Dealing with insecurities and getting unstuck S2 | Ep 7

Lens of Leadership: A Ted Lasso Rewatch Podcast

In this episode of Lens of Leadership, Marnie and Nick explore Ted Lasso Season 2, Episode 7—"Headspace"—with special guests Dr. David Coffey and John Golden, mathematics professors and co-hosts of the Teaching Like Ted Lasso podcast.

We unpack key moments from Ted Lasso, including:

⚽ Nate’s struggle with insecurity and ambition—how unresolved emotions impact leadership.

⚽ Roy Kent’s journey from blind spot to self-awareness—embracing feedback and making amends.

⚽ The powerful dichotomy between Nate and Roy’s responses to feedback—contrasting growth through humility and resistance.

Special Guest Insight:

David and John offer fresh perspectives on leadership, creativity, and problem-solving. They share:

✅ The power of feedback and how to approach it for real growth.

✅ Lessons from the Innovators Compass—a tool for breaking through challenges and fostering creativity.

✅ Insights into how design thinking applies to education, leadership, and personal life.

💡 Key Takeaway: From confronting insecurities to embracing vulnerability, this episode challenges you to rethink how you approach leadership and creativity—always with a focus on heart, humor, and humanity, just like Ted.

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📣 Connect with David Coffey and John Golden:

Website: InnovatorsCompass.org

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Chapters

1. Dealing with insecurities and getting unstuck S2 | Ep 7 (00:00:00)

2. Lens of Leadership (00:00:02)

3. Humility and Communication in Ted Lasso (00:07:17)

4. Navigating Stuckness With Innovator's Compass (00:21:48)

5. Embracing Creativity Through Design Thinking (00:26:23)

6. Power of Trust in Leadership (00:40:18)