Paradigm Shifts Podcast Kayshia Kruger

In this episode, Will Sparks discusses his new book, 'Actualized Teamwork: Unlocking the Culture Code for Optimal Performance,' which focuses on team actualization and the impact of leaders on team culture. He emphasizes the importance of leaders acknowledging their shadows and the impact they have on the team. The journey towards team actualization begins with awareness, acknowledgement, and assimilation of the team's culture. Sparks introduces the concept of the Actualized Team Profile (ATP) framework, which helps individuals understand their unique styles and shadows and their impact on team culture. He also discusses the different types of team cultures, such as detached, dramatic, dependent, and dynamic, and the importance of creating a dynamic culture for optimal performance. The conversation with Will Sparks focused on the concept of actualized teamwork and the assessment tool he has developed to measure team culture. The assessment tool, called the Actualized Team Profile (ATP), provides a snapshot of a team's culture and identifies areas for improvement. The ATP measures four dimensions of team culture: dynamic, detached, dramatic, and dependent. Will Sparks emphasized the importance of being in range in all four dimensions for a team to be fully actualized. He also discussed the non-linear nature of team development and the need for regular reassessment. The conversation also touched on the insights shared by leaders who have embraced actualized teamwork, including the importance of open communication, reflection after difficult conversations, and the role of trust and purpose in team dynamics. Will Sparks shared that his book, which features these insights, will be available for preorder in April and released in May.

Links

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🛠️ www.atpfree.com

💡 https://drwillsparks.com/

Takeaways

✨ Leaders play a crucial role in shaping team culture and facilitating team actualization.

✨ The journey towards team actualization begins with awareness, acknowledgement, and assimilation of the team's culture.

✨ The Actualized Team Profile (ATP) framework helps individuals understand their unique styles and shadows and their impact on team culture.

✨ Different types of team cultures include detached, dramatic, dependent, and dynamic.

✨ Creating a dynamic culture, characterized by open communication, accountability, trust, and grounded optimism, is essential for optimal team performance. The Actualized Team Profile (ATP) is an assessment tool that provides a snapshot of a team's culture and identifies areas for improvement.

✨ Teams need to be in range in all four dimensions (dynamic, detached, dramatic, and dependent) to be fully actualized.

✨ Team development is non-linear and can be influenced by changes in leadership, membership, or tasks.

✨ Regular reassessment is important to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

✨ Open communication, reflection after difficult conversations, trust, and purpose are key elements of actualized teamwork.

✨ Will Sparks' book, featuring insights from leaders who have embraced actualized teamwork, will be available for preorder in April and released in May.

In this solo episode of the Paradigm Shifts podcast, Kayshia discusses the hidden side of burnout for passionate professionals. She shares her personal experience with burnout and the signs she noticed, such as longer workdays and a loss of creativity. Kayshia emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-care in addressing burnout, including setting boundaries, prioritizing rest and support, and practicing activities that rejuvenate you. She also explains the science behind burnout, highlighting the impact on cortisol and dopamine levels in the brain. Kayshia concludes with a challenge for listeners to engage in a non-work-related passion project and document its impact on their well-being. Takeaways Burnout can affect even those who love their work, and it's important to recognize the signs early on. Self-awareness and self-care are crucial in addressing burnout, including setting boundaries and prioritizing rest and support. Understanding the science behind burnout can guide strategies for recovery, such as reducing cortisol levels through activities like deep breathing and engaging in rewarding activities to rejuvenate dopamine pathways. Balance should be viewed as harmony, blending different aspects of life in a way that feels right in each moment. Strategies for climbing out of burnout include self-awareness, self-care, setting boundaries, rest and support, and utilizing personal tools like journaling, tapping, and meditation. Addressing burnout is a journey that requires time and consistent effort, but recognizing the signs early and taking proactive steps can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling approach to work and life.

Transitioning from an individual contributor to management can be a challenging experience. Common challenges could be learning to delegate tasks effectively, managing a team's performance, and adapting to a new set of responsibilities and expectations - just to name a few.
On this week’s episode, Chris Gere walks us through his journey along this transition and how important it is to seek support and guidance from mentors, peers, and supervisors to help navigate this transition successfully.
If you’ve recently transitioned to a manager position or are on your way, you don’t want to miss this episode! 
Guest Info
On this week’s episode, we sit down with Chris Gere as he shares his story of transitioning from a long career as an individual contributor to a manager.  
Chris Gere is a husband, father, software salesperson, host of the Triumph Over Trauma Show, recording artist, speaker, mental health advocate, and a survivor of depression and blood clots. Chris has 17+ years of professional experience spanning various industries. 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gere
Instagram: @hichrisgere
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Mindful change is the intentional and conscious process of implementing changes in a way that prioritizes the well-being and engagement of employees. Adapting to change in a mindful way involves being aware of the impact of change on individuals and teams, fostering open communication, and supporting new ways of working.
On this week’s episode, Terrie Reeves, walks us through her innovative 5P Change Model used to guide individuals, teams, and organizations through the change process using mindfulness techniques.
Guest Intro
Terrie is a social scientist and Founder of Empower Health America, a research and education-based consulting firm that provides leadership and team development training, OD consulting, executive coaching, and educational programming focused on empowerment and change.
Terrie graduated with her Masters in Organization and Talent Development from McColl School of Business, Queens University of Charlotte, and has 25 years of business and consulting experience. She works with a wide range of clients and has designed and implemented over 200 programs focused on individual, team, and organizational change.
Terrie is certified in WorkPlace Big Five, Actualized Leadership Profile, Five Behaviors, and Everything DiSC. These evidence-based assessment tools are designed to increase awareness and improve emotional intelligence. Terrie is also an (ACC) Associate Certified Coach through (ICF) International Coaching Federation, and a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
As an innovator, Terrie created: 
The 5P Change Model® which is used to guide organizations, teams, and individuals through the change process.The Ideal Being® Model which provides a holistic view of well-being.The Train For Life™ Assessment which is a life inventory tool which encourages reflection, and increases self-awareness and personal empowerment    Terrie is also a credentialed Yoga Alliance master-level educator and offers training and certification programs in mindfulness, yoga, and integrated health and well-being.  Terrie is the Board Chair of Carolina Breast Friends, a nonprofit organization that provides support to breast cancer survivors.  
 The Empower Health America mission statement sums up Terries vision, which is “to transform lives, communities, organizations, and the world by encouraging self-study and empowering mindful action”.
Contact information and social:
 Email: tReeves@ehamerica.com
Website: Terriereeves.com or EmpowerHealthAmerica.com
Blog and Newsletter: terriereeves.com/blog
Instagram: @TerrieReeves
FaceBook: Terrie Elizabeth Reeves
Train For Life Facebook: www.facebook.com/tflamerica/
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How do you respond to personal or professional setbacks? Do you create purpose from your passion or do you allow the circumstances to dictate where you’ll land? We are in control of how we respond to unfortunate circumstances and we have the ability to create the life we want to live. 
On this week’s episode, Tim Buwick shares with us his M5 Method of Self-Discovery, a systematic process to help you overcome obstacles. If you’ve ever felt stuck, tune into this episode and let us know what you think!
Guest Info
Tim Buwick is an author, speaker, podcaster, professional coach, emcee, and announcer at The Tim Buwick Company. He is the author of the book, Blasé 2 Ablaze – How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. A painful series of personal and professional setbacks motivated him to create the M5 Method of Self-Discovery, a systematic process to help the reader rise above any obstacle.
Tim has spoken to countless audiences around the world during his 40-year professional career in television, radio, sales, marketing, and promotions. He has interviewed and emceed events featuring some of sports brightest stars such as Roger Federer, two-time NBA Most Valuable
Player Stephen Curry, cultural icon Billie Jean King and tennis stars such as John McEnroe and Pete Sampras.
In addition to his work at The Tim Buwick Company, he is also the Director of Paddle Sports at Olde Providence Racquet Club in Charlotte North Carolina, leading the pickleball and platform tennis programs. He has produced a YouTube series of teaching videos that has garnered well over a quarter million views in less than six months.
To find out Tim’s speaking and professional coaching availability, please contact him through his website at www.timbuwick.com. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @timbuwick.
The links to his book and YouTube videos can be found below:
https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=212PJRDC7QMF2&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1682970445&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc3wWC5PXCI&t=31s
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Resilience in the workplace refers to an employee's ability to adapt and bounce back from setbacks, adapt to change, and perform well under stress. Building resiliency in employees can lead to better job performance, improved job satisfaction, and a healthier work environment.On this week’s episode, I was fortunate enough to chat with Robin Gargano and learn about her story of great resilience. In her story, she shares what it looks like to face extreme adversity over and over again with grit and transform pain into power. We tie in her expert knowledge on the science of grief and resiliency to help leaders build more resilient workplaces. Guest InfoRobin Gargano is a Resiliency Transition Coach and Strategist, a best-selling author, impact speaker, proud Momma, wife and has been featured on media platforms such as Forbes, NY Weekly, Huff Mag, Yahoo, Fox and both national and international news broadcasts. After living in the darkness from multiple tragedies, Robin is driven to help athletes find their resiliency by harnessing vulnerability to find strength, as she has done. Robin is the CEO of L4 ~ Livin’ Life, Lovin’ Life where she helps turn suffering and adversity into strength through resiliency, leadership, and mental performance training. Being a former athlete, Robin is passionate about giving athletes a seat at the table to change the narrative of what it means to the mentally tough. By knowing the individual, she builds congruent teams, by training the communication style of the coaches she builds a fluid development program.  L4 Livin' Life Lovin' Life - https://www.l4livin.com/L4 MAP - LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/l4mapBook a Call - https://robin.l4livinlifelovinlife.com/calendar
Support the showHost Contact InformationCheck back weekly for new episodes. Interested in being a guest on the podcast or inquiring about sponsorship opportunities, write to us at paradigmshiftspodcast@gmail.com.
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