Aug 28 2024 49 mins
In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Matt Reiner chats with Glen Stevens, a mental fitness and executive leadership coach, about the common challenges high-achievers face, such as black-and-white thinking and imposter syndrome. Glen emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and embracing emotions rather than ignoring them, as a way to move past negative thought patterns. He introduces the concept of 'saboteurs,' particularly the 'judge' saboteur, which can cloud self-awareness and mental clarity. Glen shares a simple yet powerful technique: practicing a sensory focus exercise for just ten seconds to shift your mindset from negative to positive thinking.
Self-awareness is the cornerstone of mental fitness, just like a muscle that needs regular exercise. He highlights how recognizing and addressing self-sabotage behaviors can build resilience and mental strength, ultimately enhancing performance and well-being, especially for entrepreneurs and executives. Glen urges listeners to assess their self-awareness using a free saboteur assessment, which can help identify and combat these self-sabotaging behaviors. This assessment is a practical tool for those looking to improve their mental fitness and gain a deeper understanding of their own thought patterns.
Glen and Matt turn their attention to leadership, discussing how leaders can foster trust and supportive environments by openly addressing mental health and demonstrating vulnerability. By integrating insights from neuroscience, cognitive behavioral psychology, and positive psychology, Glen offers a roadmap for rewiring the brain to achieve better mental fitness and leadership success.