281: Cultivating Well-Being for Improved Performance and Results
“I think what's been really exciting for me in this space of well-being is I feel like I found what I'm supposed to do. And I recognize how nice it is to be there because I think a lot of people don't find that in their lives. So I'm quite grateful for that.” — Kate Jackson
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My guest
Kate Jackson is the principal at Enso Wellbeing Coaching, where she works with individuals and organizations to enhance leadership, culture, communication, productivity, retention, and, ultimately, well-being. Kate is also co-author of Flyfishing - A Pathway to Wellbeing and offers workshops to individuals and business teams at Margo and Lola Flyfishing School in Ellsworth, WI.
Summary
The real story in this episode is how Kate’s personal experiences – divorce, stage 4 cancer, and an initial career in the corporate world – came together to inform how she approaches her work as a well-being coach and consultant. She speaks with hard-earned authenticity and an awareness that her message of well-being and its potential benefits must be expressed in a language that business leaders and teams are willing to hear.
Key Topics
Wellbeing coach Kate Jackson's journey to help individuals manage their emotions and improve their mental health. (0:00)
Finding purpose and meaning through personal experiences. (5:40)
Mental and emotional health in the corporate world. (9:27)
Wellbeing in the workplace with a focus on intrinsic motivation. (13:31)
Workplace well-being and personality assessments. (18:35)
Using Enneagram for personal growth and team management. (23:43)
Wellness, mental health, and fly fishing. (29:31)
Fly fishing and mental well-being. (36:14)
Self-awareness and change management in the workplace. (41:04)
Mental health support in the workplace. (46:58)
Kate’s book is on display at a local bookstore.
About Jeff
Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. “Quetico” (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government.
Jeff has hosted the “Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity” podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness.
Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.
Show Credits
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"Getting Unstuck" theme music: Original composition of "Allegro ben ritmato e deciso" by George Gershwin. Arrangement and recording courtesy of Bruno Lecoeur.