In this episode, host Raven O’Neal sits down with Joey Natale, founder and coach at Grow Our Light, to explore how authentic connection transforms coaching and leadership. Joey shares his journey from psychology to coaching, emphasizing that coaching is fundamentally about building deep relationships.
Joey explains how connection impacts leadership styles, particularly in the context of societal expectations for men and women. He highlights the balance between warmth and competence in leadership and the significance of body language in fostering connection.
Joey and Raven delve into the intricate relationship between loneliness and connection, particularly in the context of the pandemic. They explore how different generations experience loneliness, the impact of technology on social interactions, and the importance of micro connections.
The discussion also highlights gender differences in approaching connection and offers practical hacks for deepening relationships. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the need for coaching and awareness in fostering meaningful connections in today's world.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Coaching builds deep relationships
- Trust requires a genuine connection
- Leadership demands interpersonal bonds
- Great leaders balance warmth + competence
- Inner work fuels leadership success
- Loneliness opposes true connection
- Pandemic intensified isolation globally
- Millennials/Gen Z face the highest loneliness
- Digital life misses micro-connections
- Loneliness transcends gender
- Connection coaching is essential
- These skills uplift everyone
- Powerful questions build bonds
DISCUSSION TIMELINE
- 02:40 The Role of Connection in Coaching
- 07:15 Finding the Right Coach
- 10:00 Connection and Leadership Dynamics
- 14:39 Balancing Warmth and Competence in Leadership
- 22:47 Body Language and Connection
- 23:11 Exploring Loneliness and Connection
- 24:33 The Impact of the Pandemic on Social Interaction
- 26:55 Generational Perspectives on Loneliness
- 28:53 Micro Connections in a Digital Age
- 30:50 Understanding Gender Differences in Loneliness
- 36:28 Cultivating Connection Skills Across Genders
- 41:31 Practical Hacks for Deepening Connections
CONNECT WITH JOEY
Grow Our Light Website: www.growourlight.com
Find Joey on your favorite social media: @growourlight
LINK TO BODY LANGUAGE
Vanessa Van Edwards' YouTube on Body Language: https://youtu.be/VHUrdELKjDw?si=Cci3fimCIUhAuKNY
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