Happiness, Stress, and the Body of Leadership

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will examine a core set of seven Universal Leadership Competencies that show up across all industries and professions, and that are required for success in tomorrow's world.
• Learn why it is important for leaders to learn to BALANCE -- intellectually, emotionally, and physically -- and why they need to focus on developing their leadership skills independent of functional expertise.
• Practice (physically embody) several somatic skills that support a more powerful personal/leadership presence, embody positive attitude when in conversation, and actively reduce stress.

Biography:

Jim Smith, PCC, NCOC®, SPHR is an international executive coach, speaker, author, and change strategist. Jim works with senior leaders who are smart and successful AND who feel stressed and overwhelmed by the relentless pace and demands of their job. He helps his clients eliminate the stress and improve their effectiveness as Leaders. Jim has coached clients from sixteen countries and five continents to achieve greater leadership effectiveness and balance. He holds the highest designation in Ontological Coaching (NCOC®) through The Newfield Network where he serves as a Mentor Coach, and his PCC (Professional Certified Coach) designation through the International Coach Federation. Jim believes that You Become What You Do. He will challenge you to notice your habits, then change how you sit, stand, walk, talk, breathe... and Lead! P.S. Jim worships Dark Chocolate, and deeply believes that Happiness is a Decision, not an Event! Learn more about Jim at www.TheExecutiveHappinessCoach.com.