This is a very special episode of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast for 2 reasons: it’s #300, which is a noteworthy milestone for any podcast. And #2, the guest is Steve Chandler, someone whose books have influenced Meredith’s thinking and her life more than any other author. At this point, she’s read 20 of his 30+ books.

Steve has been coaching leaders and other coaches for decades. His own coach calls him the Godfather of Coaching. Steve is the Founder of the Coaching Prosperity School, now called Advanced Client Systems, for people who already know HOW to coach. This program is highly recommended if you’re a coach because you’ll learn systems for acquiring clients and building a prosperous business.

And speaking of systems, that’s the focus of this conversation. We discussed the new book Steve has written with Trevor Timbeck. It’s called The Power of Systems: How to Create a Life That Works. It’s packed with life-changing insights, so you’ll want to listen to multiple times to capture them all.

You’ll discover:

• The issues Steve and Trevor were seeing with their coaching clients that inspired them to write this book
• How Steve defines a system in the context of creating a life that works
• A simple 2-step process for creating a system
• Why Steve says that PRACTICE is one of the most powerful systems
• The role of systems in setting and reaching a goal

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Steve’s Resources

Website

Steve Chandler

Books

The Power of Systems: How to Create a Life that Works

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What comes to mind when you hear the word SWAGGER? If it has a negative connotation for you, prepare to be persuaded differently! Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo has created a powerful acronym that we explore in this lively conversation, based on her new book, Claim Your SWAGGER: Stop Surviving and Start Thriving. You are sure to want to take notes as we discuss important concepts like self-worth, self-limiting beliefs, and gratitude.

Jennifer is an exceptional guide in the realm of leadership and personal development. She’s focused on empowering individuals to unleash their potential by reshaping the way they think, act, and behave.

Jennifer has more than thirty years’ experience working with individuals, cancer survivors, leaders, and multinational Fortune 500 companies. Her influence has positively impacted more than 50,000 leaders in 18 countries across the globe.

With a science-based educational foundation in behavioral change and a wealth of practical knowledge, Jennifer excels at helping people learn to harness their mental power and use what they already have to foster positive life changes, transforming themselves and the world around them.

You’ll discover:

• The Power of 3 Ps for creating new behavior patterns that last
• Jennifer’s opportunity to practice patience when getting a new mobile phone
• 3 aspects of self-worth that are driven by external factors
• How Acts of Kindness help you expand your feelings of worthiness
• Why REP (Recognize, Evaluate, Pivot) is a winning strategy for removing limiting beliefs and replacing them with more powerful ones

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Jennifer’s Resources

Website

SWAGGERU

Book

Claim Your SWAGGER: Stop Surviving and Start Thriving

After 25 years in leadership roles in business-to-business technology, Karen changed her life by serving and guiding the transformation of others. Since 2007, she’s been coaching, consulting, and facilitating leadership workshops for organizations such as Pfizer, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, and Medtronic, as well as small to medium businesses

Today, Karen’s practice focuses on deep one-on-one coaching with high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, and executive coaches who are committed to their success, ready to uncover their hidden potential and make their own unique difference in the world. She’s the co-author of three books; and in her interview, we focused on her latest, How to Get the Most Out of Coaching, A Client’s Guide for Optimizing the Coaching Experience.

You’ll discover:

• The benefits Karen has experienced herself by working with different coaches since 2007
• The distinction between goal-line and soul-line and how the two work together
• What it means to be coachable
• Why it’s so critical to have an agreement related to each person’s commitment to the coaching process
• The kinds of actions that are important immediately before and after the coaching session

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Karen’s Resources

Website

Karen Davis Coaching

Books

How to Get the Most Out of Coaching

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Do you sometimes get triggered by another person or a particular kind of situation? My wonderful guest Mary Simon is an expert on helping clients recognize their triggers and find ways to reduce the impact on their minds and bodies. Mary is a respected, trusted executive coach with 20 years of experience, and she’s coached leaders and teams in 17 different industries. She’s certified in brain science and neuroscience and is a former faculty member at The Wharton School of Business. In this fascinating conversation, Mary shares why reacting to triggers can be harmful to your health…and what you can do instead to reduce their impact.

You’ll discover:

• Why Mary makes a distinction between brain science and neuroscience
• How Mary helps clients become aware of words or events that trigger them
• How to identify where in your body you become tense when you have a reaction to a situation
• What you can do to respond to triggers in a way that serves you better
• Why curiosity is the magic key for moving away from a trigger

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Mary’s Website

MaryBSimon.com