Sunderland Coaching, importance of conscious leadership to drive change

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Debra Sunderland, CEO of Sunderland Coaching, who shares her personal journey from competitive cycling to executive coaching, emphasizing the importance of conscious leadership and self-awareness in driving transformation. She discusses her work in transforming organizations through communication and leadership, using various tools and techniques to help individuals and teams achieve personal and professional growth. The conversation concludes with Debra sharing her approach to leadership, focusing on positive aspects and relationships, and inviting listeners to connect with her through her podcast and website, https://www.sunderlandcoaching.com. Summary Journey to Conscious Leadership - Debra Sunderland, CEO of Sunderland Coaching, shares her personal journey from a competitive cyclist to an executive coach, highlighting her transformation after a life-threatening accident. She emphasizes the importance of conscious leadership and the need to become aware of one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to drive change. Debra explains that while people often try to change outcomes directly, the key to transformation lies in addressing the underlying patterns and thoughts that lead to those outcomes. She concludes by discussing the role of the unconscious mind in resisting change and the power of self-awareness in personal and organizational development. Transformative Communication and Leadership Strategies - Debra discusses her work in transforming organizations through communication and leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. She explains her use of tools like the Enneagram, breathing exercises, and cognitive reframing to help individuals and teams break free from limiting patterns and achieve personal and professional growth. Debra highlights the power of feeling emotions fully to gain wisdom and overcome cognitive looping, which can lead to new opportunities and possibilities. Leadership Through Positive Mindset - Debra shares her approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of giving people grace and focusing on positive aspects rather than negative assumptions. She discusses how this mindset can improve relationships and lead to better outcomes. The conversation concludes with Debra providing her contact information and inviting listeners to connect with her through her podcast "Shut Up and Thrive" and website for Sunderland Coaching, https://www.sunderlandcoaching.com.