Happy By Mistake Podcast! Building an Abundant Mindset for Life and Business

The Nick Prefontaine Story

In this episode I speak with author, speaker and entrepreneur Nick Prefontaine about the S.T.E.P. system he created. Nick is a survivor of a traumatic brain injury and the founder of the 'Common Goal' organization. His story is one of courage, will, and the mission to help others overcome their trauma. Start your coaching journey here: https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/bo... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJWT0NuTklqZkR6bzg2YWRqOXRlU3dpUW9pQXxBQ3Jtc0ttTW9EejZJc0UwUElIN21mVHhHanZham1reUJzV3JaenVaazBKTXgwVnZpY3M2QmY0OWdDWmtEamVqUXRQVGd2WVBNenZOZG4xLXp2TW83YkJCZlo0VWpfWTR5ZnA4R1Y0US1qM2hfUTdUZURsOU5iRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.castleroadcoaching.com%2Fbook-with-me&v=eKMuK41DXbQ] Find Nick's website here: https://nickprefontaine.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazU0OGEtVFZUQlhZQk1mMDFVWW9jYjdoUG9MUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNWxWUXN1ekdNSXZxVjB1OUNQZ2lXWDVvd3ZxWWJTZXF1dWp1VU5LUkZWWkJrZHdrcHVDQk5IQ0lnVkNHc2hjOVFDUkxfRks1dGNvS2VEN3YxMUdHeFpzS2NsYndqNkw2MlFBUWlSOHBZR2JYWkpNRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fnickprefontaine.com%2F&v=eKMuK41DXbQ] Here you will find information about the S.T.E.P. program as well as his Ted Talk.  00:00    Introduction 1:38       The Accident: Nick’s Life Starts 4:24       The Mystery of the Goggles 5:40       Coma, The Diagnosis, and Mom Draws the Line 6:50       Nick wakes up and treats recovery like any another challenge 8:20       The Origins of S.T.E.P. and Common Goal 10:15    You’re Going to Run Out of This Hospital! 10:52    The S.T.E.P. system explained 14:14    Mom and a moment of doubt 16:06    Nick runs out of the hospital  18:11    Support questions 20:39    No shame in asking for help 22:08    Trust Questions, Blind Faith, and Integrity  27:30    James Clear’s Identify and motivation  29:50    Energy Questions: Naturopathy, medication, and mentorship 36:28    My Introduction to stillness was a coma  37:40    Understanding meditation  39:22    Door Knocking and recovery  42:40    The Voice Problem  44:02    7 years of Botox and speech therapy  44:43    What kept you going Nick?  45:41    The voice of wisdom and Nick’s calling  52:42    Develop your inner voice through presence  54:55    combatting doubt 57:44    Nick: Failure doesn’t exist for me 58:25    Prototyping: there’s that word again 59:00    Nick’s next big goal 59:53    What is Nick most proud of?  122:08 Nick’s favorite book If you are curious about my coaching, book a 30 minute free consultation with me here: https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me [https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me]

Super Values, Grief, and the Power of Personal Clarity for Your Business or Career

In Episode 9 of the Happy By Mistake Pod I speak with coach, HR consultant, and author Tania Chomyk. We discuss her 'Be the CEO of Your Life Program', Super Values, the powerful impact of personal clarity on goal achievement, and overcoming grief.  0:00       Introduction 2:00       Tania’s Motivation for the ‘Be the CEO of Your Life’ program 5:08       When you feel stuck in your career 12:05    The impact of toxic leadership 13:22    Super Values 16:51    Super Values & decision-making  17:32    The powerful impact of personal clarity on career and business 22:33    Slowing down to achieve faster 24:25    In business it’s always about the numbers…but be careful how you calculate them 25:55    Your personal board of directors 29:56    Entrepreneurs setting boundaries  31:03    Tania’s grief and her lessons for thriving beyond grief 40:46    The connection between self-compassion and decision-making, and the 5-5-5 rule 47:52    Changing self-limiting beliefs through language, movement, and visualization  52:35    A caution about positive affirmations  55:58    Word association game  Connect with Tania here: https://taniachomyk.com If you are curious about my coaching, book a 30 minute free consultation with me here: https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me [https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me]

Belonging, Family & Identity: Lessons from First Nations with Rene Garcia

In Episode 8 of the Happy By Mistake Pod, I speak with consultant Rene Garcia and his experience working with First Nations communities. Recognizing that we are guests trying to learn from another culture we explore what First Nations communities he has worked with can teach us about thriving in the midst of change and challenge - while acknowledging we are doing this through a distorted lens.  We explore concepts of time, consensus, conflict and belonging.  If you are curious about my coaching, book a 30 minute free consultation with me here: https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me [https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me]

Authentic Leadership and New Leaders with Jacqueline LaCasse

In episode 7 of The Happy By Mistake pod, I engage with leadership expert Jaclyn Lacasse to explore the complexities of transitioning into leadership roles. We discuss the common challenges faced by new leaders, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the distinction between management and leadership. Jaclyn shares valuable insights on developing leadership potential, navigating workplace dynamics, and the significance of authenticity and presence in effective leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-compassion, mindfulness, and the role of mentorship in fostering successful leaders. Takeaways * New leaders often struggle with the shift from expert to leader. * Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership. * Leadership is about inspiring and influencing others, not just managing tasks. * Authenticity in leadership builds trust and rapport with teams. * Self-compassion is essential for new leaders to thrive. * Presence and mindfulness enhance a leader's effectiveness. * Navigating complex dynamics requires understanding both employee needs and organizational goals. * Charismatic leadership can overshadow the importance of building strong teams. * Leaders should celebrate mistakes as learning opportunities. * Every new leader should have access to coaching and mentorship. Find Jacqueline on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-lacasse-b94186127 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-lacasse-b94186127?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BGaXaOwdsT12Kd7ehgksLDg%3D%3D] If you are curious about my coaching, book a 30 minute free consultation with me here: https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me [https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me]

Simplifying Complex Business Decisions with Lisa Sansom

In Episode 6 of The Happy By Mistake Pod, I speak with Consultant and Coach Lisa Sansom about how to navigate and simplify complex decision-making in business.  0:00       Intro 3:45       The Importance of Knowing the Real Problem 7:19       Why You Need to Slow Down to Make the Best Decisions 10:21    Understanding Intuition in Decision-Making 18:35    Utilizing Your Network for Big Decisions 19:15    Unique Ways to Overcome Decision Blockers 21:08    How to Trust the Decisions You’ve Already Made 22:10    Lisa Says Hi to All the Small Business Owners Out There!  22:56    Why Prototyping is a Must For Small-Business Decision-Making 26:29    How Our View of Time Impacts the Quality of Our Decisions 29:00    Advice regarding Hiring and Terminating Decisions  42:33    Word Association: Playfulness 44:06    Word Association: Love in Leadership 49:20    Choosing Between Time or Playfulness in Business 50:20    Choosing Between Energy or Clarity in Business 54:04    Choosing Between Creativity or Discipline in Business  57:51    What Gets in the Way of Clarity in Decision-Making? 1:00:01The Importance of a Living Vision in Business Decision-Making Connect with Lisa Sansom Here:  https://www.lvsconsulting.com/ If you are curious about my coaching, book a 30 minute free consultation with me here: https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me [https://www.castleroadcoaching.com/book-with-me]