Mental Health and Entrepreneurship: Chris Steer’s Journey to Chief Energy Officer and Leadership Coach

Chris Steer reflects on his journey from Division One lacrosse player to successful consultant, highlighting the importance of mental health and the power of mindset and philosophy in overcoming adversity and achieving success.

In this episode, you will be inspired to:

• Recognize the essential value of determination throughout your entrepreneurial projects.
• Sharpen your strategic thinking in content creation to uplift your personal brand.
• Harness the hidden benefits of nurturing connections with motivated individuals for success.
• Investigate the core relationship between mental health and realizing your entrepreneurial vision.
• Foster dynamic leaders who will drive transformation within your organization.

Chris Steer is an accomplished entrepreneur and leadership coach with a passion for helping others reach their full potential. A former lacrosse captain at Johns Hopkins University, Chris has always been driven by a desire to excel and make a positive impact on those around him. Today, as the founder of Steer LLC, he specializes in assisting small to mid-sized businesses and nonprofits in building better leaders, strategies, and approaches to optimize their organizations. With a strong background in law and business, Chris brings a unique blend of experience and insight to his coaching, enabling him to connect with clients on a personal level while guiding them towards lasting success.

“So the meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life to give it away.”

“Some of the things that drive entrepreneurs to be successful are the same things that you have to be mindful of for your own mental health.”

Adversities Chris had to overcome:

· Coping with mental and emotional challenges on a personal level

· How his entrepreneurial decisions had affected his and his family’s well-being (developed anxiety)

· Being not prepared for emotional turmoil during his athletic days

Abundance Chris created:

· Passing Series, 7, 63 and 65 licensure examinations

· Was able to practice law as well

· Started or partnered with several startup companies for several years

· How he changed his mindset towards goals and life

Lessons from Chris’ adversities

· Serving others and developing leadership and the impact of it through sports

· Being mindful of other people’s feelings both in personal and professional relationships

 

Books and Resources

-- Ego is the Enemy

-- The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

-- Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

-- Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

Connect with Chris Steer:

WEBSITE: https://www.steerllc.com/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersteer/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/steerllc

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCthEnrkMOPIP6Go1_4A5rAQ

 

 

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