Back Pocket Coach
Are you an executive woman seeking to succeed in the corner office, while still having time to sit with you family at the kitchen table? Join us on The Back Pocket Coach, hosted by Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant, Vicki Abelson. This podcast is here to provide you with inspiration, practical skills, and the tools you need to find fulfillment at work and at home.
As a former corporate 9-5er, entrepreneur, Mom, and general wearer of many hats, Vicki understands the challenges and aspirations of executive women like you. Having successfully transitioned from a healthcare administration career to running her own coaching practice, Vicki is on a mission to help women like her live life on their own terms.
In each episode of The Back Pocket Coach Podcast, Vicki will share valuable insights and practical strategies to help you professionally and personally thrive. You'll gain inspiration to pursue meaningful work, love what you do, and find the balance to be present for your family and your own self-care. Think of this podcast as the coach in your backpocket helping you live a more fulfilling life.
Join Vicki and her esteemed guests, who will share their expertise and experiences, as they dive into leadership, personal growth, work-life balance, and more.
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Back Pocket Coach
EP 16: Manage Your Emotions While Managing Change
In this episode, Vicki discusses the emotional cycle of change and how it affects us during any type of change process. She explains the four stages of the cycle: uninformed optimism, informed pessimism, the pit of despair, and informed optimism. Vicki emphasizes the importance of intentional action and overcoming obstacles to move from informed pessimism to informed optimism. She also mentions that the pit of despair is optional and staying in it too long can lead to settling or exiting the change cycle. Vicki encourages listeners to feel their feelings and seek support when needed.
Takeaways
- Change is accompanied by a predictable emotional cycle: uninformed optimism, informed pessimism, the pit of despair, and informed optimism.
- Intentional action and overcoming obstacles are key to moving from informed pessimism to informed optimism.
- The pit of despair is optional, and staying in it too long can lead to settling or exiting the change cycle.
- It's important to feel your feelings and seek support when going through a change process.
Topics Discussed
change, emotional cycle, uninformed optimism, informed pessimism, pit of despair, informed optimism, intentional action, obstacles, settling, support
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