The global pandemic has challenged our human experience, and it is affecting your brain. 

According to INSEAD neuroscientists, Hilke Plassmann, and Benjamin Kessler, we have a new phenomenon: COVID-19 Brain. Their recent KNOWLEDGE article defines it as “a fragile, frazzled state that keeps our thoughts simultaneously on edge and unfocused.”

The disruption of the Coronavirus created uncertainty, trauma, and ambiguity, leaving us frazzled and fragile. Weary.

Better than an energy drink

Each morning I create space...

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How would you finish this statement?

Anything worth doing is worth doing _______.

Google it, and you’ve got options. 

Anything worth doing is worth doing well. What do you think?

Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly. Seriously, who says that?

On any given day, you’ve got options that affect your contribution.

WHAT IF? 

Roy H. Williams tells the story of his first book. 

I gathered some essays and...

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What a fun privilege to sit down and talk about the Next Level Journey with Chris Province and Hannah Bratterud of the Purpose & Performance Group.

Over seven years ago January 2013, Chris and Hannah participated in a Next Level (beta) Team-based Coaching engagement. They have both enjoyed a successful career path and are making a difference in the world.

Grab an Oreo, a glass...

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What comes to your mind when you read the famous word: “Oreo”? 

Was it the crunchy chocolate wafers or the sweet cream filling? 

Was it dunking your Oreo cookie in a tall glass of cold milk

What about a childhood memory? Were you the kid that twisted the two wafers in opposite directions to access the cream filling? Oh, you STILL do that?

Head over to Oreo.com,...

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Welcome to Next Level Coaching Connection. We began this series on disruption as an effort to provide coaching support during the COVID-19 outbreak.  Click on the links below if you missed the previous video blogs in this series. 

The Three Zones of the Here to There Journey

The Gift of Disruption

How to Make a Mindset Shift

Today,...

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Welcome to Next Level Coaching Connection. Today, we build on The Gift of Disruption as I guide you through the power available to make a mindset shift. In this video, you will discover the four disciplines to create space to learn from the disruption in your story.

You will:

• Discover the first thing you must have to move forward
• Learn the four powers that give you space...
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  ]]> https://nextlevelexecutivecoaching.com/the-gift-of-disruption/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:30:10 +0000 https://nextlevelcoac.wpengine.com/?p=10386 Welcome to Next Level Coaching Connection.

  Today I want to walk you through one of my coaching models, The Gift of Disruption. In this video, you will discover how to:

  • Transform disruption into clarity
  • Shift to a growth mindset 
  • Write the Story you want to tell
  • Experience breakthrough performance

  Those who create space to think will discover what’s next in the...

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  In this video, I guide you through The Here to There Journey, a model for change. In less than 12 minutes I will help you:

  • Discover the path through the three zones you must travel
  • Learn the best predictor of future success
  • Uncover the secret to breakthrough performance

  After watching the coaching session…

  Create Space to Think

  Use these questions to help you reflect on your...

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  “Guess where the 2020 GAF Conference is,” Rita teased.

  “Somewhere warm, I hope,” I replied, remembering the year it was in Huntington Beach, California.

  “How does a trip to San Diego sound?”

  “Perfect. Let’s go a few days early. I think we need to disconnect a few days.”

  And with that, we registered for the conference, made reservations at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, and booked our airfare. You can...

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  “In the Next Level Journey, you will navigate three zones,” I tease the front-line managers. “Today, we’ll identify them and see where you are on the Journey.”

  “Everyone has lived, will live, or is living in the City of Stuckville, also known as your Comfort Zone. What’s it like to live there? You feel unchallenged and the status quo is accepted. Residents are living below their potential. When the urge to...

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