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Untrained is a webcast by two elite executive coaches/moms/ recovering Olympians* dedicated to sharing the lessons, tools and skills that are trending in our coaching sessions. Sometimes seriously, more often...
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Untrained is a webcast by two elite executive coaches/moms/ recovering Olympians* dedicated to sharing the lessons, tools and skills that are trending in our coaching sessions. Sometimes seriously, more often through laughter, we share the skills and mindsets that are helping our clients find a more aligned and vibrant way of working and living.
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11 NOV 2024 · In this episode of Untrained, hosts Iris and Whitney welcome Sarah Cusick, founder of Meeting House and expert in executive coaching with a DEI lens. Sarah brings her extensive experience from her roles at the Atlantic, the Obama Foundation, and Teach for America to discuss the nuances of belonging and bias in professional settings. We sat down with her to learn more about her work with corporate executives UNTRAINING unconscious bias in the workplace. We share with you in this episode what that looks like in her coaching and the tools and strategies that anyone can practice.
Episode Highlights:
- We explore how women in male-dominated spaces can navigate leadership transitions up the ladder
- Sarah shares a reframe around "executive presence" vs "leadership presence"
- We explore the difference between true belonging and pseudo-inclusion
- Sarah shares her experience working with leaders to recognize and address unconscious bias and its impact
- Sarah shares how bias can affect opportunity distribution and career advancement
- We explore research around how we can intentionally feed our brain more diversity of dialects, stories, etc to give it more data which can reduce unconscious bias
- We discuss the value of self-awareness in leadership development
About Sarah Cusick
Sarah Cusick provides executive coaching and consulting with a DEI lens. She has held senior roles in diversity, equity, inclusion, and learning development at prestigious organizations. Sarah is a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) and has presented at Columbia University's International Coaching Conference on cultural competency for coaches and leaders.
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28 OCT 2024 · https://www.linkedin.com/in/aquil-abdullah-oly-2395133/ is a trailblazing athlete and accomplished professional in the tech industry. As a member of the United States Rowing Team from 1999 to 2004, Aquil made history as the first African-American male to qualify for the Summer Olympics in rowing, competing in the 2004 Athens Games. His journey to the Olympics was marked by dedication and resilience, overcoming setbacks, including narrowly missing qualification in his first attempt by just 33/100 seconds.
Beyond his athletic achievements, Aquil is currently a Principal Software Engineer athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hydrow/ (think Peloton but for rowing). As a featured athlete at Hydrow, he advocates for those on the fringes of sports, inspiring the next generation to pursue their dreams.
Aquil is also a musician, a surfer, a deep thinker, a big personality and husband and father. In this episode we discuss
- The courage and self-trust it takes to leave a path when it doesn’t feel like hard work and tenacity can save the day
- Strategies and benefits of maintaining connection and empathy as a leader in high-pressure environments
- The untraining he had to pursue to be the best version of himself
- The challenges of identity shifts when transitioning between careers.
- The rich personal growth and self-trust that can evolve out of our deep disappointments if we are open to it
- Encouragement to view setbacks as part of a larger "masterpiece" in one's life journey
Connect with Aquil on https://www.linkedin.com/in/aquil-abdullah-oly-2395133/.
Aquil's https://www.linkedin.com/in/aquil-abdullah-oly-2395133/ that Whitney referenced in the episode
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10 OCT 2024 · We are thrilled to be chatting with Megan Jo Wilson in today’s episode.
Megan Jo is a certified coach, leadership trainer, musician, and founder of Rockstar Camp for Women. Megan Jo shares her unique journey from being a musician, farmer, and chef to the development of her innovative leadership program that combines music and self-expression to empower women.
We chat about Megan Jo's 20-year coaching career, her insights on overcoming fear and imposter syndrome, and the profound impact of her Rockstar Camp, which fosters confidence and community.
We dive into themes of unlearning societal expectations, authentic self-expression, and creating a supportive sisterhood. We also touch on the importance of redefining success and playing big by aligning actions with personal values and desires.
What we will explore in this episode:
- The transformative power of music.
- Experiential learning, being in the spotlight, and facing your fears!
- Playing big vs. playing small.
- Building a better relationship with yourself.
- The complicated relationship of wanting to be seen and heard.
Guest Bio: Megan Jo Wilson is a mother, a feminist, a Certified Professional Coach and author of the best-selling business books, “Who the F*ck Am I To Be A Coach", and “No More Playing Small."
A singer and performer since she was a young girl, Megan Jo is also the founder of “Rockstar Camp for Women”, a somatic experiential Leadership Development Program based in Portland, Maine. She believes that confidence can be learned and teaches it by putting untrained shower-singers on stage for one night to perform one song with a live band and audience.
In 2020 she worked as a Master Coach and curriculum writer for Spiritual Teacher and Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson, and is a regular Co-Conspirator with Feminist Icon and Author Regena Thomashauer aka “Mama Gena.”
Her mission to amplify the voices and stories of women is expressed through her work as a coach and artist. Whether she is painting, writing poetry, or leading women to embrace their erotic genius, she loves to challenge the status quo norms in a Patriarchal World Culture and teach other women to do the same.
Connect with Megan Jo: https://www.meganjowilson.com/
"Who the F*ck Am I To Be a Coach" Book Download: https://megan-jo-wilson.mykajabi.com/coach-book
If you love the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! Also, follow us on LinkedIn at The Untrained Podcast.
27 SEP 2024 · We were excited to chat with our friend and colleague, Inga Stasiulionytė about two important topics that are evolving in the corporate and athletic world: feedback and grit. As a performance and leadership coach and former Olympic javelin thrower, Inga has compelling perspectives on these topics.
For Inga, “grit” means “character-building.” She had a coach who taught her not only that she could train her body but that she could train her character. She now coaches clients to learn how to pursue grit as it relates to their personal leadership journey. We explore perseverance and rest and grace as key elements of grit.
What we will explore in this episode:
- Inga’s definition of grit.
- How to break limits in a sustainable way.
- Learning what pain signals growth and what pain warrants rest.
- Understanding your capacity and how to use it
Guest Bio: 14 years of working with executives in demanding industries has given Inga profound insights into resolving intricate leadership challenges. With years of experience as a competitive Olympic athlete, in business and leadership studies, working as a business analyst, building startups, and leading the first MIT Sports Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, provided Inga Stasiulionyte with a deep understanding of the challenges and needs of striving for self-realization on and off the field. Inga founded OFOUNDERS to provide the best coaching support to ambitious leaders who strive to scale their leadership growth and impact.
Connect with Inga:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javelingaworld/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javelingaworld/
Website: https://ofounders.com/
If you love the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review!
Also, follow us on LinkedIn at The Untrained Podcast.
27 SEP 2024 · We were excited to chat with our friend and colleague, Inga Stasiulionytė about two important topics that are evolving in the corporate and athletic world: feedback and grit. As a performance and leadership coach and former Olympic javelin thrower, Inga has compelling perspectives on these topics. In our episode about feedback, we examine the results-focused and fear-based feedback approach that many have experienced, and explore the benefits of a strategy aimed at understanding and strengthening relationships. What we will explore in this episode:
- How to better give feedback AND receive feedback.
- Listening to your body when giving and receiving feedback.
- Feedback isn’t a straight line – it’s more of a loop.
- Giving feedback to different generations.
Guest Bio: 14 years of working with executives in demanding industries has given Inga profound insights into resolving intricate leadership challenges. With years of experience as a competitive Olympic athlete, in business and leadership studies, working as a business analyst, building startups, and leading the first MIT Sports Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, provided Inga Stasiulionyte with a deep understanding of the challenges and needs of striving for self-realization on and off the field. Inga founded OFOUNDERS to provide the best coaching support to ambitious leaders who strive to scale their leadership growth and impact.
Connect with Inga:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javelingaworld/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javelingaworld/
Website: https://ofounders.com/
Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://www.radicalcandor.com/
If you love the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review!
Also, follow us on LinkedIn at The Untrained Podcast.
12 SEP 2024 · Kicking off Season 3!!!! Woohoo!
The first episode of the third season is a conversation between Iris and Whitney reflecting on the full circle moments they each had this summer (Iris went to Paris! Whitney finished writing a book!).
Iris talks about her full-circle experience at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. She reflects on the foundation she laid when she was an Olympic fencer and the idea that sometimes we don’t get to see the impact we make until years later.
Whitney discusses her forthcoming book Body Image Inside Out, exploring its core messages that can be applied to more than just body image and the lessons learned in the creation and completion process.
Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneylpost/(https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneylpost/)
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Image-Inside-Out-BodySelf/dp/1399816217
(https://www.amazon.com/Body-Image-Inside-Out-BodySelf/dp/1399816217)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iriszimmermann/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iriszimmermann/)
4 JUL 2024 · In this episode, we chat with former professional soccer player, keynote speaker, and performance coach Joanna Lohman. Bonus: we recorded on her birthday! Jo shares her journey from a college soccer star engaged to a man to a self-identified “celesbian” who travels the world inspiring global organizations. We discuss the value of stepping out of the boxes people put you in and giving others the space to do the same.
We explore a form of allyship rarely discussed.! We chat about bringing your whole self to work, how to release and rebuild an identity, and what we can learn from crabs molting (it is Cancer season, after all!) This conversation is full of wisdom and heart, and we are so excited to share it with you as our grand finale episodes of Season 2.
Untraining: The idea that we have one identity to fit into.
Training: We change throughout our lives and rather than fearing these changes, they can lead to greater confidence.What we will explore in this episode:
- Being in a constant state of “becoming.”
- Why working from the inside out is the greatest point of impact.
- How trust is the opposite of putting someone in a box.
- Identity as an orientation, not a destination.
- How to adjust the dials as the DJ of your own life.
- The misperception of authenticity – it doesn’t mean showing up the same way all the time!
- Identifying your values and acting in a way that aligns with them.
- How to intentionally practice self-reflection (hint: it’s about consistency over intensity!)
- Finding a new part of your identity in parenthood.
- What is one step you can take today to explore a different dimension of who you are?
Guest Bio: Joanna Lohman is a global keynote speaker and performance coach building a new generation of authentic leaders who redefine success. She is a former professional soccer player and member of the United States Women’s National Team.
During her 16-year professional career, she built a platform for social impact and became the first player in Washington Spirit history to have her jersey retired. She is the author of "Raising Tomorrow's Champions", a parenting and life lessons book as told through the eyes of the greatest women's soccer players of all-time.
Joanna is also a human rights activist and a Sport Diplomat traveling the world to run programs in less developed nations. As a performance coach and professional speaker, she has shared her message with organizations all over the world, including: The Minnesota Vikings, The Human Rights Campaign, Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Qualcomm, Lifetime Television, American Staffing Association, and schools and universities nationwide.
She has been featured on national television and radio across the globe including CNN, Fox 5 DC, and Sirius XM as a leading voice in sports, equality, inclusion, and leadership. According to tennis legend Billie Jean King, "Joanna is a bold and dynamic force for good. Her courage to fight for social justice, live authentically and inspire others to do the same is at the core of her commitment to create tremendous positive change."
She now takes on her greatest adventure yet as wife to Melodie and parent to her daughter Luna and dog, Dewey.
Connect with Joanna:
https://joannalohman.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalohman/
https://rtcsoccer.com/
13 JUN 2024 · In this episode, we get candid about confidence with Collin Henderson. One way to build confidence? Knowing your story and owning it. Collin opens up about his own struggles with speaking in public and how he evolved from an anxious adolescent with a stutter to a vibrantly successful public speaker who commands audiences all over the world.
We dive into the definition of confidence. Collin shares how confidence can be trained and cultivated through mindset, self-talk, and practice. We chat about our mind as a junk drawer that needs to be reorganized in order to arrive at the right mindset. This conversation is valuable for anyone who wants to up their game and begin their journey toward a more confident version of themselves.
If anything in this episode resonates with you, we recommend checking out Collin’s podcast, Master Your Mindset, and his books.
Untraining: You either have confidence or you don’t.
Training: Confidence is something we can cultivate in ourselves and an ongoing practice.
What we will explore in this episode:
How to own your origin story in order to rewrite your current one.
Nature versus nurture in public speaking – it’s a skill you can nurture!
Why your desire for growth has to be stronger than your fear.
What does “belief beyond” mean?
The four dimensions in which our brain thinks and processes.
Why quieting your mind is the new currency of success.
What influences a belief?
Finding an environment for your confidence to thrive and grow.
Being scared and doing it anyway.
Raising children with positive internal self-talk.
Guest Bio:
Collin Henderson is the founder and CEO of Master Your Mindset, LLC, an industry leader in the field of mental conditioning. He is a Fortune 500 speaker and the author of five books dealing with peak performance. Collin’s podcast, Master Your Mindset, has thousands of downloads helping performers of all types win the inner game. Since starting his company in 2016, Collin’s trainings on mindset, culture, and high performance have been utilized by world-renowned organizations and institutions including: Nike, Zillow, Microsoft, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Lululemon, as well as universities across the country including Tulane, Oregon State, and Miami University.
Collin is also a regular mental conditioning contributor to Russell Wilson’s innovative company Limitless Minds, who provide elite mindset training to the nation's top corporations including Johnson & Johnson, GE, and Goldman Sachs.
Connect with Collin:
https://www.thecollinhenderson.com/
Master Your Mindset Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mindset-tools-to-win-the-inner-game/id1384571565
Collin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ACollin+Henderson&s=relevancerank&text=Collin+Henderson&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinhendersonmindset/
31 MAY 2024 · Public speaking is an important skill to have but one we are rarely taught. Our guest today is Amanda Hennessey, an actor, writer, teacher, and public speaking coach. She is quick to point this out: There is an educational gap in the realm of public speaking! In this episode, we chat about all things public speaking.
Amanda shares the process she takes her clients through when preparing, performing, and recovering from a presentation. We chat about executive presence, the importance of mindset in public speaking, stepping on Lego pieces and much more in this episode of Untrained.
Untraining: We’re all supposed to be naturally good public speakers.
Training: There’s an educational gap in public speaking, and it is something you can learn to do. What we will explore in this episode: Why it’s ok to be nervous during public speaking.
Shifting the perspective from focusing on yourself to serving the audience and why this is helpful. The definition of “executive presence” varies in different cultures. Why it’s crucial to fall in love with your topic (even if you think it’s boring). How to practice your presentation and with whom. Combatting imposter syndrome in public speaking.
Guest Bio: Amanda is an actor, writer, and acting teacher and it informs all that she does from facing stage fright, creating scripts, working on camera - to getting ready to fully engage an audience! She has coached a wide variety of individuals who are making waves in their industries - scientists, entrepreneurs, executives, activists, doctors, chefs, lawyers, artists, a top dog trainer, and also a mountaineer who completed the Explorer’s Grand Slam (think Everest, the Poles, and more!) A number of her clients have appeared on The Today Show, Dr. Oz, and a few can be seen regularly on Cook's Country/America's Test Kitchen. She is also the author of, Your Guide to Public Speaking - Build Your Confidence, Find Your Voice, Inspire Your Audience.
You can grab a copy where books are sold - including Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Connect with Amanda:
https://linkedin.com/in/amandahennessey/
https://www.bostonpublicspeaking.com/
https://sandiegopublicspeaking.com/
17 MAY 2024 · Welcome to the episode where (each season) we define what we mean by, “Untrained”! Our guest this week is “the definition of Untrained.”
That is to say, it’s us (Iris and Whitney!) talking about what untraining has meant to us personally, where we are in our own “untraining process,” and where the podcast conversations are headed in the future. We’ve had a season full of powerful, insightful, and informative interviews with experts on topics including imposter syndrome, career transitions, anxiety at work, and vulnerability in leadership.
Speaking of vulnerability, we both share our own Untrained cycles and invite you to do the same with the worksheet you can download here: http://www.lifealivecoaching.org/resources What we will explore in this episode:
- What does “success” look like to you? How has this changed throughout your life?
- What “Untrained” means to us.
- Power and ownership in creating a more aligned life.
- Surfacing our invisible patterns -- until we see it, we can’t change it.
- How messy it is to be a human!
- Cultivating networks to nurture your truest, most-aligned self.
- Evaluating the systems that are ingrained to see if they still serve you.
Training: New cycles that don’t involve always working for some future reward. Untraining: The cycles that are no longer serving us in the pursuit to get what we want.
PS: We are starting a newsletter beginning in June! You can sign up at http://www.lifealivecoaching.org/
Untrained is a webcast by two elite executive coaches/moms/ recovering Olympians* dedicated to sharing the lessons, tools and skills that are trending in our coaching sessions. Sometimes seriously, more often...
show more
Untrained is a webcast by two elite executive coaches/moms/ recovering Olympians* dedicated to sharing the lessons, tools and skills that are trending in our coaching sessions. Sometimes seriously, more often through laughter, we share the skills and mindsets that are helping our clients find a more aligned and vibrant way of working and living.
show less
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