Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat.Karen Calder, M.Ed., CPC - Leadership Coach, Change & Learning Consultant and Facilitator

Karen helps Leaders, Teams and Organizations prepare for the rapid and disruptive impeding workplace change. She helps clients reach their full potential by building "future ready" mindsets and skills. 

Karen and Ross talk about adaptability, resilience, the status quo, uncrossing wires, change, uncertainty, definitions of success, purpose, finding joy, self doubt, curiosity and putting yourself first.  The pair also discuss crisis moments, transformation, freedom, living your purpose, adversity, resilience, evolution, self doubt, empowerment, self awareness and trusting our inner voice.

SPECIALTIES:
• Executive Coaching
• Leadership and Team Development
• Women Empowerment
• Change Management
• Culture Transformation
• Training & Talent Consulting

Timestamps

• 00:48 A "future ready" mindset
• 03:47 Karen's background
• 07:38 Early warning signs and how to prevent them
• 10:49 When to act on the warning signs
• 14:29 What brings Karen joy
• 15:27 Freedom
• 19:20 Learning from struggle and endurance
• 29:35 Self forgiveness 
• 36:26 Karen's "5R" Workshop - Building Resilience through Mental Toughness and Self Discipline (recognise, reframe, reimagine, rebuild - good habits and relearn)
• 44:56 Essential skills to thrive and survive in these fast shifting current times
• 49:31 The last time Karen did something for the first time

Connect with Karen:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation