Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in Business
Have you ever felt like an imposter, questioning your worth and fearing judgment if you seek help?
Do you experience the isolation of entrepreneurship, overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work and responsibility?
Are you a new coach or leader struggling to find clients while maintaining a facade of success?
Welcome to Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in Business - THE podcast for high achievers who seek a professional life that feels as good as it looks and are tired of feeling like they’re the only ones struggling on their journey towards success.
Born out of countless conversations with new coaches, leaders, and entrepreneurs, Flourishing Unfiltered addresses these often overwhelming challenges. Hosted by Dr Maike Neuhaus, a psychologist specialising in self-leadership and positive psychology, and Kerrin Smith, a positive psychology coach and leadership consultant, our podcast is dedicated to those who aspire to realise their potential and live their purpose but face significant obstacles along the way.
Our mission is to normalise these struggles and provide a supportive space where professional growth is celebrated and vulnerabilities are shared. We believe that by diving into the seldom-discussed aspects of the journey—struggles, self-doubt, and vulnerability—we can create a community of understanding and empathy.
Each episode features an interview with a successful guest willing to share their raw, unfiltered experiences. Following each interview, we reflect on our guest's insights, offering additional perspectives and practical strategies. Our discussions aim to empower high achievers to embrace challenges as essential steps towards their true potential.
Our vision is a world full of business leaders who feel understood, validated, and empowered. Through raw, vulnerable, and honest conversations, Flourishing Unfiltered provides practical guidance and strategies to help you navigate your professional path and achieve a meaningful impact.
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Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in Business
Clare Sarah Goodridge (The Future of Flourishing) on Combatting Loneliness
In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Clare Sarah Goodridge.
Clare is a lifelong learner passionate about helping individuals unlock their peak potential to contribute to a flourishing society and planet. She founded Flourish Faster and The Future of Flourishing to equalise and scale human flourishing globally.
Clare's journey began in the disability sector, where she recognised the urgent need for better leadership and support through times of change. Her experiences led her to explore the science behind creating cultures of deep connection, and she uncovered the transformative power of the flow state in fostering human flourishing.
Throughout our conversation, Clare highlights that no one flourishes alone. She emphasises the critical role of connection and support from others, asserting that community is essential for true flourishing. Clare also discusses the pervasive issue of loneliness, noting that sharing our experiences can make us feel seen and heard, breaking the isolation that so many experience.
Self-care emerges as a cornerstone of sustainable success and well-being in Clare's philosophy. She advocates for the necessity of nurturing oneself as a foundation for contributing positively to society. Furthermore, she explores how creating safe spaces for connection within organisations is vital for leadership through change, ensuring that employees' well-being is supported and valued.
Join us as we delve into the importance of building communities, fostering deep connections, and the power of the flow state in unlocking peak potential. Clare's insights offer a roadmap for creating a flourishing society where everyone can thrive.
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Clare is a life-long learner passionate about helping individuals unlock their peak potential to contribute to a flourishing society and planet. She is dedicated to equalising and scaling human flourishing globally and does so particularly effectively through the two global organizations she founded: Flourish Faster and The Future of Flourishing (which is also the sponsor of this show)!
Clare is doing a PhD in Business Leadership focused on how to lead in times of uncertainty for thriving humans and thriving organisations. She is a faculty member at The Center for Human Potential, coach for the Transcend Course with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, and partner at The Flourish Cafes, a collaboration supported by Bath University and the Harvard Flourishing Program. Clare previously served as Head Performance Coach and Head of Experience at The Flow Research Collective with Steven Kotler, mentoring over 200 peak performance coaches.
FIND OUT MORE about Clare Sarah Goodridge
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🔗Find out more about The Future of Flourishing here: https://www.futureofflourishing.com/
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