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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