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Got peak performance? How can leaders use science to optimize their daily routines for better outcomes?In this episode, Bill chats with Dr. Carla Fowler, MD PhD about the intersection of science and leadership. Dr. Fowler shares how her medical background informs her coaching approach, offering insights on stress management, focus, and decision-making.Dr. Carla Fowler, MD PhD, is a high-energy performance coach who blends her expertise with a passion for helping leaders thrive. As the founder of THAXA, she's on a mission to turn science-backed strategies into game-changing results for her clients.Topics explored in this episode: - The physiological impact of stress on leadership and decision-making.- Lessons from the medical field that translate to coaching and business leadership.- Prioritizing tasks to achieve significant goals.- How clarity and alignment can boost team motivation and performance.- Separating ideation from execution.- Strategies for balancing creative vision with practical business actions.- Why experimentation and curiosity are vital for personal and organizational growth.- The role of play in maintaining high performance and avoiding stagnation.Chapters in this episode: (02:01) Meet Dr. Carla Fowler(05:16) The Science Behind Leadership (10:19) Transitioning from Medicine to Coaching(18:05) The Importance of Focus in Leadership(24:46) Aligning Team Priorities (35:14) Experimentation and Growth: Lessons from Science(45:29) Play, Passion, & Quality of LifeThanks to Dr. Carla Fowler for being on the show! Learn more about Dr. Fowler and THAXA Executive Coaching: https://www.thaxa.com/ Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth. Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGallBill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth. Did you enjoy today's episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.Subscribe via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PGhWPJSubscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PKe00uBill on Facebook:
In episode 433, Dr. Carla Fowler joins the show to share earned insights on leadership from her academic and athletic background. Carla is the founder of executive coaching firm THAXA, which converts her expertise in performance science into practical advice for leaders at all levels. You'll discover immediately actionable insights on how to embrace the slog of hard work and how the newly coined "Air Alert Principle" can change your mindset when experimenting and innovating on the job. This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Dr. Carla Fowler, an MD PhD and elite executive coach who has spent the last decade working with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders. As the founder of THAXA, a boutique coaching firm, Carla blends the latest research in performance science with timeless best practices to help top performers level up. She explains how high performers use brutal focus, embrace experimentation, and ensure visibility of their work to achieve success. Carla also shares insights on the importance of thinking time for leadership teams and practical advice for achieving your own goals. Whether you're an executive looking to sharpen your strategy or someone aiming to enhance your personal performance, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.Tune in to learn more about the science behind high performance and how to apply these principles in your own life!Free DownloadThe 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!) www.thaxa.com/p/better-leadership-team-showFor more information, visit THAXA.com or follow Dr. Carla Fowler on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/Twitter at https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowler Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach
In this episode, we dive deep into how to master uncertainty in life with Dr. Carla Fowler, MD, PhD, and an elite executive coach. She has been a secret weapon for many CEOs and entrepreneurs for the last decade. Carla's unique approach combines the latest research from performance science with timeless best practices to help top performers level up and achieve their goals. Learn actionable strategies for tackling challenges, staying focused, and cultivating high performance in leadership and life. Dr. Fowler shares insights on overcoming obstacles, the power of focus, and why embracing uncertainty can be a game-changer for personal growth. Tune in to discover how to navigate uncertainty and make meaningful progress, no matter the challenge. — Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) 0:00 – Introduction to Dr. Carla Fowler 2:41 – Dr. Fowler's Journey to Brown University: Academic and Athletic Experiences 6:30 – Lessons from Rowing: Competing in Challenging Arenas and Learning from Hardships 10:51 – Childhood Adventures and Early Lessons in Facing Challenges 11:38 – The Switch from Engineering to Medical School: Finding a Passion for Helping People 16:07 – Pivoting from Surgery to Executive Coaching: The Science of High Performance 21:31 – Performance Leadership: The Three Key Elements for Success 25:16 – Brutal Focus: Why Prioritizing Is Essential for Leadership 34:32 – Taking Time to Think: The Hidden Power of Reflection in High Performance 38:47 – How Struggle Drives Growth and Why Uncertainty Is Necessary for Success 43:03 – Cultivating Power: The 90-90-90 Rule and Iteration in Personal Growth 49:21 – Balancing Ambition and Joy: How to Enjoy the Journey to Success 54:44 – Defining Success: Dr. Fowler's Perspective on Achieving Full Potential 56:46 – Dr. Fowler's Health and Wellbeing Habits: Physical Activity, Sleep, and Meditation 59:30 – Three Actionable Tips to Make the Rest of the Year the Best It Can Be 1:03:34 – Where to Connect with Dr. Carla Fowler (LinkedIn & THAXA website) — Connect with Dr. Carla Fowler — Website: https://www.thaxa.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler-md-phd-54092781/ — Connect with Julian and Executive Health — Curious about becoming a concierge client and improving your executive longevity? Sign up for a complimentary Executive Health Meeting — https://www.executivehealth.io/contact LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/
Relish uncertainty is the idea in the face of new pursuit or challenge, to welcome the unknown of the future, because that is where we find our greatest opportunities and growth. “We live at the edge of the miraculous.” Unknown Carla Fowler, MD PhD founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from Fortune 500 technology companies to venture-backed startups to innovative nonprofits. Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavors. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance, helping them go faster and improving their results. Favorite snack are apple wedges. THAXA Resource from THAXA-The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach LinkedIn Twitter Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).
Mastering Business Leadership with Performance ScienceIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Show, host Josh Elledge sat down with Dr. Carla Fowler, the Managing Director of Thaxa Executive Coaching. Dr. Fowler shared her expertise on leveraging performance science to help business leaders achieve their ambitious goals. This blog post delves into the key themes discussed in the episode, offering actionable advice and in-depth insights for business leaders looking to enhance their performance and achieve success.Dr. Carla Fowler emphasizes the importance of applying performance science principles to business leadership. Performance science, which draws from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, provides evidence-based strategies to optimize performance and achieve goals. One of the core principles Dr. Fowler advocates is the need for brutal focus. In today's fast-paced business environment, leaders often juggle multiple tasks, leading to burnout and decreased productivity. Dr. Fowler suggests identifying core priorities, time blocking, and regular review to maintain focus and ensure that important tasks receive the attention they deserve.Visibility and reputation play a crucial role in attracting opportunities and building a successful business. Dr. Fowler highlights the importance of building a personal brand, leveraging social media, and showcasing success stories. Additionally, she discusses the superpower of scaling sales conversations to build networks and resilience. Effective sales conversations can lead to increased opportunities and a robust network. Strategies include developing a sales script, practicing active listening, and consistent follow-up. Dr. Fowler's coaching process involves longer initial sessions to establish clarity and focus, followed by ongoing support and coaching sessions to help clients practice skills and work towards their goals.About Carla Fowler, MD PhD:Carla Fowler, MD PhD founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from Fortune 500 technology companies to venture-backed startups to innovative nonprofits.Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavors. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance, helping them go faster and improving their results.Outside of her coaching, Carla truly enjoys sharing her key performance principles with audiences while engaging in thought-provoking conversations surrounding her passion for performance science.Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University.About THAXA:THAXA® is a boutique executive coaching firm that leverages the best ideas from performance science to help its clients focus their strategy, execution, and mental state as they pursue ambitious goals.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out THAXA® website at https://www.thaxa.com/Check out Carla Fowler, MD PhD on LinkedIn at
KeywordsResilience - Performance Science - Purposeful Thinking - Goals - Decision Making - Brutal ForceIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Carla Fowler an executive coach and founder of Thaxa shares her unique journey transitioning from a background in medicine and science to performance coaching. Carla emphasises intentional thinking as a skill to develop through practice and stresses the need for structured thinking processes and engaging with dialogue partners to clarify priorities for progress.Carla outlines strategy or focus, execution efficiency, and mindset resilience as key areas and highlights strategic thinking's role in decision-making amidst uncertainty, focusing on good processes over specific outcomes. She also describes obstacles to decision-making, including rushing decisions or over-analysis, advocating for brutal focus and simplicity over complexity to achieve success with greater intentionality.Carla's methodology centres on using performance science to help leaders achieve ambitious goals. She urges deliberate thinking development, akin to building a muscle, emphasising time for structured thinking and clear priority setting. Embracing brutal focus, Carla champions doing less with greater intentionality rather than seeking more, challenging the need for complexity when simplicity can lead to success. Main topicsBuilding transferable capabilities.Practicing purposeful thinkingSetting goals and priorities to drive progress.Being comfortable with uncertainty in decision-making processes.The need for a structured approach to decision-making.Considering time constraints and opportunity windows.Focusing on simplification and removing unnecessary tasks to enhance decision-making effectiveness.The "brutal focus" approach to problem-solving by eliminating distractions and excess initiatives.Timestamps1: Introduction to Coaching Methodology. Introduction to a coaching style using performance science to approach ambitious goals. Building transferable capabilities based on science and medical background. 00:59 -03:252: Importance of Purposeful Thinking. Challenges of making time for thinking in a fast-paced environment. Practicing purposeful thinking through dialogue and asking important questions. Strategies for sticking with the thinking process and building endurance. 04:14 - 09:003: Applying Performance Science. Multidisciplinary nature of performance science, focusing on thought performance. Breakdown of performance science into strategy, execution, and decision-making elements. Importance of mindset in facing uncertainty and making decisions. 11:58 - 15:174: Clarity and Focus in Decision-Making. Process for making decisions in uncertain situations and having a clear plan. Common obstacles in decision-making processes and the need for sufficient time. Importance of focus and brutal prioritisation in problem-solving. 16:23 - 21:205: Coaching Process and Cognitive Re-engineering. Explanation of the term "Greek" in relation to tasks and achievements. Cognitive re-engineering in coaching to break down goals for clarity. Sharing resources for learning more about coaching and performance science. 22:46 - 24:53Action itemsFind out more about Carla at www.thaxa.com or visit the welcome page https://www.thaxa.com/p/resilience-unravelled for a free download - The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!)You can connect with at
My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Carla Fowler. Carla, with her background in performance science, emphasizes the importance of mindset and actions in navigating uncertainty effectively.In this episode, Carla introduces the concept of running good experiments as a powerful way to embrace uncertainty. Drawing from her scientific background, she highlights the need to balance research and action, emphasizing the importance of learning from both success and failure.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Carla Fowler, MD PhD founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from Fortune 500 technology companies to venture-backed startups to innovative nonprofits.Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavors. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance, helping them go faster and improving their results.Outside of her coaching, Carla truly enjoys sharing her key performance principles with audiences while engaging in thought-provoking conversations surrounding her passion for performance science.Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. The best way to reach Carla is by email, DrFowler@thaxa.com About the Host:Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. Amy's most popular keynote speeches are:The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership LegacyThe Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System CollaborationThe Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and CommunityThe Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.www.courageofaleader.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley/ Link mentioned in the podcastThe Inspire Your Team assessment (the courage assessment): https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to The Courage of a Leader podcast! If you got inspired and/or got valuable leadership techniques you can use from this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have questions or feedback about this episode? Leave a comment in the section...
When we view high-achieving individuals, many of us often think (or say) “what is their secret?” What is that person doing differently from so many other people in business or society who are striving to achieve goals?While the answer is likely going to be different for everyone, there will certainly be some underlying themes. While we can focus on those themes, another important element is understanding what some of the common misconceptions are about goal obtainment and ways in which we as individuals or as coaches to team members can mindfully maneuver around snares.In this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez as she and Carla Fowler, Founder of THAXA, a boutique executive coaching firm that leverages the best ideas from performance science to help leaders around the globe, discuss the top five fallacies of goal obtainment.Tawny and Carla will discuss that while having a dream (or a goal) is important—more is necessary to achieve it. They will also discuss some of the tips Carla provides to executives to assist them in achieving those goals while maneuvering around common fallacies.
Carla Fowler founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from Fortune 500 technology companies to venture-backed startups to innovative non-profits. Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavors. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance, helping them go faster and improve their results. Carla graduated from Brown University, then earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. We touch on a variety of performance-related topics in our conversation, including: -why Carla left medicine to pursue developing a coaching practice. -how Ultimate Frisbee taught Carla to focus on the essential few. -how she thinks about performance in a multi-disciplinary way. -why self-improvement often doesn't work. ...and much more. A couple of books that Carla frequently recommends are Essentialism and Effortless, both by author Greg McKeown. You can find out more about Greg and learn more about both books here. You can visit Carla's website here and get a free download, just for Lead. Learn. Grow. listeners. You can connect with Carla on LinkedIn. *** You can contact host Robin Green by emailing him at robin.green@sandler.com. You can subscribe to The Huddle, a weekly leadership email, by clicking here.
In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Performance Science expert Dr. Carla Fowler brings a fresh perspective on individual performance and motivation, akin to how athletes train for peak performance in their sport. Blending her unique background in medicine and psychology, Dr. Fowler shares why aligning your work with your passions is crucial for success, and uncovers hidden secrets about yourself that can transform your performance. If you spend 80 hours a week on something, shouldn't that time be spent on something you enjoy? Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain access to leadership secrets that will propel your team to success and empower you to become a more effective leader!Dr. Fowler has graciously included a free resource, “The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!),” to help you find a coach and avoid common mistakes. For more information on Thaxa and to download the free coaching resource, click here!
“I think brutal focus is the key. So, you know, often when we start to think about a performance, one of the biggest questions people come and talk to me about is like, Oh, I'm trying to do so much. I have no time. I'm trying to figure out how to fit it all in. And I think it's really interesting that when we think about performance, we often approach the problem from the standpoint of how do I do more? How do I, you know, create more time to work harder. And so, I think one of my most important tips about this is to actually start from the premise that you will absolutely not do it all.” Carla Fowlers Top Five Tips For Pursuing High Performance In Your Life1. Don't do it all.2. Make your results visible.3. You will often have to go before you know everything.4. A dream is not enough.5. Knowing does not equal doing TIME STAMP SUMMARY 01:56 Breathe, don't try to be superman.06:09 How to prioritize and decide what is important.13:18 Having to go before you know everything.21:51 Just keep going. Where to find Carla?Website http://www.thaxa.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler Carla Fowler Bio Carla Fowler, MD PhD founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from Fortune 500 technology companies to venture-backed startups to innovative non-profits. Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavours. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance, helping them go faster and improving their results. Outside of her coaching, Carla truly enjoys sharing her key performance principles with audiences while engaging in thought-provoking conversations surrounding her passion for performance science. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. She has also competed in athletics at the elite level for many years, winning a world championship and three national titles in the sport of Ultimate Frisbee.
Carla Fowler, MD PhD founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from Fortune 500 technology companies to venture-backed startups to innovative nonprofits. Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavors. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance, helping them go faster and improving their results. Outside of her coaching, Carla truly enjoys sharing her key performance principles with audiences while engaging in thought-provoking conversations surrounding her passion for performance science. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. Website: https://www.thaxa.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowler Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/ 3:10 "What should I do, how can I know?" -Brian Keith 4:29 "How balanced in the things that matter to you have you been?" -Carla Fowler 5:30 "What are the things that really matter to you?" -Carla Fowler 7:18 What You Need vs. What You Do 8:22 How We Live Real Lives 9:28 Have Some Good Now 11:43 Front Loading Your Week 16:23 Pen and Paper - No Distraction 17:54 The Dark Side of the Open Loop
Doing something big and important is hard, and today's guest can help! Carla Fowler is with THAXA, an executive coaching firm that works with people to achieve big goals through performance science, and in this episode, she shares how she grew her executive coaching business, the science around multi-disciplinary performance, and more! Don't forget, you can get exclusive video content to grow your coaching business at www.naturalborncoaches.com/youtube.
How do we cultivate power for ourselves? How do you build momentum? How do you get yourself to do things when you're not feeling like it? Listen to this week's episode of In the Details with guest Carla Fowler to hear answers to these critical personal growth questions and more! As a visionary executive coach and the founder of Thaxa, Carla has a proven track record of guiding individuals to conquer challenges and make their mark in the world. Carla's transformative principles in performance science provide the blueprint for extraordinary achievements. By focusing on consistent actions, harnessing personal power, and understanding the profound impact of belonging and compounding, you can unleash your full potential and conquer your wildest dreams. Are you ready to step into greatness? The time is now to rise above the ordinary and become an unstoppable force in your field. Let Carla Fowler guide you on your path to greatness and unlock the power within. Carla has a free download for you as a resource on how to think about looking for and choosing a coach and how to avoid common mistakes. The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!) Follow Carla Fowler on Linked In and check out Thaxa, her executive coaching practice. Want to support the In the Details podcast? Make sure to visit Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify, then rate it five stars and share it with your community! You can also stop by Karen Allen's website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do we cultivate power for ourselves? How do you build momentum? How do you get yourself to do things when you're not feeling like it? Listen to this week's episode of In the Details with guest Carla Fowler to hear answers to these critical personal growth questions and more! As a visionary executive coach and the founder of Thaxa, Carla has a proven track record of guiding individuals to conquer challenges and make their mark in the world. Carla's transformative principles in performance science provide the blueprint for extraordinary achievements. By focusing on consistent actions, harnessing personal power, and understanding the profound impact of belonging and compounding, you can unleash your full potential and conquer your wildest dreams. Are you ready to step into greatness? The time is now to rise above the ordinary and become an unstoppable force in your field. Let Carla Fowler guide you on your path to greatness and unlock the power within. Carla has a free download for you as a resource on how to think about looking for and choosing a coach and how to avoid common mistakes. The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!) Follow Carla Fowler on Linked In and check out Thaxa, her executive coaching practice. Want to support the In the Details podcast? Make sure to visit Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify, then rate it five stars and share it with your community! You can also stop by Karen Allen's website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carla Fowler, MD PhD is the Founder and Managing Director of THAXA, an executive coaching firm that helps people achieve big goals through performance science. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University.She founded THAXA to share her passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect.Outside of THAXA, Carla is an angel investor specializing in medtech and biotech with a portfolio of over a dozen investments. She is also an active member of Social Venture Partners, Rotary, Washington Women's Foundation, Alliance of Angels, and Keiretsu.Key Takeaways:Performance Science Definition: Performance science is a multidisciplinary field that explores how human beings achieve their best results in various domains, including athletics, business, and the military.Impact of Clarity: Lack of clarity inhibits success. Creating explicit goals and recognizing achievements motivates teams and helps them understand their roles in the bigger picture.Importance of Taking Time to Think: Setting aside time for reflection and strategic thinking is vital for clarifying objectives and making informed decisions.Creating Space for Clarity: Engaging in activities like journaling, meditation, or walks provides space for creative insights and clarity.Uninterrupted Thinking Time: Allocating quiet and uninterrupted time for thinking allows for focused reflection and strategic planning.Using Prompts for Productive Thinking: Thought-provoking prompts guide the thinking process and prevent stagnation.Embracing Uncertainty: Leaders foster an attitude of embracing uncertainty as an opportunity for growth and learning, enhancing adaptability.Running Good Experiments: Approaching uncertainty with experiments helps teams learn from outcomes and make better decisions.Balanced Problem-Solving Approach: Listing potential solutions, evaluating against criteria, and conducting small tests before committing fully helps in effective decision-making.Impact of Sleep and Nutrition: Adequate sleep and proper nutrition are essential for mental and emotional performance, leading to better decision-making and reduced stress.Top Three Takeaways: Clarity: Ensure clear objectives, focused priorities, and effective communication both upward and downward in the chain of command.Embrace Uncertainty: Foster a culture that embraces uncertainty and trains teams to be comfortable with it. Encourage running good experiments to learn from outcomes and make better decisions.Combat Disengagement: Provide growth opportunities and visibility for both teams and leaders to prevent boredom and stagnation, enhancing overall engagement and performance.For resources discussed in this episode: https://www.thaxa.com/p/corporate-cprHow to Connect with Carla:Website: https://www.thaxa.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowler
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THAXA® is a boutique executive coaching firm that leverages the best ideas from performance science to help leaders around the globe. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from large technology companies to agile startups to innovative non-profits.The Founder and Managing Director of THAXA is Carla Fowler, MD PhD. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. She founded THAXA to share her passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Physicians and Entrepreneurs alike can gain a lot of power from her teachings and can escalate their career in record time by speaking with Dr. Fowler!https://www.thaxa.com/p/portfolio-pulseFree download for our listeners as a resource on how to think about looking for and choosing a coach and how to avoid common mistakes. Carla hopes this is helpful and makes the search process for a coach more approachable! The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!)Here are her social media handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/ https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowler
Performance science focused executive coach Carla Fowler shares her origin story with host Jason Shupp. We cover a wide array of topics, including perspectives on performance, where your attention goes, betting on yourself, designing your own curriculum, not mailing in the important stuff, and having some good now.Carla Fowler, MD PhD, founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from Fortune 500 technology companies to venture-backed startups to innovative nonprofits. Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavors. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance; helping them go faster and improving their results. Outside of her coaching, Carla truly enjoys sharing her key performance principles with audiences while engaging in thought-provoking conversations surrounding her passion for performance science. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. She has also competed in athletics at the elite level for many years, winning a world championship and three national titles in the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. To Learn more about Carla, visit:Website: https://www.thaxa.com/Social Media links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowlerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/
https://www.jamesmillerlifeology.com/feed/ Dr Carla Fowler @drcarlafowler talks about her specialty of using performance science to help you level up and become the best performer in your industry. THAXA.com #carla-fowler #performancescience #performance #levelup #lifecoaching #executivecoaching The post Using Performance Science to Level Up | Carla Fowler, MD, PhD appeared first on James Miller | LIFEOLOGY®.
Dr. Carla Fowler talks about her specialty of using performance science to help you level up and become the best performer in your industry. Thaxa.com
Carla Fowler, is an MD PhD and elite executive coach. For the last decade, she has been a secret weapon for scores of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other senior leaders. Carla's unique approach combines the latest research from performance science with timeless best practices to help top performers level up and achieve their goals.THAXA is an executive coaching firm that helps people achieve big goals through performance science. As always this show is brought to you by Tribe and Purpose. You've put the work in but you're not sure how to reap the rewards. It's time to focus on the success you have planned for yourself and your team.The Tribe + Purpose team can guide you to build on that success to have even more.Learn more at http://www.tribe-purpose.comCheck out Carla's website here: https://www.thaxa.com/Connect with Carla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/YEoFv7WIG4E
In her unique journey to executive coach, today's guest started in the medical field. This different experience than most coaches has led her to apply science to leadership, strategy, and high performance. Carla Fowler, MD PhD is the founder and CEO of THAXA, a boutique executive coaching firm that leverages the best ideas from performance science to help leaders around the globe. In our conversation today, Carla explains the intersection between strategy, productivity, and psychology which is an interesting grouping. She beautifully articulates her message to help us understand the thinking and psychology around high performance and more importantly, how to sustain high performance. She lists the principles she has that can help us all perform better and continue on our journey to high performance. What We Talked About in This Episode: Carla's nontraditional journey to executive coaching The intersection between strategy, productivity, and psychology The importance of mental clarity The difficulty of communication without mental clarity Translating lofty priorities Role of clarity in lack of engagement Building a sense of momentum and progress What separates the average performers from the high performers What we accomplish over time How to sustain momentum Brutal Focus Protect your time to think and practice thinking Carla's learning experience and thoughts about value Carla's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: The Founder and Managing Director of THAXA is Carla Fowler, MD PhD. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. She founded THAXA to share her passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Outside of THAXA, Carla is an angel investor specializing in medtech and biotech with a portfolio of over a dozen investments. She is also an active member of Social Venture Partners, Rotary, Washington Women's Foundation, Alliance of Angels, and Keiretsu. Connect with Carla Fowler: Thaxa Executive Coaching LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!
In this, The Faces of Business, Carla Fowler, MD, PhD, Founder & Managing Director, THAXA®, talks about personal improvement mistakes and how professionals can avoid them. Dr. Carla collaborates with clients with lofty aspirations in the business and non-profit sectors, guiding them to success through laser-like concentration on their work. By incorporating the latest findings from performance science into her client work, she guides them in identifying the key factors necessary for achieving their goals and maximizing their impact. Check out the Blog post here: Avoiding Personal Improvement Mistakes Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com
The stories that we tell ourselves. When was the last time we took a moment to check them? We are going there, my friend. This episode of #shareyourstory Dr. Carla Fowler lays it on us as we talk about these stories that we tell ourselves & how to do the thing we're never taught to do: check their truth. This badass doctor turned performance coach founded the company THAXA out of a passion for performance science. Think strategy, productivity & psychology mix in a melting pot. In this episode with my friend & performance science coach we unpack:Titles, how we subconsiously bow down to them & behave in ways that align with the titles we place on ourselvesHow to have more fun in our daysHow to adapt to change & what you tell yourself about it Connect with Carla: Website: https://www.thaxa.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/Join Our Tribe:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megan.b.miller/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmillerintention/
Today, my guest is Dr. Carla Fowler MD PhD, an accomplished individual who is the Founder & Managing Director at THAXA and an elite executive coach. Carla's impressive academic background includes graduating magna cum laude from Brown University, obtaining both her MD and PhD from the University of Washington, and completing her general surgery internship at Stanford University. Carla's unique approach to helping high-level leaders around the globe pursue ambitious goals to achieve greater success combines the latest research from performance science with timeless best practices. With a scientific approach to individualized coaching, THAXA® has garnered a devoted following of dozens of executives from a diverse range of organizations, including large technology companies, agile startups, and innovative non-profits. Carla explains how THAXA can assist you in gaining momentum toward your objectives and how you can flourish in the process. For more information on THAXA, check out their website: https://www.thaxa.com/ My new book, "Live Better Now" is out now on Amazon: amzn.to/3csfVGw Zach Rance, Certified Life Coach | Certified Nutritionist Questions, Comments, or Business Inquiries Visit: LifeCoachZach.com Find me on Instagram: @zachrancey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zachrance/message
LifeBlood: We talked about how to answer the question, “What do you want,” why it's important to consistently revisit it, how to engage in brutal focus and the value of doing so, and the right questions to ask, with Carla Fowler, MD, PhD, Founder and Managing Director of Thaxa executive coaching. Listen to learn a process for getting clear on the answer to this important question! You can learn more about Carla at Thaxa.com and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood
Learn Speak Teach Episode 55 with Carla Fowler. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/yyr8s3OUWaA We often dismiss mental clarity as a luxury we can't afford, but when we are clear-headed, we can solve problems, make decisions and confidently lead our teams. Mental clarity is essential for the success of your business, but maintaining it can be difficult when you feel overwhelmed by your workload and responsibilities. Luckily, there are ways you can increase your mental clarity and level up to move to the next step, no matter where you are. In today's episode, Carla Fowler shares her journey, what inspired her into executive coaching and high performance, and how you can build your mental clarity, get started, keep going, and be consciously confident in your goals. Carla is an MD, Ph.D., and the Managing Director at THAXA Executive Coaching, Inc., an incredible boutique executive coaching firm that leverages the best ideas from performance science to help leaders around the globe. Tune in! PS. Free resources just for you, the listener: www.thaxa.com/p/real-business-connections-network During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [02:26] Running experiments to move quickly with more sophistication [08:43] Carla's background and the inception of THAXA [13:38] Carla's transition from medicine to executive coaching [19:56] How to start and integrate coaching as an ongoing process [23:57] Practices to provide clarity and level up to move to the next step [27:54] Figuring out your WHAT to develop your WHY and HOW [32:56] Getting the mental clarity required to hear and implement answers [35:09] What to do to be consciously confident in what you want to achieve [43:33] How to connect and learn more about Carla [44:26] Rapid Fire Round [47:08] Carla's final thoughts, “Bold, not stupid.” Key Takeaways ~ The beginning and endings matter a lot. As human beings, we remember the beginnings and the endings more than we remember what happened in between. [14:13] ~ In coaching, particularly for people who're leading or growing a business or on a deadline for results that are required, they don't want to wait six months of coaching to feel like they are making progress. Usually, by the time someone wants to go get a coach, they are ready to have the results yesterday. [16:52] ~ When we have mental clarity, it actually solves a lot of problems that might not on the surface seem connected. [22:24] ~ “We have influence, but we can't start to influence things until we actually know what we want and how we want to influence it.” [26:17] ~ Very few things are gained in a day, particularly if you're building a skillset or something that really matters. I often think about compounding. The idea of investing effort over time. It's not going to be won in a day, but I know if I start today, when I look back a year from now, I'll be in an entirely different place because of the efforts I started today. [36:22] ~ Getting started is critical, and starting at a level that doesn't immediately turn you off. Once you get started you have to figure out how to keep going. [39:04] People Mentioned and Other Resources Chris Van Vliet Thinking In Bets by Annie Duke Start With Why by Simon Sinek Keep In Touch with Carla Fowler Website: www.thaxa.com/p/real-business-connections-network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowler Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/
In this episode of #TBNE Rob chats with High-Performance Coach Dr. Carla Fowler, Founder, and CEO of Thaxa. We get into some key topics like:Brutal FocusWhat are the Drivers?The Don't RealityAnd Dr. Carla Fowler drops gems like 90/90/90 and tips on how to build momentum. As a special for all #TBNE listeners, Dr. Carla Fowler is offering a free download for your listeners as a resource on how to think about looking for and choosing a coach and how to avoid common mistakes.The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!) use this link to get your FREE download: https://www.thaxa.com/p/the-bear-necessities-of-entrepreneurshipDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Dr. Carla Fowler:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowlerYour Free Download: https://www.thaxa.com/p/the-bear-necessities-of-entrepreneurshipConnect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Selling is evolving, are you? Humantic AI is a Buyer Intelligence platform for revenue teams. If you are interested in learning more about Humantic AI use Rob's referral link https://app.humantic.ai/login/?referral_code=robnapoli Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/
It is not uncommon for many of us to set lofty goals and make ambitious New Year's resolutions at the start of every year. However, unfortunately, those resolutions are often doomed from the outset, as our expectations can be too difficult to live up to. Research has demonstrated that only 9% of us are actually successful in keeping their New Year's resolutions and a staggering 81% quit before the second year even concludes. Shockingly, most people give up on their goals by February, achieving virtually nothing in the process. But it doesn't have to be this way. If we look beyond our traditional approaches and focus tenaciously on creating a new mindset towards goal setting, then we can defy probability and establish goals that will stay with us all throughout the year. Carla Fowler, MD PhD. founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from large technology companies to agile startups to innovative nonprofits. Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavors. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance, helping them go faster and improving their results. Outside of her coaching, Carla truly enjoys sharing her key performance principles with audiences while engaging in thought provoking conversations. surrounding her passion for performance science. Topics During this interview Carla and I discuss the following topics: The mindset of goal setting The mindset of breaking big goals down into smaller ones The questions she asks when setting goals for herself and her teams How to run experiment with yourself and/or your team How to learn from your mistakes and failures to move forward in a positive direction Motivation vs discipline and how to keep going For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://leaddontboss.com/246
Carla Fowler is the founder of THAXA, an elite executive coaching firm that leverages performance science to help CEO's, entrepreneurs and business executives achieve greater levels of success. She graduated from Brown University magna cum laude and earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington. Learn more at www.thaxa.com
Today, to ring in the new year, Laura is having a conversation with Dr Carla Fowler about setting and achieving your goals. Dr. Fowler shares a couple of her principles for high performance, including brutal focus and cultivating power and momentum. Dr. Carla Fowler is an MD Ph.D. and elite executive coach. For the last decade, she has been a secret weapon for scores of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other senior leaders. Carla's unique approach combines the latest research from performance science with timeless best practices to help top performers level up and achieve their goals. Connect with Dr Karla Fowler: https://www.thaxa.com/ Book a Chat with Laura: https://lauranoelcc.com/calendar Funding available for coaching: https://www.eazeconsulting.com/apply?cl=GKKAY&ag=VAIHGCCG7B Check Out My Website: https://www.ratracereboot.com/ Connect With Laura at: https://www.stretchintosuccess.com/ratracereboot/ Watch/Listen to the Show on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoc1sIm3AlUCrmcaFyZaFbw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RatRaceReboot Podbean: https://infogtu.podbean.com/ #Drcarlafowler #RatRaceReboot #Mindset #LawOfAttraction #StretchIntoSuccess #ParadigmShift Guest Bio: Carla Fowler, MD PhD. founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from large technology companies to agile startups to innovative nonprofits. Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavors. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance, helping them go faster and improving their results. Outside of her coaching, Carla truly enjoys sharing her key performance principles with audiences while engaging in thought provoking conversations. surrounding her passion for performance science. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University.
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How much time do you spend thinking about how you might perform better - at your job or in other areas of your life. Just in time for your new year's resolution, Dr. Carla Fowler is thinking about it for you. After leaving a pursuit of medicine, she realized she wanted to help people, but in a different way. She's gone on to build THAXA Executive Coaching. In this revealing conversation, she and Adam discuss where knowledge workers often go wrong when they approach performance improvement, and how they might think about it more productively. Find Carla Fowler at THAXA and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/ Find your host, Adam Pierno at www.adampierno.com The Strategy Inside Everything is the podcast for people who think for a living. If you have an idea, a question or you want to push back on something you hear in this episode, go to https://thatsnotaninsight.com and leave a message or a voicemail. The most interesting messages will be added to future episodes. Music for The Strategy Inside Everything is by Sawsquarenoise. Host Adam Pierno is an author, speaker and strategy consultant. Learn more at adampierno.com. Show notes: 0:02 How Carla got to where she is today at THAXA 2:40 The decision to leave medicine and start a business 7:47 The importance of having a multi-pronged strategy 13:07 What are signs of confusion? 15:32 What do people want out of your career arc? 19:24 The importance of asking questions to help people understand their industry 25:03 What is an extreme outcome goal? 27:43 Process vs. outcome goals. 33:34 How do you promote yourself when there isn't a scoreboard? 39:44 How does time play a role in a person's success? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-pierno/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-pierno/support
How does a leader increase performance and improve results? Time to take a look at performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. In this episode I welcome an elite executive coach who went from the operating room to the board room.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-shades-of-entrepreneurship/donations
Dr. Carla Fowler is an MD PhD, founder of THAXA and elite executive coach. For the last decade, she has been a secret weapon for scores of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other senior leaders. Carla's unique approach combines the latest research from performance science with timeless best practices to help top performers level up and achieve their goals.
The Founder and Managing Director of THAXA is Carla Fowler, MD PhD. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University.She founded THAXA to share her passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect.Outside of THAXA, Carla is an angel investor specializing in medtech and biotech with a portfolio of over a dozen investments.She is also an active member of Social Venture Partners, Rotary, Washington Women's Foundation, Alliance of Angels, and Keiretsu.www.thaxa.comwww.livelifedriven.com
Carla is the Managing Director of THAXA, Inc. THAXA works with clients who are pursuing ambitious goals in the business and non-profit sectors achieve greater success through brutal focus. Bringing the best research from performance science to her work with clients, she helps them identify the most critical factors to reaching their goals to maximize their impact.Prior to founding THAXA, Carla attended Brown University, where she graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Human Biology. She then completed her MD PhD at the University of Washington, researching cancer immunology at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Continually passionate about high performance environments, she chose to complete her intern year in the field of general surgery at Stanford University. Following this, Carla returned to Seattle to found THAXA and apply her science background to conversations about performance to benefit clients.Outside of work, Carla enjoys running, hiking, and skiing the many trails and mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Her community involvement includes being a partner at Social Venture Partners where she has helped launch and moderate a new Jeffersonian dinner series around big ideas and challenges in philanthropyCarla is a member of the Washington Women's Foundation and Seattle Rotary and chairs the Board of Trustees for Bloodworks Northwest.
For all the high performers out there who want to really make the most of their potential, it's time to come to grips with the principles of performance science. Joining us today to break down the three primary performance science categories is the awe-inspiring Dr. Carla Fowler. There is no doubt that Carla, herself, is a high performer, having earned both an MD and a Ph.D., all the while playing high-level sports! Taking the skills she acquired in medicine and science, Carla made a surprising pivot and is now the Managing Director and Founder of the executive coaching company, THAXA.In this episode, we discuss the importance of work-life congruency, and Carla opens up about what drew her to the field of human performance and coaching. She also shares her unique coaching framework, explaining how and why she uses the principles of performance science. We investigate the purpose of working with a coach, what prevents people from seeking coaching, and the far-reaching benefits of investing in yourself.Carla truly epitomizes what it means to be a high-level performer. Tune in to discover what she considers to be the most significant principles in performance science. If you want to learn more about what it means to achieve brutal focus and cultivate power and an abundance mindset, this episode is for you! What you'll learn about in this episode:The impetus behind Dr. Carla Fowlers MD and Ph.D. qualifications.Why she chose to pivot from medicine to human performance.The importance of work-life congruency.How and why Carla uses the principles of performance science in her coaching. The three most significant performance science categories: strategy, execution, and mindset.Carla breaks down the principles of performance science.The questions Carla asks clients to help them achieve brutal focus.Her overall process of working with a client.Why humans are driven to work.How to cultivate power and produce results.The value of visibility.Why it's important to relish uncertainty, and how to do so.Advice for cultivating a mindset of abundance.What prevents people from seeking coaching.The far-reaching benefits of investing in yourself.The concept of client-partnered versus client-driven.The purpose of working with a coach.The importance of scheduling real vacation time.The etymology of THAXA.Transcript: HereAdditional Resources:Dr. Carla Fowler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/THAXA Executive Coaching: https://www.thaxa.com/Links Mentioned:The Formula by Albert-László Barabási: https://www.amazon.com/Formula-Universal-Laws-Success/dp/0316505498Sharon Spano:Website: sharonspano.comFacebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHDInstagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/Book: thetimemoneybook.comContact: sharon@sharonspano.comTwitter: twitter.com/SharonSpanoThe Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/
Today's Guest Expert: Dr. Carla Fowler Dr. Carla Fowler graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. She is currently the Managing Director at THAXA, which she founded. For the last decade, she has […] The post High Performers Are Just Like Us… (And the Few Surprising Things They Do Differently) appeared first on Jake A Carlson.
My guest for this episode is Carla Fowler, MD, Ph.D. Carla founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from Fortune 500 technology companies to venture-backed startups to innovative nonprofits. Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavors. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance, helping them go faster and improving their results. Outside of her coaching, Carla truly enjoys sharing her key performance principles with audiences while engaging in thought-provoking conversations surrounding her passion for performance science. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and Ph.D. at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. In addition to non-profit coaching leaders, Carla was an active member of the Bloodworks Northwest Board of Directors, holding the positions of the committee chair and Board Chair during her term. Here's what to expect during the episode: What does performance science mean? Why is performance important in leadership? How can a leader improve performance? How can you become a more effective leader? How can leaders use science to enhance their skills? What should team leaders focus on? Connect with Carla Fowler! Website: https://www.thaxa.com/ Here is the link to the welcome page for listeners. https://www.thaxa.com/p/inspired-nonprofit-leadership Included is a free download for listeners as a resource on how to think about looking for and choosing a coach and how to avoid common mistakes. The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowler Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist to get your free Effective Board Orientation Checklist. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org
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