Season 15 · Episode 52
Overcoming Resistance and Embracing Authentic Leadership with Aaron Helton
The Inspired Choice - Leadership Strategies & Inspiring Stories · Dr. Caroline Biesalski
August 14, 202534m 46s
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Show Notes
Join Caroline Biesalski as she chats with Aaron Helton about overcoming resistance and its impact on authentic leadership. Using the marshmallow test as a metaphor, they explore moving beyond comfort and fear. Discover how community and cognitive behavioral psychology enhance leadership. Aaron shares personal experiences with anxiety, communication, martial arts, and fitness coaching, emphasizing tailored approaches. He reflects on the best coach he's had and discusses his goals and projects. The episode closes with Caroline's final thoughts and a special offer for listeners.
(0:00) Introduction to Aaron Helton and overcoming resistance
(2:08) Authentic leadership and organizational performance
(6:30) Caroline on resistance and the marshmallow test
(7:20) Pushing past comfort and fear
(9:27) Community's role in overcoming resistance
(12:14) Cognitive behavioral psychology in leadership
(15:03) Cognitive framework example with a snake
(17:50) Personal experiences with anxiety and communication
(22:34) Aaron's martial arts and fitness coaching insights
(27:33) Tailoring individual coaching approaches
(28:28) Aaron's goals and upcoming projects
(30:03) The best coach Aaron has ever had
(31:29) Connecting with Aaron
(32:25) Aaron's final thoughts on authenticity
(34:09) Caroline's closing remarks and special offer