Inner Rebel

Leading isn't just about guiding others; it's also about steering our own lives, driven by purpose and passion. In this captivating episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the extraordinary Douglas Scherer -- workshop facilitator, keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of F.O.R.G.E.D: Six Practices of Great Leaders in Volatile Times. With his unique blend of mindfulness and leadership expertise, Douglas helps us explore the symbiotic relationship between rebellion and leadership -- two forces that seem to be intrinsically intertwined.

Both leaders and rebels require qualities of courage, resilience, a willingness to defy expectations, think outside the box, and challenge the status quo. This conversation is packed with mind-expanding ideas on how to nurture these qualities in ourselves, even when we battle imposter syndrome and self-doubt. From trusting our intuition to embracing discomfort, Douglas shares valuable insights on how leaders think and act that are applicable to us rebels who want to forge our own paths, honor authentic visions, and create meaningful change in the world.

Our conversation with Douglas explores the transformative power of discomfort as a catalyst for growth, how to lean into uncertainty, rewrite your "personal playbook", as well as how to challenge the mental habits and behaviors that keep us stuck in order to bring change and transformation to our own lives and those around us. We also learn about the role of self-compassion in unleashing your creativity, what it means to cultivate a "growth mindset", how to stay grounded and centered amidst chaos, the vast potential of nothingness -- and so much more. This episode will inspire you to take up more space, dance outside the edges of your comfort zone, and lean a little deeper into the messy and grey areas of life.

Key Topics Covered:

• The intertwining of rebellion and leadership
• Embracing discomfort as a catalyst for personal growth and creativity.
• Shifting from rigid mental patterns to exploration of new possibilities.
• Cultivating self-compassion for fostering innovation
• Embracing uncertainty
• Techniques for challenging ingrained thought patterns.
• Nurturing a growth mindset
• Leaning into discomfort
• Resilience
• Strategies for grounding yourself amidst chaos
• Pushing societal boundaries, embracing self-discovery, and expanding your comfort zone

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