In this episode of The Unstressed Exec, Dr. George Vergolias, an executive and resilience coach, delves into the concept of 'psychological armor' – the cognitive, emotional, and psychological defenses that high achievers use to excel but which also keep them closed off from deep connections. He outlines the costs of maintaining this armor and offers five practical steps to soften it, ranging from practicing micro-vulnerability to anchoring emotions in the body. Dr. Vergolias emphasizes that while this armor might have helped high performers succeed, it also isolates them emotionally. He encourages listeners to courageously remove one piece of armor in their interactions and experience the positive impact of genuine emotional availability.
00:00 Introduction to Episode Nine
02:13 Understanding Psychological Armor
04:54 The Illusion of Safety
08:41 Emotional Availability Explained
12:51 High Achievers' Traps
21:26 Five Practices to Soften Armor
31:41 Final Thoughts and Challenge
36:11 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
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