087: The Proxy Diet: Bridging Mind and Energy for Effective Leadership with Tevi Lawson

In this episode of Evolve: A New Era of Leadership, I’m joined by Tevi Lawson, author of The Proxy Diet: A Practical Guide to Self-Analysis and Healing. Tevi delves into his journey from West Africa to the U.S., his personal challenges, and how these experiences inspired the development of the Proxy Method, a framework designed to bridge the gap between mind, energy, and self. Tevi’s powerful insights highlight the importance of emotional and mental health in leadership and offer a unique perspective on how leaders can better align with their authentic selves.

Tevi’s Proxy Method focuses on energy-level self-analysis, helping individuals trace trauma back to its roots, allowing for deep healing and personal growth. He also shares the story of working with his wife through her traumatic experiences and cancer diagnosis, using the Proxy Method to bring emotional clarity and healing.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• The Importance of Emotional and Mental Health: Tevi discusses how leaders can only be effective when they are mentally and emotionally healthy, emphasizing that taking care of oneself is essential to success. 🧠
  
  

• Energy and Leadership: Leaders need to understand their energy transactions and ensure they’re replenishing themselves to avoid burnout. The Proxy Method helps identify energy deficits and find ways to restore balance. ⚡
  
  

• The Power of Authenticity: Tevi highlights the importance of reconnecting with one's original design to achieve personal and professional fulfillment. By living in alignment with their true selves, leaders can find the energy and purpose to thrive. 🔄
  
  

• Seven Days to Happiness Blueprint: Tevi introduces his step-by-step approach to managing energy and maintaining happiness in both personal and professional life, which involves living life in seasons and celebrating accomplishments. 🌱
  
  

• Leadership and Vulnerability: Leaders often carry the burden of responsibility without showing vulnerability. Tevi encourages leaders to take “pit stops” to reflect on their well-being and authenticity. 🛑

We talk about:

• 00:00 Intro

• 06:03 The Birth of The Proxy Method

• 11:00 Understanding the Proxy Method

• 19:03 Applying the Proxy Method in Leadership

• 24:05 Seven Days to Happiness

• 32:01 Challenges Leaders Face

• 44:18 Conclusion and Reflections

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Connect with Tevi

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tevi-d-lawson-32a594234

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tevidlawson/ 

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