com/blog/dehydration-impacts-workplace-productivity/ (https://premiumwaters.com/blog/dehydration-impacts-workplace-productivity/) Jy Ong, J.,et al. (2020). PPE- associated headaches increase among health care workers amid COVID-19. Headache. Retrieved from https://www.healio.com/primary-care/practice-management/news/online/%7B01a63c64-82a8-4db9-a272-48c962445c60%7D/ppe-associated-headaches-increase-among-health-care-workers-amid-covid-19 (https://www.healio.com/primary-care/practice-management/news/online/%7B01a63c64-82a8-4db9-a272-48c962445c60%7D/ppe-associated-headaches-increase-among-health-care-workers-amid-covid-19) Wittbrodt, M., Millard-Stafford, M. (2018). Dehydration Impairs Cognitive Performance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: 50; 11; pp...

Leading Through Crisis: Part III Reframing Your Mind Traditional psychology has demonstrated through multiple research studies that people tend to ·        focus on negative events rather than positive ones ·        learn more from negative outcomes and experiences ·        have a stronger motivation to avoid pain than to seek pleasure ·        make decisions based on negative information rather than positive data ·        remember negative experiences over positive experiences It is not easy to choose to take a positive stance; to change our focus ·        When we hear bad news, it takes 3-4 seconds for it to go into our long-term memory. ·        When we hear good news, it takes 12 seconds before it drops into our long-term memory. If we get distracted before the 12 seconds is up, it doesn't go in at all.   This idea of reframing our minds does not take us toward an inability to be aware of reality; or leave us irrelevant in a crisis. Rather this this idea of reframing our minds and choosing the positive moves our mental stance to a place where we can advance our effectiveness in times of crisis and change. Consider one question to reframe your mind: “What am I committed to during this crisis?” Reframing your thinking by adding in the balance of realism with optimism is a key – in the moment – to avoid heading down the path of negativity.  Offering grace has the potential to be a significant differentiator not only in your life but in the lives of those with whom you live and work. Responding to the question of what you are committed to and then, adding in the willingness to be gracious to those around you moment by moment will help you discover the path to reframing your mind. This month the Mastermind experience I am facilitating is called “leading through crisis: staying the course”. Are you leading a group that you would like to offer a mastermind growth experience to? If so, head to my website at http://www.healthyleadership.online/home (www.healthyleadership.online/home) schedule a complementary call. I'd love to learn more about how I can support you and your team during these challenging days.   Bechtle, M (2016).  Why Negative is Stronger than Positive. Blog. Retrieved on 4.26.2020 from http://www.mikebechtle.com/why-negative-is-stronger-than-positive/ (http://www.mikebechtle.com/why-negative-is-stronger-than-positive/) Reid, K. (2018). 1980's Ethiopia famine: Facts, FAQ's and how to help. Retrieved on 4.26.2020 from https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/1980s-ethiopia-famine-facts#cause St John, B. (2017). Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy. Hachette, UK.

Micro resilience: Part II: Resetting your Primitive Alarms 1.       Primitive Alarms: a physical response needed for immediate survival. 2.      The prefrontal cortex is best known for things like planning, and problem-solving. 3.      The amygdala are responsible for the perception of emotion; they scan for possible threats 4.      The amygdala hijack is a term coined over 25 years ago by Daniel Goleman in his book on Emotional Intelligence. In a crisis situation every leader needs to be aware of this potential of being hijacked by their amygdala.  One exercise to use your emotions as a resource is called Labeling – Relabeling. The reality is that in any crisis there is always a challenging balance when elements of surplus and insufficiency coexist with extraordinary variability.  ·        Too many people/too little food ·        too many with acute illnesses/ too few critical hospital supplies ·        too many emails/too little time to read and process Labeling: The better you can label your emotion the more you distance yourself from the feelings and the emotions that are hijacking you.  In just a micro segment of time you can choose to separate yourself from the emotion that is vying for control.  Relabeling: Relabeling becomes a thoughtful mind shift.  Relabeling your emotions moves you forward.  You are not changing how you feel but you are changing what the emotion means. With relabeling, you can gain control of your perspective.  Don't be misled…  The problems are still as intense. The reality is still raw. But, you have poised yourself to lead more effectively.    This month the Mastermind experience I am facilitating is called “leading through crisis: staying the course”. Are you leading a group that you would like to offer a mastermind growth experience to? If so, head to my website at http://www.healthyleadership.online/home (www.healthyleadership.online/home) schedule a complementary call. I'd love to learn more about how I can support you and your team during these challenging days. Goleman D. (1995) Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. New York: Bantam Books St John, B. (2017). Micro resilience. Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy. Hachette, UK. 

Microresilience: Lessons learned from Bonnie St John Framework Number One: REFOCUS YOUR BRAIN. Microresilience:  ·        looks at what you can do today, those little changes, that will, over time, impact the bigger plans that you are putting in place as you lead the charge for the overall resilience of your own leadership, your team and your work. ·        a powerful tool to use as you relate to your family and your friends during times of unprecedented change and stress.  ·        acknowledges, in a very practical way, that there are times that you have to recharge on the go ·        this is not about being a workaholic but it is about working very hard for a focused event or experience ·        serves you well during times of crisis when there does not seem to be a break or even an end in sight of the needs that need to be met ·        sets you up to be able to pivot even as you continue to work very hard.  ·        enables a leader to deliver a level of consistency and sustainability as fatigue sets in and you find yourself digging for your reserves. Refocus your brain: 1.     keep from getting mentally overwhelmed 2.     manage your decision fatigue. St John, B. (2017). Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy. Hachette, UK. Mastermind opportunity: Leading Through Crisis: Staying the course. To connect and join a 4 week complementary call with other leaders, head to https://www.healthyleadership.online/leading-through-crisis (https://www.healthyleadership.online/leading-through-crisis)

Today I'm getting you a strategy that will boost your confidence in 2 minutes. That's right. It's a simple step you can take to increase your feelings of confidence, well-being and focus! It's a concept straight out of the growing field of study known as “Micro-Resilience.” These tools enable you to create “positive psychological changes which lead to more energy, engagement and joy in the face of life's challenges. And who doesn't want more energy, engagement, and joy in their lives? So let's get to this!   Listen To The Podcast: RESOURCES: DREAM THINK DO Episode 172: Post Traumatic Growth - www.mitchmatthews.com/172 BOOK SUGGESTION: Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive and Energy by Bonnie St. John RESEARCH: Cuddy, A. J. C., Schultz, S. J., & Fosse, N. E. (April 01, 2018). P-Curving a More Comprehensive Body of Research on Postural Feedback Reveals Clear Evidential Value for Power-Posing Effects: Reply to Simmons and Simonsohn (2017). Psychological Science, 29, 4, 656-666. MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: We're talking about “Micro-Resilience” and “Power Poses” in this episode. Since we're all about helping you to dream bigger, think better and do more of what you were put on the planet to do… I'm always looking to experiment with ways to increase our resilience. Some strategies lend themselves to what's called, “Pre-Traumatic Growth” by Bonnie St. John in her book, “Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy.” These are positive psychological changes that lead to more energy, engagement, and joy in the face of life's challenges. And who doesn't want more energy, engagement, and joy in their lives? Specifically… who doesn't need a quick boost of energy and confidence when we're heading into a potentially stressful situation: Maybe it was a situation at work: Getting ready for a presentation Going into a difficult conversation Prepping for a job interview Or maybe it was a DREAM THINK DO Scenario: Walking into a NEW class you've always wanted to take and finally signed up Pitching your IDEA to that person who might be able to help you make it happen Finally asking her THAT question In this QUICK DTD episode, we're going to talk about something that's been labeled “Power Poses.” It's a technique in which people stand in a way that a “powerful” or “assertive” might stand or hold themselves. By doing so, some researchers have found these “poses” actually increases a sense of confidence and focus. The idea of “Power Posing” was first named and described in a paper by Dana Carney, Amy Cuddy, and Andy Yap in the journal, Psychological Science. In their initial research, Carney, Cuddy, and Yap asserted that “High-Power Poses” produced an increase in testosterone (which causes an increased sense of confidence and focus) and a decrease in cortisol (which tends to reduce a sense of anxiety). These researchers have continued to produce studies and books on the subject. Now, I'll be the first to admit that some of their underlying science has been disputed. And some researchers really push back on this concept. BUT… that's where our “experiment” will come in. I want you to give it a try. I can tell you that since I don't have an easy way to check my own testosterone or cortisol, I'm not 100% sure my rates change in the slightest. BUT I can tell you that I've been utilizing the “Power Poses” for the last year or more… and it's made a difference. And even though some researchers might poo this and/or consider it a placebo effect… I can tell you that I've benefited from it significantly. So, I wanted to share it with you! In this episode, I'll walk you through some specifics and scenarios… then I want you to try it out. Comment below and let me know what you think! Real deal… hocus pocus… or something in between? I can't wait to hear from YOU! Comment below and let me know!

We live in a culture where worrying can be glorified. If you're worrying, you're one step ahead, you're out of your comfort zone, you're making things happen.It was after a health scare that I really learned what all my worrying was doing to my body, but the scariest realization was my body seemed to be stuck in "fight or flight mode."Today I'm breaking down the small ways I'm reprogramming my relationship between my body and brain to heal. Download our No Bad Days Checklist Here: https://hello.witanddelight.com/nobaddaysBooks To Read:Genius Foods by Max LugavereThe Power Source by Lauren RoxburghMicro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and EnergyJOIN THE COMMUNITYFOLLOW WIT & DELIGHT ON INSTAGRAM: @witanddelight_ FIND MORE WIT & DELIGHT CONTENT AT: www.witanddelight.comSTAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WIT & DELIGHT ON OUR EMAIL LIST: http://bit.ly/2Hw39VH

Author, Olympian, and Rhodes Scholar Bonnie St. John explains how busy professionals can learn techniques that reduce stress and promote faster recovery from burnout and fatigue in her book Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy.

For everyday situations that can drain our daily energy and make us lose focus, Micro-Resilience offers quick and easy ways to help us cope: Learn how to Refocus Your Brain, Reset Your Primitive Alarms, Reframe Your Attitude, Refresh Your Body, and Renew Your Spirit! Bonnie St. John explains how in her book Micro-Resilience, coauthored with Allen P. Haines. “We have so much disruption in our lives—new technology, new customers, new competition, new processes and systems,” says St. John. “All of this disruption creates stress and mental exhaustion. But you can make tiny changes in your daily routine to help you deal with the big changes going on in your life.” A lot of information is available about how to deal with big life changes such as illness or natural disasters. These kinds of events can require complex solutions and take time to work through. But for everyday situations that can drain our daily energy and make us lose focus, Micro-Resilience offers quick and easy ways to help us cope.

“To be a helpable person seems counterintuitive,” says Bonnie St. John. “I’m the one-legged black woman. You know, I spent my whole life proving that I could do it all myself.” St. John is the first African American to ever win medals in winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronzes at the 1984 Paralympics. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard. Earned a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford. Served in the White House as a director of the National Economic Council during the Clinton administration. “I was such a drive-yourself-until-you-drop person,” she says. Until she learned a different paradigm for high performance—one that was sustainable, with recoveries built in along the way. It’s not about pulling the throttle back, says St. John; when you follow her method, you’re able to do more. She calls it micro-resilience: “little hacks that have a big impact.” And in this episode, we get her favorite strategies and tools for changing pessimistic viewpoints, prioritizing, making decisions, working with others, and just getting it done. (For more, see The goop Podcast hub and St. John’s book Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy.)

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova.     This week I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming Olympic Medalist Bonnie St. John to the What's Next! Podcast. At the age of 5, Bonnie had her right leg amputated. And once you listen to this podcast, you will understand, there was no way that was going to stop her. At the age of 19, she became the first African-American to win medals at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck Austria. Bonnie was appointed by President Clinton as a director for Human Capital Issues on the White House National Economic Council and went on to represent the United States as a member of President Obama's official delegation to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and the 2016 Paralympic summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Bonnie is also a Leadership Consultant for multiple Fortune 500 companies, the CEO of the Blue Circle Leadership Institute, and a best-selling author of seven books, including How Great Women Lead: A Mother-Daughter Adventure into the Lives of Women Shaping the World, and her latest title Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy! I am thrilled to have Bonnie St. John on the podcast!     THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone! If you want to overcome your own personal talk track that the obstacles you face are insurmountable, then this is for you. I can’t think of a better way for you to spend thirty minutes of your time than listening to “one of the five most inspiring women in America!” (NBC Nightly News)    TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Today’s episode is a fantastic reminder to always use your challenges, your obstacles, and your unique experiences to become a better leader. Great leaders take cues from the potential connections that can form all around them to change the way they think and therefore lead. Today, we’re looking at those connections and how to constantly look for the small, subtle changes in your day to day behavior that can help you become a better leader.    WHAT  I  LOVE  MOST… Bonnie taking my Bullish and Bearish scenario from just “robots having their own Olympics,” to having “cyborgs” be the answer. I think it’s a great example of Bonnie’s amazing sense of humor, and I loved learning more about her, her humility, and all the amazing things she's been able to accomplish in her life (and career) thus far. It was a real treat learning more about what makes the legendary Bonnie St. John such a special human being.    Running time: 31:14     Subscribe on iTunes   Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn    Find Bonnie on social:  Twitter  Facebook  LinkedIn

Daily hacks for resiliency. Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie St. John became the first African-American ski medalist in Winter Olympic competition. In recognition of her historic achievement, Bonnie was quoted on millions of Starbucks coffee cups and was honored with her portrait at Oxford as a distinguished alumna. In addition to her success as a Paralympic athlete, Bonnie is a bestselling author, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, and leadership consultant for Fortune 500 companies. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University and won the Rhodes Scholarship. Bonnie has been featured extensively in the media including The Today Show, CNN, CBS Morning News, NBC News, PBS, NPR, The New York Times, People Magazine, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, and Success magazines, to name just a few. The author of seven books, Bonnie co-authored her latest work, MICRO-RESILIENCE: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, & Energy, with her husband, former entertainment industry CEO, Allen Haines. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because you can get there from here. And I can help. Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You Are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

Bonnie St.John is an Olympic Medalist, bestselling author, highly sought after keynote speaker, and a leadership consultant. Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie St. John became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Austria. President Clinton appointed her as a Director for Human Capital Issues on the White House National Economic Council, and NBC Nightly News selected Bonnie St. John as “One of the five most inspiring women in America.” She Bonnie travels the globe as a highly sought after keynote speaker, Fortune 500 business consultant, television and radio personality, and business owner. She’s currently the CEO of the Blue Circle Leadership Institute, where she leads international live and virtual leadership programs. Bonnie is the bestselling author of seven books. Her most recent book is Micro Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy. You can find out more about the book at microresilience.com. - Get your FREE copy of my e-book. Text OZAN to 345345 or navigate to weeklycontrarian.com to download a free copy of my e-book, The Contrarian Handbook: 8 Principles for Innovating Your Thinking. Along with your free e-book, you’ll get the Weekly Contrarian — a newsletter that challenges conventional wisdom and changes the way we look at the world (plus access to exclusive content for subscribers only). Don’t want to miss future episodes? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on iTunes or Google Play. As always, thanks for listening.

Sue hosts Bonnie St. John, a Paralympic Ski Medalist, Rhodes Scholar, a highly sought after keynote speaker, a Fortune 500 leadership consultant, and dubbed “one of the five most inspiring women in America,” by NBC Nightly News. The celebrated author of seven books, Bonnie co-authored her latest work, MICRO-RESILIENCE: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, & Energy, with her husband, and former entertainment industry CEO, Allen Haines. As CEO of the Blue Circle Leadership Institute, Bonnie leads several international virtual leadership programs including Transformational Leadership – designed to address the unique challenges of multicultural women in the workplace. Her extensive research in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and physiology will leave you with powerful new tools to conquer key stressors that impede abilities to lead and perform at a high level. Bonnie and Sue discuss how to: + Use your brain more efficiently + Stop being hijacked by primitive impulses + Reframe your attitude + Tap into the power of your purpose

Every day we are all bombarded with projects, commitments, too many emails – constant overload and it’s a constant challenge to maintain good focus, be productive and maintain (or have any!) energy to carry on. It can be a vicious cycle and if you’re not able to keep up with demanding times, you’ll quite simply, fall behind.  So how can you be an effective leader and contributor if you have little focus, low energy and are feeling overwhelmed? This is where the idea of micro-resilience comes into play.  This week in In Process, Bonnie St. John, a leadership consultant, keynote speaker, Olympic medalist, and co-author of “Micro-Resilience – Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive and Energy,”explains in detail that the idea of pushing yourself until you drop isn’t enough anymore. There are proven scientific techniques and wellness processes that businesses and individuals can incorporate into their daily lives to provide them with added and needed energy to address challenges as they present themselves.