Each human being is unique. That uniqueness adds to our collective strength. When we celebrate and include everyone's differences, we all benefit.

Unfortunately, many of our social and societal systems have been built to exclude and minimize the many of our populace. Particularly in the work place, acts ranging from microaggressions to overt aggression create a distinct feeling of "other-ness". Research has shown time and time again, that these in-group / out-group dynamics hurt productivity, morale and financial performance. And of course, they take a significant toll on the health, agency and well-being of the excluded person.

In this episode, we feature Chris D. Hooten, where we explore neurodivergence and gender-expansiveness. These two identities are often misunderstood and can bear the brunt of in-group / out-group discrimination.

Chris D. Hooten, M.A. (they/them) is an award-winning facilitator, speaker, writer, and accessibility coach helping workplaces elevate experiences for Neurodivergent and Gender-expansive leaders.

Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Facilitation Voice and Neuro-Mindfulness coach, Chris is a trusted advisor to government agencies, universities, non-profits, and businesses committed to meeting the needs of diverse stakeholders.

To learn more about their work, visit https://chrishootenconsulting.com

0:00-1:13 Introduction to Chris D. Hooten 1:13-8:24 Understanding Neurodivergence & Gender Expansiveness 8:24-17:18 Societal Stigmas & Personal Experiences 17:18-21:13 Challenges Faced By Neurodivergent Individuals In The Workplace 21:13-35:57 Barriers For Gender Expansive Individuals In Organizations 35:57-46:45 The Necessity of Inclusion and Accessibility 46:45-57:12 Bringing Intention To Interventions 57:12-1:03:30 Mindfulness & Meditation For Inclusive Leadership 1:03:30-1:15:23 Finding Joy Amongst Challenges

3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a leadership consultancy dedicated to Elevating Executive Mastery.

We specialize in transforming businesses through leadership and team development during transitions and times of crisis.

We focus on the 3 critical areas where chaos and conflict are most likely to appear:

• Board, CEO, and C-Suite Misalignment
• Transitions into Executive Leadership
• Conflict Between Functional Departments

By addressing these flashpoints, we assist you in navigating change to build unity, create certainty, and establish clear direction.

Our approach empowers leaders to master complex challenges and transform their companies to thrive now and in the future.

https://3peakcoaching.com/

Studies hows that the vast majority of Americans experience more stress after the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Why does time off make us more anxious and depressed?

In this episode we take a deep dive on the source of holiday stressors, their causes and ways to manage stress.

We then look at a comprehensive meta-analysis on the art and science of taking great breaks, vacations and holidays.

Whether small breaks during the workday, long weekends, vacations, or holidays such as Christmas and New Year's... this is the definitive episode for leaders looking to master the art of taking meaningful and restorative breaks.

0:00 - 5:01 Introduction To Taking Restorative Breaks 5:01 - 9:03 How To Process Stress 9:03 - 10:47 The Importance Of Taking Breaks 10:47 - 14:42 Holiday Stress And Expectations 14:42 - 18:37 Holidays Gifts And Consumerism 18:37 - 22:42 New Year's Resolutions And Expectations 22:42 - 26:37 Family Dynamics During Holidays 26:37 - 30:26 Coping With Family Conflict 30:26 - 32:23 Staying Connected With Family 32:23 - 37:20 Negative Coping Mechanisms 37:20 - 46:12 Positive Coping Mechanisms And Recovery Strategies 46:12 - 49:44 Key Principles For Recovery From Work 49:44 - 52:59 The Power Of Physical Activity For Recovery 52:59 - 56:54 Understanding The Recovery Paradox 56:54 - 01:02:09 Finding Motivation In Low Energy States 01:02:09 - 01:08:30 Digital Devices During Recovery 01:08:30 - 01:12:05 Influence Of Romantic Partners On Recovery 01:12:05 - 01:14:31 Effective Strategies For Workplace Recovery 01:14:31 - 01:24:43 Maximizing Vacation Benefits 01:24:43 - 01:30:25 A Guided Meditation For Gratitude

3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a leadership consultancy dedicated to Elevating Executive Mastery.

We specialize in transforming businesses through leadership and team development during transitions and times of crisis.

We focus on the 3 critical areas where chaos and conflict are most likely to appear:

• Board, CEO, and C-Suite Misalignment
• Transitions into Executive Leadership
• Conflict Between Functional Departments

By addressing these flashpoints, we assist you in navigating change to build unity, create certainty, and establish clear direction.

Our approach empowers leaders to master complex challenges and transform their companies to thrive now and in the future.

https://3peakcoaching.com/

With the explosion of AI and LLMs like ChatGPT, we must reckon with a world where technology might outpace us.

Yet at this very moment in time, we are in a weird place where AI has all the promise in the world yet paradoxically cannot meet our basic needs.

Companies are rushing to implement something they don't understand. Employees are reacting out of fear and resisting change.

In this episode we feature AI Adoption expert Stephan Ledain, Founder of AdaptAI, a consulting company dedicated to helping companies capture opportunities in technology. We explore how to really think about the new wave of AI and how to drive implementation. https://youhavetoadapt.com/

0:00 - 2:03 Introduction To AI In Leadership 2:03 - 11:00 The Positive Aspects Of AI 11:00 - 14:49 AI's Role: Replacement Or Augmentation? 14:49 - 22:51 The Limitations And Misconceptions of AI 22:51 - 35:50 The Human Element In AI Adoption 35:50 - 44:51 Organizational Roadblocks To AI Implementation 44:51 - 51:24 Addressing Individual Fears Around AI 51:24 - 57:51 Ethical Considerations In AI 57:51 - 01:02:12 Practical Steps For AI Adoption 01:02:12 - 01:09:00 How AdaptAI Supports Organizations

3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a leadership consultancy dedicated to Elevating Executive Mastery.

We specialize in transforming businesses through leadership and team development during transitions and times of crisis.

We focus on the 3 critical areas where chaos and conflict are most likely to appear:

• Board, CEO, and C-Suite Misalignment
• Transitions into Executive Leadership
• Conflict Between Functional Departments

By addressing these flashpoints, we assist you in navigating change to build unity, create certainty, and establish clear direction.

Our approach empowers leaders to master complex challenges and transform their companies to thrive now and in the future.

https://3peakcoaching.com/

How does a CEO lead their business through war and crisis?

In this episode featuring Maher Harb, CEO of Sept Winery, we explore how he leads his business during Lebanon's many crises and the current 2024 war.

Amidst devastation, Maher has built a high-performing team that focuses on quality, innovation and creativity. His leadership allows Sept Winery to leverage crisis to propel the success of his business forward.

In doing so, Maher's love for his heritage and strong vision make him a true ambassador for great leadership during the most difficult of challenges.

Key topics include:

• Strategies for personal resilience amidst crisis
• Leading a team during external chaos
• Receiving external support during conflicts
• The role of CEO leadership amidst a war

0:00 - 2:43 Introduction To Maher Harb & Sept Winery 2:43 - 4:30 The Vision For Sept Winery 4:30 - 7:31 CEO Mastery & Passion 7:31 - 13:27 CEO Coping With Crisis 13:27 - 17:36 CEO Building A High-Performing Team 17:36 - 23:29 CEO Empathy During Crisis 23:29 - 29:31 CEO Living Through War 29:31 - 35:24 CEOs Must Create Safe Spaces 35:24 - 41:12 The Gift Of Crisis 41:12 - 45:31 Why CEOs Choose 3Peak Coaching & Solutions 45:31 - 50:41 Advice For CEOs In Crisis 50:41 - 54:03 The Future Of Sept Winery

3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a leadership consultancy dedicated to Elevating Executive Mastery.

We specialize in transforming businesses through leadership and team development during transitions and times of crisis.

We focus on the 3 critical areas where chaos and conflict are most likely to appear:

• Board, CEO, and C-Suite Misalignment
• Transitions into Executive Leadership
• Conflict Between Functional Departments

By addressing these flashpoints, we assist you in navigating change to build unity, create certainty, and establish clear direction.

Our approach empowers leaders to master complex challenges and transform their companies to thrive now and in the future.

https://3peakcoaching.com/

What makes some teams thrive while others struggle to get along?

In this podcast episode, we focus on transforming group dynamics to build a high-performing team.

We explore strategies to foster trust, clear communication, and alignment within groups, turning them into cohesive, motivated teams.

The discussion offers practical insights on managing diverse personalities and creating a culture that promotes collaboration, accountability, and sustainable success.

This episode is ideal for leaders aiming to elevate team effectiveness and drive positive outcomes.

Key topics include:

• Strategies for fostering collaboration and trust within teams
• How to identify and leverage individual strengths for collective success
• Techniques for improving communication and conflict resolution
• The role of leadership in guiding a team toward peak performance

Podcast transcript on 3peakcoaching.com

0:00-05:38 Introduction To Group Dynamics and Team Dynamics 05:38-10:52 The Power of Vulnerability in Group Bonding 10:52-17:40 The Pitfalls of Fear-Based Group Dynamics 17:40-26:49 Group Intelligence 26:49-34:01 Individual Needs Versus Group Dynamics 34:01-38:18 Balancing Autonomy and Group Dynamics 38:18-44:09 Emotions and Group Behavior 44:09-52:51 From Group To Team: Purpose and Roles 52:51-01:07:37 Learning and Reflection in Team Development

3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a global, leadership-strategy consulting company. 3Peak creates the roadmap that aligns behaviours, relationships and Functional Human-Systems™ to achieve your business strategy.

Co-Founder Dr. Mazen R Harb holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, and did extensive research in Consciousness, Trauma and Physical, Emotional & Mental Health in various Institutes and Research Centers around Europe.

Co-Founder Krisana Locke is one of the most sought after therapists in the world, mastering diverse modalities and opening wellness centers in Istanbul, Santiago, New York and Berlin. Her approaches bridges transpersonal psychology, meditation, bioenergetics, family- and business-constellations and more.

Co-Founder Mino Vlachos has extensive experience advising Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 C-Suite Executives in leadership, strategy, team dynamics, and organizational change. Before coaching, Mino worked in finance, management consulting, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Is the latest tech really delivering, or is it just overhyped?

In this podcast episode featuring Lindsay Tabas, the discussion centers on whether technology can live up to the immense expectations placed on it.

The conversation explores how to navigate the gap between the hype of new technologies and their real-world applications.

They address the importance of aligning technological innovation with human-centered design and practical business needs, providing insights on how leaders and entrepreneurs can better evaluate tech solutions to drive real value rather than just chasing trends.

Key topics include:

• The challenges of bridging the gap between tech innovation and user needs
• How to assess whether technology can truly deliver on its hype
• Practical insights on leveraging tech for business success
• The role of human-centered design in tech adoption

Podcast transcript on 3peakcoaching.com

Find Lindsay: Podcast: https://www.lindsayt.com/the-make-sense-podcast-with-lindsay-tabas/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LindsayTabasLadyEngineer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaytabas

0:00-10:50 Introduction To Lindsay Tabas

10:50-12:53 Understanding Human-Computer Interactions

12:53-22:02 Low Success Rate of Large Enterprise Software

22:02-25:25 Complexity of AI Integration At Work

25:25-33:06 Training and Education in Technology

33:06-34:46 Data Integration and Standardization Challenges

34:46-38:42 The Risk of Using Excel as a Workaround

38:42-44:27 Interoperability in Enterprise Software

44:27-47:29 The Shadow IT Function

47:29-01:02:06 Inflexibility of Software Systems and the Need For Workarounds

01:02:06-01:04:50 Pragmatic Futurism and Prioritizing the Human Experience

3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a global, leadership-strategy consulting company. 3Peak creates the roadmap that aligns behaviours, relationships and Functional Human-Systems™ to achieve your business strategy.

Co-Founder Dr. Mazen R Harb holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, and did extensive research in Consciousness, Trauma and Physical, Emotional & Mental Health in various Institutes and Research Centers around Europe.

Co-Founder Krisana Locke is one of the most sought after therapists in the world, mastering diverse modalities and opening wellness centers in Istanbul, Santiago, New York and Berlin. Her approaches bridges transpersonal psychology, meditation, bioenergetics, family- and business-constellations and more.

Co-Founder Mino Vlachos has extensive experience advising Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 C-Suite Executives in leadership, strategy, team dynamics, and organizational change. Before coaching, Mino worked in finance, management consulting, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

How does our brain navigate the complex world of decision-making?

This podcast episode explores the neuroscience behind optimal decision-making, highlighting how the brain processes information and the factors influencing choices. It delves into cognitive functions, such as attention, memory, and emotion, and how they play roles in decision-making.

Strategies for improving decision-making through awareness of these processes are also discussed. The episode emphasizes the importance of balancing intuition and analysis to enhance personal and professional decisions.

Key topics include:

• Understanding the brain's role in processing choices and risks
• Techniques for enhancing cognitive flexibility and clarity
• The impact of emotions on decision outcomes
• Practical tips for applying neuroscience principles to everyday decisions

Podcast transcript on 3peakcoaching.com

0:00-02:06 Introduction To Neuroscience of Decision Making 02:06-06:31 Reactive Versus Responsive Decision-Making 06:31-13:29 The Role of the Rational Mind In Decision-Making 13:29-18:31 Creating Space for Freedom of Choice 18:31-21:16 Scarcity Mindset, Abundance Mindset, Fear and Love 21:16-30:06 Impact of Trauma on Decision-Making 30:06-36:10 Balancing Intuition and Analysis in Decision-Making 36:10-41:46 Gambling During Decisions 41:46-45:52 The Bridge Between Left Brain and Right Brain Thinking 45:52-53:15 Going Beyond Science 53:15-01:17:11 Mastery of the Self 01:17:11-01:20:15 Maintaining Balance in a Changing World

3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a global, leadership-strategy consulting company. 3Peak creates the roadmap that aligns behaviours, relationships and Functional Human-Systems™ to achieve your business strategy.

Co-Founder Dr. Mazen R Harb holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, and did extensive research in Consciousness, Trauma and Physical, Emotional & Mental Health in various Institutes and Research Centers around Europe.

Co-Founder Krisana Locke is one of the most sought after therapists in the world, mastering diverse modalities and opening wellness centers in Istanbul, Santiago, New York and Berlin. Her approaches bridges transpersonal psychology, meditation, bioenergetics, family- and business-constellations and more.

Co-Founder Mino Vlachos has extensive experience advising Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 C-Suite Executives in leadership, strategy, team dynamics, and organizational change. Before coaching, Mino worked in finance, management consulting, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

How can companies stay ahead of the curve in a world of constant technological disruption? This episode features Lars Haus Olsen, an expert in innovation and emerging technologies. The discussion focuses on how businesses can effectively integrate new technologies to drive innovation and growth. Lars shares insights on navigating technological disruptions, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and leveraging digital tools to enhance productivity. The conversation also explores the importance of adaptability and forward-thinking strategies for staying competitive in rapidly evolving industries.

Key topics include:

• Strategies for effectively integrating new technologies into business practices
• The impact of innovation on competitive advantage
• Real-world examples of successful tech integration
• Tips for fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability

Podcast transcript on 3peakcoaching.com

0:00-07:53 Introduction To Lars Haus Olsen 07:53-13:11 Inventiveness Versus Innovation 13:11-17:14 IoT In Commercial Real Estate 17:14-24:08 Hype and Practicality of Generative AI 24:08-42:51 Importance of Data Integration for AI 42:51-44:44 Clean Data and Accurate Data Outputs 44:44-47:36 Limitations and Risks of Generative AI 47:36-01:08:27 New Technology on Productivity and Change Management 01:08:27-01:23:43 Technology Investments and Innovation by Senior Leaders

3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a global, leadership-strategy consulting company. 3Peak creates the roadmap that aligns behaviours, relationships and Functional Human-Systems™ to achieve your business strategy.

Co-Founder Dr. Mazen R Harb holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, and did extensive research in Consciousness, Trauma and Physical, Emotional & Mental Health in various Institutes and Research Centers around Europe.

Co-Founder Krisana Locke is one of the most sought after therapists in the world, mastering diverse modalities and opening wellness centers in Istanbul, Santiago, New York and Berlin. Her approaches bridges transpersonal psychology, meditation, bioenergetics, family- and business-constellations and more.

Co-Founder Mino Vlachos has extensive experience advising Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 C-Suite Executives in leadership, strategy, team dynamics, and organizational change. Before coaching, Mino worked in finance, management consulting, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).