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Tune in to learn: In this episode, I'll share how platforms like ChatGPT can act as your personalized mentor, guiding you through the complexities of personal growth and business strategy. From mastering your emotional landscape to leveraging AI for actionable insights, we delve into real-life applications that showcase AI's role in refining your journey toward success. I'll share how I use ChatGpt in my business every day to grow my change management consulting in B2B. And it's not what you think, it's not about automation or using some apps for lead generation - it goes a lot deeper. ChatGPT plans out my daily work schedule based on my goals, follows up on my progress, adjusts my offers, tells me who to reach out, tells me what to do when things aren't working... It gets even better and wilder. I promise this episode will make you think differently about ChatGPT and your growth journey. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:Are you ready to unlock your inner superhero? Join me on an insightful journey where we explore the powerful connection between mindset and physical fitness, highlighting how you can harness the strengths within you to overcome self-doubt and foster genuine empowerment, strong, unbeatbale self-belief. As we discuss the strong correlation between regular exercise and an empowered mindset, you'll learn actionable strategies to boost your mood and self-confidence, delving into how physical challenges can help dissolve feelings of inadequacy. Additionally, we'll introduce the methodology to help you combat and transform your negative self-talk into strong self-belief. Kill imposter syndrome - revive your superhero! By the close of the episode, you will not only gain insights to uplift your own life but also inspire those around you. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Ever felt swamped by to-dos while trying to reach your long-term goals? Also wanting to get fitter, meditate, learn and sleep more? ALL at the same time?Using the insightful "rocks, pebbles, and sand" theory, together we'll discover practical strategies to help you focus on what truly matters, ensuring your time and energy are spent wisely on significant actions that propel your life forward WITHOUT overwhelm and burnout. You can have it all. But you got to work on it in the right order... Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: The episode will help you learn to embrace change and uncertainty and to act and make decisions effectively in this new normal of accelerating change where old rules don't apply. You'll also learn how to not stress about it which will give you a lot more energy to tackle challenges and prevent burnout. This is a core mindset toolkit to be a leader in your life and navigate life's and career transitions with ease, joy and more success. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: If you aren't consistent with hard stuff - some part of your brain doesn't believe it's worth it🧠 Which part? And how do you change it? Without an absolute, 100% belief in the fact that your hardest efforts will give you a return on investment, aka it'll worth it, don't even hope to stick with hard habits needed to reach your hard goals. How do you develop this UNSHAKABLE belief of a winner? I'm glad you asked - THIS is what this podcast is all about. Developing an unshakable belief that your hard efforts will make you win. 4 lenses that winners learned to look at the world and setbacks through. You can learn them just like you can learn to squat. By applying four key lenses—time, challenge, learning, and gain—individuals can shift their perspectives and cultivate a belief system that supports their growth. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Have you ever felt like feedback was more of a personal attack than constructive criticism? And you literally felt like it physically hurt and you could barely get back to work, back to your day after? With your confidence levels down to the floor or below ground level? Join me, Angela Shurina, as I share a client's story when total loss of confidence from harsh feedback sparked a journey toward resilience, growth and optimism, AND higher motivation to get back to it, learn and get better. We'll explore strategies to rewire negative thought patterns that come from painful criticism, into constructive, optimistic and uplifting ones. Even the harshest feedback can be transformative when you frame it the right way. Tune in to get your vibes up, grow through challenges and smile into negative feedback, growing your confidence in your ability to improve and build your biggest vision for life and work. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Can you truly wake up inspired every day and maintain the energy to chase your dreams? Join me, Angela Shurina, as your Brain's Coach to uncover the secrets of emotional high and easy energy shifting. This episode is your guide to understanding the powerful link between your emotions and spaces, and how mastering this connection can boost your performance by up to 60%, but most importantly boost your vibe, like you get to finally enjoy it more. With insights from Tony Robbins and cutting-edge research on emotional management, you'll discover practical tools to maintain the energy you need to keep moving toward your aspirations. Discover how your surroundings can significantly impact your emotions and actions, offering a fresh perspective on how to design environments that nurture positivity and productivity. From creating spaces that fuel your inspiration to implementing strategies that shift your emotional state, this episode is packed with actionable advice to transform your emotional landscape and, ultimately, your life. Tune in and learn how to harness your environment and emotions to propel you toward the life you envision. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:In this episode we'll talk about mastering our emotions so we get to create the future we want, our better future, instead of a future with a lot of regret, "I should have..."We'll explore tools from Ethan Kross's book "Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You." Tools that I use every day to turn daily fatigue into fired-up motivation to keep going, keep honing my craft, keep working on the future that I absolutely love living.You can't control what emotions happen to you, but you can control where they lead you, a better or more regretful future.We'll be:• Discussing insights from "Shift" by Ethan Kross • Emphasizing the difference between emotional experience and emotional management • Overview of daily practices for emotional regulation • The concept of hard work leading to personal excellence • Benefits of reflecting on past and future emotions • The importance of self-distancing for clearer decision-making ...Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: This episode focuses on the powerful concept of urgency and its critical importance in driving change in both personal and business contexts. As one great book says, If it's not urgent, it doesn't get done. We explore the barriers to change, and strategies for "training" urgency to overcome them. • Understanding the high failure rate of change initiatives due to lack of urgency • The distinction between coaching's focus on measurable results versus therapy's emphasis on understanding • Comfort zones and the resistance to change and the most important question to get you unstuck • Quantifying the cost of waiting to create a sense of urgency • The necessity of genuine time-sensitive opportunities to motivate action • The impact of personal stakes and accountability in goal achievement • The value of quick wins to maintain momentum in progress ... Please do share this podcast with one another to keep each other accountable on the goals you say are important. Create this sense of urgency for yourself and the people around you. If you're okay with never having what you say you want, then that's fine with me. But is it fine with you? Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: How to build resilience through daily practices so you can endure more setbacks to turn accelerating change into your successes! Join me, Angela Shurina, your Executive Leadership Coach, as we uncover and learn how the foundation of strong relationships can be the key to personal and organizational triumph, creating a safety net of support, how certain type of communication practices is fundamental to building our collective ability to endure challenging times. I'll guide you through a unique framework that blends psychology, biology, and communication to foster resilience. With practical, research-backed strategies, we’ll build a robust foundation to help you and your organization not only survive but thrive amid life's hurdles. Join me as we learn to embrace change and build a growth mindset that propels us forward. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

This episode explores the common experience of feeling unfulfilled despite outward achievements and the crucial role of personal growth in finding satisfaction. Tune in to figure out: - why you feel like something's missing; - how to fill "the cup" and start filling like your life has meaning and direction; - a simple action plan to start right away to bring more satisfaction into your daily life. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Today, I'm gonna challenge you to confront and transform the limiting narratives that hold you back. Join me on this journey to discover the empowering concept that changing your story can change your life. We dive into the excuses and disempowering tales that often dictate our actions and shapes our lives. We found the enemy - and it's us. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Wanna know the secret to sustained motivation? 95% of people have no idea! No wonder you hear things like - motivation doesn't last. Most don't know how it works! Join us as we uncover the power of progress milestones, featuring a fascinating story from a client about a Norwegian motivational speaker who used this secret to conquer the icy trek to the North Pole. Discover how you can harness this approach to keep the momentum alive, turning overwhelming ambitions into achievable victories. We delve into how humans are wired to feel a surge and fall of motivation at very specific times, and why marking making many small victories is crucial to maintaining the drive to achieve. Tune in and learn how to transform not only your own goals but also become a beacon of inspiration for those around you! Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: In a world that demands our best, even top performers can level up with 1% habits - it's something like brushing your teeth, very small, but over time gives big returns on this tiny investment. These are my top 2 which change everything - business, health, fitness and happiness. Best part? They are as easy as brushing your teeth. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

This episode focuses on the 3 critical mistakes we make in business and personal growth. By learning to ship our work, concentrating on the #1 problem like Elon Musk, and adapting our strategies instead of blaming ourselves, we open doors to unmatched success. • Learning to ship your work instead of perfecting it indefinitely; • Emphasizing the significance of receiving feedback for improvement; • The importance of solving one problem at a time, inspired by Elon Musk's approach; • Adjusting your methodology to fit your unique circumstances instead of placing blame; • Encouragement to embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth - lot os them! ... let's make 2025 the year when everything changed! Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Unlock the discipline secrets of high achievers like David Goggins and Elon Musk as we explore the powerful concept of internalizing motivation for success. What if the key to achieving your most ambitious goals lies in embracing both the desire and the hard work required to get there? And how do you do that? Join us as we unpack the internal conflict known as interjected motivation, where part of you wants to succeed, but another part resists the effort. This episode challenges you to reflect deeply on your true aspirations and whether your goals come from personal desire or societal expectations. Want to achieve, do hard things and be happy? This episode gives you the first required step to get you started. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Discover how THIS FEELING can serve as a compass 🧭 guiding you toward your true purpose in this world. It also allows you to finally focus in business and figure out the vital few that will maximize results. Stop feeling scattered - feel THIS and let it guide you. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: This podcast episode focuses on the power of a 100-day challenge designed to reshape habits and behaviors AND change your life. You'll learn a five-step blueprint for effective habit-building to stick with long challenges that lead to permanent results and change, emphasizing commitment, clarity, visibility, reward, and intrinsic motivation. We'll be: • Discussing the importance of challenges in testing limits • Describing the commitment to business-generating activities • Explaining the metaphor of laying neural "tracks" for new habits • Presenting a five-step blueprint for habit building • Highlighting the role of visibility in committing to habits • Emphasizing the significance of rewarding progress • Encouraging a focus on intrinsic motivation and clarity of purpose • Advising on how to handle setbacks during the challenge ... and more! Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: How story-telling can help you sell and change yourself and other people - as I'm telling you about my Friday mountain hike which teaches you 2 important mindset tools to keep growing in the face of challenging goals and obstacles. We discuss overcoming fears, reassessing self-limitations, and the transforming power of narrative in achieving personal growth. Leave us a review on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-brains-coach/id1288992492 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CSRa9geMQIrbAoene7gDv Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Progress rather than perfection is THE winning strategy to change in life. How do you actually do it? In this episode I'll tell you about how I never overeat on junk or sweets anymore, in fact, I had zero sugar for about 5 years now. Spoiler alert - it's not willpower. We'll chat about how planning for "off days" and no motivation, while flexibility as a strategy will create sustainable success. Tune in to learn how small, consistent improvements can lead to substantial achievements over time, while planning to do it perfect will make you fail. I'll also tail some cool training strategies to maximize that learn, toned look without tones of weight training. And also is collagen a thing in 2025? Tune in - do better in 2025! Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Discover the secrets of turning nature's design into life-changing and industry-leading innovations with Dr. Jeff Karp, a leading force in medical technology. Known as a pioneer in tissue adhesives and cancer diagnostics, Dr. Karp draws inspiration from the natural world to drive his groundbreaking work. A testament to genius insights, Jeff overcame learning differences and founded 13 successful companies. As we explore his book, "LIT: Life Ignition Tools," we'll uncover how you can energize your mind to take more action and spark new ideas for a purpose-driven life. Unravel the science of activation energy and learn how to harness it to overcome procrastination and boost motivation, achieve personal growth and productivity. Through relatable anecdotes, we discuss the transformative power of understanding your "why" and the impact of aligning your environment with your goals. Learn how proximity to the issues you care about can inspire meaningful change, while strategic updates to your surroundings and content consumption can keep you motivated. Dive into the science of questioning and mastering attention in a world overflooded with distractions. Dr. Karp shares how asking the right questions can unlock curiosity, deepen learning, and strengthen connections. We also explore the power of intentional focus, offering techniques to train your mind to manage distractions and enhance concentration. ...and so much more - listen in and take control of your brain's potential for a fulfilling life, career and more positive impact. More about Dr. Jeff Karp, a free chapter of his book LIT: https://www.jeffkarp.com/lit-the-book/ BIO: Dr. Jeff Karp is a distinguished biomedical engineer and professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, holding an endowed chair at Brigham and Women's Hospital. His pioneering work in drug delivery, stem cell therapeutics, and medical devices has led to the creation of 13 companies, with multiple products in development or on the market. Inspired by nature's ingenuity, Dr. Karp's lab has developed groundbreaking technologies for many life-saving medical applications. His contributions have garnered significant recognition, with over 175 peer-reviewed papers accumulating more than 35,000 citations. He holds over 100 patents. Dr. Karp is a fellow of esteemed organizations, including the National Academy of Inventors, the Royal Society of Canada, and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Beyond his research, Dr. Karp is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of bioengineers, with over 30 trainees from his laboratory securing faculty positions. His personal journey, overcoming learning differences, has inspired his development of 'Life Ignition Tools,' a set of strategies aimed at fostering personal and professional growth, detailed in his book "LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature’s Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action." TUNE IN!!! Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: What if achieving your most audacious goals was as simple as following a two-step method? In this episode you'll discover the transformative power of visualization combined with a very specific practice of daily reflection, directed by #1 executive coach Marshall Goldsmith. We explore how you can enhance your dedication to long-term goals—like my personal aim of building a $1 million consultancy - through insights borrowed from top CEOs. This will drive extraordinary life experiences and personal growth. Join us as we delve into Goldsmith's powerful experiment with global leaders, revealing the impact of a 10-week reflection and accountability practice. We'll discuss the crucial role of a strong 'why' in overcoming distractions and the necessity of ritualizing daily habits to maintain focus. Get ready to be inspired and set on a path to achieving your dreams in 2025. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: What if you COULD achieve your most audacious goals this year? Introducing the "Bridge the Gap" method - hundreds of coaching clients have used it to succeed, and ahieve goals they couldn't achieve before. A simple three-question process to help you get where you want to go by the end of 2026. • Opening thoughts on New Year's traditions and authenticity • The impact of how you start the year on future outcomes • the 🌉Bridge the Gap method • Step One: ... • Step Two: ... • Step Three: ... • Understanding and removing internal barriers to progress PS First Change Yourself community call this Friday! Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: This episode explores the vital link between motivation and understanding your core drivers - transcend numerical metrics that are great for robots and connect deeper with your dreams. Angela, executive coach and your host emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'why' behind our goals and introduces Tim Ferriss' concept of "dreamlining" as a method to turn BIG dreams into actionable steps and results. • Understanding motivation as the core of self-leadership • Exploring the limitations of SMART goals in personal growth • The significance of identifying what numbers represent • Introducing Tim Ferriss’ concept of dreamlining • The importance of reconnecting with your 'why' for sustained motivation Tim Ferriss Dreamlining [last 15 minutes] Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Have you ever woken up feeling more like a spectator in your own life rather than the director? In this episode of the Brain's Coach podcast, we talk about how to go from feeling stuck to taking action towards creating the life you want WITHOUT traditional goal-setting, ... starting first thing in the morning. Angela shares her personal practice, why creating something—like writing, podcasting, or even making breakfast— first thing in the morning can help you feel more in control and motivated, especially if you're feeling lost or disconnected from the life you want. Angela also shares her personal struggles with feeling proud of her achievements while still feeling frustrated about unaccomplished goals, anxious about the future AND what helped her get back to feeling excited about the year ahead, motivated to take immediate action. Instead of focusing on traditional goal-setting, we'll explore simple 2 questions that help you shift into future-building mood and mode to create more of the life you want - work, relationships, health and happiness. Tune in to learn how to feel more confident and in charge of your life. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: What if asking one specific question after you set your goals could truly transform your life and financial future? Join me, Angela Shurina, as I share my personal journey from overcoming fitness challenges to now targeting a $1 million consultancy agency goal. In the last 20 years of my life I did a lot of goal-setting and achieving results. I learned what definitely didn't work and what now feels like cheating. You'll still work hard but your efforts won't go to waste. Isn't THAT what we want when setting ambitious goals? Getting results and not wasting our time? Tune in to get better at achieving complex goals like making millions or completely re-inventing your health and fitness. It starts with asking better questions to the RIGHT people... Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: What if every action you take, even the seemingly harmful ones, serves a deeper purpose? Join me as we uncover the hidden motives behind overeating and why understanding these can lead to meaningful change in ALL areas of your life. From my own personal struggles in my mid-20s, I've learned that breaking free from the cycle of overeating isn't about willpower; it's about developing essential skills that make change an easy side effect. Explore the underlying reasons behind behaviors like overeating and how they might be meeting unrecognized needs. By focusing on skill-building in areas such as emotional regulation, stress management, and balanced eating, we can transition from feeling stuck to achieving our goals with ease. As the year comes to a close, I encourage you to reflect on your aspirations for the future. Consider what you want to change in 2025 and what skills you need to develop to make goals a natural side effect. Your Guided Session: https://calendly.com/angelashurina/nutrition-applied-and-simplified Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Maintaining peak health and fitness in 2025? Without mastering these 2 numbers I can guarantee that you'll fail. After you get your numbers right there's one strategy that trumps them all when it comes to staying consistent. What is it? Tune in and find out! In a world where food abundance and marketing tempt us at every turn, understanding your key numbers becomes crucial. I'll break down the essentials of tracking these key metrics, starting with the baseline, and adapting based on your personal health goals. Equip yourself with actionable insights to simplify your fitness and wellness journey, and keep pushing toward positive change. For further guidance and resources, explore the book below and book our session - and stay motivated in your quest for optimal health and fitness. SWITCH: how to change things when change is hard. Your Guided Session: https://calendly.com/angelashurina/nutrition-applied-and-simplified Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Forget what's "realistic" and redefine what's possible for you. Join me, Angela Shurina, as I throw conventional wisdom out the window and invite you on a journey to transform your mindset and goals. With a bold ambition to build a $1 million consultancy by 2025, I challenge the notion of settling for comfort and explore how our social comparisons shape our achievements. Tune in to hear how a client of mine crushed his fitness aspirations, illustrating the power of redefining benchmarks and aligning with inspirational figures to catapult you to new heights. In a world that often encourages us to aim lower, I advocate for setting ambitious targets that truly reflect your capabilities and desires. Not only that, I share the most effective strategies to achieve those targets. Whether you're aiming to level up in business, fitness, or personal development, let's redefine what "normal" means for you and apply science-backed strategies to create new normals easier. Level up! This is your playbook🚀 Prepare to challenge yourself, question your standards, and reach for what truly fulfills you. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Uncover the secrets to mastering a growth mindset, where failure turns into your greatest ally for success. What if embracing your mistakes could launch you to levels of personal and professional mastery you never imagined? But how do you actually do this? Join me, Angela Shurina, as we explore these themes on the Brains Coach podcast. We'll investigate how society's obsession with being right often gets in the way of getting progress, and how learning to love failure transforms it from a roadblock into a stepping stone. Drawing inspiration from trailblazers like Elon Musk and SpaceX, we’ll see how initial missteps become the bedrock of monumental achievements. In this episode, I guide you through the science of self-improvement, focusing on how a growth mindset isn't just an abstract idea but a practical skill set we can hone across every aspect of our lives. From personality development to business acumen, discover how to become a master of your actions and thoughts. Learn to reframe failure as a data point, not a dead-end - your worth isn't tied to your mistakes. Together, we'll find smarter ways to fail and stronger paths to grow. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: How can you shift your mindset to navigate life's chaos more effectively?Learning, exploring, staying open and not overwhelmed, still taking action steps forward? Join me, Angela Shurina, on Your Brain's Coach podcast as we uncover some psychology "secrets" to thriving amid change and uncertainty. And there gonna be a lot more of it now... Moving houses and business pivots... - a lot been happening towards the end of the year, and I want to share strategies that helped me to balance the excitement of new experiences with the discipline of focused execution, strategies to navigate chaos to bring back the learnings and insights. Discover practical techniques to transform the way you manage stress and anxiety amid chaos, positioning you to stay resilient and agile in a rapidly changing world. And my favorite fun coffee drink to stay sharp and resilient. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Ever wonder how top performers effortlessly shift their mental gears to tackle writing, brainstorming, or complex negotiations, or playing tennis? Join me, Angela Shurina, on the Brain Coach podcast, where I'll guide you through powerful techniques for optimizing your mental and emotional states. We'll explore how to fine-tune your brain's performance to get into the right zone for the job - whether it’s a crucial conversation, tough negotiation, brainstorming session, or running numbers - to nail it instead of doing lots of things and getting nowhere NEAR where you want to be. Lean into 🧠the science of brain gear shifting to make a dynamic impact in every moment. By adopting these transformative tools, you can amplify your focus and effectiveness, ensuring you shine as the best version of yourself. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Imagine navigating the chaos of life and work without the looming threat of burnout? Join me, Angela Shurina, Executive Coach 360, as I share powerful insights into thriving in leadership roles amidst high complexity and workload. Learn how to manage increasing responsibilities with strategies centered on recovery, decision-making, and stress management. As the year comes to a close, bringing with it numerous transitions, I'll offer actionable solutions to enhance your well-being and ensure you remain at the peak of your performance WITHOUT feeling like are barely surviving. Finish strong! Excellence AND thriving! You'll learn about innovative concepts like level shifting, empowering you to harmonize everyday tasks with broader goals. Together, we'll explore how mastering these skills can prepare you for life's unpredictability and position you for continued success. Let's embark on this journey to personal excellence and well-being together. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: The right kind of questions to challenge your own BS stories of "I'll do it after the holidays" and clients' "busy objections". Get yourself moving towards your goals, get your clients committing, making decisions and taking action! With insights from renowned sales experts, we'll explore how to overcome objections in service-based industries and highlight a simple yet transformative coaching tool that guarantees transformative change with minimal effort. Tune in! Change in days - not in years. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Imagine unlocking a limitless well of drive and energy within yourself? You can! And the questions are the way to get there. Let's discover and ignite your unique purpose, which serve as the internal engine that propels you forward with discipline and enthusiasm. This episode will guide you through 3 simple questions to start carving out your purpose out of, often foggy, mind. The eternal well of energy is within you. And you hold the keys🔑 Unlock Your Path to Purpose Course Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Ever wonder how some people always seem to make the right decisions, even under pressure? Join me, Angela Shurina, as I share my insights into mastering the art of decision-making and how it can transform your life. Drawing from both personal experiences and proven strategies, I explore the delicate balance between immediate comfort and long-term fulfillment. In a world where choices can often be overwhelming, I'll guide you through frameworks that align your decisions with your core values and future aspirations, helping you navigate challenging situations with confidence and clarity. Discover the power of the 10-10-10 framework, a favorite among entrepreneurs and CEOs, to tackle the complexities of decision-making in uncertain environments. Prioritizing what truly resonates with your identity can lead to a life of peace and minimal regret. Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply looking to refine your approach to decision-making, this episode offers practical guidance and encouragement to trust your path and create a future that feels authentically yours. "Decisive: How to make better choices in life and work" Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Overwhelmed by choices in your daily life? Lost business focus? You're not alone. Welcome to the world of too much and limitless opportunity. Join me, Angela Shurina, as I share a personal story about the broader challenge we all face in today's world overflooded with information and options. Discover why strategic curation is not just a skill but a superpower, and how focusing on what truly matters can transform your personal and business life. Fewer strokes - More impact. Whether it's picking the right supplements or making pivotal decisions in life and business, learn how a streamlined approach can lead to extraordinary outcomes. This episode is packed with insights on how to optimize resources and hone in on key strategies to get maximum ROI to get into the best fitness and business shape of your life. Tune in and unlock the secrets to maximizing your potential with minimal fuss. Great daily ready to shape up your strategic thinking: 📚80/20 Daily: Your Day-by-Day Guide to Happier, Healthier, and More Successful Living Using the 8020 Principle Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: What if you had to maintain your current pace for the next decade? Could you do it without burning out? A lively discussion we had at the Africa Tech Fest that uncovers my 2-step framework to achieve work-life harmony and align ambitions with a fulfilling life. We'll cover insights on becoming a strategic long-term thinker, a guide for entrepreneurs who are committed to success without sacrificing their health or happiness. Tune in to discover Angela's powerful two-point framework designed to help you achieve your goals sustainably. This episode is packed with actionable advice on how to maintain a sustainable rhythm in your life, ensuring that you keep moving forward with joy and balance. Whether you're building a business or simply aiming to enhance your life experience, you'll find practical steps to thrive over the long haul. Prepare to rethink your approach to success and find inspiration to create a life experience you truly love living. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN:What could your future hold if you asked yourself the right questions every day? Join me to learn how questions can boost your motivation and shape your strategic thinking to make success most likely. These questions might even help you make a million bucks next year. We'll also talk about decision-making tips for a fulfilling life from high achievers in investment banking. Thanks for being with me on this journey. Let's go for a win this week! "Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work" Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Could you be mistaking busyness for true productivity? Let's talk about the strategic choices that can turn your chaotic schedule into a purposeful path towards your dreams. Drawing inspiration from my own experiences—and a few insights from Seth Godin—I explore the insidious trap of urgent yet unimportant tasks that derail us from our long-term goals. Hear how I grappled with the dilemma of saying 'no' to certain engagements, like some speaking gigs and networking events, and how those decisions have helped redirect my focus toward my larger aspirations. With only eight weeks left in the year, it's time to shift gears from simply hoping for luck to actively creating it. This episode is a call to action: let's commit to investing our time and resources wisely, making each day count in our personal and professional lives. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Often clients ask me, if I were to choose 3 most effective things to take care of my brain, what would they be? Here's your research-based answer. Learn how to optimize your metabolic health without the need for gadgets or supplements, starting with the most crucial elements. Stay happy and focused now and cognitively sharp as you age.Your mind defines the quality of your life. This is how you keep it in shape! Revolutionize your daily routines with these 3 for a longer, healthier life, more vibrant life where you don't lose your mind the longer you live! BONUS: research-backed strategies to harness your prefrontal cortex to power through short-term doubts and short-term thinking for lasting improvements. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Unlock the secrets to unleashing your brain's true potential with neuroscientist Dr. Mithu Storoni. Discover groundbreaking insights from Mithu's book "Hyper-Efficient: Simple Methods to Optimize Your Brain and Transform the Way You Work." Together, we'll dive into the mysteries of your brain's inner workings, focusing on the pivotal role of the locus coeruleus, the key to regulating adrenaline and supercharging your cognitive power for work or rest. Imagine aligning your daily tasks with your brain's natural circadian rhythms to supercharge your focus, creativity and rest—this episode promises to equip you with the strategies to do just that. Forget fatigue and burnout - your brain can deliver more WITHOUT crashing. Prepare to be enlightened with practical tips on optimizing your brain's performance throughout the day. From the ideal times for sparking creativity, to maximizing focus you'll walk through a neuroscience-backed roadmap to peak efficiency. Whether an early bird or a night owl, you'll walk away with a toolkit to master your mental state and elevate your work efficiency to unparalleled heights. 📚"Hyperefficient: Simple Methods to Optimise your Brain and Transform the Way you Work" Circadian Rhythm for Creative and Focused Work Beautiful Ai - Podcast Made Visual Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: How-to to navigating career and life transitions with purpose and intention. We'll explore the essential questions you need to ask yourself when facing new career or business transitions and challenges. Learn how to achieve work-life integration while making critical career or business decisions. We'll examine whether your career aligns with your vision of a fulfilling life and how to balance professional responsibilities with personal goals. Join me on this enlightening journey to finding purpose and making smart career, business and life choices. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: What if the key to navigating your career and personal life transitions lies in saying NO a lot more? Join me, Angela Shurina, in this episode as we unlock the transformative power of setting clear, specific goals for success. Hear firsthand insights from a session with a senior executive client facing a challenging career shift, and discover how having a precise destination is crucial for crafting an effective strategy. We'll discuss the significant role of vision boards and filtering questions in helping you prioritize actions that resonate with your ultimate vision of success. Reflecting on the power of specificity, I challenge you to consider your own life experiences. Have your most memorable moments occurred in broad, buffet-style scenarios, or during focused, intimate settings that allowed for meaningful connection and growth? This weekend, I encourage you to evaluate your priorities—decide what to say no to and make deliberate choices that foster personal success story. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Ever felt stuck at a crossroads, literally or figuratively, and didn't know how to move forward❓ Or felt completely useless with helping someone you care about change their mind and stop making their situation worse? Join me, Angela Shurina, as I unravel the magic of Socratic Questioning through a personal tale of getting stuck on a mountain trail—a perfect metaphor for life's mental roadblocks. Promise yourself a richer understanding of how to navigate life's complexities by mastering this questioning technique, a cornerstone of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to unlock new perspectives and solutions. Whether you're confronting personal hurdles or aiming to assist others in breaking free from their mental loops, this episode is your guide to broadened horizons and enriched decision-making. Embrace the art of asking questions, not giving answers, as we explore how this approach can inspire change within ourselves and ripple out to those around us. Discover the power of nurturing positive transformations, starting with personal growth and extending to uplifting your community. This episode encourages you to keep questioning and keep growing, setting off a chain reaction of growth and transformation. Let's make a difference, one question at a time. Socratic Questioning on Positive Psychology Website Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Ever felt like you're on the brink of obsolescence in a rapidly evolving world? 😱 I found myself amidst some of the sharpest minds at the Singularity University Innovation Summit in South Africa, grappling with the relentless pace of technological change and its ramifications on our very existence. Join me, Angela Shurina, your Brains Coach, as I share my personal journey of navigating this technological whirlwind and the insecurities, feeling of inadequacy it surfaced in my thoughts and emotions. Ever felt like you can become irrelevant? Or out of place? Like WHAT AM I doing speaking at the innovation summit being a coach barely understanding any of what speakers talked about? Together, we'll tackle questions of relevance and survival in a world dominated by AI, robotics, and more, all while focusing on the "human stuff"—our thoughts, emotions, and actions that steer the course of technology. In this episode, I delve into my Singularity University Summit experience and reveal how embracing the discomfort of change can fuel creativity and innovation. Embrace the human side of tech transformation, and let's create a future where we shape technology, that shapes us and the better world around us. Tune in! Let's grow and change the world together! 🌱😃 Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Imagine being able to sculpt your life as Michelangelo did with his masterpieces—your dreams and potential are waiting to be revealed. By treating time like a non-renewable financial asset, you'll learn how to budget your hours wisely, invest in meaningful pursuits, and prevent future regrets, overcommitting, overworking and feeling frustrated with your own life. Through a powerful thought experiment, you'll reflect on your weekly time spending and make conscious decisions to fill your life with purpose and impact. Angela introduces strategic time budgeting techniques to bring your true priorities into focus, avoiding the burnout that comes from over-commitment. Discover how reallocating your time can eliminate the need for late nights and preserve your well-being. This episode is a roadmap to a proactive approach to time mastery, ensuring not only quality outcomes but a fulfilling life aligned with your aspirations. Get Your Time-Budgeting Worksheet Here Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Discover the groundbreaking strategies that challenge the traditional work-rest cycle and instead build your stress resilience to take on greater responsibilities without burning out. Join Angela Sharina, your Brains Coach, as she shatters the conventional wisdom of simply working less and resting more, and introduces a robust approach to stress management. By incorporating practices like cold showers, high-intensity interval training, and weightlifting, Angela reveals how you can fortify your nervous system and thrive under stress, much like top athletes handle intense physical demands. In this compelling episode, Angela takes you on a journey through the essential elements of enhancing resilience, balancing the nervous system's "fight or flight" and "rest and digest" states. Learn how these methods, along with crucial breathwork techniques, can optimize your recovery and energy efficiency, allowing you to remain an energetic and resilient leader. By training our bodies and minds to not just survive, but excel in high-stress environments, we can make a lasting positive impact. This episode is your guide to mastering stress fitness and transforming your leadership capabilities. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: By recognizing and transferring skills from one successful domain to others, you can enhance various aspects of your life without starting from scratch, without resistance, without self-sabotage. People (and you) don't change well when you point out what's wrong. We change a lot faster when we see our strengths and focus on building them up. From business owners applying their organizational skills to health and wellness, to coaches using their understanding of people across diverse fields, the potential for growth is boundless. My message is clear: celebrate your bright spots, show others what's right and let's build bright spots into consistent growth in ourselves and the people we lead. Whether you are working on self-transformation, want to grow and awesome team or raise capable kids - awesome-based coaching is what you are looking for. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Navigating the overwhelming world of health and wellness can be daunting, but you're not alone. We discuss the invaluable role of professional guidance in filtering out the noise, allowing you to focus on what truly matters in self-care for your personal and professional goals. By embracing concepts like "exercise snacks," you can make minor adjustments to your daily routine AND get most of the benefits. Consistent habits are key, and they don't need much discipline once you know how change works. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant