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.
Join us for inspiring stories, valuable lessons, and a supportive community where your struggles are understood, and your growth is celebrated. Subscribe now to start your journey towards a fulfilling and significant professional life.
Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in Business
Season 2 Episode 9 - Ben Scholl & David Berlinski
🎙️ In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with the founders of Toolbox Education: Ben Scholl and David Berlinski!
In 2020-21, Melbourne was in lockdown, and the waiting lists for psychologist appointments were long. Co-founders Ben Scholl and David Berlinski started exploring a preventative approach, targeting an audience many years younger than those typically seeking appointments.
Rather than waiting for someone to see a psychologist to deal with life’s challenges, the idea was to provide students with tools from psychology (from modalities such as CBT, DBT and ACT) in ways young people would relate to, remember and use.
By connecting psychological theories and tools to manage anxiety and regulate emotions with relatable metaphors – think TikTok, Snapchat, gaming – they found a niche that resonated with students. In this way, they could cut through and get students engaged.
David, a clinical psychologist, develops content that is founded in robust psychological theory, along with Ben, who has over a decade of experience managing educational programs in Australia and the UK, to make the workshops fun and engaging.
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Ben and David discuss their journey of creating a preventative approach to mental health support, the tools they teach, their rapid growth, and the importance of feedback and authenticity in their work through Toolbox Education - a program designed to provide psychological tools to students in a fun and engaging way.
Our conversation highlights the challenges they faced, their purpose-driven mission, and the lessons learned along the way. David and Ben discuss their journey of continuous improvement in their educational and psychological services. They emphasise the importance of testing ideas in low-stakes environments, expanding their services from workshops to clinics, and navigating the challenges that come with new ventures.
They also share valuable lessons from their early days, the significance of establishing communication norms in partnerships, and their aspirations for the future, including community engagement and potential new projects.
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FIND OUT MORE about Toolbox Education:
🔗Jon’s Website: https://www.toolboxeducation.com/
đź”—Follow Toolbox Education on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/toolbox.education/
đź”—Follow Toolbox Education on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/toolbox-education/
đź”—Follow Toolbox Education on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/toolbox.education
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PLEASE NOTE:
If you or someone you know is struggling with feelings of loneliness, low mental health, or suicidal thoughts, please know that there are people who care and treatments that can help. Here are some helplines and resources where you can get support. Befrienders Worldwide (www.befrienders.org) offers a directory of helplines by country.
