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April 9, 2025 51 mins

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea interviews Dr. Carla Fowler, an MD, PhD, and elite executive coach. Dr. Fowler shares her journey from the medical field, where she spent nine years earning her MD and PhD, to becoming a leading executive coach. She delves into how her medical training taught her valuable lessons about performance, resilience, and decision-making, which she now uses to help top leaders achieve their goals. The discussion also touches upon the principles of performance science, the importance of mindset and physiological health, and strategies for overcoming resistance both internally and externally. Dr. Fowler's insights provide a unique perspective on how to integrate high-performance practices with a balanced, human-centered approach.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Carla Fowler

00:50 Journey from Medicine to Coaching

03:19 Insights on Performance and Decision Making

10:10 Defining Performance Science

13:16 Wellness and High Performance

21:13 Balancing Humanity and Performance

25:31 The Feeling of Missing Something

26:11 The Concept of Agency

26:32 Making a Difference

26:53 Human Desire for Impact

27:55 Setting Objectives and Goals

28:30 Building Skills and Overcoming Challenges

30:13 The Importance of Purpose in Stress

33:46 Empowerment and Shaping the Future

38:11 Overcoming Resistance

41:53 Coaching for High Performance

46:24 Final Thoughts and Advice

 

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