#157 Being Human (from the archives + new intro)

Life Beyond The Numbers

"Happiness comes from a wide variety of different sources. And actually happiness is not the one single thing that we should pursue because part of being human is the whole world of emotion and feelings. And all of them are valid." Gavin Andrews

In this episode, we explore the concept of mind-body connection and its implication for workplaces. The excerpts highlight the importance of understanding and embracing emotions and feelings as a part of human intelligence rather than suppressing it. Guests share insights on navigating emotional data, enhancing emotional intelligence at a large scale in organisations, the power of belonging, importance of feelings, and the intersection of emotions and rationality. The conversation also emphasises the need for leaders to understand employee emotions, challenge unconscious biases, and foster a greater sense of belonging in the team. The episode offers a different perspective than traditional ways of thinking, urging listeners to tune in to embodied consciousness and bring their emotional selves to work for a more fulfilling and meaningful work-life.

7:30 Steve Haines on how minds and body are connected and the importance of feeling safe including with our interactions with others

13:00 Gavin Andrews on accessing the wisdom of the heart and state of coherence - an optimal state for heart and brain to be in

17:55 Rebecca Cheetham on mind-body disconnection and squishing emotions

18:50 Lisa Milnor on bringing awareness to the body

25:10 Gavin Andrews on bringing our emotional self to work

26:55 Steve Haines on how to make sense of sensations in our body

28:50 Matt Phelan on emotional data in the workplace and a sense of belonging

35:55 Jenny Ashmore on the power of a sense of belonging for teams

Resources Mentioned:

My forthcoming book: Leading Beyond the Numbers: How Accounting for Emotions Tips the Balance at Work

Alison Jones & Practical Inspiration Publishing

Coaches Rising

Episode 10, Life Beyond the Numbers, This Feelings Business with Steve Haines

Episode 38, Life Beyond the Numbers, Wisdom and Technology with Gavin Andrews

Episode 48, Life Beyond the Numbers, Baby Steps with Rebecca Cheetham

Episode 49, Life Beyond the Numbers, A Sense of Belonging with Jenny Ashmore

Episode 59, Life Beyond the Numbers, Weird & Wonderful with Lisa Milnor

Episode 67, Life Beyond the Numbers, Better Understanding with Matt Phelan