Ever find yourself at a loss for words when someone you care about is hurting? Unlock the secret to providing the right support with a simple, transformative question we delve into on the Winning Edge Coach Podcast.

Kevin, brings to light how asking “Do you want to be helped, heard, or hugged?” can revolutionize the way you communicate with loved ones. Drawing inspiration from Jancee Dunn's poignant article, we explore how this approach offers control to the person in distress and caters to their emotional needs, potentially changing the game in both educational settings and personal relationships.

This episode isn't just about a question—it's an insightful journey into the heart of human connection. We dissect the profound gender communication differences illuminated by Deborah Tannen and John Gray, understanding why the men in your life are wired to 'fix' and how women may simply seek an empathetic ear.

We delve into Dr. Elizabeth Easton's expert opinion on the subject, enhancing our conversation with the psychological perspective on emotional nuances.

So, if you're ready to navigate the complex terrain of emotions and communication with grace, join us for an episode that promises to enrich your relationships with depth, empathy, and understanding.

Unlock the enigma of success with me, Kevin Oakley, as I guide you through the key components of a Winning Edge mindset. This isn't your run-of-the-mill pep talk; it's a deep drive into how action, consistency, and time serve as the bedrock of true achievement. With a focus on setting definitive, measurable goals, I walk you through articulating your dreams with undeniable clarity. Plus, we'll delve into the undeniable power of knowing your 'why'—the driving force behind your burning ambition.

As your coach and companion on this transformative journey, I lay out a strategic plan like no other, breaking down those grand visions into tangible tasks. Embrace the importance of execution, where even the smallest of steps can lead to monumental progress. And remember, success isn't a straight line—each challenge faced is an invitation to showcase your resilience. By the end of our time together, you'll be equipped with the tools to turn aspirations into reality, ensuring each consistent, strategic action propels you toward your goals. Join me as we set the stage for your success, one deliberate move at a time.

This episode is all about performing under pressure.

We have all had experiences when the pressure is on, and you just go to pieces. It could be the golf competition with your mates, the interview for a promotion, the big presentation or a penalty in the world cup final.

In this episode, you will find 7 tools or strategies that will help you keep super cool under pressure.

The mind is a constant stream of thoughts, ideas, and images racing through your head. We are constantly thinking and analysing the past, present, and future. This can lead to stress and anxiety.

These negative feelings impact your quality of life by reducing your ability to focus and live in the moment. It can hamper your ability to perform in crucial moments.

This episode discusses simple techniques to quickly quieten your Monkey Mind and achieve a state of flow.

Today's episode is inspired by a Twitter post from Mindset Machine, which on Twitter is @ Mindset_Machine in the post mindset machine gave 10 simple practices that successful people do that you might want to try.

I've distilled these down into four very simple practices that you might wanna try on a day to day basis that will make a massive change to your life.

Items mentioned in the Episode:

Mindset Machine

@Mindset_Machine - https://twitter.com/Mindset_Machine

Dr James Doty - Into the Magic Shop: A neurosurgeon's true story of the life

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Susan Jeffers - Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway: How to Turn Your Fear and Indecision into Confidence and Action

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This episode is all about how our thoughts, especially the negative thoughts and the impact they have on our lives. We have over 6,000 thoughts per day! 80% of those thoughts are negative. What impact do you think that has on how you experience the world?

This episode provides you with a 20-minute routine that can reduce negative thinking, calm your mind and create cognitive band width.

This episode is all about life lessons and more specifically how we harvest and utilize the lessons we are presented with every day in this classroom we call life. I want to share with you two questions that will help you to maximise the learning from the challenges you face every day.

Items mentioned in the Episode:

Zen Habits blog - https://zenhabits.net/2questions/

Kevin Kelly Blog -https://kk.org/thetechnium/

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In this episode, I want to share with you 6 insights I gained from listening to an interview with Dr Edith Eger. Edith is a psychologist practising in the United States. Born to Hungarian Jewish parents, she is a Holocaust survivor and a specialist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder

Her memoir entitled The Choice - Embrace the Possible, published in 2017, became an international bestseller. Her second book, titled The Gift - 12 Lessons to Save Your Life was published in September 2020.

The insights I am going to share are from the interview with Rangan Chatterjee on his podcast Feel Better, Live More and also from Edith’s book’s The Gift and The Choice. These are the insights that really resonated with me and are lessons we can apply to our own lives.

Items mentioned in the Episode:

Dr Rangan Chatterjee Feel Better Live More Podcast - Dr Edith Eger Interview - https://drchatterjee.com/auschwitz-survivor-dr-edith-eger-on-how-to-discover-your-inner-power/

Mike Mandel - The Brain Software Podcast - https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/

Edith Eger - The Choice: A true story of hope

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Edith Eger - The Gift: A survivor’s journey to freedom

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