#21 The Beauty Way with Chelsea Cotton

#25 From Production to Performance

In today’s episode, we’re excited to dive into the world of high performance with our guest, David Namm, an award-winning human performance and leadership coach. Having coached hundreds of high performers from Fortune 500 corporations, David joins us today for a deeply insightful conversation on the importance of creating a life that energizes us and aligns with our highest purpose. Tune in as we explore the journey of tapping into our innate potential and the courage it takes to be assertive in one's purpose. We talk about the key difference between high performance and high productivity, challenging conventional measures of success by clarifying what it means to truly show up in the world. Don’t miss out as David shares the crucial mindset shift that allows us to overcome seemingly impossible challenges without breaking a sweat. With our guest’s uniquely profound approach to life, this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice to breaking off old habits and entering into a new stage of life as our most enlightened selves. Key Takeaways: * 1. How high performance can come naturally to anyone * 2. Tapping into the spiritual aspect of productivity * 3. How to unlock a level of performance that creates a legacy * 4. Answering the call to be a coach * 5. Recognizing our purpose for being alive * 6. The value of high performance versus high productivity * 7. Facing life challenges with the question of “How?” * 8. Learning how to be present in order to truly show up * 9. Designing your life to be value-aligned * 10. Getting out of your own way - trusting your effort For more of David: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidnamm1/ [https://www.instagram.com/davidnamm1/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnamm [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnamm]  Website: https://www.thec-suitecollective.com/davidnamm [https://www.thec-suitecollective.com/davidnamm]  Book Mentioned Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726 [https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726]

#24 Reignite Your Spark: The Power of Identity in Overcoming Burnout with Nephi Niven

In today’s episode of the Veriditas Leadership Podcast, we’re excited to hear from Coach Nephi Niven who has spent over a decade helping visionaries and organizations achieve incredible success and exceed all expectations. As a leader in the field of executive coaching, Nephi is well-known for his unique approach to guiding others in the art of balancing life, work, authenticity, and purpose. Today’s conversation tackles the rise of burnout in modern workplaces - and what this means for our overall well-being. With the glorification of hustle culture and workaholism, it’s no wonder most people possess a skewed sense of self-worth and identity that values professional titles and productivity over anything else. To combat burnout, Nephi walks us through his tried-and-tested formula to handling burnout that asks us to reevaluate our relationship with work and grounding ourselves in what truly matters in life. Tune in as Nephi shares his profound philosophy on the need to stay connected with our most truest self, especially developing a unique and authentic identity outside of work. Key Takeaways: 1. Nephi’s philosophy of the beauty of work 2. The very real dangers of suffering from burnout 3. The dysfunctional nature of workaholism in today’s society 4. Nephi’s system for working through burnout 5. Developing a positive narrative of yourself outside of work 6. Understanding your perspective of work through the process of meaning-making 7. The problem with over-identifying with your job 8. How the end of burnout can lead to a new beginning 9. Finding transformative healing within community 10. How curiosity can change your life For more of Nephi: Website: https://www.coachnephi.com/ [https://www.coachnephi.com/]  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nephiniven_executivecoach/ [https://www.instagram.com/nephiniven_executivecoach/]

#23 Becoming a Rooted Renegade with Rebecca Arnold

In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to sit with Rebecca Arnold, a Professional Certified Coach and founder of Root Coaching & Consulting, a holistic leadership coaching firm. Known for her compassionate yet straightforward approach, Rebecca has worked with renowned mission-driven leaders in sectors such as education, medicine, law, and social impact. Today, we’re talking about her latest book, The Rooted Renegade: Transform Within, Disrupt the Status Quo & Unleash Your Legacy, which talks about tapping into our repressed passions and creating a path for ourselves to become truly exceptional. Our discussion centers on the importance of individual work as a catalyst for broader community impact. We challenge the idea that self-development should be solely individualistic as our own personal evolution can contribute to a larger movement of positive change that benefits not just ourselves, but also those around us. Rebecca shares key insights from her experiences such as learning how to navigate moments of crisis and turning them into opportunities for significant personal transformation. By approaching them with mindfulness and a willingness to grow, we can turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, emerging stronger and more aligned with our true purpose. Key Takeaways: 1. Eliminating the barrier of access to resources and knowledge on coaching 2. Why it’s time to disrupt the status quo 3. What is existential peace and how can it change the world? 4. The consequences of ignoring our purpose and potential 5. Where to start finding your inner calling 6. The power of semantic practices in understanding ourselves better 7. Learning how to consciously manage our emotions 8. How to be fully present with others without being overwhelmed 9. Rebecca’s powerful exercise for practicing forgiveness 10. Navigating breakthroughs during our breakdowns   For more of Rebecca: Website: https://www.rootcoachingconsulting.com/ [https://www.rootcoachingconsulting.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootcoach/ [https://www.instagram.com/rootcoach/] Book: https://www.therootedrenegade.com/book/p/country-feast-set-3nybt-ap8x2 [https://www.therootedrenegade.com/book/p/country-feast-set-3nybt-ap8x2]

#22 Season 2 Introduction from Lauren

In the kickoff episode of Season 2, Lauren sets intentions for season 2 and shares updates that have taken place in the last few months -- in terms of living situations and leadership breakthroughs. As she reflects, she also takes a moment to acknowledge the tools and mindsets that have helped her along the way. Lauren talks about the importance of training your intuition and learning how to listen to your inner guidance to make tough but necessary decisions in life. Join Lauren as she shares powerful realizations throughout this transition period in her life, such as recognizing that struggle is often necessary for tremendous growth. She highlights the importance of trusting yourself to make the best decisions for your life and reclaiming the vision you hold for your future. With more insightful and exciting episodes coming this season, don’t miss out on Season 2 episodes that will continue to focus on becoming the best leader and version of yourself through self-care, mindfulness, and personal development! Key Takeaways: * The power of training your intuition * Finding the courage to take imperfect action * Recognizing the need for struggle in order to grow tremendously * "You get to create your life exactly the way you want it." * Learning to trust yourself to make the best decision for yourself * Reclaiming the vision you have for your life * What exciting new things you can expect for Season 2

#21 The Beauty Way with Chelsea Cotton

In today’s mindfulness episode, we are with Chelsea Cotton, a Feral Visionary Coach and founder of a leadership immersion program called Wolves and Waterways. Chelsea embodies the transformative strength of pursuing your deepest desires. She is a radical educator and teacher who works with women who harbor significant dreams, profound visions, and a yearning for unconventional lifestyles, leadership strategies, and career trajectories. Throughout the episode, Chelsea shares her journey in the worlds of magic and spirit realms. She also shares her wisdom on resonance work and dream tending. She guides us through a visualization meditation. Chelsea and Lauren also talk about The Beauty Way retreat, a 4-day immersion into the profound realms of instinctual magic, a harmonious dance with the earth, and an awakening to a new and ancient way of leadership. Join us in this insightful episode as we discover magic and appreciate the beauty of life. Key Takeaways: * How Chelsea started in shamanic work * Slowing down and tuning our vessel through resonance * Mind and heart: The throne and the trusted advisor * Chelsea's Guided Visualization Meditation * Choosing to be open to beauty * What is The Beauty Way? * Chelsea and Lauren's journey to discovering magic * Dream tending and the pathways they reveal * What you need to know about The Beauty Way Retreat References: * The Beauty Way Retreat — Lauren Borden Coaching [https://www.laurenbordencoaching.com/thebeautyway] For more of Chelsea: * Website: chelsearosecotton.com [https://www.chelsearosecotton.com/] * Email: chelsea@chelsearosecotton.com [chelsea@chelsearosecotton.com] * Instagram: @feral_visionary [https://www.instagram.com/feral_visionary/]