Uncomfortable Is Ok Podcast

In this episode, Chris explores how to utilize Hope to not only achieve your goals but also to help train your resilience.

Become your Alter Ego and do that hard stuff you've been scared of www.getoutofmycomfortzone.com

Taking on a challenge is hard, so hard that we often fall down in the implementation. Use the "Habit Loop" to help get implementing Links: http://uncomfortableisok.libsyn.com/uiok-117-atomic-habits

Use the 5-second rule to overcome the discomfort of starting www.getoutofmycomfortzone.com

Beatrice Thorne is head of product and experience at Eve Health. Today we share a fascinating conversation about hormone health, taking on challenges, curiosity, compassion, and of course, getting UNCOMFORTABLE Show notes: The formative experience of moving in (3.00) Where the concept came from (12.30) The hard part (21.20) Hardest things at the moment (31.40) How to train your mind (35.00) Strategy to approach Uncomfortable situations (49.50)

Gillian Brookes, social entrepreneur and HR professional who’s passionate about some big, contextual issues. Things like income inequality, the challenge of combining work-life and home-life for many in the workforce, the future of work and mental health. She joins me on the podcast and we talk through + What is my purpose + How do we set goals + Making changes + Quitting your job + Testing your thinking with people who are different + Getting the challenges you need + Digby Scott + and of course getting UNCOMFORTABLE Links: https://www.gillianbrookes.co.nz/

Chris shares a few things he is finding uncomfortable right now and the strategies that are helping him out dealing with them

In this solo episode, Chris recaps 6 lessons that have been reinforced to him 6 weeks after getting plates, screws, and rods taken out of his legs.

Learn how to change your perspective and get unstuck with gratitude. www.getoutofmycomfortzone.com

Soulaima Gourani returns to the podcast. One of the most popular guests to have appeared on the show. Soulaima is the proud co- founder of Womenreignite She shows people around the world that even a school drop-out, a homeless child, and an unwanted immigrant can get to the “top”. She has had many struggles, and as a result, has written and co-written more than 14 books on all the mistakes, failures and obstacles she has had throughout her life. She was born in Morocco, grew up in Denmark. Her pain transformed into her path in 2007 when she was fired while pregnant. Today is a conversation about + self-awareness + values + having difficult conversations + the arsehole syndrome + getting passed all those excuses + and of course getting UNCOMFORTABLE Twitter: Learn how to live with No More Excuses with @SoulaimaGourani Links Website https://soulaima.com/ Women Reignite https://womenreignite.com/home ebook http://womenreignite.com/takecontrol

Learn to reduce discomfort by contrasting your situation to another one. www.getoutofmycomfortzone.com

Today I'm chatting with Laura Langman, captain of the World Champion Silver Ferns Netball team. We go deep today on; + mindset + understanding who you are + operating based on your values + stripping back the layers for success + and of course getting UNCOMFORTABLE Show notes: When did people come into the picture (9.30) Constant comparison with other people (13.30) Strategy to stepping into the steps of life (20.20) Shifting her mindset (24.30) Not being able to play for her country (31.00) Challenge this week (38.44)

Jen is the Founder of Sparta Chicks, an online community and coaching business that supports women who participate in endurance sports and outdoor adventures, by sharing experiences, honest conversations and practical tools. She is a reformed corporate lawyer and is obsessed with the power of sport as a catalyst for change and the way the stories we tell ourselves, and in particular, the Imposter Complex, causes us to diminish our abilities and downplay our achievements. Today is a deep dive into a mindset in sport and in life and Jen really gets us to confront the uncomfortable. http://www.spartachicks.com/   Show notes: Experience from an early age (2.10) The other version of Jen (9.00) Maybe I don’t want to be a lawyer anymore (18.48) What’s she doing at the moment (23.22) Thoughts about the discrepancy between male & female (25.50) Fear in different stager (30.28) About her podcast (38.41) Last and next Uncomfortable things (41.25) Challenge this week (48.00)

Christine is a social entrepreneur with a passion for helping people to give simply and do good. She is the co-founder and Chief of Good at The Good Registry, a community, and website to put the heart back into gift-giving. Today we discuss; + Giving + Career change + Black humor + Socks + Self-awareness + and of course getting UNCOMFORTABLE https://thegoodregistry.com/ Book a complimentary coaching call with Chris, email uncomfortableisok@gmail.com

Chris discusses the 6 pillars integral to building resilience in others, and in coaching resilience in yourself. To book a complimentary call with Chris email uncomfortableisok@gmail.com

Lying on the couch with my feet up after surgery to remove metalware from my legs I decided to record a podcast about what happened and a couple of short lessons.

We all have the capacity to handle a certain amount of load. It's something we can train to improve. Here is how I think about it. To book a call with me email uncomfortableisok@gmail.com

How viewing your problem from the perspective of a dog makes you better able to solve it www.getoutofmycomfortzone.com

In this episode, Chris explores discomfort, how it shows up, what causes it, and why we can train ourselves to get better at dealing with it.

How to use an If-Then approach to overcome discomfort and successfully complete a challenge www.getoutofmycomfortzone.com